Book Review: What’s Wrong with My Plant? (And How Do I Fix It?)
Karen A sick plant is always a reason for concern and to make matters worse, when you try to do something about it you usually can’t even determine what’s wrong. Here’s…
Botany for Gardeners: Taxonomy of Dicots-Identifying the Laurel Family (Lauraceae)
Most of the members of the Laurel Family are evergreen tropical trees and shrubs. Some, such as spice bush (Lindera benzoin), and red bay (Persea borbonia) are found in the…
Plant Profile: Shrub Lantana (Lantana camara)
Shrub lantana is a tropical evergreen shrub native to Central America and the West Indies often grown as an annual in zones 7 and colder. It offers an abundance of…
Herb Garden: Five Easy-to-Grow Herbs for Making Tasty Herbal Tea
Evidence from the ancient civilizations of both Egypt and China attest to the fact that man has enjoyed herbal teas for thousands of years. Herbal teas can be made from…
Plant Profile: Oregon Grapeholly (Mahonia aquifolium)
This suckering clump-forming evergreen shrub is native to damp forests from British Columbia to Oregon but grows well in many parts of the country. Slow growing, the shrub is upright…
Book Review: Whose Garden Is It?
Mary Ann Hoberman’s book, Whose Garden Is It? is a delightful way to share a gardening experience with a child. And what better way is there to develop a child’s…
Weeds and Their Control: Bermudagrass (Cynodon dactylon)
Bermudagrass is a perennial grass native to India and Africa and was introduced into North America in 1751. It is now found in most of the continental United States and…
Plant Profile: Rosa ‘Veteran’s Honor’
Introduced by Jackson and Perkins in 2000 as ‘Lady in Red’, ‘Veteran’s Honor’ is a top notch exhibition rose. The large high centered flowers open from tall, conical buds and…
Summer Blooming Plants with Pink Flowers for the Rock Garden
As spring turns into summer pink flowers keep the rock garden looking fresh and cheerful. Pink goes especially well with gray rocks all the different kinds of green leaves, and…
Plant Profile: Japanese Garden Juniper (Juniperus procumbens)
Japanese garden juniper is a prostrate ground cover that slowly spreads up to twelve feet. Growing about 2’ high, this evergreen shrub has a stiff and wiry habit with wide…