As gardeners, we want our plants to thrive. One of the keys to a happy, healthy garden is understanding each plant’s specific needs, especially when it comes to water. The African mallow shrub (Abutilon species) is a gorgeous flowering plant that adds visual interest and color to gardens, but it can be tricky to get … Read more
Many gardeners who have community garden plots or home gardens on the ground floor would have encountered slugs and snails gnawing at their plants, or worse, denuding them. The presence of these gastropods is a recurring event in my garden and I’ve looked at different ways on how to get rid of slugs and snails … Read more
The African mallow shrub, known botanically as Hibiscus acetosella, is a popular ornamental plant in gardens across the world However, like any plant, it can fall victim to various diseases that impact its health and appearance As a gardener, it’s important to be able to identify and treat common African mallow shrub diseases in order … Read more
This shrub is particularly well adapted to growing in pots. For that, use planting or horticultural soil mix. It is possible to grow Anisodontea indoors. For best results, it is best to simulate a period of dormancy: keep the plant in a cool, well-lit spot, that doesn’t freeze. Caring for Your African Mallow Shrub: A … Read more
Anisodontea–commonly called cape mallow–is a quick-growing woody-perennial or shrub that bears spray of bowl-shaped pink or purplish-pink bowl-shaped flowers that look much like miniature hollyhocks. Anisodontea has an open and freely branching habit. The ovate and often 3-palmate leaves are tender and soft green. In warm, not hot, weather Anisodontea fills out nicely and can … Read more
Do you believe in Feng Shui? The practice of Feng Shui also referred to as Chinese Geomancy, originated in ancient China, but it has since trickled into many other parts of the world, including becoming very popular in the United States of America. Taking control of your spaces and placing each item in your living … Read more
The African mallow shrub (Hibiscus cannabinus) is an incredibly useful plant that has been cultivated for centuries for its strong fibers, nutritious leaves, and oil-rich seeds. While this versatile shrub can be harvested year-round, there are optimal times and techniques for obtaining the highest yields of top-quality fibers, leaves, and seeds In this article, we … Read more
Squash vine borer is a stealthy pest. Even though you can clearly see the adults flying around, it is the larvae that invisibly bore into the stem of squash plants and ruin your pumpkin and squash harvest dreams. But dont despair, we’ll explain the squash vine borer lifecycle and the most common prevention tips to … Read more
The African mallow, also known as Anisodontea capensis, is a beautiful flowering shrub native to South Africa. This hardy plant can grow to impressive heights in the right conditions, often reaching up to 6 feet tall! Here is a deeper look at this eye-catching shrub and how tall you can expect it to grow in … Read more
The African mallow shrub (Malva parviflora) is a beautiful ornamental plant known for its lush green foliage and cheerful pink or white blooms. However, these hardy shrubs can fall victim to infestations of crusader bugs a sap-sucking pest that can quickly damage the plant. Getting rid of these persistent bugs takes some effort, but is … Read more