Amber Noyes 
Rose of Sharon or Hibiscus syriacus is a flowering deciduous shrub from Asia with showy, exotic flowers and you can train it to become a small tree. It has the “Hawaiian” look of other hibiscus species, but it is very adaptable, fairly hardy and low maintenance. For this reason, rose …
Read a plant description and you will find “annual”, “perennial” or “biennial” next to “flowering”, “evergreen” and other data about the variety. But things get a bit more complex when you read “hardy perennial” or “soft perennial” for example… And I understand your confusion when you read “perennial grown as …
Jasmine is a genus of plants famous for their fragrant flowers and glossy little leaves. It originates from Eurasia and Oceania, but most of us see it as an “Oriental” plant. We also think of it as a white flower, but there are also yellow, pink, blue and variegated varieties. …
Flowers have long been treasured for their look and aroma. Though there are many flowers that are also very beneficial when planted in, or near a vegetable garden. Companion planting flowers with vegetables might be to help maintain soil nutrients, prevent erosion, as well as doing things like drawing in …
If I say “lilac” you will think herbaceous shrubs in gardens with long, thick and fragrant inflorescences. Lilac inflorescences in fact – I mean the color. But no! there are white, pink, blue varieties too! This flower defines a color, but it can have many more indeed! So, you can …
Cherry tomatoes produce smaller fruits than regular tomato plants, and they are popular amongst gardeners as they grow quickly and set fruits early in the season. They require many of the same conditions as full-sized tomatoes, but there are some specific care requirements that should be acknowledged for the plants …
Cucumbers are a fairly easy plant to grow and can produce large quantities of firm, green vegetables. However, your harvest will sometimes be blighted by an unsightly (and unsavory) yellow cucumber. Unfortunately, there are several reasons your cucumbers might turn yellow. Letting your cucumbers become overripe on the vine is …
Holly is the “Christmas” plant par excellence with its famous spiked leaves and red berries. But did you know that holly is actually a genus of 480 different species of shrubs and trees called Ilex? It is also a very “international” plant which includes large trees and small shrubs from …
Vining perennials climbing towards the Sun, flowers and beautiful foliage up trellises, over gazebos, up walls and fences… That’s it – I just wanted to give you a mental picture of what climbers can do for your garden or terrace… And most amateur gardeners underestimate the landscaping value of vines. …
Dahlias, the national flowers of Mexico, look amazing in borders and beds with their round, sometimes huge flowers, that can reach a foot in diameter (30 cm)! They fill late summer and fall with the most amazing colors, often in warm shades like flaming red and hot orange… They are …
