Orchids grow naturally in bark and well-drained soils, so growing them outside requires creating a specialty flower bed for them. Grow orchids either inside or out with information from a…
Several plants bear the name “wallflower.” Most of them are biennial to perennial bushy flowering plants with herbaceous stems. Erysimum is a genus of wallflower that belongs to the Brassica…
Filled with old-fashioned charm, wallflowers (Cheiranthus) are a staple of the spring garden. Wallflowers come in a wide range of colours, and many are fragrant. They complement pansies nicely, and…
Rhododendrons are members of the Ericaceae family and are frequently used shrubs that enhance any landscape. According to the University of Kentucky, College of Agriculture diseases in rhododendrons are usually…
Rhododendrons bring vibrant color to the garden. You don’t need to visit the garden center to purchase more rhododendrons, as you can take cuttings from existing plants, encourage root growth…
Rhododendrons and azaleas grow best in light, well-drained soils with good soil aeration and an ample supply of soil moisture during the summer. They can be grown in heavy soils…
Rhododendrons are a favorite flowering plant in gardens across the United States, particularly in cool and moist environments like the Pacific Northwest. Nearly 1,000 species occur within the genus Rhododendron,…
Species of rhododendrons (ericaceae) — commonly known as azaleas — are members of the heath family. Rhododendrons are deciduous shrubs with white, pink or yellow flower clusters. All parts of…
Rhododendron is a popular shrub with bright flowers. It is native to warm and tropical climates but with some care, anyone can grow these charming plants. Rhododendrons can grow up…
The most serious diseases of dahlias are caused by viruses. Mosaic disease is a virus typically characterized by yellowish or pale-green bands along the midveins and branch veins of affected…