WHAT TO PLANT Annuals: Replace declining winter annuals with varieties such as angelonia, gazania, and salvia that will provide color now and into the summer months. Herbs: In addition to […]
Is it warm, or is it cold? February is a difficult month to know what to do in the garden
WHAT TO PLANT Annuals/Bedding plants: Plants that perform better in the cooler months include petunia, pansy, verbena, dianthus, strawflower, and lobelia. Protect from frosts and freezing temperatures. Azaleas: With azaleas […]
Gardening Tips for December: Are You Ready for Cooler Weather?
WHAT TO PLANT Annuals/Bedding plants: To add color to the winter garden, plant masses of petunia, pansy, and snapdragon. Herbs: Plant herbs that thrive in cool weather. Some examples include […]
Cigar Plant
Common Name: Cigar Plant Scientific Name: Cuphea ignea Type of Plant: Shrub Description: Cigar Plant is a small, multi-stemmed shrub with prolific red blooms that seem to burst like fireworks. […]
Crinum Lily
Common Name: Crinum Lily, Queen Emma Crinum Lily Scientific Name: Crinum asiaticum, Crinum augustum Type of Plant: Tropical Description: With its commanding presence, the exotic crinum lily enhances more formal […]
Cordyline
Common Name: Cordyline, Ti Plant, Good Luck Plant Scientific Name: Cordyline spp. Type of Plant: Tropical/Accent Description: Cordylines have fabulous foliage for dramatic color and provide height and a look […]