Hosta is a perennial plant used as an ornamental and deciduous, but it can also please with its flowers. The hosta plant undoubtedly deserves her title as monarch of the shade garden. The hosta plant may look grand and lush but requires little effort to cultivate and enjoy. However, you should pay attention to it …
I can’t get enough bright spring flowers, particularly Peonies and Rhododendrons. It can be challenging to decide which one to plant! Both have a distinct charm that makes them welcome additions to my garden. How will we know where to grow each of these magnificent specimens? Peonies are compact shrubs with large, fragrant flowers that …
Are you concerned about your Elephant Ear plant during the winter? It’s understandable; they don’t like the cold! However, you can protect these dramatic beauties from even the coldest weather by giving them the proper care over the winter. When the temperature outside reaches 60°F (15°C), bring potted Elephant Ear plants inside. Allow Elephant ear …
Most gardeners keep Elephant Ear plants because of their beautiful leaves, but did you know they also bloom? Regardless of the type of Elephant Ear you’re growing, you can still coax these tropical diva plants to bloom. Elephant ear plants are slow to bloom and must have their needs met before they bloom. Depending on …
More than five years passed while my first container hosta flourished in a tiny plastic pot on my balcony. I saw a beautiful plant about 1.5 feet tall, bought it, and put it on my balcony. I didn’t think to ask myself if I could grow a hosta in a pot at the time. I …
Hosta is a fascinating ornamental and deciduous plant. The plant is easy to care for, attractive, and tolerant of shade. You can do a lot with hostas in the garden, from edging to accenting other plants. Spring is an excellent time to plant this plant in the garden. Hosta Bulbs (Bare Root Hosta): How to …
If you let your precious plumeria grow outside without any restrictions, it will reach a height of up to 25 feet when fully grown. The canopy will also have the same width spread. However, keeping plumerias compact makes them appear and feel more aesthetically pleasing. It’s also simple to train your plumeria to be small. …
As a gardener, I’ve always wanted to have a large hosta swaying in the breeze with its fluffy leaves. Want to know how to grow hostas that get really big? Here are some ideas and different ways to do it! I began collecting hostas in 1999, and there was a limited selection of “super” varieties …
Elephant ears are easy-care plants with large, showy leaves. However, with such lush, tasty-looking foliage and starchy corms, you may wonder if elephant ears are edible. Some elephant ears are edible, while others are not. Among the many Colocasia species used in traditional Asian cuisine is taro (Colocasia esculenta), one of the world’s most commonly …
To get a noble Majesty Palm (Ravenea rivularis) ready for a celebration, you need a brand-new pot with fresh, rich soil. If you repot these stately palms-on time with a regal touch, they will be ready to hold court for years to come. Repot Majesty Palm trees every two years, preferably in late spring or …