Florist Hydrangea
I have a beautiful potted hydrangea that I received from the florist but don’t know how to care for it. Can I plant it outdoors? Any suggestions?? Potted florist Hydrangea are grown in a…
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Endless Summer Hydrangea
‘Endless Summer ‘ Hydrangea is part of a small group of hydrangea macrophylla that is known to be dependable for winter hardiness zone 4-9 (-25 to -30F) and repeat blooming. It was…
Norfolk Pine
Instead of a Christmas tree some may opt for a Norfolk pine ( Araucaria heterophylla )which is usually available in stores before Christmas. It may be sold plain or decorated to serve as…
Spider Plant
Spider plant Chlorophytum comosum also known as spider plant, airplane plant, ribbon plant originally from Africa and is a member of the large lily family. It was a popular ornamental…
Coleus cuttings
I was given a plant start from a coleus plant . It has green leaves with a magenta center, the more sun it gets the deeper magenta the leaves get. I was told this is an inside plant…
Container Tomatoes
Tips for growing tomato plants in a container Three problems you should avoid: 1. Too small of a pot 2. overheated soil 3. fluctuating moisture Choose the largest container available (eg…
Brugmansia care
Brugmansia , Angel Trumpet is a large shrub or small tree with large, pendent trumpet shaped flowers. There are several varieties that range in color and growth habit but all are known for…
Cascading Tomatoes
Cascading tomatoes- Make your own Topsy-Turvy Here’s an innovative way to grow tomato plants. You need a hanging basket 10″ or larger. Make a hole in the middle at the bottom of the basket…
Mealy Bugs
HELP! My confederate jasmine has stuff growing on it that looks like white puff paint. It is mostly on the joints, but a little on the leaves. I can not see any bugs, but the white stuff…
Gloxinia care
How to grow a gloxinia plant Gloxinia (Sinningia speciosa) has oblong fuzzy leaves, large velvety bell- shaped flowers with ruffled edges. This tender tuberous perennial is a member of the…
Confederate Jasmine
Confederate Jasmine ( Trachelospermum jasminoides ) also known as Star Jasmine is not a true jasmine but referred to as one because of the fragrant jasmine-like flowers it produces. It is…
Confederate Rose
I have recently purchased a Confederate Rose. My grandmother called it a Cotton Rose . I’d appreciate any information you can give me about this plant. Does it like full/partial sun?…