The Garden Guy made a trip across town to chat with son James and came away giddy on one hand and grumpy on the other because I had been scooped. I am used to being the dud when it comes to comparing ...

Why are my caladiums dying? TAMMY: Caladiums are perennials, so there’s a chance your plant is just sleeping; if it’s autumn or winter, they’ve just gone into dormancy. They grow from underground ...

Caladiums, however, are perennials. They grow from a tuber, and you can get more than one year of colorful foliage for your initial investment. At this point, your choices are: 1) leave the tubers in ...

A. The bulb planting calendar that's geared to holidays says we can plant caladiums around Easter, so you could begin planting the tubers the first week in April -- if it is warm. Ideally the soil ...

Caladiums grow in a quiet courtyard just steps off of Bourbon Street in New Orleans (Chris Granger, NOLA.com | The Times-Picayune). Question: Some Internet sites say caladiums are annuals, and some ...

Caladiums are like little elephant ears all decked out for Mardi Gras. They are one of the most reliable and commonly planted choices for summer color in shady areas. The colorful foliage of caladiums ...

Without a doubt, caladiums are the most colorful and easily grown perennial plants we have. Caladiums, tuberous species native to tropical America and the West Indies, have captivated plant breeders ...

Caladiums are among the most reliable summer bedding plants for providing color in shady areas and even in sunny beds. They stay attractive despite the intense heat of summer and are rarely bothered ...

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