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Overwintering your Tuberous Begonias
IN THE FALLAt this point in the growing season, you should still have at least another month or two of good looks if you have been feeding your begonias well. Unfortunately, this was a very tough season for mildew, so many begonias will have some by this time. Even if...
New tropicals for shade or indoors
With our new inventory of lovely tropicals it's easy to bring the tropics to your shady or indoor areas. With a variety of sizes, colors and textures these plants look great in a pot alone, or as an arrangement. There are hundreds of varieties of ferns, and...
Go Monochromatic: Try an all white garden
Whether it's for a wedding or just everyday living, an all white garden can have a dramatic and very vibrant effect on your yard or patio. The key is to mix different shades and textures, helping you to add some dimension to a monochromatic color scheme. Adding shades...
Protea
Frost free area Full sun Neutral or slightly acid soil is best but most will tolerate higher Ph Well drained soil (sandy soil or decomposed granite is best). Alternatively, planting on a mound or hillside will help or mixing sand with the soil used to backfill the...
Plumeria
Plumerias are easy to grow and generally very hardy plants provided you follow a few certain guidelines. Most importantly, plumerias LOVE water, but hate sitting in wet soil. So during the growing season water at least once a week, but not before the soil is...
Drought Tolerant Tropicals: Plumeria and Protea
Although they can create a beautiful landscape, a lot of tropicals aren't naturally suited to our arid Southern California climate. If you choose carefully however, you can find plants that give that tropical look without needing rainforest-like conditions. Plumeria,...