Hedges are relatively easy to plant and we still use them in many different ways today, to create a natural boundary, for privacy, to attract wildlife or to act as a windbreak to create shelter for our yard. When we moved into our house the backyard was backed by a 30ft tall, 10ft ...
TheChristmas cactus(Schlumbergera x buckleyi)is a popular houseplant that blooms indoors in the winter, so it’s popular at holiday time and makes a great gift, too. Unlike regular cacti, however, this is not a plant from a dry, hot, desert location. Instead, this is a succulent native...
There are three different kinds of plants commonly referred to as "money tree" plants. The one most commonly grown as a houseplant is the Pachira aquatica. Often called the "Chinese Money Tree," it features a braided trunk and large, graceful leaves. Young money tree plants have bright gree...
Try using a plastic pot saucer and pebbles to create a humid base for a houseplant that craves moisture. Fill the bottom of the saucer with a layer of pebbles, then add about a half an inch of water. This keeps the pot from sitting in water, but makes moisture accessible,providing extr...
Peonies! One of the first blooms of summer and an easy care perennial and if cared for properly, a single peony plant will reward you with armfuls of blooms for 100 years! Every year, I am rewarded with tons of gorgeous peonies and I want to share my successful planting and care tips...
If your plant has a very long, spindly stem that won’t fit in the pot, it is possible to trim the stem off partially.Note that this is risky and could kill the plant. To trim the stem: Cut off part of the stem, leaving as much as possible on the plant. Next, place the bare...
How to propagate lavender The easiest way to propagate lavender is with cuttings, preferably taken after flowering while giving your existing plant a light trim. They will take at least a year to be ready to plant out, but this is the perfect timing to replace your old plants. ...
Nail and screw the top trim pieces to your planter. We left a 1″ over hang on the outside. We also cut 2″ strips to add a trim detail to each side and along the bottom. I filled all the holes with spackle and used paintable exterior caulking to fill in the gaps and seams ...
Exposure: Part shade to shade Bloom time: Spring until frost Color: Red flowers, bright green foliage A vigorous and heat-tolerant variety that flowers all summer. This cane type can be brought inside over winter as a houseplant. For a softer flower shade, this series also includes pink and...
Don’t trim any stems, though. They help protect the crown through winter. Plan to remove those stems in spring. Pile 3 to 4 inches of mulch over the entire plant, working it down between the stems. Use something like straw or shredded bark that won’t pack do...