Add color and seasonal interest to your landscape with flowers. Tuck them into borders alongside trees and shrubs or in a garden bed all their own. With proper plant selection, planting, and care you can keep them looking their best with minimal care all season long. Select Low-Maintenance F...
Where to Plant Calibrachoa If you're looking to quickly fill a container or hanging basket, this plant is up to the task and mixes well with other plants. Tuck it into the front of a border, where it can spill out onto sidewalks or patios. Use calibrachoa to fill gaps in a rock ga...
Zinnia grows equally well in a garden bed or a container, but the soil must be well-draining. If it isn't, the plant will be susceptible to root rot. Zinnia's strong, long stems make the plant a fantastic candidate for cut flowers. Since zinnia blooms come in a rainbow of colors,...
Plant type: Herbaceous perennial, also grown as an annual Zones: 5-10 Exposure: Full sun to part sun Habit: Open airy growth habit, with a bushy or vase shape Height/Spread: 1 to 4 feet tall and wide Bloom time: Late spring to fall. The heaviest flowering occurs in early summer, wit...
How to plant: Amend planting area with organic matter, taking care not to enrich the soil too much. For clay or other poorly draining soil, add perlite, lava rock, or rice hulls. Soil should be loose and well-draining. If plants are pot-bound, gently tease out the roots. Dig a hole...
I have a confession to make… I’ve been struggling with my weight for the last four years! As a previously self-described “greyhound” who could not gain weight and had to take weight gainer shakes, I used to think that losing weight was as simple as going gluten- and dairy-free and...
Here we present one of the identified topic areas, which is also an unanswered question of life science research in Space: "How to Obtain an Integrated Picture of the Molecular Networks Involved in Adaptation to Microgravity in Different Biological Systems?" The manuscript reports the main gaps ...
The vegetative phase of a sunflower's life begins after germination. The young plant is considered a seedling for the first11 to 13days after breaking through the soil. The seedling moves into the vegetative phase when it forms the first leaf. After that, the young plant is considered to ...
Angelonia David Speer Angeloniais also called summer snapdragon. It has salvia-like flower spires that reach 1 or 2 feet high, and the plants are studded with snapdragon-like flowers with colorations in purple, white, or pink. It's the perfect choice for adding bright color to hot, sunny...
Provide ample space between plants, since many tend to grow wider than tall. CATMINT CARE AND MAINTENANCE Use catmint in mixed containers like this “Brooklyn Heights” recipe that includes ‘Cat’s Meow’ catmint, Angelface® Blue Angelonia, and Snowstorm® Giant Snowflake® bacopa. ...