Lovely, old-fashioned hydrangeas, the mavens of the South, deserve a place in every garden. They have a reputation for being difficult to grow, but nothing could be further from the truth. The secret to growing hydrangeas is to choose a variety suited for your area and plant it … [Read more...]
Sweet William: Growing from Seed
by Julie Christensen The Sweet William flower (Dianthus barbatus), hardy in USDA plant hardiness zones 3 through 9, is charming tucked in containers, mixed with other perennials, or as a border in any flower bed. But, before you buy flats of expensive nursery plants, consider … [Read more...]
Sweet William: Pests and Diseases
By Julie Christensen Sweet William flowers (Dianthus barbatus) are an old favorite, beloved for clusters of small white, violet, pink or red blossoms and fragrant leaves. Sweet William is technically a perennial, but unless you live in a mild climate, it will grow more as a … [Read more...]
Aloe Vera for Acne
by Julie Christensen Aloe vera, the desert plant known for its medicinal qualities, goes by several names, including medicine plant, burn plant and lily of the desert. Regardless of what you call it, this little plant packs extraordinary healing power. The plant, native to the … [Read more...]
Aloe Vera Uses
References to aloe vera's uses have been found in early Chinese, Greek, Indian, Egyptian and Christian literature. The walls of the ancient Egyptian pyramids include drawings of aloe vera plants. Alexander the Great conquered the island Socotra in the fourth century B.C. because … [Read more...]
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