Horticulture

HOUSEPLANTS FOR ANNUAL COLOR

Plant these in your garden for the summer, then keep them in active growth on your windowsills through the winter for use outside when the weather warms again.

1 Spider plant (Chlorophyltum comosum)

Need a quick, grass-like groundcover for a shady area? Spider plant fits the bill perfectly. These plants have been hanging (literally) around people’s houses for decades

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