Oxalis is an incredibly prolific weed, spreading through both its stem and seeds, and growing year-round in mild climates. It can be pulled by hand, but oxalis produces tubers, roots or bulbs that ...

Oxalis, or the false shamrock’s (Oxalis triangularis) dramatic dark purple leaves and sprays of starry white or pale pink flowers will make a striking statement in any houseplant collection. While the ...

We often think of flowering bulbs as the go-to plants for winter color. But we can also look ahead now to warmer weather by planting summer flowering bulbs such as gladiolas, cannas, dahlias and ...

We are having a terrible time with oxalis in our landscape. It is in some of our flowerbeds and even in the lawn. How do you recommend controlling this weed? — Don Anderson Oxalis, also called ...

Even the finest families may have a few dubious characters in them. The best-known member of the oxalidaceae, the one gardeners struggle with winter after winter, is the South African native misnamed ...

Seeds, tubers, cuttings, oh my! There are many ways to propagate garden plants, and understanding them can be both fascinating and a bit daunting. Plant propagation falls into two main categories: ...

My neighbor keeps asking me what these plants are growing in his yard. I can’t seem to find them on the internet. They are very prolific and seem to spread quickly. — Bob This is a type of oxalis ...

Dear Carol: I grow oxalis (shamrock) plants. Recently, I have noticed small flies (maybe a form of aphids or gnats) on a couple of my plants. How do I treat these and get rid of them? Can you ...