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 ...

In the year 432 AD, a missionary who earlier assumed the name Patricius, arrived in Ireland with the objective of converting the Celtic Irish to Christianity. Legend has it that he used a small, three ...

Friday is Saint Patrick’s Day. We Americans traditionally celebrate with two symbols of this special day - the wearing of the color green and enjoying the beauty of the “lucky clover” Shamrock or ...

Each day as the sun rises, so too do the leaves of Oxalis triangularis, also known as the love plant or purple shamrock. And as the light fades, the triangular leaves fold down neatly to rest until ...

A friend told me recently that she has a new ground cover in her yard. And she wasn’t happy about it. “It’s oxalis,” she said. “And it’s everywhere.” I have been wondering myself about the recent ...

If you want to bring new life into your home, there are few better ways to achieve your goal than through adopting a new plant. The right houseplant can bring a sense of vibrancy to any space, in ...

If you're looking to brighten up your home now spring has sprung, a houseplant is a great way to add life to any room. Flowering plants will herald the arrival of the new season and add colour. But if ...

We get the occasional shopper in our nursery who, in hearing us recommend oxalis to a nearby customer, registers horror on her face. Not to worry, there are several wonderful, noninvasive oxalis ...

1. Plant sorrel. In neglected residential yards and barren open spaces, especially on slopes, you may have noticed a mass of yellow flowers covering foliage that, upon close examination, reminds you ...

Fall is incoming and many of us are starting turn our homes into cozy retreats for the colder months. Alongside beautiful blankets and delicious-smelling candles, houseplants can also play a role in ...