The gardenia is a tender evergreen shrub with amazingly fragrant flowers and shiny, dark-green leaves. A native of the tropics, it tends to need a bit of extra care to grow its best. Here’s how to plant, grow, and care for gardenias in your garden or home! About Gardenias The main...
GARDENIA: I love you in secret; good luck GINGER: Strength and vigor GLADIOLUS: You pierce my heart; admiration; consolation in sorrow IRIS: Message and promise; faith and hope; wisdom and power; my compliments; good luck IXIA: Bright and cheerful; you have beautiful eyes LILY OF THE VALLE...
Jasmines are easy to care for in the winter, but you should cut back on the amount of sunlight, water, and fertilizer that you are giving it. In addition, the plant will be fine in cooler rooms of your home; as long as the temperature does not drop below 40 degrees Fahrenheit, the ...
Transplanting the houseplant dumb cane, also known as dieffenbachia, is relatively simple and can be completed in five steps. Dumb cane plants grow too large for their pots every two or three years, depending on the size of the pot. When this happens it's necessary to repot or transplant ...
Plants take time to grow and fill in, so instant gratification is not a hallmark of gardening. However, fast growing flowers can give you that much needed boost of landscaping satisfaction while you wait for other parts of the garden to mature. Learn more here. ...
The waxy,dark green leavesof a gardenia plant frame its flowers, making the shrub look even more attractive. If the leaves begin to turn brown, however, the bush can become unappealing and gardeners should take note: brown leaves are often a sign of an unhealthy growing environment, disease ...
After that, Tiger Lilies are independent greenery. They won’t need a lot of care and return year after year. Keep an eye on the drainage hole in your pot. If you see roots growing out of it, you need to upgrade to a large pot. This is the time at which you can check the root...
let the sunshine in, too much sun can also (sadly) crisp your favoritehouseplant. Most container plants prefer indirect sun or even partial shade but it's a shame to leave that window unadorned and empty. So, you wonder: are there houseplants that can take hours of sun every day...
Awaken smell.Now, explore smell. It is an intimate and important part of sexual energy, one that can turn you off or on. Let a blindfold accentuate your exploration of this sense. One patient, a full-time mom, gets a sensual lift from a few whiffs of lavender or gardenia oil during ...
Woody shrubs and ornamentals:Trees and shrubs most affected include azalea, dogwood, gardenia, hibiscus, magnolia, maple, rhododendron, and viburnum. THRIPS ON HOUSEPLANTS Thrips can be a persistent problem on houseplants. Repeated treatments are often necessary in order to disrupt the life cycle of...