Growing Sempervivum (Hens-and-Chickens, Mother of Thousands)

Growing Sempervivum (Hens-and-Chickens, Mother of Thousands) PRONUNCIATION: sem-per-vievum CULTURE: Sempervivum plants need full sun. Plants prefer average to rather poor, sandy or rocky soil, whi

Growing Sedum (Stonecrop)

Growing Sedum (Stonecrop) Pronunciation: seedum Upright forms: Plant in full sun (or partial shade in the South) in average, well-drained soil. The dried flower heads of many varieties remain attra

Growing Schizophragma

Growing Schizophragma Pronunciation: skitsoh-frag-muh Two species of attractive woody climbers comprise this genus from China, Korea, and Japan. Their simple leaves, about 6″ long, are the foil for

Growing Scilla (Squill)

Growing Scilla (Squill) Pronunciation: silluh Bulb size: 8-10 cm Plant 3 times the height of the bulb deep and 3 times the bulbs width apart (bulb size varies depending on cultivar; it i

Growing Scaevola (Fan Flower)

Growing Scaevola (Fan Flower) Pronunciation: skay-vo-lahPlants in this tropical Asian genus display their petals in a fanlike arrangement on one side of the stem, which gives the flowers an entirely ori

Growing Scabiosa (Scabious, Pincushion Flower)

Growing Scabiosa (Scabious, Pincushion Flower) Pronunciation: skab-ee-ohsuh Butterflies and bees love the pincushionlike, domed flowers of this Teasel family member, also known as Scabious.

Growing Saxifraga (Saxifrage)

Growing Saxifraga (Saxifrage) Give this Saxifrage partial shade and evenly moist but well-drained soil. In soil that does not drain sharply, plants have a tendency to brown out in the center.

Growing Saponaria (Soapwort)

Growing Saponaria (Soapwort) Pronunciation: sap-oh-nar-ee-ahEasy to grow in full sun and well-drained soil. Cut back after the first wave of flowering to keep plants compact and to encourage rebloom.&nb

Growing Sanguisorba (Burnet)

Growing Sanguisorba (Burnet) Pronunciation: san-guih-sor-bahSpires of loose, bottlebrush flowers nodding on fine, wiry stems above neat mounds of crimped, narrow foliage decorate the late summer garden.

Growing Sanguinaria (Bloodroot)

Growing Sanguinaria (Bloodroot) Pronunciation: san-gwin-air-ee-ahSpacing: 12-15in, DEPTH: Level (potted)/1in (bareroot), SUN: Partial-Full ShadeGrow in partial shade or shade in neutral or slightly

Growing Sanchezia

Growing Sanchezia Pronunciation: san-chez-ee-ah In tropical gardens, these bushy, evergreen species are grown as shrubs and hedges for their beautiful foliage and long-blooming, tubular flowers. In

Growing Guide Sambucus (Elderberry)

Growing Guide Sambucus (Elderberry) Elderberry is a diverse group, primarily comprised of hardy deciduous trees and shrubs from North America, Asia, and Europe. Clusters of blooms appear in spring, followed

Growing Salvia (Sage)

Growing Salvia (Sage) Pronunciation: salvee-uh Plant Salvia in well-drained soil. (Drainage is especially important in winter.) Cut back hard , to 3–4″ after flowering to keep plants compact and to

Growing Salix (Willow)

Growing Salix (Willow) Pronunciation: say-licks Salix is a diverse genus of woody trees and shrubs found in a variety of habitats, from riverbanks and meadows to arctic shorelines and rocky

Growing Sage (Salvia officinalis, S. elegans)

Growing Sage (Salvia officinalis, S. elegans) Culinary Sage (Salvia officinalis) is native to the Mediterranean coast, where it thrives in hot, dry summers in thin, rocky soil. For this reason, it requires a

Growing Rudbeckia (Coneflower)

Growing Rudbeckia (Coneflower) Pronunciation: rud-bekee-uh Easy to grow in full sun (provide partial shade in the South).Plant in average garden soil. R. triloba varieties thrive i

Growing Roses as Houseplants

Growing Roses as Houseplants This charming Rose was specially bred to produce long-lasting flowers and abundant, glossy green leaves. It may be grown year-round as a houseplant or planted outside in Zones 6-

Growing Rosemary Standards

Growing Rosemary Standards Rosemary (Rosemarinus officinalis) loves sunshine, so give it the sunniest south-facing window in the house. It also prefers cooler temperatures; 60°F or even cooler (down to 4

Growing Rosemary (Rosmarinus officinalis)

Growing Rosemary (Rosmarinus officinalis) Rosemary (Rosmarinus officinalis) is an aromatic evergreen shrub with thin, piney-scented, gray-gray leaves. Native to the Mediterranean, it needs a spot with full s

Growing Rosa Tree Form (Rose Standards)

Growing Rosa Tree Form (Rose Standards) Planting: When youre ready to plant your bareroot tree, fill a 5-gallon bucket, or equivalent container, with water to soak the roots of your plants for an hour or so