Our beloved Boston ivy that everyone wants planted to grow up bare fences, walls and parapets gets an ugly fungal spot in the summer. It shows itself as a round light-colored area or darkened spot that is bordered in bright red or reddish-brown tint.

Hippeastrum is the genus of the bulbs we actually call Amaryllis ! These are native to South America, from Mexico, the Caribbean, and on down to Argentina.

The name is derived from the Ancient Greek, meaning a "knight's star" from (hippeus, mounted knight) and (astron, star). It is sometimes called Barbados Lily.

An overgrown grass makes your garden look messy and unkempt, especially with the foliage brown. They can also lose their desired shape and structure.

Old dead grass stems also make it difficult for new shoots to emerge in the spring and can harbor pests.

Dead foliage can restrict airflow around the plant's crown, increasing the risk of rot and fungal issues.

A beloved spring flowering plant most of us purchase and plant in spring for an early colorful show! 

Their flowers are just so amazing – almost hand crafted - with super thin petals packed tightly.  Colors range from cream and pale yellow to apricot, pink, orange, red and burgundy.  The bloom reminds me a bit of a rose, camelia or even a peony - plump and gorgeous!

Beaucarnea recurvata is one of the best plant choices for the home. A common indoor houseplant we call `ponytail palm’ or `elephants foot’.

Dividing Hosta will improve its performance - especially if grown in a planter. You can also use this opportunity to propagate those varieties you really love! Every 3-5 years is a good schedule.

Astilbe are stunning, fern-leafed perennials that die back in fall and rebloom annually. Popular varieties like A. japonica and A. arendsii offer dense, pyramidal plumes. Chinese astilbe (A. chinensis) spreads faster and tolerates more sun.

Ajuga repens is a fast-spreading groundcover with purple flower spikes, ideal for moist, shady areas. It forms dense mats and attracts bees, hummingbirds, and songbirds.

A staple of most gardens Echinacea is a medicinal plant used for treating common respiratory illness.

A common houseplant in the Araliaceae family. It’s common name is dwarf umbrella tree - as it resembles a smaller version of the larger umbrella tree

Cypripedioideae is a FAMILY of orchids commonly known as lady’s slipper orchids. The family includes the genera Cypripedium, Mexipedium, Paphiopedilum, Phragmipedium and Selenipedium…

Birches are commonly used as an ornamental tree for container gardens. They are fast growers and are super flexible – which is very necessary on those windy rooftops ! They do well in full sun, tolerate the summer heat, and can even adapt to a semi-shade location.

These leafy plants will boost the display volume, and contrast or complement your annuals depending on what you use.  A super flexible pallet that allows you to combine the colors and textures you like and want to enjoy seeing all season long !

Papyrus is a sedge in the family Cyperaceae. Sedges have triangular stems and are not grasses. It is best known as the source of ancient paper called papyrus. Cyperus papyrus – also called Egyptian reed or paper reed, is a clump-forming African species.

Dicentra is from the Greek dís – meaning twice and kéntron meaning a spur. This genus contains eight species of herbaceous perennial plants with heart-shaped flowers and finely divided foliage. They are all related to poppies.

It’s a tropical perennial with hairy leaves in the Verbenaceae (verbena) family with woody stems and a sprawling habit. Sometimes up to 5 feet wide. Lantana prefers full sun in moist, well-drained soil…

University of California San Diego geneticists have developed a gene drive-based solution to the widespread problem of insecticide resistance. In an effort to protect valuable crops, the researchers created an 'e-Drive' that reverses insecticide resistance

Almost 80% of Earth’s atmosphere is nitrogen gas (N2) - unfortunately, it is unusable by most living things. All organisms use the ammonia (NH3) form of nitrogen to manufacture amino acids, proteins, nucleic acids, and other nitrogen-containing components necessary for life. 

Discover how mycorrhizal fungi form a vital partnership with plant roots, enhancing water and nutrient uptake while supporting healthy, resilient growth.

Learn the best techniques for pruning hydrangeas based on their type. Discover how timing and method affect blooming, shape, and plant health — and keep your garden looking its best all season long with expert advice from Plant Specialists.