Plant Guides Blog

May 17, Planting a Celeste Fig in Zone 7

Thu, 17 May 2012 17:00:23 GMT

I just bought a Celeste fruiting fig tree. Should I leave it in its pot until after fruiting. Also, is it better to put it in the ground if I have the

May 15, Using Kniphofia uvaria in the Landscape, Growing the Red Hot Poker Plant

Tue, 15 May 2012 18:32:08 GMT

Kniphofia uvaria cultivation and care. Everything you need to know about planting red hot pokers. Which Torch lily hybrid should you grow to make the biggest impact in your garden beds?

May 13, Knock Out Roses & the New Knockout Knock-offs, Rosa Radrazz Pics

Sun, 13 May 2012 15:21:40 GMT

The various Knock Out roses and the new Knockout rose bush knock-offs: 'White Out', a white Knock Out and 'Home Run', a rich red Knockout descendant. Landscaping with Knock Out shrub roses.

May 12, Loquat Tree - Eriobotrya Japonica - Japanese Plum Tree

Sat, 12 May 2012 20:31:10 GMT

The loquat tree is a handsome, small evergreen landscape ornament that also happens to produce a tasty fruit. Eriobotrya japonica can be grown as a shrub with foliage right to the ground or li

May 9, Sabal Palm Tree Care, Pictures of Sabal palmetto Palms

Wed, 09 May 2012 14:11:03 GMT

The Sabal palm tree (also spelled Sable palm) is one of the most cold hardy, easy-to-care-for palms you can buy. Pictures, care information and prices. Pruning and transplanting Sabal palmetto.

May 1, Deer Resistant Annuals - List of Deer Proof Plants

Tue, 01 May 2012 14:04:14 GMT

Deer resistant annuals that are easy to grow. A list of deer proof plants. About deer repellent plants. Plants deer will not eat.

Apr 30, Four O'Clocks: Mirabilis jalapa Bears Flowers That Can Tell Time!

Mon, 30 Apr 2012 19:19:42 GMT

Four o'clocks burst into sweetly scented bloom each afternoon like clockwork. The funnel-shaped flowers of the Marvel of Peru (where Mirabilis jalapa plants originated) appear in many bright colors.

Apr 29, How to Treat Banana Tree Diseases

Sun, 29 Apr 2012 15:14:43 GMT

Help, I am just sick about my beautiful banana trees, hardy type, I had at least 30 trees now I have 8. Everything has the blight and powdery mildew.

Apr 19, Bird Nest Fern: Feather Your Shade Garden with Asplenium nidus

Thu, 19 Apr 2012 19:18:13 GMT

The bird nest fern, Asplenium nidus, is tropical in nature with its origin traced to South East Asia. It is a common plant in India, Japan and Queen’s Land.

Apr 17, Growing Honeydew Melons - Growing Melons Vertically - Cucumis Melo

Tue, 17 Apr 2012 09:21:43 GMT

Growing honeydew melons (Cucumis melo) will show you how to raise these late melons which require a long growing season. How to grow melons vertically. When to harvest honeydew fruit.

Apr 15, Above Ground Pool Landscaping Ideas, Swimming Pool Landscape Pictures

Sun, 15 Apr 2012 17:11:49 GMT

These above ground pool landscaping photos will help you develop ideas for your poolside landscape. Plants you should not use in above ground swimming pool landscaping. Above ground pool deck landscap

Apr 9, Fuchsia triphylla Plant Care Tips, Fuschia triphylla Pictures

Mon, 09 Apr 2012 20:31:51 GMT

Fuchsia triphylla (Fuchsia is the plant, fuschia is the color) plant care is somewhat exacting, but the stunning flowers will be ample payment for your efforts. The vivid red, tubular flowers

Apr 9, Topsy Turvy Tomato Planter Review - Topsy Turvy Hints and Tips

Mon, 09 Apr 2012 16:15:06 GMT

Topsy Turvy tomato planter review. Upside down tomato garden hints and tips. How to use Topsy Turvy planters. The best hanging tomatoes.

