How about Clematis alpina? This one is 'Pamela Jackman.' It's a vine, flowers are sort of tulip-shaped, albeit hanging upside-down. Comes in a few...
My current favourite is Rhodohypoxis baurii (I think) -- I am in love with the overlapping petals and fantastic colour. They remind me of my...
Hey blue, Yes, I got rid of them easily by putting on rubber gloves and knocking or brushing them into a pail of soapy water, or you could try...
Could it be Tradescantia? Sounds like Tradescantia sp. or Spiderwort. There are several kinds, here are 2 images I found on the internet. Does it...
Me vs. The Larvae Thanks for the info! According to those websites, mechanical removal of the larvae is the best method of control. I spent some...
Thanks for the advice, Paul. They seem to be doing well and are blooming! Cheers, Lulu in Langley, BC
Now I know why my mugo pines "dropped" all their needles last summer! One morning I came outside and found them stripped bare. I thought it was...
My bro-in-law is giving us 4 large rhododendrons (ranging from 5-6' high, 4-5' wide) which are being rescued from a building site. Any advice...
This method worked for me, although I did it accidentally! Cheers, Lulu in Langley, BC
Thanks for the fascinating reply! I'm glad to hear it's not a disease after all. Cheers, Lulu in Langley, BC
I fertilized them this weekend. While doing so, I noticed new growth about 2" high coming from the base of one of the vines. There is green inside...
I found this rose growing at the side of my property. The branches were about 15' long. It looks like a rose to me, perhaps it is wild? It doesn't...
