Scented geraniums prefer a rich, loamy soil with a pH of 6.0-7.0. Avoid overwatering and use sand in their potting mix for drainage. They grow easily from cuttings. Ginkgo is a hardy, deciduous tree, commonly grown for its beauty and resistance to pollution and disease. It is used to improve memory, tinnitus and dementia.
European studies indicate leaf extracts improve blood supply to the brain.
Ginkgo prefers full sun, well-drained soil and regular, deep watering. It is an important ingredient in herbal teas and dream pillows. It grows quickly and can be used as a landscape screen. Hyssop has long been a popular remedy for coughs and asthma. The attractive tops, leaves, stems and flowers are used to make a minty, musky tea.