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How to Care for a Christmas Cactus
A few tips for caring for a Christmas Cactus:
1. Water, but don't overwater. Only water when the soil is dry to the touch. Then water until the water starts draining through the holes in the bottom of the pot. Remove the water that accumulates in the dish below the pot, as Christmas cacti do not like to sit in water.
2. Keep the plant in a temperate area, away from drafts or heat sources. ...»
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CommentedHmm......I always have beautiful blooming cacti around Thanksgiving and they remain until ...»
Updates on repurposed birdbath sedum
I repuposed a birdbath this Spring and put three different types of Sedum in it. A few people commented that they wanted to do the same thing but weren't sure how it would fare.....well
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CommentedMy husband did this too in an area where the sedum gets LOTS of sun and it has looked pretty ...»
Our Fall Mantel
Just thought I'd share a few pics of our 2012 Fall mantel. I added lots of pops of vibrant orange, along with the other traditional Fall embellishments.
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CommentedAppears to be part of the Hosta as the leaves look alike, but I have no idea what it is, other ...»
Flowers/landscaping
My 5 year old Carolina Jasmine is very prolific this year and smells heavenly. I planted a Fire Poker a couple of years ago, didn't think it would ever bloom, but this year it is showing
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CommentedBeautiful flowers! We purchased 2 of the Carolina Jasmine when we were in So. Carolina in ...»