Rosemary makes good ground cover
Q: I live at the beach and would like to know if there is a type of herb that I could use as a ground cover. I would prefer something that might be fragrant. Do you [Read More]
Articles by fullersfactsandfaqs
Q: I saw a picture of a plant called acuba in a landscape book. I like the look of the plant. Does it grow here? A: Acuba can be grown in North Florida. It will [Read More]
Bugs on Althea seed pods
Q: My althea has seed pods on it and these are covered with a red and black bug. Should I spray these or are they harmless? A: These are called cotton stainers or [Read More]
About anise shrubs
Q: I have an anise shrub that gets white flowers. I saw a different plant with a burgundy colored flower. The plants look identical. Can you change the flower color [Read More]
On Cherokee bean and hydrangea
Q: I saw a humming bird in a wild area of my yard. It was feeding on red flowers from a tall flower spike. I’ve never noticed the plant before. It has triangular shaped [Read More]
Tips from lilies to African iris
Q: I would like to know if there is such a thing as pink Easter lilies. I have some growing and wonder if they are common or rare. A: Lilies come in colors of [Read More]
Tips on staghorn fern and more
Q: I have a staghorn fern that is under a tree canopy. The trees were trimmed and now it gets afternoon sun. Will it tolerate this situation? A: Staghorns grow [Read More]
Pyracantha, compost piles and more
Q: Please suggest some plants that will attract birds. A: Plants with berries like holly, pyracantha, beauty berry, asparagus fern and sumac can provide food for [Read More]
Info on Christmas cactus, aloe
Q: My Christmas cactus is wilting. What caused this to happen? A: After blooming the plant will go semi-dormant and sometimes limpness is connected to this. [Read More]
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