by Keri Byrum | Aug 28, 2014 | Around Our Yard, Plant Spotlight |
Every 4 or 5 months, whether we like it or not, at our house it is time to spend an hour or so on a Saturday morning trimming the creeping fig along the side of our house. I have started to take it for granted, but I realize the topic of how to trim creeping fig can be intimidating if you haven’t done so before. Creeping fig, aka Creeping ficus, or Ficus pumilla, is a creeping vine that crawls along structures or walls and is a favorite Florida plant for disguising or softening fences or buildings. It needs no support and will send out little “sucker” roots to hold on to just about anything. Read on to learn more about how to trim creeping fig to keep it looking great (and controlled!).… Read Full Post
by Keri Byrum | Aug 19, 2014 | Succulents |
New succulent containers are absolutely beautiful! Have you ever been lucky enough to have one of these and keep it around for several years? After a year or two you may find that it is time to refresh your succulent containers with a few simple steps. During a trip home to Iowa to see my family I decided to take on my Dad’s overgrown succulents for a little “refreshing”. Refreshing succulent containers is easy to do and a great way to save money– and plants! … Read Full Post
by Keri Byrum | Aug 13, 2014 | Around Our Yard, DIY Garden Projects, Small Spaces |
I love orchids. I think they are absolutely beautiful! In fact, I have decided that they look so nice that I have started buying a phalenopsis in flower to keep on our mantel. The last orchid that I bought lasted seven weeks, so how can I complain? When they are done flowering, I’ve found that planting orchids in trees is a great way to keep them growing. So, when these plants finish flowering, I “replant” them outsides. Central Florida is just warm enough that these will do just fine outside with a little bit of protection from a small tree or shrub. The fact that orchids need shade serves two benefits: it keeps the plants from getting too dry and it also means that whatever is providing that shade will also serve the purpose of keeping light frosts off of your orchid.… Read Full Post
