Kelly, I’m officially planting my Peonies now. You have inspired me. My husband tells me I have ‘peony-envy’ because whenever I see them blooming I whine about not having any in our yard. I’ve been putting it off because of other outdoor projects that I would like to do first,...
My rescue phalaenopsis Well, you can try with a lot of different plants. I don’t know that there’s a list of plants out there for do’s and don’ts, but there are a few good candidates to try. Most tropical houseplants are good candidates. I’ve seen lots of articles on orchids...
Lasagna gardening, also known as sheet mulching, is an easy no-dig (orno-till) gardening method. You should start your lasagna garden in late summer or fall to allow enough time for the garden layers to begin decomposing. You’ll want to allow at least six months before you begin planti...
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Transplanting nursery-bought lilacs is also easy. If it’s container-grown, spread out the roots as you settle the plant into the ground; if it’s balled or burlapped, gently remove the covering and any rope before planting. Set the plant 2 or 3 inches deeper than it grew in the nurse...
While you can amend the soil when you are planting each individual plant, I find that it works better in the long term to dig up the entire area where you want your flower bed to be. For the best results, you’ll want to dig down at least 12 inches. ...
Apply a balanced liquid fertilizer after planting. Do not over-fertilize, or the vine may grow more foliage than flowers. Support this climbing plant with structures like trellises, pergolas, or arches. Tip:Morning glories climb by twining their vines around a support, so make sure that whiche...
They’d do well to research and select hardy species that actually stand a chance at thriving in the growing conditions of their climate zone. Commander (ENTJ) Confident gardeners, Commanders are likely to enjoy talking shop when it comes to their planting endeavors. They probably have a well...
You could also interplant beans and/or squash in between more widely spaced straight rows of corn, but planting around clumps of corn ensures that the corn is close enough together for good pollination, and to hold each other up in a strong wind. Another important corn planting tip: Don’t...
this is your only real chance to do this. And if you’re hiring someone to do your planting for you, insist they do the same. I have seen many trees and shrubs die within months of planting because no one took the time to break up the root-bound pattern. Even though the plants wer...