You don’t have to live in Hawaii to grow plumerias, but if you plan to grow a tropical plant like plumeria in Texas, you need to opt for container growing. That’s because plumerias (Plumeria spp.) can be grown outdoors only in USDA hardiness zones 10 to 12, which even South...
Gardenias(Gardenia jasminoides), with their fragrant, waxy blossoms, rank among the queens of the flower garden. Unfortunately, they’re a bit tricky to grow – and that’s if you live in a warm climate. They won’t grow outdoors at all north of USDA plant hardiness zone 8 (but you ca...
grows to heights of 5 to 10 feet and thrives in full to partial sun. During ancient times, water-loving Egyptian papyrus plants grew along the Nile River, where the Egyptians gathered the stalks of the plants to make papyrus paper. If left to grow, the green stalks will produce cream-...
GARDENIA: I love you in secret; good luck GINGER: Strength and vigor GLADIOLUS: You pierce my heart; admiration; consolation in sorrow IRIS: Message and promise; faith and hope; wisdom and power; my compliments; good luck IXIA: Bright and cheerful; you have beautiful eyes LILY OF THE VALLE...
You should test the gardenia soil acidity with one of those pH kit soil tests available at garden centers. Note that the soil close to a house’s foundation will likely have a higher pH than the rest of the yard due to the leaching of calcium compounds from the concrete block. So, ...
Gardenia makes an excellent evergreen house plant Image:Gardenia ‘Snowball’from T&M Although they look magical at Christmas, gardenias also make lovely, all year round, house plants. Through the winter, position them in bright, indirect sunlight near a window. In summer, you’ll need to prote...
Another option is to grow cut flowers in raised beds or planters. Choose a container that’s at least a foot wide and a foot deep, then fill it with a rich, well-draining potting mix. How to Plant a Flower Garden Although you can plant flowers throughout the year, the spring is a ...
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Learning how to prune gardenias (Gardenia jasminoides) is an important part of caring for them. Gardenias grow best outdoors in USDA plant hardiness zones 7b to 11b but, in colder climates, they can be grown as potted plants and overwintered indoors. These fragrant flowering shrubs requi...