Latest articles by Ilana Goldowitz Jimenez
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My Staghorn Fern Is Turning Yellow: How To Treat A Yellow Staghorn Fern
"My staghorn fern is turning yellow. What should I do?" Staghorn ferns are some of the most unusual-looking plants home gardeners can grow. They can also be expensive, so it's important to catch any problems early. Lean about fixing yellowing staghorns here.
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Verbena Plant Information: Are Verbena And Lemon Verbena The Same Thing
You may have used lemon verbena in the kitchen and seen a plant labeled 'verbena' in a garden center. You may have encountered the essential oil known as 'lemon verbena' or 'verbena oil.' So are verbena and lemon verbena the same? Find out here.
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Aster Seed Sowing – How And When To Plant Aster Seeds
You can find potted aster plants at many garden stores, but growing asters from seed is easy and less expensive. Plus, if you grow from seed, you can choose from endless varieties instead of just whatever is available at the garden center. Learn more here.
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Color Changing Lantana Flowers – Why Do Lantana Flowers Change Color
Since a lantana flower cluster has flowers of multiple ages, it will often display different colors in the center and on the edges. You can observe lantana flowers changing color in your garden as the season advances. Learn other reasons for color changing in this plant here.
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Aster Propagation: How To Propagate Aster Plants
You may have seen an aster variety in a friend?s garden, or you may wish to multiply asters you already have in your garden. Fortunately, aster propagation is not difficult. If you?re looking for information on how and when to propagate asters, this article is for you.
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Growing Banana Fed Staghorns: How To Use Bananas To Feed A Staghorn Fern
In the case of the staghorn fern, adding whole banana peels is just as effective as composting them first. You can ?feed? a whole peel or even a whole banana to the plant by placing it on top of the plant, among its fronds. Learn more in this article.
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Are Rhizomorphs Good Or Bad: What Do Rhizomorphs Do
Many fungal species use hyphae to form larger structures in your garden or yard. Even mushrooms consist of many hyphae closely packed together. We've all seen mushrooms, but what about another fungal structure, the rhizomorph? Learn more here.
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Zone 9 Vine Varieties: Common Vines That Grow In Zone 9
Because vines grow vertically, even those gardening in small spaces can fit in a vine or two. If you live in zone 9, you may have wondered what vine varieties are good choices for your garden. Use the suggestions in this article to help get you started.
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Why Are Drainage Holes Important: Do Pots Need Drain Holes
Why are drainage holes important? No matter what type of plants you are growing, using containers with drainage holes is essential to their health. A lack of drainage is one of the most common culprits in cases of unhealthy and dying plants.
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What Is A Systemic Pesticide: Using Systemic Insecticides In Gardens
If you have ever heard the term "systemic pesticide," you may have wondered what it means. This is actually an important thing to know. It?s also important to know how to use a systemic insecticide should such use be warranted. This article will help with that.
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Growing Lavender In Zone 9 – Best Lavender Varieties For Zone 9
Many varieties of lavender do well in regions of zone 9 with hot, dry summers and mild winters, like much of Southern California. But even in difficult areas like the American South, there are lavender varieties that do well. Click here to learn more.
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Staghorn Fern Varieties: Are There Different Kinds Of Staghorn Ferns
Staghorn ferns are unusual, exotic-looking plants that will definitely attract guests? attention. The plants known as staghorn ferns include the 18 species in the Platycerium genus plus many hybrids and varieties of those species. Learn more in this article.
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Cold Hardy Swiss Chard – Can Swiss Chard Grow In Winter
Swiss chard not only grows well in the hot temperatures of summer, but it also tolerates frost. In fact, chard may actually taste better when it?s grown in cold weather. Click this article for information on caring for Swiss chard in winter.
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Zone 8 Climbing Roses: Learn About Roses That Climb In Zone 8
For almost every color and flower characteristic that you can find in other roses, you can find the same among roses that climb. In zone 8, many climbing rose varieties can be grown successfully. Find recommendations in this article for zone 8 climbing roses.
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Zone 8 Tropical Plants: Can You Grow Tropical Plants In Zone 8
Can you grow tropical plants in zone 8? You may have wondered this after a trip to a tropical country or a visit to the tropical section of a botanical garden. Well, the answer may surprise you. Learn more in this article.
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Holly Spring Leaf Loss: Learn About Holly Leaf Loss In Spring
It?s springtime, and your otherwise healthy holly shrub develops yellowing leaves. The leaves soon begin dropping off. Is there a problem, or is your plant okay? Find out why this happens and what can be done about it in this article.
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Oxygen For Plants – Can Plants Live Without Oxygen
You probably know that plants generate oxygen during photosynthesis. Since it?s common knowledge that plants take in carbon dioxide and release oxygen into the atmosphere during this process, it may be a surprise that plants also need oxygen to survive. Learn more here.
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Growing Peruvian Daffodils: How To Grow Peruvian Daffodil Plants
Looking for something different in your garden? The Peruvian daffodil is a lovely perennial bulb that produces white-petaled flowers with pale green to yellow interior markings. You can learn more about this interesting plant in this article.
