Horsemint blooms in the summer
Q: There is an attractive wildflower blooming in the sand dunes right now. The plant is about two feet tall and has many pink flowers on it. It makes a decent sized [Read More]
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Correct way to plant gladiolus bulbs
Q: I planted some gladiolus bulbs in the spring. The plants are coming into bloom but the plants are falling over. Did I not plant the bulbs correctly and is it too [Read More]
Multiplying angel’s trumpets
Q: My angel’s trumpet has a bloom. How can I get it to multiply? A: Seed is the normal method of propagation. You will have to wait and see if the bloom was [Read More]
Smelly star cactus
Q: I have some cactus that grows in a sunny bed as a ground cover. It has a large flower that stinks. What is the name of this cactus? A: This succulent is [Read More]
Something’s eating geranium leaves
Q: What is eating the leaves of my geraniums? They are in pots on my deck and I do not see any insects. There are all kinds of holes in their leaves. A: Geraniums [Read More]
Her dog ate a lantana berry
Q: I caught my dog eating a ripe berry from my lantana plant. I know the plant is poisonous. Will it hurt my dog? A: Unless eaten regularly or in volume it should be [Read More]
Here’s the scoop on daylilies
Q: I want to plant daylilies in the front of my home. Are there some varieties that are better than others? A: You will want an evergreen variety of daylily. Other [Read More]
Horticulture news from Keith
By KEITH FULLER Q: I saw some plants growing in a ditch that looked like cannas but the flowers were yellow. I have red ones in my yard. Could these have been a type of [Read More]
You can grow daylilies at the beach
Q – Will daylilies grow at the beach? Daylilies are salt and drought tolerant as long as they are irrigated with a source of good water. They will grow at the [Read More]
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