Staghorn Ferns - Houseplants
Staghorn Ferns (Platycerium bifurcatum) were once a rarity, but they have seen a tremendous surge in popularity. Also known as Elkhorn Fern, the Staghorn is interesting because it has a very different appearance from other ferns. Most ferns have ... [... more] Bella Online
Chenille Plant - Houseplants
One plant that I heard repeatedly requested around the garden center this summer is the Chenille Plant. This lovely plant is named for its beautiful flowers that look like strands of chenille yarn hanging over the side of its pot. I think they ... [... more] Bella Online
Non-Toxic Pest Control - Houseplants
If you have children or curious pets in your home, you might at some time find yourself in this predicament: your favorite plant is covered in spider mites and you don't want to treat it with anything poisonous. Unfortunately, that usually ends ... [... more] Bella Online
Cacti and Succulents at the Huntington
John Traeger, a curator of the desert garden at the Huntington Botanical Gardens, discusses desirable cactus and succulent plants. Compatible varieties of cacti may be grafted together. The best time for the procedure is May through October ( If ... [... more] DIYnet
Plant Societies & Botanical Gardens
Refer to the lists below to find groups of plants well-suited to this project and appropriate for planting zones nationwide. Goodwin Creek Lavender (Lavandula dentata 'Goodwin Creek Grey'): 5 Floppy Disk Potentilla (Potentilla fruticosa 'Floppy ... [... more] DIYnet
Quail Botanical Gardens
Escaping from a northeastern winter to a garden in California. The Quail Botanical Gardens were a welcome change when this northeasterner visited them during a harsh winter back home. The season's snowfall was 16 feet, 4.9 meters. If the snow ... [... more] Suite101