Mar 30, Allamanda Plant, Allamanda cathartica, blanchetti and the Dwarf nerifolia

Fri, 30 Mar 2012 19:43:51 GMT

The common yellow Allamanda plant is Allamanda cathartica. Allamanda blanchetti is the red Allamanda and the Allamanda nerifolia plant is the dwarf shrub form.

Mar 24, Coneflowers: Growing Perennial Rudbeckia & Echinacea Plants

Sat, 24 Mar 2012 20:14:46 GMT

Growing perennial Rudbeckia and Echinacea plants. Purple, green and prairie coneflowers will fill your garden beds with late season color. Buy plants and seeds here.

Mar 22, Growing Sago Palms from Seed or Pups, Cycad Propagation Tips

Thu, 22 Mar 2012 11:25:58 GMT

Growing sago palms from seed requires patience but is an interesting process to watch. These propagation tips apply to all Cycads not just to Cycas revoluta, circinalis and taitungensis

Mar 18, Watering Your Roses in All Seasons: Rose Watering Tips

Sun, 18 Mar 2012 19:12:20 GMT

Things to keep in mind when watering your roses. Rose watering tips for properly hydrating roses in every season. How to water rose bushes deeply without wetting their leaves. Watering rose plants

Mar 15, The Romantic Red Don Juan Rose, Rosa 'Don Juan' Climbing Roses

Thu, 15 Mar 2012 01:45:20 GMT

The 10' tall, dark red and handsome 'Don Juan' rose will capture your heart. The stiffly upright canes of climbing Rosa 'Don Juan' culminate in heavily fragrant, voluptuous blossoms.

Mar 12, The Only Native California Fan Palm Tree, Washingtonia filifera

Mon, 12 Mar 2012 13:17:41 GMT

The California fan palm, Washingtonia filifera, is native to the Sonoran and Mojave deserts of California, Arizona, and Mexico where it grows in moist canyon soil along alkaline streams.

Mar 11, Why Buy Bare Root Roses? Growing and Planting Bare Root Roses

Sun, 11 Mar 2012 14:12:20 GMT

Why buy bare root roses? What you need to know before buying roses bare root. How to plant bare-root roses. Growing bare root vs containerized rose bushes.

Mar 9, Easy Aloe Plant Care: Growing Aloe vera Plants Indoors and Out

Fri, 09 Mar 2012 12:28:01 GMT

Aloe plant care is all about the cultivation of Aloe vera plants. Growing Aloe vera in pots. How to grow it in the ground and care for it over the winter. Tips for growing Aloe

Feb 16, How to Make Rose Water, Pure Organic Rose Flower Water Recipe

Thu, 16 Feb 2012 14:21:15 GMT
How to make rose water. Pure, organic rose water recipe. Uses of homemade rose water. What is rose water? Making rose water for healing and as a dry skin tonic. Rose water uses and benefits.

Feb 5, Grand Wailea Hotel Maui Wedding Chapel: Resort for Maui Weddings

Sun, 05 Feb 2012 13:32:03 GMT
The Grand Wailea Hotel Maui Wedding Chapel is a great place for weddings in Maui. There are also several choice locations on the grounds of the 40 acre Grand Wailea Resort Hotel to hold a receception.

Feb 4, Savannah Marriott, Review of the Courtyard by Marriott Savannah GA Hotel

Sat, 04 Feb 2012 19:38:49 GMT
Review of a Savannah Marriott hotel, the Courtyard by Marriott Savannah GA. Other Marriott Savannah hotels include the Marriott Savannah Riverfront, Marriott Execustay & the Residence Inn by Marriott

Feb 3, Hilton Garden Inn Savannah GA - Savannah Historic District Hotels

Fri, 03 Feb 2012 19:35:44 GMT
My ndependent review of the Hilton Garden Inn Savannah GA, a nice-for-the-price hotel in Savannah Georgia. Savannah historic district hotels. Downtown Savannah hotels. Savannah hotel reviews.

