Dear Master Gardener: I just purchased a lovely orange flowering plant called Crossandra "Sundance." Will it last a long time as a houseplant or is it a seasonal plant that doesn’t last long? Answer: ...

Q: My yard is full of oak trees, which I love, but grass doesn't love them. I am giving in and not attempting a lawn any more. I have put in mulch and am considering planting something for seasonal ...

Uniqueness isn’t necessarily an admirable quality, but the apricot color of most crossandra blossoms is unique in the plant world – and quite lovely. Crossandra (C. infundibuliformis), native from ...