Have you ever had a blue hydrangea turn pink? Here are some things you need to know on how to keep or change the color …
Trees + Shrubs
Things You Need to Know About Bougainvillea Plant Care
Bougainvillea is one of those plants that you just have to see to believe. With its gorgeous flowers and bold shape, you …
Planting Bougainvillea in Pots: The Mix to Use & the Key Thing to Know
Bougainvillea is quite a popular topic on this blog. I've done multiple posts and videos on all aspects of growing it. …
Ponytail Palm Care Outdoors: Answering Questions
I've grown Ponytail Palms outdoors in 2 very different climates for years now. Both with mild winters but that's where …
How to Prune Off and Plant An Air Layered Rubber Tree Plant
This comes hot on the heels of my last post and video on propagating my Variegated Rubber Plant by the air layering …
How To Propagate A Rubber Plant (Rubber Tree, Ficus Elastica) By Air Layering
We all want our houseplants to grow, right? But what happens when they get too tall, too wide or too leggy? For many …
The Best Time To Prune Star Jasmine
Oh, Star Jasmine; when you're in full bloom you're ever so sweet. This is a very versatile plant which you can grow as a …
Add A Pop Of Pizazz To Your Garden With Chartreuse Foliage Plants
We love chartreuse foliage plants and flowers because they combine oh so well with all other colors and really get our …
Plants With Fabulous Foliage To Add Interest To Your Garden
Blooming plants, whether annual or perennial, are wonderful and light up any outdoor space but there are other ways to …
How To Successfully Plant Shrubs In The Garden
Shrubs are the backbone of any garden. They provide architectural interest, substance, texture and color as well …
Neglected Rose Update: It’s Blooming Away Like Crazy
Have you been tossing, turning and unable to sleep at night since I published yesterday's post? Are you on the edge of …
127 Stunning Desert Plants and Succulents
From the colorful Paddle Plant, to the adorable Burro’s Tail, desert plants of all shapes and sizes can be found …
How To Train A Weeping Pussy Willow To Grow Taller
I had zero experience with growing and maintaining this plant because it's not often seen in California. Although there …
How to Care for and Prune an Iochroma cyanea
Oh my tubular floral goodness, Iochroma cynaea grows like a bean stalk and flowers like crazy. Because of its vigorous …
How to Feed Camellias With Great Success
Oh Camellias, how showy your blooms are! I was a garden designer and professional gardener in the San Francisco …
Weeping Pussy Willow Tree Care Tips
A Weeping Pussy Willow tree is a beautiful addition to a garden. Here are care tips, video included, to keep this small, …
Brugmansia Care Tips
This plant, also known as Angel's Trumpet, has large heavenly scented flowers which hang down en masse Angel's Trumpets …
My Pruning Challenge
Has a plant ever presented you with a pruning challenge This shrub has thrown me for a bit of a proverbial pruning curve …
The Pruning Of A Weeping Pussy Willow
This is how the Weeping Pussy Willow looked at the end of March 2014. As you can see, it's developed a beautiful …
Pruning Buddleia Davidii aka Butterfly Bush
Who wants butterflies in their garden? Hand raised - I sure do! Â Butterfly Bushes are host plants providing food, …
Santa Barbara Flowering Trees
Today’s post is going to be short and sweet because Lucy is here from San Diego. We were busy working away to get our …