Knowing what gardening zone you are in can help you choose the best plants for where you live, ensuring they have the best chance to thrive and survive.
Check out this USDA Planting Zone Map. Like all perennials, peonies often take a few years to produce flowers. It could take two to three years for your peony to bloom if you plant a bare root peony. Hint: If you want instant gratification, don’t buy bare root peonies. I bought two...
When preparing any hole for tree planting, make it two to three times wider than the current root mass but never deeper than the plant was growing in its previous environment. With trees, an even better guide is to look for the flare of the trunk near the soil level. Don’t place the...
plant yours in a low-lying location that holds a bit of extra moisture. Grow it along a wetland edge that naturally stays moist throughout the year. These trees are a great choice for arain garden, especially because it can be difficult to find moisture-loving trees that thrive in wet so...
Plant them just below the soil surface (1 to 2 inches deep) with the eyes (buds) facing upward. The planting depth is quite important for growing healthy peonies. Too deep, and your peony may not bloom as they require a cold period for buds to form. Too shallow and the tops of the...
Winter crops are a definite possibility in Zone 9 and warmer. Plant beets in early to late fall for a winter harvest. How to Plant Beets We prefer to sow beets directly in the garden so that we don’t have to disturb their roots. However, beets—unlike many root crops—do generally to...
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. ...
Zones10, 11 PropagationSeed, Stem Cuttings Problem SolversDeer Resistant, Drought Tolerant Andrew Drake Where to Plant Geraniums Geraniums shine in beds and borders. Traditional bedding types love hot weather and hold up well in dry conditions. They are also focal flowers in container groupings and...
Slightly Acidic to Neutral Bloom Time Summer Flower Color Purple Hardiness Zone 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 Subhead Planting, Growing, and Harvesting Artichokes Catherine Boeckmann December 17, 2024 Sign up for daily gardening advice and tips Email Address ...
Ensure the planting area gets plenty of sunlight, as cantaloupes need warmth to grow. Soil Preparation Steps Testing and Adjusting pH: Test the soil pH and adjust if necessary. This might need to be done a few months before planting. Adding Organic Matter: Incorporate plenty of organic matter...