Crotons are colorful and showy in the landscape. They can be grown in containers as in the photo from my garden, or grown as a shrub (great for hedges). There are various varieties that can all bring a tropical, colorful look in the garden. If you are interested in growing these beauties in your garden, click here for an excellent article on crotons.
Rake them leaves up, store in a large black garbage bag and let sit in a designated area of your yard. It is that easy to make leaf mold. My hibiscus and other acid-loving plants loved the addition of leaf mold in their containers or as mulch in a garden bed. Check out this article on leaf mold for everything you need to know about using leaf mold in your garden.
