Hanging succulents plants with trailing, vining, or cascading stems are popular among plant enthusiasts and ideal for hanging baskets or pots. Hanging succulents are low maintenance and hard to kill since they don’t need frequent watering. They can trail over pot sides, mound over container edges, or spill several feet down from a basket or … Read more
Over the years Ive come across lots of gardening guides with lots of amazing tips – but always a bit disparate. I could never find a guide that follows a plants journey from being in a seed pack to harvest and ending up on the dinner table as a delicious meal – and teaches the … Read more
With its delicate, fairy-like blooms, the babys breath plant brings graceful charm to gardens and bouquets. However, despite its ethereal beauty, babys breath can suffer setbacks just like any other plant. If your babys breath is looking sad and unhealthy, don’t give up hope! With some attentive care and troubleshooting, you can nurse a dying … Read more
Bacopa thrives in hanging baskets and containers. The plant can reach 3-12 inches tall and 10-36 inches wide, making it a beautiful eye-catching choice for patios, doorways and even windowsills. The plant does best in full sun but can also tolerate partial and full shade. You can place your container on a patio or hang … Read more
Spring, summer, and fall are a great time to bring the garden indoors with cut flowers. No prior experience is necessary to harvest flowers for bouquets. If you cut flowers from your own garden, there are several things that can be done to condition those flowers to ensure they stay fresh, colorful, and vibrant for … Read more
The stunning blooms of the Barletta floral plant, also known as the calla lily, are just one aspect that makes this plant so prized. Just as important is what goes on below soil level – the intricate root and stem systems that support the plant’s growth and flowering. In this article, we will peel back … Read more
As a gardener there are a lot of things that you can do to protect your flowering shrubs and fruit bearing trees and shrubs from frost damage in the early spring. Of course the size of the plants determines how much you can do and be successful. Balsam plants, with their delicate flowers that come … Read more
Balsam plants, with their cheerful, abundant blooms, are a beloved addition to many gardens. However, like any plant, balsams can sometimes struggle and decline. If your once-vibrant balsam plant is looking poorly, don’t give up on it just yet! With some attentive care and troubleshooting, you can often nurse a distressed balsam back to health. … Read more
When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s how it works. Baby’s breath (Gypsophila) is the star of the cutting garden, providing delicate little blooms that dress up floral arrangements (and your garden), from midsummer to autumn. You are probably most familiar with white baby’s breath, but various … Read more
Downy mildew on impatiens is of great concern throughout Florida. Winters in south Florida provide high humidity paired with cool nights, creating ideal conditions for disease development. Downy mildews are caused by several different species of pathogens that tend to be plant-host specific. Plasmopara obducens is the pathogen that affects impatiens. Some literature indicates that … Read more