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…
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Calla Lilies
I live in northern Wisconsin, I would like to plant calla lily in clay pots and start them in the house in a south window ( 1 bulb per pot) Then place them outside. Is it possible? How…
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…
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…
Mulch Calculator, how much mulch will I need?
Try the Mulchalator This mulch bag calculator computes volume of mulch you will need to buy to cover an area. The variables are: Volume of Mulch Needed (in cubic yards), Area of Coverage…
Number of Plants in a Garden Calculator
This gardening calculator computes the number of plants which will cover a garden. It will calculate the number if the plants are placed on a: Rectangular or Triangular Grid. To use this…
Growing Clematis
CLEMATIS Rumor has it that clematis vine is difficult to grow. Given the right location and a little know-how clematis is a relatively easy vine to grow which will reward you with a…
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…
Bay laurel
Bay laurel Bay laurel ( Laurus nobilis), Bay Tree, Sweet Bay has been grown as an ornamental plant since ancient times. It is an aromatic evergreen Mediterranean herb that has dark green…
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…