Verbena

Gorgeous purple flowers cover this summer-long bloomer held over compact green foliage. This bloomer loves bright gardens, summer...

Does Talking to Houseplants Help?

by Ken Lain, the mountain gardener Research shows plants have a definite calming effect on their gardener. Plants...

By Ken Lain, the mountain gardener A thought as we charge through the New Year. Gardening helps us...

By Ken Lain, the mountain gardener Today's ultra-efficient homes seal outside air from penetrating their interiors, thus recirculating...

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....