Variegated Vinca Major in the garden as a spiller and a plant that needs to be controlled if planted in the ground
Can You Control a Groundcover?
Can you control a groundcover? Maybe. I can tell you from experience that you cannot control many grouncovers once they take off (unless you want to spend countless hours pulling and chopping to keep them in their designated area). Seriously, a groundcovers is just that- they cover the ground and choke out anything in its path. […]
Tropical Pitcher Plant- tips to grow these carnivorous plants
I have had my Tropical Pitcher Plant for 3 years now and have learned a lot. Within the first couple months I realized that I was not caring for this cool tropical plant correctly. The tropical Pitcher Plant does not like temperatures to dip below 50 and seems to thrive in the house in the […]
How to grow a Schefflera or Umbrella Plant
I have 3 Schefflera plants that were from my dad’s funeral in 1999. Now from the pictures you can see they are wild crazy looking plants that appear to be a bit leggy. Truth be told that is from a lack of sunlight and pruning. I have an emotional attachment to my plants and so […]
Gardening tip #1- watering your houseplants
#1 gardening tip for watering your houseplant: DO NOT use tap water.