Don’t Give Up on Those Winter Damage Plants Yet! January 2, 2023 by Dave The recent blast of cold that barreled through our country last week caused lots of plant damage. It was unavoidable. The temperature dropped from the 50’s to -3° F in a matter of a few hours. That is ...
Whilst you are in backyard protection mode, it's also wise around this time of year to start protecting your plants from frost and keep them alive through the winter. Sign up to the Homes & Gardens newsletter Design expertise in your inbox – from inspiring decorating ideas and beautiful cele...
In the botanical world of the late eighteenth century there was no clear distinction made between the hardy, herbaceous geraniums native to Europe and the tender plants newly introduced from South Africa which needed protection from frost. Carl Linnaeus included all the species in one genus, Geraniu...
Read the full-text online article and more details about "No Need for Drab Gardens in Winter Cold-Hardy Plants Can Put Color, Life in Your Landscape" by Respess, Susan P. - The Florida Times Union, January 23, 1999By RespessSusan P...
Frost Protection: Cover plants with frost cloth during unexpected cold snaps in winter. Propagation of Carissa macrocarpa ‘Boxwood Beauty’ Tools and Materials To propagate this shrub from cuttings, gather the following: Pruning shears or a sharp knife Rooting hormone powder or gel A clean container...
Should I cut back my coleus for winter? Coleus are great fortropical garden ideasand can even be used asshade plantsto brighten up darker corners of a backyard. We look closely at when and how to cut back coleus for winter, whether you plan to overwinter coleus indoors or outdoors. ...
Fig. 8.4 shows an automated growing farm which was exhibited in the Royal Agricultural Winter Fair in 2015 in Toronto. This vertical unit can be easily installed in any shipping container. It even has a place for pollinators to feed and pollinate the plants inside the unit. Sign in to down...
Plants for a Desert Terrariums and Dish Gardens Elephant Bush Portulacaria afra Prefers bright light but will endure in moderate light. Pot in a 50/50 mix of coarse sand and potting mix. Allow soil to dry before watering, except in fall and winter only water once every 2-3 months.Propagate...
Tunnels can provide good protection from snow Especially in small gardens, don’t forget that pulled plants, piled on the garden’s surface, can be the easiest way to mulch some beds in winter. Until you move the debris piles to a larger compost heap in early spring, each little mound ...
Please note: some plants are in short supply. If you are looking for a particular plant, please call or email before driving a long way. We cannot guarantee that the plant you are looking for will be available all season. Some plants may not survive our winter, so the list may change ...