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Elephant ears have large, heart-shaped leaves that can add beauty to a home. In the northern states, if grown outside, elephant ears must be treated as annual, but if you grow them inside the plants are perennials. In the past gardeners have hotly debated whether elephant ear plants can be grown...

Myosotis from the Greek: "mouse's ear", after the leaf) is a genus of flowering plants in the family Boraginaceae (or Cynoglossum family)that are commonly called Forget-me-nots. Its common name was calqued from the French, ne m'oubliez pas and first used in English. Similar names and variations...

Zone 8 refers to the region that encompasses the western and southernmost borders. With longer growing seasons and warmer winters, many plants that enjoy a rainforest or warm climate growing condition will be found to flourish. If you are seeking ideas for excellent choices for planting in zone...

They start out a deep burgundy but open to soft pink, then age to earthy rose shades. Flowers rise above the foliage, so they are never hidden, and they face outward, creating maximum interest. Keep soil amended with compost and leaf mold.

Soaking seeds before planting is an old time gardeners trick that many new gardeners are not aware of. When you soak seeds before planting, you can significantly decrease the amount of time it takes for a seed to germinate. A seed is relatively pampered. Soaking seeds before planting helps you...

Quinoa is a species of goosefoot (Chenopodium), is a grain-like crop grown primarily for its edible seeds. It is a pseudocereal rather than a true cereal, or grain, as it is not a member of the true grass family. As a chenopod, quinoa is closely related to species such as beets, spinach and...

When growing main-crop onions from seed, the secret is in the preparation. To begin with you need a sunny site with good drainage but the key is to grow them in a permanent bed in order to build up the soil fertility. There is a down side to this however as you can also encourage the build up of...

Sweet peas (Lathyrus odoratus) thrive in cool temperatures, so it's important to get them blooming early, before summer heat knocks them out. You can plant them outdoors as soon as the soil can be worked in spring. Chances are it will still be quite cold, but the seeds will be fine. To ensure...

The idea that you gave to your daughter however you should also consider the fact that cleaning too long garden beds is quite difficult.

Growing potatoes in a tower can definitely saves space by getting the crop to grow up rather than sprawling out in the ground. Potato Towers are easy to build garden beds that can house baking potatoes, new potatoes, sweet potatoes or yams. The taller your potato tower is, the more tubers you...

Just a tag will surely do, SIMPLE yet classy. Its definitely the thought that counts. ;)

Hi smiles well, the climate of Australia varies widely due to its large geographical size, but by far the largest part of Australia is desert or semi-arid. Only the south-east and south-west corners have a temperate climate and moderately fertile soil. The northern part of the country has a...

Hello there so lucky, well I do have Perennials. Definitely Carol Dee and RustyDHart, everyone here is very much helpful and very friendly.

Good day! I am Nelson Castro, 30 years of age and I am based in Victoria Australia and has a passion for home improvement, hobbies - gardening,home and garden,landscaping. I am a very glad to know that there's a forum which has the same interest as mine and that we can share our common passion...