Containers let you control a plant’s environment, that is, the “soil” (potting mix), moisture, location (relative to sunlight and wind), temperature, and weed prevention. That’s the advantage over conventional gardening, which leaves you at the...
I moved into a townhome last October and haven’t really yet made an effort to make it feel like home. I don’t know if you can relate to this, but as a renter I get stuck in a way of thinking where I don’t allow myself to put a lot of effort into my living environment...
Heat Tolerant Tomato Varieties My best heat-tolerant tomato varieties began to bear ripe fruit in mid-August. Some fruit have weighed up to eight ounces. I set the plants in the garden during June, which was late for the spring crop and early for the fall crop. Many...
Also called variegated laurel, crotons come from the South Pacific Islands. Their growth habit varies — dwarf crotons are bushy and compact, while tree-like varieties are tall and have a good spread. The plants are usually maintained at two to three feet, but given...
Tropical plants soften an indoor environment. They’re like living, decorative furniture that amplifies an area’s comfort quotient. Most tropical plants do perfectly fine indoors and will even take some abuse. If properly cared for, they’ll live to a...
