Poinsettias, whose bright petal-like bracts appear in late fall, have long been the most popular Christmas plant. Hybridization has brought about many improvements to the fragile poinsettia. Plants are now more colorful; they also last longer. Caring for Your...
When planning a new flower or vegetable garden, your family should be realistic about the time and cost for preparation, planting, maintenance, harvesting, and removal of residue. The suggested size for a family flower or vegetable garden is 100 to 400 square feet....
Containers allow gardeners to control the environment, that is, the “soil” (potting mix), moisture, location (relative to sunlight and wind), temperature, and weed prevention. Plants have been grown indoors and out in window boxes and small containers for...
Heat Tolerant Tomato Varieties My best heat tolerant tomato varieties began to develop rope fruit in mid-August. Some of the fruit have weighed up to eight ounces. I set the plants in the garden during June, which was late for the spring crop and early for a fall...
Also known as variegated Laurel, Crotons come from the South Pacific Islands. The habit of growth varies with the type of plant. Dwarf croton varieties are bushy and compact. The tree-like varieties are tall and have a good spread. Crotons are usually maintained at...
Tropical plants lend gentle touches to your indoor environment. They’re like a piece of furniture that compliments your interior design and brings out the warmth of an area. Most tropical plants do fine indoors and will even take some abuse. If properly...
