Growing Periwinkle...
Vinca minor, the “dwarf periwinkle”, is one of the groundcovers. In general, however, the plant is also referred to as “lesser ...
The Osage Orange Tree...
When mature, the Osage orange measures from 10 to 50 feet tall and has a trunk 1 to 2 feet in diameter. Its branches form an even, round crown, u...
Persian Silk Tree...
Silk tree mimosa (Albizia julibrissin) growing can be a rewarding treat once the silky blooms and fringe-like foliage grace the landscape. So wha...
All About Lettuce...
For maximum lettuce production, it's wise to select a site where the soil drains well, yet retains some moisture. The soil should also be ric...
3 Ways to Plant Onions...
There's an onion for nearly every taste and culinary purpose: mild to pungent, tiny pearl onions to big Bermudas. Home gardeners get a choice...
How to Grow Hundreds of Ground C...
Ground cherries (Physalis spp.), often called cape gooseberries, are native in many parts of the United States and often grow in fields and along...
Black Locust Trees...
Black locust trees (Robinia pseudoacacia, USDA zones 4 through 8) are at their best in late spring, when trailing clusters of 5-inch, fragrant fl...
8 Fruit Trees for Patio...
Nothing turns a city rooftop into a verdant paradise so much as an orchard of potted fruit trees, especially when they are in blossom, buzzing wi...
How To Grow Corn...
Corn is more American than apple pie and it’s been cultivated in North American gardens for more than 4,000 years. Even though it takes up ...
Plantago Benefits...
The plantains used as medicinal herbs are low-growing plants that you can find growing almost anywhere. In some circles plantain is regarded as a...
How to Growing Okra...
As more gardeners discover that they really like okra, the range of this warm-natured hibiscus cousin is steadily edging northward. Growing okra ...
How to Grow Passionflower...
You really have to love any plant that has "passion" and "flower" blended in the same word. This little vine is a powerhouse ...