
Bob’s Blog

Tropical Tips
Caring for outdoor tropical plants in our region, where winters can be quite harsh, requires a bit of extra attention. While some tropicals we grow as annuals, there are some that you can enjoy for many seasons with the right techniques.

Gardenias and Spider Mites, Yikes!
This week I got an email from Rebecca. She was trying to help her mother take care of a plant she got as a mother’s day gift from her brother. Her particular problem would’ve been a brain teaser for me had it not been for her excellent description and the photo she included.