Plant Care & Maintenance

Should You Deadhead Balloon Flowers?

Balloon flowers are clump-forming perennials and members of the easy-to-grow bellflower family of plants although the blooms do not resemble bells. Instead, puffy, balloon-like buds swell up to produce the 2- to 3-inch star-shaped blue-violet flowers. Balloon flowers will thrive in just about any condition, except in especially hot environments. This plant prefers rich soil, … Read more

How to Care for Calathea Roseopicta (Rose Painted Calathea)

Calathea roseopicta, also commonly known as rose painted calathea, is a colorful tropical plant with oval-shaped, dark green leaves marked with areas of pink and red. Native to South America, calathea roseopicta makes an excellent houseplant in cold climates. This plant thrives in warm, humid conditions and requires low to moderate indirect light, temperatures between … Read more

best fertilizer for jade plant

Are you a proud owner of a stunning jade plant and wondering how to care for it in the best possible way? Fertilizing your jade plant can be the key to ensuring it stays healthy, vibrant, and beautiful. But when and how to fertilize jade plants at home can be daunting for beginners. This article … Read more

How to Grow Lilacs in a Pot

Known for their tall stature, distinctive scent, and loose, arching form, lilacs are typically chosen by property owners and landscape designers who need to fill a large, sunny space with a low-maintenance, ornamental plant. I reach for them when I’m proposing a living fence or a subtle, privacy screen. Or when I need a corner … Read more