Beautiful and fragrant, the rose is the most beloved flower in the US. It’s also our national flower. Roses come in many varieties and grow in all 50 states. Here, we offer descriptions of and care for the most popular types. Patented Rose Most new roses are...
Christmas cactus (Schlumbergerera x buckleyi) originated in the jungles of Brazil, where it grows on tree branches. Although happy on trees, it’s equally content in pots. It looks glorious in hanging baskets or footed pots, where its graceful branching habit is...
One of the hardest gardening jobs is planning. How will I get the best look for my money and effort? Anwalt Garden Center offers one hint for a beautiful garden every time: Mass Planting. Have you ever seen an old-fashioned garden with “one of everything?”...
Whether grown indoors or out, all orchids require roughly the same care (but don’t care for them roughly!). Of the many species and hybrids, the most familiar orchid types are cattleya, cymbidium, and paphiopedilum, the corsage flowers. This blog will outline...
Southern California is blessed with warm weather most of the year. Winters are mild. These conditions allow for many tropical blooming plants in our landscapes. One such plant is ixora, of which Jungle Geranium is the most common variety. Ixoras are lush, large-leaved...
