Gardening Tips & Techniques

The Beautiful and Low-Maintenance Ever Red Fringe Flower

The ever red fringe flower, also known as Loropetalum chinense ‘Ever Red’, is a stunning ornamental shrub gaining popularity in gardens across the country. With its vibrant burgundy foliage and bright cherry red blooms, it adds striking color to the landscape. This easy-care plant thrives in the right conditions with minimal upkeep required. Let’s explore … Read more

Growing Pineapples in Cold Climates: What is the Lowest Temperature They Can Tolerate?

Common Names: pineapple and ananas in English, piña in Spanish, nanas in Javanese and Malay, apangdan in Tagalog (Filipino), and yaannat, sapparot, or bonat in Thai History: Pineapple has apparently been cultivated by indigenous people of the tropical Americas and the Caribbean Region for thousands of years. New World explorers then distributed pineapple during the … Read more

Powdery Mildew on African Violets: Identification, Treatment, and Prevention

One of the most common houseplants, African violets are loved not only for their beautiful appearance but also for their relative hardiness. It’s usually pretty easy to care for African violets, at least compared to many other houseplants. However, this doesn’t mean that African violets aren’t sometimes susceptible to disease and fungus just like any … Read more