Most often, gardeners and homeowners plant bulbs straight into the ground. Maybe we want to tiptoe through the tulips. Perhaps we want a row of tall iris right in front of the porch. These are great ideas, but there’s certainly nothing wrong with planting your bulbs in containers. Wouldn’t a large pot of […]
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These Fragrant Flowers are Exactly What You Need
There are a lot of reasons to plant a flower garden. Maybe you enjoy attracting butterflies, bees, and hummingbirds. Maybe you want to create a pleasant backyard path. Maybe your front yard could use some color and “wow” factor. But one of the best reasons you want to plant a flower garden is one […]
When to Prune Your Plants
To be successful, every gardener needs to know about proper pruning. Knowing how — and when — to prune your plants, shrubs, and trees is essential to keeping your yard and garden healthy. If you’re not entirely sure what you should be pruning and when, here are some helpful tips. 1. When You See […]
How to Over-Winter Your Geraniums
Geraniums are annuals. Or are they? If you love your geraniums and go to the trouble of planting them every year, you’ll be glad to know that you don’t necessarily need to do that. By taking some simple steps, you can actually keep your geraniums over the winter, basically turning them into a perennial. […]
Plant Encyclopedia: Balsam
Must Know Plant Care Tips: Balsam blooms in fall and summer, and is great for containers. This low-maintenance flower has delicate blooms, and may be known under the name impatience or touch-me-not. For the best color, start them indoors about 8 weeks before the last frost. When planting, cover with only a dusting […]
Plant Encyclopedia: Coneflower
Must Know Plant Care Tips: Coneflower is known for its immune-boosting properties, and can be made into teas. They need well-drained soil and adjust well to nearby competing plants. If they get too much shade, they’ll become floppy and become more prone to disease. Coneflowers will also attract birds. Coneflowers make lovely […]
How to Choose the Right Crabapple Variety
Crabapple trees are gorgeous. They are well known for their deep green foliage and colorful, fragrant flowers in spring. However, there are a lot of different varieties of crabapple trees to choose from. Some might be right for your situation, while others may not. If you’ve been wanting a crabapple tree in your yard […]
Plant Encyclopedia: Everything English Rose
Must Know Plant Care Tips: English roses will grow well in a variety of soils, but they appreciate quality soil amendments like manure or compost before planting. When planting, get them in the ground quickly without allowing the roots to dry out. Slow releasing fertilizers make an effective feed. Trim spent blooms to […]
Plant Encyclopedia: Lemongrass
Must Know Plant Care Tips: Lemongrass will grow best in well-drained soil that is kept evenly moist. It loves full sun, which will also give this herb more flavor. If grown in partial shade, Lemongrass plants will likely grow much looser and more open. To keep lemongrass going in the winter months, start […]
Keep Your Carrots Fresh All Winter
Carrots are a great crop for your garden. Not only are fresh carrots absolutely delicious, but they’re also easy to grow and easy to keep fresh. In fact, you can easily keep your garden carrots fresh all winter long, so you can enjoy them for months after harvesting. Want to know how? 1. […]