I’m still pulling out stray tomato plants in one of my new beds. We had potted tomato plants in that spot for several years, evidently we let a few rot on the ground. At least they pull out easily. If ...

Cornell Cooperative Extension Oneida County’s Parker F. Scripture Botanical Gardens daylilies have been blooming since early July. The blooms have been colorful and plentiful, such a welcoming site. A ...

Question. We purchased daylilies that grew and flowered well this spring and early summer. Now that blooming time is over, what care do the plants need at the end of summer? Answer. A few daylily ...

Daylilies are among the most carefree and easy-to- grow perennials. They are very tolerant of a wide range of conditions, and are very forgiving of gardening “mistakes.” But it really pays to give ...

Daylilies remain a popular flowering perennial in North Florida. They have a long blooming period, plants are available in a wide variety of flower colors and they are relatively low-maintenance. The ...

Although not a true lily, the day lily is a member of the lily family. Its botanical name, Hemerocallis, is derived from two Greek words meaning "day" and "beauty" and refers to the fact that day lily ...

Bamboo holds the Guinness World Record for the fastest-growing plant, and some species can shoot up to nearly 3 feet in just one day. Its rapid growth rate makes it a favorite for quick privacy fences ...

Basket plant, also commonly known as chain plant or false bromeliad, is a tropical plant with thick leaves, small white flowers, and a preference for shade. They are usually grown as houseplants in ...