Tag: potted plants
Orchids Have History In California
UNITED STATES—It is funny how so many different plants get here from all over the world, and then become so popular so far from...
Overworked Plants May Recover Slowly
UNITED STATES—Landscaping and growing houseplants really is no way to bring nature closer to home. If it were up to nature, most of our...
Dispel Cut Christmas Tree Guilt
Christmas trees are like vegetables. Really, they are like big vegetables that do not get eaten. They are grown on farms, and then harvested...
Houseplants Bring The Outdoors In
UNITED STATES—There is someplace in the world for the brethren of each and every houseplant to grow wild. All houseplants do not originate from...
Drought Tolerance Versus Container Gardening
UNITED STATES—There are probably just as many reasons to not grow plants in containers as there are reasons to justify container gardening. Some potted...
Not So Merry Christmas Trees
UNITED STATES—By now most people have already acquired their Christmas trees. Some are live trees in containers. Some are artificial. Most are cut firs,...
Potted Plants Need Work Too
UNITED STATES—Potted plants can be a problem any time of the year. Some want more water than get. Most get too much water or...
Not All Plants Like Fads
UNITED STATES—Like so many fads too often are, container gardening is overrated, and is actually contrary to the currently most faddish of fads; sustainability....
Ferns Are For Distinctive Foliage
UNITED STATES—Ferns are an odd group. They lack the color or fragrance of flowers, or the branch structure of shrubbery, trees or vines. Very...
Some Plants Can Go To Pot
UNITED STATES—Chrysanthemums, hydrangeas, azaleas, callas, kalanchoes and miniature roses can not really be as happy as they seem to be while in full bloom...