Two summers ago, as I pondered how to address ground ivy(Glechoma hederacea)in the front yard, my husband stopped mowing there so the bees could feed on the plant’s early flowers and nest in the bare patches of soil between. By fall, when the ground ivy had continued to spread and I...
How Often To Water Spider Plants This tropical plant does not require lots of water. However, they need watering whenever the soil feels dry. We recommend regular and gentle watering to keep the soil evenly moist for the root system. Your specific watering schedule will vary depending on the ...
including “hardiness zone” or “zone.” You’ll often see a range of zones, such as 8 to 10 or 5 to 9. The plant should fare well in your yard if your zone is within that range.
Where to plant: Filtered sun or shade, with the exception of newer varieties that can tolerate more sunlight. The leaf colors are often more vibrant when grown in shade. Because of the large leaves, locate plants in a spot sheltered from strong winds to avoid damage. Soil: Plant in a mo...
When they increase to the point of being crowded, however, their bloom often diminishes. It is then time to dig, divide, and replant them. This can be done “in the green” — right after bloom — or wait till the foliage yellows and then dig and store the bulbs until fall. Put a...
How to propagate pothos cuttings As much of a plant lover as I am, I have to admit that I often opt for low-maintenance indoor plants. I first wrote this article when my daughter was a newborn, so I was up to my eyeballs in stress. And I was also coming off the heals of pregna...
Has anyone else been able to buy the church? I have the Gold Store but it never appears in the option for me. Yeah, regarding the fruit trees, I have to blow them up every now and then and replant them, because the fruit they drop just stays on the ground and NEVER disappears. Ma...
Though it is challenging to quantify the environmental impact of indoor plants – outdoor gardening, cut flowers and potted flowers are often grouped together with houseplants in studies on the horticulture business – behind your local plant shop or e-tailer is a multi-billion-dollar industry that...