How to Transplant Poinsettias in Containers Poinsettias are a holiday staple, but once the colorful, flower-like bracts are spent, they are just another houseplant. You can try to fool the plant into producing the colorful leaves the next season, but first, you have to keep the plant healthy. Some gardeners choose to save the potted plants indoors, especially in cooler regions. Can you transplant poinsettias outside? Absolutely, but there are some special requirements for this Mexican native to keep it thriving and lively....

Leaf Curl on Lime Trees Our plants can bring us so much joy and calm, but when the leaves on your favorite lime tree start to curl up, your garden can become suddenly distressing and a source of worry. Lime tree leaf curl isn’t the most attractive thing to ever happen to your tree, but it’s not usually a major problem. There are several different reasons for curling leaves on lime trees, and we’ll explore each one so you can choose an appropriate remedy....

A lot of people are not sure about what to do when pruning monkey grass or cutting monkey grass. They ask themselves, “How low should I cut back my monkey grass?” or “May I mow it or do I need to trim it with clippers?” When you worry about how well you take care of your yard or land, you might be concerned, but there is nothing to worry about....

The showy lisianthus flowers, similar to a rose, not only come in shades of blue and lilac but pink, pale green, and white as well. Blooms may be single or double. Some plants have ruffled edges and darker coloration on the edge and in the center. While some information about lisianthus plants says it is not recommended to mix colors together when growing them in containers, most resources say the opposite provided that you choose similar types, as there are varieties that may grow too tall for containers....

Traditional Lovage Health Benefits Lovage herbal remedies have been around for centuries. The plant probably originated in the Mediterranean but has a widespread use in alcoholic beverages and common recipes across the globe. Much of its use was also as an anti-inflammatory, skin conditioner, menstrual support, gastric balm and much more. Lovage is probably best known as a digestive aid, relieving flatulence and other stomach discomfort. In addition to helping digestion, lovage was commonly used to strengthen the heart and as a respiratory aid....

What are Jewel Orchids? Once you search for jewel orchid information, you’ll find a number of surprising differences. Jewel orchids are best known for their red and green textured leaves, which have a deep, velvety feeling. These plants do produce white or pale yellow flowers, mostly during the winter or very early spring months. Ludisia developed on the rain forest floors, so they don’t like a lot of natural light. In fact, too much sunlight can wash out their distinctive leaf colors....

Mahogany Tree Information If you read information about mahogany trees, you’ll find them both interesting and attractive. The mahogany is a large, semi-evergreen tree with a canopy that casts dappled shade. It is a popular landscape tree in Southern Florida. Mahogany tree facts describe the trees as being very tall. They can grow 200 feet (61 m.) in height with leaves some 20 inches (51 cm.) long, but it’s more common to see them growing to 50 feet (15 m....

About Common Mallow Weeds Common mallow (Malva neglecta) came from Europe to North America and is a member of the Malvaceae family, which also includes such desirable plants as hibiscus, okra, and cotton. Another species of common mallow mostly seen in Europe is M. sylvestris, which can be distinguished from the U.S. variety by its purplish pink color. M. neglecta typically has pale pink to white flowers. Depending on the climate it is in, common mallow weeds are annuals or biennials....

Garden Weed Management When it comes to weed control in gardens, both patience and persistence are necessary. And, of course, some weed removing tools may be handy too. Dense planting and the application of mulch can be one of the most effective methods in managing weeds. In addition to helping with soil moisture, mulch reduces weed growth by reducing the light weed seeds require for germination. Those that do somehow germinate (and they sometimes do) can usually be pulled up rather easily....

Master garden training is a lengthy process with annually required retraining hours. It also involves up to 50 volunteer hours per year, but if you like helping others and have a passion for gardening, becoming a master gardener may be for you. Extension services in your area are government run organizations that train master gardeners and provide opportunities to serve. What is a Master Gardener? A master gardener is a citizen that is interested in gardening and can fulfill the training and volunteer hours necessary....

