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...
you might want to try a technique practiced in England. It involves planting a peach tree—ideally a dwarf variety—on the south side of the home (or other structure), directly under the eaves. Over time, the gardener prunes and trains the peach tree toespalierin a fan shape against or ...
Planting Hibiscus in the Garden Plant hibiscus as a tall focal point in flower beds, in a beneficial hedgerow or in mass around a water feature. Since sizes vary within the hibiscus genus, check your plant tag or seed packet for specific spacing and sun exposure recommendations. With the ex...
Homeowners Hermine Ricketts and her husband, Tom Carroll, held a ceremonial planting of vegetables in their garden on the day when a Florida law went into effect that removed local bans across the state on vegetable gardens at residential properties. It was one of the rules that had forced the...
The downside to that is you can’t control the number of plants that appear in the garden the following season. This is a plant that will take over an area if given half a chance. In Florida, caigua is considered a weed pest, so be wary of that. ...
the average person may not realize that gardeners are dependent on wild insects to make these gardens thrive. They need bees, flies, butterflies and other insects to pick up pollen from one flower and transfer it to another. So, I propose we plant a different type ofgarden: resilience ...
If your soil is somewhat alkaline (as in South Florida), there are many sulphur/iron mixes (granular or liquid) that work well and show favorable results quickly. Don’t use a weed-n-feed lawn fertilizer. Compost and mulch are the easiest way to maintain healthy soil and bamboos. If ...
Mature plants produce multiple flowering stems, creating a dramatic display in the garden. Attracts Pollinators: Their fragrant flowers are a magnet for butterflies and hummingbirds. Versatile Uses: Lupines are ideal for borders, mass plantings, and as cut flowers. They also tolerate salt, ...
We debated about what type of plant we would use, but we settled on waxleaf ligustrum. It's a tough, old-fashioned plant that's been around forever. It's evergreen here in the South, grows rapidly, and requires little care. It will get tall and bushy rather quickly, particularly if ...
Plant fig trees outdoors in the early spring or late fall when the tree is dormant. Alternatively, figs can be grown in large containers and brought inside for the winter. How to Plant Fig Trees Forcontainer fig trees, grow them in a soil-based potting mix and add fine bark chips to im...