Laurels are a group of broadleaved evergreen shrubs and trees that grow between 10 and 40 feet tall and are native to the Mediterranean. They include Carolina cherry laurel, English…
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Geraniums, members of the genus Pelargonium, are easy to care for, decorative plants commonly used in gardens and window containers. However, these brightly coloured flowering plants can suffer from infestations…
Propagate geraniums can be done by taking cuttings and starting from seeds. Cuttings result in a plant exactly like the parent plant. Seeds taken from hybrids may not have the…
Grow Geraniums with this easy to follow Letsfixit guide.
Rhubarb stalks (Rheum x cultorum) produce a tart flavor prized in pies, preserves and sauces. This perennial vegetable grows in U.S. Department of Agriculture plant hardiness zones 3 to 8.…
Rhubarb is one of the few perennial vegetables. It favors cool climates, but in territory it likes (USDA zone 8 and colder) it’s easy to care for. A well-fed clump…
Rose bushes can be a beautiful addition to a landscape; however, the diseases they may contract are not. Black spot, powdery mildew and rust are three common diseases of rose…
Grow more plants from the ones you have already in your garden! It’s easy to do and is a great way to increase your plants, especially those that are rare,…
Busy Lizzies, also called impatiens or touch-me-nots, feature brightly-colored flowers with small, heart-shaped petals. They grow in clumps of glossy green leaves and range in color from bright pink and…
Crocuses are some of the most vividly, vibrantly beautiful flowering plants, and are therefore widely popular among gardeners in the know. They mix well with creeping or dense greenery, and…