| | For a Favorite Bromeliad Try 'Red Chestnut' Vriesea |
Vriesea 'Red Chestnut' is a classic tank-type bromeliad (that is, it stores water in a central reservoir) that can be grown in warm-climate gardens or as a low-light houseplant where winter is cold. It is treasured for the red tinge that its striped leaves take on with age.
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Battling Mosquitoes Around Bromeliads
When tank-type bromeliads are grown outdoors, whether as year-round garden plants in frost-free areas like southern Florida, or as summer container specimens in colder regions, they can become a breeding site for mosquitoes. You need not get rid of them, though: Here are tips for dealing with mosquitoes in and around bromeliads.
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Assess Your Shade Garden As Leaves Fall
If you have a shade garden, chances are good you're spending time managing the fall of deciduous leaves lately. As you do, take time to assess the fall interest and general structure of the shade garden. For advice and plant recommendations, see our download on Shade Gardening, presented for free in partnership with PlantersPlace.com.
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Indoor Planting Projects for the Coming Winter
As fall progresses, there's less and less work to do outside in the garden, and winter sits just around the corner. Now's a great time to stock up on supplies and tropical plants so that you can get your gardening fix with houseplant-related projects, like the terrariums and dish gardens featured in Modern Terrarium Studio. It's available as an ebook and hard copy.
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