I planted this succulent dish garden about 3-months ago, in mid-February, and wanted to show you how it’s growing in. You can see from the lead photo (and those below) that there is plenty of color, yet nothing is in flower. That’s because some of chosen succulents varieties color-up in the sun, while others will […]
4 Important Things to Know About Agaves
Breaking down some of the best succulent plant choices to use in your garden or in a container, Agaves make the list.
In fact, they are so fantastic, adding drama or sculptural interest that they jump to the must have part of the list. As mentioned in an earlier blog post why you should include Agaves in your garden, here are four important points to know about Agave plants…
How to Kill Mosquito Larvae in Standing Water?
One of the quickest ways to get me up at night, is to hear the high piercing sound of a mosquito buzzing around my head. Frankly, I’m on red alert anytime I SEE hear or HEAR a mosquito.
Why Include Agave Plants in your Planting Plan?
Most people I talk to get excited when they learn that a plant that they love will do well in their garden and climate. Usually this is a plant with amazing flowers. Amazing fragrance. Something that they can eat. There is not as much of a thrill initially for a plant who’s visual appeal is bold texture, architectural.
Spotlight on Carex Pansa – Natural Lawn Substitute!
Do you know Carex pansa? If you want to see a nice example of a natural lawn that requires less mowing and water, head over to Tilden Botanical Gardens in Berkeley, CA. It was there that I first knowingly stepped foot upon this California native sedge, which seemed to enjoy having me on it as much as I enjoyed lazing around and walking about on it.
Succulent Potting Mix Soil Recipe
If you’re wondering if there’s a succulent potting mix soil recipe out there, I’m here to help you out. Now, one thing you know, is that succulent plants are very drought tolerant. They seem to survive with very little water. That’s because they are able to store water in their leaves, stems or roots.
Potted Plant Maintenance and Care
With a little annual maintenance to your container plants, you can avoid a lot of hassle and headache.
The key is to stay ahead of the root growth of your plants. Check your pots regularly to make sure the plants roots haven’t outgrown the pot. You can do this easily by checking to see if there are roots growing upon the surface or peeking out of the drainage hole.
Magnolia Tree Yellowing Leaves: Treatment
When you look at a gorgeous Magnolia tree during the growing season, the leaves are supposed to be green not yellow. So a Magnolia tree… yellowing leaves. What gives?
7 Good Cut Flowers: Grow your Own!
Do you buy flowers regularly, or now and again to give yourself and your house a little spoiling? I do. Though I also like to use what’s growing in the garden. Below are a beautiful bunch of good cut flowers
Why is there Standing Water in My Pot?
The first one was caused by roots growing through the drainage hole of an urn, which happened some time before I noticed a problem. You can see from the photo of the urn that it’s impossible to inspect the roots without taking the plants out of this particular urn and check the roots.
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