Canna Lilies are one of the very best tropical plants to grow either in containers or right in the ground that will transform your garden into a lush paradise. To grow them well, there are just a few ...

Rule No. 2: Gardening attire is whatever I have on at the time. I take my cue from the writer Katharine White. Her husband, E ...

Using terracotta or earthenware pots helps by mimicking sun-baked gardens and landscapes. For colour, choose soft whites, creams, and terracotta tones for walls and fences and add some relaxing ...

Cosmos grow especially quickly, flowering in under two months, plus they are suitable for zones 2 through 11. They don’t need especially nutrient-rich soil, but will flower best when planted in ...

These trees grow up to 90 feet tall, casting too much shade over sun-loving dahlias. Roethling adds that walnut fruits are large and can damage understory plants when they fall.

1. Bottom watering The source of your problem is probably underwatering, Jordan explained. He said: "Peace lilies can be thirsty plants, and under-watering is the main cause of dropping leaves.

Then there are the transient plants. “I have about 60 pots of tropical and houseplants in the house. Some go dormant over winter, and others grow under lights in the basement,” Becker said.

Grow elephant ears en masse for a big show of texture and color, or use one as a specimen for a striking accent. They thrive in big pots and will work in water gardens if placed in partially ...