Dahliaisa genus of tuberous plants that are members of the Asteraceae family. The tubers are planted in the ground in late spring (around the month of May) and generally flower from July to the first autumn frosts. Dahlias are perfect for a border garden and make lovely cut flowers. Growi...
Follow these expert tips for hydrangea care—whether they’re in a vase, potted, or in the ground—for beautiful blooms all season long. Learning how to take care of hydrangeas isn’t difficult. These hydrangea care guidelines came straight from the pros
Position your potted Gerber daisies in a bright location where they can receive six to eight hours of direct sunlight per day. Provide at least six hours of bright, direct sunlight per day for potted Gerber daisies that are grown indoors. Provide supplemental irrigation, if necessary, to keep ...
Feed your potted kordana rose four to six times per year with a water-soluble, general-purpose plant formula diluted in water to 25 percent strength. Feed ground-planted roses with a granular rose food twice per year in spring and again in early fall, watering in well after feeding. Kordan...
Winter care: Before frost threatens in autumn or early winter: Potted callas: Cut the foliage back to the ground once it yellows and bring pots indoors to a cool, dry environment to rest the rhizomes. In-ground callas: Cut the foliage back to the ground once it yellows, dig up the rhiz...
Potted Plant Care Tips Step 1: Choose the Right Pot There are a few things to consider when choosing your pot. Whether small, big, lightweight or heavy, make sure there are holes in the bottom to allow water to flow out freely. Without enough drainage, roots can drown and the plant wi...
Dahlias Elephant ears Gladiolus Tuber roses For tender bulbs in pots, stop watering them, cut off the dying foliage, and tuck them away in a dark, cool location. Check the soil moisture periodically. For tender bulbs in the ground, dig them up and cut the foliage back. Brush off as muc...
Choose a sunny location with well-drained soil. Dig a hole just larger than the root mass of your potted plant. Gently remove the plant from its pot and set it into the hole. Replace the soil around the roots to fill in gaps and carefully tamp down the soil around the plant. Then, ...
If the potted lily you are gardening has stopped producing blooms, it might not have enough room for its roots to grow. At this point, repot it into a larger pot, or divide it in the spring or fall into multiple pots for more flowers in your garden. Set tiger lilies at the same lev...
The grasses create a lilting backdrop for the glittering blue agapanthus, which dances in dynamic harmony with orange helenium and red dahlias. How to Cut Agapanthus Flowers Agapanthus is a striking, long-lasting cut flower popular with florists. When the tiny blooms that make up each globe ...