Winter Jasmine: Growth and Care Guide
Winter jasmine is originally from China, where it grows in tropical and sub-tropical regions. It’s also common in other areas of Asia such as Japan and Korea. The plant has …
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A Guide to Popular Syngonium Varieties
There seems to be a lot of confusion about the various cultivars and varieties of Syngonium. There are two basically different types of Syngonium cultivars – thick-leaved and those with …
Sherry Baby Orchid: Growth and Care
Sherry Baby orchid is a hybrid of the Oncidium Jamie Sutton and Oncidium Honolulu. This flower, which grows to be about three inches tall with an eight-inch stem, has beautiful …
Soil pH Range: Is clay soil acidic or alkaline?
Clay soil is naturally alkaline and has a pH range of between 8 and 10. Some plants like soil to be alkaline, while others prefer more neutral or even acidic …
Poor Mans Orchid: Growth and Care
Schizanthus orchids are commonly referred to as poor man’s orchids, butterfly flowers, or fringe flowers. They are grown as perennials in most parts of the U.S. The plants need warmth …
Red Mandevilla: Growth and Care
Red Mandevilla is a beautiful tropical flowering plant. Its leaves are small, dark green in color, and it has red trumpet-shaped flowers. The Red Mandevilla is a climbing vine that …
Jasmine Plant Winter Care: Do Jasmine Plants lose leaves in Winter?
There are several reasons why jasmine plants lose their leaves in winter, but there is no need to worry as they will usually grow new ones after the colder months …
Variegated Ribbon Grass: Growth and Care
Variegated ribbon grass is a plant that is easy to look past when choosing specimens for the landscape, but this hardy ornamental grass has many desirable qualities. It’s an excellent …
A Guide to Laying Sod: Can you plant sod in winter?
Having a well-established lawn before the cold winter sets in is vital as the sod needs to grow a healthy root system and establish itself. Grass can also help to …
What to do With Potted Tomato Plants in Winter?
Tomato plants die back during the winter months, so if you leave your plant outdoors, it will be at risk of being severely damaged and may die or will look …