Gardening for the Elderly

Gardening for the Elderly

by Linda Langelo Gardening for the Elderly Few colors have more of an impact in the garden than yellow. The cheerful hue brightens landscapes and complements a range of garden styles, from English cottage to xeriscape. By adding perennial plants with yellow flowers to...
How to Grow and Care for Coffee Plants

How to Grow and Care for Coffee Plants

by Linda Langelo How to Grow and Care for Coffee Plants The coffee plant (Coffea arabica) is a tropical evergreen shrub with glossy leaves that will add lush green color to your home or garden. When cared for properly, the coffee plant can live upwards of 60 years. In...
Holiday Cactus and Care

Holiday Cactus and Care

by Linda Langelo Holiday Cactus and Care Part 1:  Holiday Cactus – Thanksgiving or Christmas cactus or Easter Cactus?  Which is which? There are subtle differences in the margins of the leaves. One feature that stands out with Easter Cactus is their flowers...
Conserving Water

Conserving Water

by Linda Langelo Conserving Water Did you know that hand watering around the root systems of your plants is very efficient? When we decide to turn on the irrigation for 30 minutes and walk away, flooding around the plants and in the landscape bed occurs. The water...