Growing Beautiful Fuchsias
Fuchsia are beautiful plants with an interesting shape and trailing habit. They’re a great addition to your garden, hanging baskets, and containers. Click here for more gardening pointers from Ashcombe. Fuchsias are grown in warmer parts of the world…
Read MoreCaring for Carnivorous Plants
Carnivorous plants are fun and interesting to have around. Learn the best way to care for them below. Click here to learn more from Ashcombe about garden care. HOW TO GROWCarnivorous plant needs are not hard to meet, but…
Read MoreBlueberry Bush Care
Keep your blueberry bush thriving this season! More information below in Ashcombe’s Care Sheet. Click here for more gardening care instructions. Blueberries are a carefree crop once they are established in soil that is to their liking. They are…
Read MoreGrowing Blackberries
Read through the document below to learn tips and tricks for the care of your blackberry plants! Click here for more gardening care instructions. HOW TO GROW: Blackberries grow best in a moist but well-drained soil of pH 5.5…
Read MoreRhododendrons and Azaleas
View the file below to learn about shrub care specific to rhododendrons and azaleas! Click here to view more information about general gardening care. Rhododendrons and azaleas are long lived, woody evergreens that are both in the genus Rhododendron…
Read MoreBasil Care
Basil plants like to stay moist and require around 1 inch of water per week. Water deeply at least once per week to encourage deep root growth and constantly moist soil. Basil in containers requires more frequent waters. Test…
Read MoreInsects in the Garden
Gardens are a naturally attractive home for many insects. Have you ever considered adding your own insects to improve growth in your garden. But what are the benefits of insects in the garden? Specifically, we are talking about the…
Read MoreGrowing Begonias: Inside and Out
Begonias are fascinating in their diversity, form, and variety. Here at Ashcombe, we grow several types of begonias for your home, for both indoors and out. Select the best varieties for your growing situation with these tips. Wax Begonias:…
Read MoreOxalis: Shamrock Care
Care instructions and tips for Oxalis (Shamrock). These are among the best of the indoor bulb plants. Not only are they easy to find and easy to grow, they have a long bloom period and come in a variety…
Read MorePansy Care Instructions
Pansies are hardy, or cold-tolerant annuals. They can survive cold snaps, even snow, with little damage except to the open blossoms. These plants grow quickly in the cool weather of spring. Their full glory is when other warm-season annuals…
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