Jan 13, The Multipurpose Sea Grape Tree, Coccoloba uvifera Images & Info

Fri, 13 Jan 2012 12:31:38 GMT
The versatile sea grape tree can be grown as a focal-point shrub or a tall or low hedge. Coccoloba uvifera can also become a large tree in coastal landscapes where salt spray will slide right o

Jan 1, Chemical Spray Burn on Roses
How to Recover

Sun, 01 Jan 2012 13:44:59 GMT
Hello, My roses were being invaded by aphids and other insects so my partner gave them a spray with Rogor (a systemic insecticide) and ever since then

Dec 18, Muscadine Grape Seed: Greater Benefits of Grape Seed Extract

Sun, 18 Dec 2011 13:29:36 GMT
Take muscadine grape seed for many times the benefits of grape seed extract. Muscadine resveratrol content. Muscadine powder. What is grape seed extract? Grape seed supplemets.

Dec 17, Night Blooming Jasmine, Cestrum nocturnum Flowering & Reproduction

Sat, 17 Dec 2011 18:05:09 GMT
The plant called night blooming jasmine is not a member of the genus Jasminum but is a Cestrum. Cestrum nocturnum flowering and reproduction, potting and watering info.

Dec 16, Pictures of Palm Trees for Landscaping, Palm Trees Pictures of Landscape Design

Fri, 16 Dec 2011 13:28:20 GMT
Pictures of palm trees. Types of palm trees for landscaping tropical yards. Also, more cold hardy palm tree pictures to provide you with landscaping design ideas.

Dec 15, Jasmine Oil, Uses for Jasmine Essential Oil, Absolute, Body Cream & Soap

Thu, 15 Dec 2011 08:29:50 GMT
Jasmine oil is made from the fragrant white blossoms of Jasminum sambac. Jasmine essential oil can be used in aromatherapy. Jasmine absolute essential oil is used in perfume.

Dec 12, Unique Paintings of Roses, Our Favorite Rose Paintings, Posters and Art Prints

Mon, 12 Dec 2011 18:16:39 GMT
Buy paintings of roses here. Unique rose art work, rose art prints and rose garden posters. Red rose poster. Rose still life painting. Beautiful vintage rose painting. Roses in vase paintings.

Dec 11, Serrano Pepper Seeds, Growing Serrano Chili Pepper Plants

Sun, 11 Dec 2011 18:31:50 GMT
Serrano pepper buying and usage guide. Planting and growing serrano chili pepper plants. (Also spelled chile pepper) When to pick serrano peppers. Which chilli can substitute for serranos in recipes.

Dec 10, Jalapeno Corn Bread Recipe - Jalapeno Corn Muffins

Sat, 10 Dec 2011 17:31:06 GMT
Quick, easy jalapeno corn bread recipe. How to make sweet and spicy jalapeno corn muffins. Plus an even quicker to make Jiffy corn bread and jalapeno recipe.

Dec 8, Pennisetum alopecuroides, The Many Faces of Fountain Grass

Thu, 08 Dec 2011 10:02:19 GMT
The many faces of Pennisetum alopecuroides. Pictures and descriptions of the different varieties of fountain grass. How to use these ornamental grasses to their best advantage in the landscape.

Dec 7, Lemon Tree Care, Growing Lemons, Winter Care of Lemon Trees

Wed, 07 Dec 2011 19:03:07 GMT
5 important aspects of lemon tree care. Care of lemon trees indoors and out. Lemon tree pruning. Fertilizing lemon trees and protecting them from frost. Growing lemons as flowering houseplants.

Dec 5, Primula x polyantha Plant Care, Growing the English Primrose Flower

Mon, 05 Dec 2011 18:59:43 GMT
Primula x polyantha is a cross between Primula acaulis (the common English primrose flower) and P. veris (the cowslip). Primrose plants bloom during winter and spring.

Dec 2, Pruning Fig Trees, How to Prune Edible Figs, Ficus carica

Fri, 02 Dec 2011 15:44:27 GMT
Why pruning fig trees correctly is important. When and how to prune a fig tree for best fruit production. Pruning guide for common, edible fig varieties. Fig bush pruning and propagation tips.

