Horticulture

Rooting Hydrangea Cuttings in Five Easy Steps

Originally published by Kathy Hummel on 09/13/2017 ROOTING HYDRANGEA CUTTINGS IN FIVE EASY STEPS Take a cutting from a branch of the hydrangea shrub about 5-6" long. Most experts say the cutting will work best if taken from a branch that did not flower this year. Remove the lower...
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Cyclamen

Originally published by Jennifer Schultz Nelson on 12/06/2009   'Tis the season for gift giving, and as a plant lover my favorite gifts to give and receive are plants. One of my favorite flowering houseplants is the cyclamen, whose growth cycle is well suited to holiday displays. The...
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Yellow Leaves Can Indicate Plant Problems

Originally Published by Sandra Mason 08/28/2007 According to plants, green is "in". Gardeners, however, add plants known for everything but green. In the gardening world purple or yellow colored leaves are "in". Sometimes a change in leaf color can be an indication of nutrient or...
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bearded iris

Time to Divide Iris

Originally Published by Sandra Mason on 7/22/2000   The Greek goddess Iris walked a rainbow pathway through the sky and the flower named for her has a rainbow of flower colors. Iris is one of the oldest garden flowers. Iris is often seen as the only remnant of a long since abandoned home...
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