Summer gardening is made easier with tough, drought-tolerant annuals, especially where summers are hot and dry. So many popular bedding plants are tender and water-needy, but there are plenty of waterwise, or xeric, annuals that go beyond low-growing succulents. Many are colorful, resilient, and bloom effortlessly all summer long.
“The summer has been hotter than it’s ever. How can I protect my plants from the severe heat?” Angie of Atlanta, Georgia Answer: Georgia summers are notoriously hot. Being faced with temperatures…
“I would love advice on saving seeds off of heirloom bell peppers.” Question from Amy of Lewiston, Idaho Dear Any, I have good news! Peppers are some of the easiest seeds…
“My tomato plants have leaves curling upwards along the edges. Why?” Questions from Andy of Zionsville, Indiana Answer: Based on your photo, your leaf curl appears to be caused by something in the environment rather than a disease. There is a…
Long ago, Coleus had been considered a house plant. I can remember, my grandmother always had coleus growing in her house. It was a popular winter houseplant because the colorful leaves provided bright spots of color during the long Midwest winter months. Only occasionally were plants planted outdoors during…
Petunia plants are costly to buy and easily grown from seed, so grow them at home. Here’s how to start your own petunias from seed! More seed starting resources: Click here for more tips about how to…
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