Dec 1, Pictures of Japanese Privet, Pruning Waxleaf Ligustrum japonicum Trees

Thu, 01 Dec 2011 18:53:35 GMT
Japanese privet is a 15 foot evergreen shrub which can be trimmed into a hedge or pruned into an attractive small tree. The 3 inch long, dark green leaves of Ligustrum japonicum

Nov 30, Queen Palm Care, Care for Cocos plumosa Palms

Wed, 30 Nov 2011 17:13:17 GMT
Queen palm care indoors or out. How to fertilize Queen palms. Instructions for planting Cocos plumosa, syn. Syagrus romanzoffiana. Queen palm tree pictures.

Nov 29, Canna X Generalis - Growing Canna Lily from Tubers or Seed

Tue, 29 Nov 2011 21:21:18 GMT
Add tropical splendor to temperate zone gardens by planting Canna lilies. Canna X generalis is the result of crossing Canna indica with other Canna species.

Nov 28, Growing Fruit Trees, Growing Fruits In Pots, From Seed Or In The Ground

Mon, 28 Nov 2011 15:42:20 GMT
Growing fruit trees is a rewarding hobby. Whether you're interested in growing fruits in pots or in the open ground, from seed or from nursery stock, you'll find many ways to satisfy your craving for

Nov 25, Mexican Fan Palm, Landscaping with Washingtonia robusta

Fri, 25 Nov 2011 19:55:42 GMT
With its gracefully drooping leaf tips and hula skirt of dried fronds, the Mexican fan palm is the dancing girl of the Arecacea family. Landscaping tips for Washingtonia robusta

Nov 24, Castor Bean Plant Growing Info & Pictures, Ricinus communis Seeds

Thu, 24 Nov 2011 12:50:29 GMT
Castor bean plant growing instructions and pictures. The best soil and exposure for planting castor beans. Castor bean poisoning. Buy red castor bean seeds cheap.

Nov 23, Meyer Lemon Olive Oil, Lemon Infused Olive Oil, Lemon Juice and Olive Oil

Wed, 23 Nov 2011 14:35:07 GMT
Store bought Meyer lemon olive oil is delicious. But so is this homemade lemon infused olive oil recipe. Olive oil and lemon juice can also be used to make a marinade or a good furniture polish.

Nov 23, Meyer Lemon Trees, Dwarf Meyer Lemon Tree, Improved Meyer Lemon Plant

Wed, 23 Nov 2011 14:10:21 GMT
Growing dwarf Meyer lemon trees. Improved Meyer lemon care. Meyer lemon diseases. How to prune Meyer lemon plants. Meyer lemon origin, height and cold hardiness.

Nov 21, Wintering Canna Bulbs in the Ground

Mon, 21 Nov 2011 13:30:32 GMT
I have a 14 ft by 2 ft border of canna in soil near the shore in New Jersey. They are about 7 ft tall. Do you have any suggestions for prepping them to

Nov 21, Outdoor Basil Problems ...

Mon, 21 Nov 2011 13:12:45 GMT
I have a friend of mine who has basil planted in a pot on his lanai. The soil stays moist (waters once a week) and consists of Black Cow mixed with top-soil.

Nov 21, How To Grow Basil - Basil Plant Care

Mon, 21 Nov 2011 11:17:31 GMT
How to grow basil in the ground or in a pot. Growing basil from seed or cuttings. Basil plant care.

Nov 20, Health Benefits of Echinacea - Echinacea Herbal Benefit for Advanced Cancer

Sun, 20 Nov 2011 13:10:22 GMT
The many health benefits of echinacea herbal supplements for humans and felines. Information on the benefit of echinacea on advanced cancer.

Plant Guides Blog

May 17, Planting a Celeste Fig in Zone 7

May 15, Using Kniphofia uvaria in the Landscape, Growing the Red Hot Poker Plant

May 13, Knock Out Roses & the New Knockout Knock-offs, Rosa Radrazz Pics

May 12, Loquat Tree - Eriobotrya Japonica - Japanese Plum Tree

May 9, Sabal Palm Tree Care, Pictures of Sabal palmetto Palms

May 1, Deer Resistant Annuals - List of Deer Proof Plants

Apr 30, Four O'Clocks: Mirabilis jalapa Bears Flowers That Can Tell Time!

