Hydrangea Growing Conditions Hydrangeas come in several varieties, with different colors of blooms and different cold hardiness levels. These beautiful shrubs like rich, moist soil. They should be in well-drained locations where water will not puddle. They do best in shade … [Read more...]
How to Care for Aloe Vera Plants
Aloe Vera plants are not only attractive houseplants but also have a long history of possessing wonderful healing properties. People use Aloe Vera to help soothe minor burns, cuts, scrapes and abrasions. Aloe Vera's healing sap is added to creams, lotions and first-aid salves. … [Read more...]
How to Grow Lilacs
Lilacs: Colorful, Fragrant, and Easy to Grow Lilacs are among the most popular garden plants—and for good reasons. Besides being easy to grow, the variety of plant sizes, flower colors, and bloom times creates a colorful and fragrant display over many weeks in the … [Read more...]
Gardening Tips for Rose Care
Ready to grow some roses? These tips will get you started with a successful rose garden. Pruning Roses No matter what type of rose you grow, pruning is inevitable to keep these lovely flowers blooming and strong year after year. The type of pruning you do will depend on the … [Read more...]
How to Grow and Propagate Clematis Flowers
Clematis is a member of the buttercup family. There are over 250 species of Clematis, as well as a number of hybrids. Clematis includes a wide variety of flower forms, foliage, color and plant height. Leaves are usually compound with three to five leaflets opposite each other on … [Read more...]