About Zen Succulent Arrangements Zen succulent gardens are meant to represent an aerial view of the sea and shore, and whatever lies between. Some Zen gardens are designed with small pebbles, keeping sand to a minimum. Stones represent islands, mountains, and large rocks in the landscape. Sand represents water and the designs you make are ripples or waves. If you don’t like the design you’ve created, use a small houseplant rake to smooth it out and try again....

How to Grow Mirabelle de Nancy Plums Mirabelle de Nancy plum trees are partially self-fertile, but you’ll enjoy a larger harvest and better quality fruit if a pollinator is located nearby. Good pollinators include Avalon, Denniston’s Superb, Opal, Merriweather, Victoria and many others. Be sure your plum tree receives at least six to eight hours of sunlight per day. Plum trees are adaptable to a range of conditions, but they shouldn’t be planted in poorly drained soil or heavy clay....

When growing mother of thousands as an outdoor plant in USDA hardiness zones 9 through 11, it may bloom with small, grayish lavender flowers in late winter. The mother plant then dies, but is replaced by tiny plantlets that can drop and cause the plant to be considered invasive. For this reason, most gardeners find growing mother of thousands works best in a container. Mother of Thousands Plant Info Mother of thousands is of the Crassulaceae family and is related to jade plant and Flaming Katy (Kalanchoe blossfeldiana)....

What is a Malay Apple Tree? A mountain apple tree (Syzygium malaccense), also called a Malay apple, is an evergreen tree with shiny leaves. According to mountain apple information, the tree can shoot up rapidly to some 40 to 60 feet (12-18 m.) tall. Its trunk can grow to 15 feet (4.5 m.) around. Shoots grow in a bright burgundy color, maturing to pinkish beige. The showy flowers are bright and abundant....

Orange Jasmine Growing Conditions Orange jasmine plants require protection from hot, direct sunlight. When growing Murraya orange jasmine, locate the plant where it receives morning sunlight and afternoon shade, or alternatively, where it is in broken sunlight or dappled shade all day. Well-drained soil is critical, as orange jasmine doesn’t do well in waterlogged soil. If your soil lacks drainage, improve soil conditions by digging in organic material such as compost, chopped bark, or leaf mulch....

Common Nectarine Insect Pests Very similar to peaches, nectarines are loved for their sweet, juicy flesh. Available in both freestone and clingstone varieties, nectarines and peaches are often used interchangeably in cooking. Not surprisingly, both fruits often face the same pests in the garden. Controlling nectarine pests in the home orchard will help to maintain plant vigor, as well as help to prevent nectarine pest problems in the future. Peach Twig Borer Peach twig borers inhabit and impact many different parts of peach and nectarine trees....

No Blooms on Yesterday, Today, and Tomorrow Yesterday, today, and tomorrow plant is often called by its proper botanical name, Brunfelsia. Getting Brunfelsia to bloom isn’t usually a problem, but if it doesn’t have what it needs to thrive, it may not come to flower. Let’s take a look at the plant’s requirements. Brunfelsia grows only in the southernmost parts of the U.S., where it is rated for Department of Agriculture plant hardiness zones 10 and 11....

Apples are a big export and likely the most common fruit trees grown in Washington State, but fruit trees for the Pacific Northwest range from apples to kiwis to figs in some areas. Growing Fruit Trees in the Northwest The Pacific Northwest borders the Pacific Ocean, the Rocky Mountains, the north coast of California, and up into southeastern Alaska. This means the climate varies somewhat from area to area, so not every fruit tree suited for one region of the Northwest is suited to another....

Can Sagos Grow in the Garden? If you are looking for a touch of the exotic, with tropical flair and ancient sophistication, you can’t go wrong with a Sago palm. Outdoor Sago palm plants are easy to grow and have a slow growth rate that makes them perfect container plants. You can also grow the cycad as an indoor houseplant in cooler climates. In summer you can bring your Sago outside until cold temperatures arrive....

What is PTSL caused by? Read on for information on this problem and tips for preventing the disease. Note that there is no effective peach tree short life treatment for an affected tree. What is PTSL? Peach tree short life disease results from several different stresses on a young tree. Stress factors include external pests like the ring nematode and bacterial canker. However, when it comes to prevention, it’s important to remember that other environmental and cultural stresses can be involved....