Apr 29, How to Treat Banana Tree Diseases

Apr 19, Bird Nest Fern: Feather Your Shade Garden with Asplenium nidus

Apr 17, Growing Honeydew Melons - Growing Melons Vertically - Cucumis Melo

Apr 15, Above Ground Pool Landscaping Ideas, Swimming Pool Landscape Pictures

Apr 9, Fuchsia triphylla Plant Care Tips, Fuschia triphylla Pictures

Apr 9, Topsy Turvy Tomato Planter Review - Topsy Turvy Hints and Tips

Mar 30, Allamanda Plant, Allamanda cathartica, blanchetti and the Dwarf nerifolia

Mar 24, Coneflowers: Growing Perennial Rudbeckia & Echinacea Plants

Mar 22, Growing Sago Palms from Seed or Pups, Cycad Propagation Tips

Mar 18, Watering Your Roses in All Seasons: Rose Watering Tips

Mar 15, The Romantic Red Don Juan Rose, Rosa 'Don Juan' Climbing Roses

Mar 12, The Only Native California Fan Palm Tree, Washingtonia filifera

Mar 11, Why Buy Bare Root Roses? Growing and Planting Bare Root Roses

Mar 9, Easy Aloe Plant Care: Growing Aloe vera Plants Indoors and Out

Feb 16, How to Make Rose Water, Pure Organic Rose Flower Water Recipe

Feb 5, Grand Wailea Hotel Maui Wedding Chapel: Resort for Maui Weddings

Feb 4, Savannah Marriott, Review of the Courtyard by Marriott Savannah GA Hotel

Feb 3, Hilton Garden Inn Savannah GA - Savannah Historic District Hotels

Jan 13, The Multipurpose Sea Grape Tree, Coccoloba uvifera Images & Info

Jan 1, Chemical Spray Burn on RosesHow to Recover

Dec 18, Muscadine Grape Seed: Greater Benefits of Grape Seed Extract

Dec 17, Night Blooming Jasmine, Cestrum nocturnum Flowering & Reproduction

Dec 16, Pictures of Palm Trees for Landscaping, Palm Trees Pictures of Landscape Design

Dec 15, Jasmine Oil, Uses for Jasmine Essential Oil, Absolute, Body Cream & Soap

Dec 12, Unique Paintings of Roses, Our Favorite Rose Paintings, Posters and Art Prints

Dec 11, Serrano Pepper Seeds, Growing Serrano Chili Pepper Plants

Dec 10, Jalapeno Corn Bread Recipe - Jalapeno Corn Muffins

Dec 8, Pennisetum alopecuroides, The Many Faces of Fountain Grass

Dec 7, Lemon Tree Care, Growing Lemons, Winter Care of Lemon Trees

Dec 5, Primula x polyantha Plant Care, Growing the English Primrose Flower

Dec 2, Pruning Fig Trees, How to Prune Edible Figs, Ficus carica

Dec 1, Pictures of Japanese Privet, Pruning Waxleaf Ligustrum japonicum Trees

Nov 30, Queen Palm Care, Care for Cocos plumosa Palms

Nov 29, Canna X Generalis - Growing Canna Lily from Tubers or Seed

Nov 28, Growing Fruit Trees, Growing Fruits In Pots, From Seed Or In The Ground

Nov 25, Mexican Fan Palm, Landscaping with Washingtonia robusta

Nov 24, Castor Bean Plant Growing Info & Pictures, Ricinus communis Seeds

Nov 23, Meyer Lemon Olive Oil, Lemon Infused Olive Oil, Lemon Juice and Olive Oil

Nov 23, Meyer Lemon Trees, Dwarf Meyer Lemon Tree, Improved Meyer Lemon Plant

Nov 21, Wintering Canna Bulbs in the Ground

Nov 21, Outdoor Basil Problems ...

Nov 21, How To Grow Basil - Basil Plant Care

Nov 20, Health Benefits of Echinacea - Echinacea Herbal Benefit for Advanced Cancer

Jan 1, Chemical Spray Burn on Roses
How to Recover