The Ashcombe Blog
Cyclamen
Cyclamen is a lovely flowering plant appreciated for its habit of blooming in winter when flowers are so scarce. The plant develops from an underground corm, or tuber, similar to…
Christmas Cactus
Schlumbergera – The Christmas Cactus The unusual stems and timely blossoms of these commonly grown house plants are both delightful and fascinating. Christmas cacti are an old favorite. They have…
Mother’s Day Gift Guide
Mother’s Day is coming up and Ashcombe is here with a Gift Guide to help you choose the perfect gift for Mom! Whether mom loves home decor, flowers, or knick…
Growing Seed Potatoes
Potatoes are usually grown from seed potatoes, a small piece of potato with at least one growing eye, which will sprout into a new plant. It is important to buy…
Landscaping Basics
Help Us Help You Before you choose the plants for your landscape, it’s important to assess the area and your goals. Not only will this help you to better determine…
Take Care of Your Tomato
Spring is here and the threat of frost is gone for the season. That means it’s time to plant veggies! Warm loving vegetables like squash, cucumbers and tomatoes can be…
Caring for your Kalanchoe
HOW TO GROWKalanchoes require at least 4 hours of direct sunlight daily in order to flower profusely and retain their foliage colors. TEMPERATUREIdeal temperatures are 50 to 60°F in the…
Ficus (Fig Trees)
Ficus is a great centerpiece plant for your home. Fig trees are luscious, green, and can come with ornate trunks. Learn the different varieties of ficus! Click here for more…
Growing Ferns
Ferns are a diverse group of plants great for use inside or outside. Read below to learn more about caring for your ferns! Click here for more gardening guides from…
Drying Herbs
Harvest your herbs early in the day before essential oils have a chance to dry off. Spray foliage in early morning and let dry, then prune to desired length. When…
Dracaena (Dragon Plant)
A member of the Agave Family. These handsome foliage plants come in a variety of shapes, sizes, colors, and grow in different ways. They are among the most reliable of…
Growing Leeks
A leek is an onion-like plant used in cooking and recognized by its distinct odor. Leeks are relative of onions, chives and garlic. PLANTING AND CULTURELeeks like rich, deep loam,…