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Gardeners in warmer regions might be interested to know that there's one popular herb that can be planted in the fall, but it ...
Many ground cover plants can be successfully grown in the container garden. Choose trailing or creeping options for a ...
Container gardening is an excellent way to bring color, fragrance and beauty to small spaces, patios, or balconies. Whether you want a beautiful floral display or a fresh supply of herbs for your ...
Crossandra and kalachoes. These are two little flowering potted plants that will bloom for many weeks if they're placed on an entryway or patio table and tended lovingly. Crossandras are the color of ...
Dear Neil: Can trumpetvine and pink salvia be kept in pots over the winter? We wanted to plant the trumpetvine in our yard, but we heard it was invasive. How can we “winterize” them? A: They can be ...
While basil is an excellent companion plant for tomatoes, sweet peppers, and parsley, it shouldn't be paired with these other ...
I continue to install plants all summer long and have done so with success for many years. Gardeners just need to pay close attention to the proper watering of plants installed in the summer, with ...
September and October can be tricky times of the year when it comes to our container plantings. Depending on our level of care, some of our pots may have pooped out by now while others are still ...
The Unplugged group of salvias is doubling in size this year with the addition of Unplugged Red and the new passion of my heart, Unplugged White. I wrote about the group a few months ago but Unplugged ...
There are plenty of herbs that thrive in the cooler temperatures of fall. Learn about eight herbs to plant in late summer for ...
Most of us crave color in the landscape. Colorful flowers and foliage enliven a landscape and bring interest and beauty. We typically plant colorful flowerbeds to provide splashes of color. While ...