Could you please identify the following shrub? [...] Without the blooms, the shrub is nothing special, but the flowers last a ...

A The plant in question is a Calycanthus floridus, commonly called sweet shrub or Carolina allspice. It is a wonderful native plant. It grows quickly in partial shade with relatively little care.

Easter, Thanksgiving, and Christmas cactus are related plants that are all extremely easy to propagate. When you trim these ...

Plant the kalanchoe in well-draining soil. Consider a 60:40 peat moss to perlite ratio to allow for periods of dryness. Only water the plant if the top one inch of soil is dry; kalanchoe is ...

The most definitive way to confirm root rot is by looking at the plant's roots. Infected roots turn unnaturally dark and ...

However, the fastest-growing industries for new grads were less office work-focused and centered on hands-on work. The top three (in order) were construction, utilities, and oil, gas, and mining.

These garden showstoppers are easy to grow but require some special care. Gladiolus, also known as sword lily, is a genus of ...

THAT’S RIGHT. ECONOMIC PRESSURES ARE PROMPTING MORE AND MORE FAMILIES TO GROW VEGETABLES IN THEIR OWN BACKYARDS. I TALKED TO A LOCAL FARMERS, AND I HAVE A FEW TIPS ON HOW YOU CAN SAVE SOME MONEY.

Though Louisiana's warm and humid climate is optimal for gardeners year-round, spring presents ample opportunity for ...

A yellowing plant may be having trouble absorbing nutrients due to rot. Eventually, the leaves turn brown or simply drop off the plant. A plant with root rot will grow very slowly or even start to ...

Celebrated for its dazzling array colors, this native of South America produces a prolific amount of petunia-like blooms and ...