Posts by Mark Bennett

I love a ficus houseplant for its glossy leaves and elegant looks, but I am always mystified when I see them described as "low maintenance" or "easy to care for" as even as a seasoned horticulturist,...

Bromeliads are stunning plants and one of my favorites as they can flower for up to one year. However, they are very unusual in that they do not grow in the soil but when in the natural habitat but...

I love growing citrus trees because I think they look beautiful in a pot and, of course, produce the most delicious fruit. However, a common problem that comes up (that I experienced myself) is that...

I love growing orange trees. However, I do not live in their preferred Mediterranean climate, which has caused one or two of my orange trees to die back. To save my trees I did my research an learned...

Outdoor bamboo is one of my favorite plants to have in the garden because it acts as an elegant screen, and they are incredibly hardy once it is established. However, a very common problem that I...

Poinsettias are one of my favorite seasonal plants, with their elegant red leaves evoking the feeling of Christmas time in my heart! And I share your frustration with their leaves dropping as soon...