Ipomoea tricolor [ip-oh-MEE-a, TRY-kull-lur] is a flowering vine with heart-shaped leaves and bright blue or violet flowers belonging to the Convolvulaceae “morning glory” family and native to parts of Central
Campanula Carpatica [Kam-PAN-yoo-luh, Kar-PAT-ih-kuh] is a plant with flowers that come back every year from the Campanulaceae family, and native to central Europe. This plant is an herbaceous perennial, which
Peperomia Rosso is a sport of the popular Peperomia caperata. It is one of many peperomia types from the (pepper) Piperaceae family. This article shares Peperomia Caperata Rosso care and its
Home gardeners have long used homemade insecticidal soap for insect control and to kill harmful garden bugs on plants. Over a century ago, fish oil soap was a common solution. “Natural control” of pests
Here’s the deal on Beneficial Insects (aka good garden bugs). You may think all insects are pests or bugs, but that simply is not the case. There are many beneficial
To begin any type of leafhopper control the home gardener needs to know there are many different kinds of leafhoppers. They belong to a large insect family (Cicadellidae) in the
“Aralia plants” are members of the Araliaceae family along with the Schefflera plant (umbrella tree), Fatsia, Hedera (aka English ivy), and others. Some are woody plants, some are herbs, some are vines, and
Straw bale gardening has been growing in popularity. It’s a unique way to garden that honestly, some people swear to… and others swear at. You’ll have to make up your
Green lacewings are small, delicate insects and members of the group of insects termed as “net-winged.” There are many different species of these dainty green creatures which you’ll find in
Ladybugs, the little round red color bug with black spots, oh, who cannot identify ladybug? We all have known it from childhood days! They are the most desired beneficial insects
Ornamental sweet potato vine (Ipomoea batatas) is an excellent garden addition. They do well in traditional flowerbeds and in landscaping and are wonderful container plants. They can also be kept
The common name for lemon balm – Melissa officinalis. An aromatic, sweet herb perennial related to the mint family and grown in herb gardens for seasoning purposes. The herb is