Janice Lundy 
One of the superstars of the annual cutting garden, zinnias are also great for growing in pots on your patio or balcony. You can even try growing these tropical annuals indoors as short-lived houseplants! Potted … Read more
Orchids are one of the loveliest of all flowering plants, with many different species available for cultivation. Many orchid growers prefer to keep these beauties indoors to control their environment, but are they suitable for … Read more
Calla lilies are one of the most beautiful of potted plants, with their elegant, sophisticated blooms. If you have been thinking about growing some of these gorgeous bulbs, you may be wondering how long you … Read more
Potted chrysanthemums are one of the classic fall flowers, bringing colour to the garden and containers when the blooms of summer start to fade. Starting in August, you will see them for sale at plant … Read more
Potted tulips are a lovely way to usher in spring, whether you keep them indoors or outside for an early splash of colour! You can buy potted tulips at the florist’s or grocery store, and … Read more
In recent years, ornamental grasses have become very popular for landscaping, and Mondo grass and Monkey grass are two species that are frequently used. These natives of Asia are often mistaken for each other, but … Read more
It never fails. We spend all winter complaining about the cold and longing for the heat of summer, and then when summer arrives, we switch to whining about how hot it is! There are few … Read more
Whether you’re growing annual flowers or vegetables in pots on your patio, or have a jungle of perennial potted plants in your living room, the quality of the soil that they’re growing in makes a … Read more
If you have just moved into a newly-constructed home, you may find that your new property is covered with what is known as “fill dirt”. You can’t just start spreading grass seed or rolling out … Read more
Weeds with thorns are definitely the worst to find growing in your yard. Not only are they often invasive and difficult to eradicate, but they also hurt when you come in contact with them! That’s … Read more