They prefer average to high light, but be sure to avoid the direct afternoon sun in the summer. They will tolerate a little less light, but won't be as lush. How much water do they need? Weeping fig, rubber plants and fiddleleaf figs all like to ... more

Like many other tropical bloomers, gardenias need lots and lots of light. If possible, avoid the direct afternoon sun during the hottest part of our summer. When growing indoors, gardenias almost have to have supplemental light, especially in the ... more

They prefer moderate to high light but cannot tolerate direct afternoon sun. If they are grown in lower light levels, they tend to be more open and have larger leaves. ... more

If the plant appears healthy, the most common reason for a gardenia to fail to bloom is not enough humidity. They also cycle in and out of bloom with the seasons. ... more

They prefer full sun but will also do well in a situation with very high light. If grown for very long without enough light, they become leggy and weak. How much water do they need? They need to be watered thoroughly and then allowed partially to ... more

Prairies are low-maintenance once established, but they do require preparation and routine maintenance the first few seasons. They can be a wonderful addition to your life, but don't go into it thinking you just have to spread some seed and it will ... more

Those are the spore cases. On some ferns, they are simply rows of rusty brown spots on the back side of the older fronds. Other varieties send up a separate spike covered with spores called a fertile blade. Do ferns work well with other plants? ... more

All climbing roses are either the large-flowered type or ramblers. Large-flowered types have thick, strong canes and ramblers have thin, flexible canes. Large-flower types won't actually climb, but can be tied to a trellis or building. While ... more

Broadleaf evergreens are handled the same as deciduous trees and shrubs. You can thin to control the height and size. On flowering broadleaf evergreens, prune right after they have bloomed. Rhododendrons will also profit from having the growing tips ... more

Ferns really are different from most other plants, with specialized names for their parts. Fern leaves are called fronds, their newly emerging shoots are called fiddleheads and what they produce instead of seeds are called spores. What are the brown ... more