Rose of Sharon

Breathtaking large blue flowers are adorned with lacy centers to create anemone-like blooms. Each stem of this hardy...

How to Grow Better African Violets

by Ken Lain, the mountain gardener Currently, there are 3200 species of African Violets. The very first violet...

by Ken Lain, the mountain gardener Young, immature plants rarely need pruning except to deadhead faded flowers or...

A profusion of bright red berries fall through winter is assured because a male pollinizer is planted in...

by Lisa Watters-Lain, Arizona's Garden Gal Lilacs have such a profusion of blooms in spring they are one...

By Ken Lain, the mountain gardener Now is the time to plant privacy screens for maximum growth and...

by Ken Lain, the mountain gardener Gardeners take a special interest in the holidays and the plants that...

By Ken Lain, the mountain gardener Many mountain homes have a side yard that is not only long...

Vivid rose-colored blossoms reach 2-3 inches wide with petals radiating out from a center of contrasting golden stamens....

by Ken Lain, the mountain gardener There are no silly questions when it comes to gardening. We are...

The only evergreen vine that stays green in shady gardens. Large lustrous foliage stays waxed green through winter,...

by Ken Lain, the mountain gardener Allergy sufferers know the symptoms: Runny nose, Coughing and sneezing, Nasal congestion,...

by Ken Lain, the mountain gardener Adding plants is my favorite way to add life to any room....

Few Flowers are more elegant in Fall than this Watters select variety. The subdued fall tones are perfect...

by Ken Lain, the mountain gardener Readers Digest Condensed Version of this Article Plants look best when planted...

by Ken Lain, the mountain gardener Walk down any aisle of your local garden center, and you can't...