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Rose Mallow hibiscus 20 Aug 2013 | 10:02 pm
Hibiscus moscheutos also known as Rose mallow or Swamp Mallow is a cold-hardy perennial that grows in zones 4-9. The plant can grow up to 3-8 ft tall depending on cultivar and produces spectacular, di...
Shooting star hydrangea 3 Aug 2013 | 06:59 pm
I just purchased two Shooting Star hydrangeas, also known as Fiji Waterfalls, or Fireworks. We live in zone 7. Should I plant these in a large pot outdoors and bring them inside during the winter? Or ...
Grow Lavender 27 Jun 2013 | 10:52 pm
Lavendula angustifolia is a great perennial herb known for its deep blue/lavender flowers and silvery/gray foliage. Given the right conditions lavender is an easy, drought resistant, low maintenance p...
Stargazer lilies 8 Jun 2013 | 07:08 pm
Oriental lilies such as Stargazer (red & white) or Casablanca (pure white) are easy to care for once they are established in your flower bed. Both are hardy to zone 4-9. Planting As the saying...
Mandevilla 4 Jun 2013 | 05:07 pm
Mandevilla care and tips Mandevilla belongs to a large family that also includes plants that were formerly known as Dipladenia. It was named after a British diplomat/gardener Henry Mandeville. This ex...
Grow Zinnia 2 Jun 2013 | 05:35 am
Zinnia a native of Mexico is grown as an tender annual. It tolerates the summer heat and produces one of the best colorful display of flowers during the summer. With so many varieties, zinnias come.....
Calla lily seed pods 22 Apr 2013 | 07:20 pm
After the calla lily blooms, the flower pod seems to produce what looks like a cluster of small bulbs. Is this a seed pod? Calla lily seed pod When the flower is fertilized it will produce a green clu...
Saving Your Easter lily 21 Apr 2013 | 03:08 am
The blossoms on your Easter lily are starting to fade, you look at the plant and wonder now what. You don’t need to toss the plant. It can be saved to rebloom again year...
Easter lily care 6 Mar 2013 | 03:10 am
How to pick an Easter lily Originating from the mountains of Taiwan, the potted Easter lily (Lilium longiflorum) is the popular traditional plant of the Easter season. The white trumpet shaped flowe...
Coloring Easter eggs naturally 2 Mar 2013 | 03:18 am
Coloring Easter eggs the natural way Easter is a time of renewal. In many pagan cultures a decorated egg became the symbol of rebirth. Coloring eggs was first introduced to Europe by the Crusaders who...
