Plant Care & Maintenance

Why Are My Poinsettia Leaves Falling Off?

I’ve received several emails recently from gardeners struggling with poinsettias (Euphorbia pulcherrima) whose lower leaves turned yellow and dropped off, often within days of purchase. Yet the poinsettia, while not necessarily the easiest houseplant of all, has the reputation of being able to “get by” for at least a month or two if given reasonable … Read more

orange and yellow canna lily

Brighten Up Your Garden with Vibrant Orange and Yellow Canna Lilies Cannas are spectacular tropical-looking plants that bring excitement and vibrancy to gardens with their bold colors and stately presence. Among the most dazzling varieties are cannas in fiery shades of orange and sunny yellows. When paired together these warm hues create cheerful, radiant displays … Read more

How to Get Rid of Spanish Moss for Good

Spanish moss, also known as Tillandsia usneoides, is an epiphyte that commonly grows on trees in warm, humid climates. While Spanish moss doesnt directly harm trees, heavy infestations can become unsightly and may indicate an unhealthy tree. So, how to remove Spanish moss from tree? You can try to manually remove the strands by raking … Read more