Boston Ivy flowers are small, green, and difficult to locate. They develop into blue-black berries on red stalks, which become apparent after leaves fall. Birds typically consume berries before winter arrives. The foliage of Boston Ivy looks similar to maple leaves, especially when it turns deep red in autumn. It is usually pest-free but Japanese beetles can damage leaves in sunshine. This ivy makes an excellent backdrop for summer flowers, especially reds, yellows, oranges, and whites.

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The Regal or Martha Washington geranium is not suited for outdoor use but perfect for indoors! Put your plant in a sunny window for best results. Perfect temperatures for your indoor geranium are mid 60’s during day time hours and mid 50’s at night. Fertilize once a month in spring and summer and every 2 months in fall and winter. Water weekly and use a container that has good drainage.

Some pests you might find making a meal of our geraniums include: caterpillars aphids whitefly mites slugs

Most of these can be controlled with sprays, aphids can be controlled with ladybugs and slugs can be captured in a shallow dish of beer. Also, watch for subterranean termites that tunnel through stems of your plant causing it to turn yellow and die. If you suspect these, treat soil with special treatment.