What's in a name? Following the column about Quisqualis indica two weeks ago, Alain Missorten asked: “Any idea why it is called the Rangoon creeper?” He added that he was a big fan of fragrant flowers ...
These days in Lahore our homes and gardens are full of insects, nematodes and reptiles. In other words, all around us are insects, worms, frogs and the like. This basically means it is squirming with ...
A beautiful garden includes not only various colours and greens but also a nice aroma. Hardly anything can be compared with entering into the garden where the sweet scent of blooming flowers spreads ...
For more than seven years Chris Kaye had a beautiful Rangoon creeper on a trellis in front of his house some 20km south of Pattaya. “It has done remarkably well, producing copious fragrant flowers ...
Most garden enthusiasts find themselves torn between their love for greenery and practical considerations when renovating driveways or designing house entrances. Luckily, a new video posted on ...
A: Results vary among gardeners. Some are lucky; others not. A common form of propagation is stem cuttings. You might try rooting semi-hardwood and soft cuttings to see which works best for you. Many ...
Q: Our 2-year-old Rangoon creeper vine has not bloomed. Two months ago, the leaves had small rustlike spots. What can we do to make it bloom and discourage the spots? — P.S., Houston A: Vines can take ...
Q: My rangoon creeper and russelia are blooming beautifully. Do I need to prune either in order for them to continue blooming? A: Rangoon creeper, Quisqualis indica, is a sun-loving vigorous vine with ...
Most garden enthusiasts find themselves torn between their love for greenery and practical considerations when renovating driveways or designing house entrances. Luckily, a new video posted on ...