Gardening Tip: How to Grow Flowers from SeedsPerennial seeds should be planted no later than a month to a month and a half before the first (expected) frost. This allows time for the seeds to sprout, and the young seedling to grow enough of a root system to survive the winter....
Ageratum combines well with other sun-loving annuals. Possible companions include petunias, bunnytail grass, sweet alyssum, African daisy, calibrachoa, and coleus.RELATED: Annuals You’ll Love Annuals to Consider for Your Garden This Year How to Create a Container PlantingJOIN 100,000 GARDEN LOV...
Place two to three seeds in each pot at depths of 1/2 inch to just below the surface, depending on the plant type. Follow the directions on the seed package. Water the pots well until the soil becomes completely moist but not waterlogged or mucky. If water begins to pool on the soil'...
What to plant: You can grow blazing star from corms, seeds, potted nursery-grown plants or bare-root plants. Seeds and corms are the most economical choices, but you’ll need patience when planting seeds because it often takes a year or two before they produce blooms. When buying corms...
Grow your corn plant in a well-draining, all-purpose potting mix. Water your corn plants two or three times each week from spring until fall to keep the soil evenly moist. Repot the corn plant once every three years in the springtime. Repot the plant only when the roots have filled the...
plant may be, it is deadly if ingested1. When planting moonflowers, site them in a spot out of reach of children and pets. This plant also has a weedy nature and, in some cases, can become an aggressive spreader. To keep this plant from taking over a garden, pick off theseed pods...
, Florida, Hawaii, and Texas. The plant is native to tropical and subtropical regions of Central and South America and has escaped cultivation in the United States. It forms dense thickets and crowds out native plants. If you choose to grow it,deadhead the spent flowersbefore they set seed...
The trailing form is useful as a filler in hanging baskets or containers, by itself or in combination with other plants such as verbena, angelonia, and calibrachoa. Photo by: Proven Winners Silver Cascade® Artemisia stelleriana Zones: 5-10 Habit: Low compact habit Size: 4 to 8 ...
Stake taller varieties of Canterbury bells to protect them from blowing over in strong winds. Sprinkle a ring of diatomaceous earth, crushed eggshells or wood ash around the flowers to protect Canterbury bells from slugs and snails. how-to-plant-million-bells-(calibrachoa)">How to Plant Million...
Cosmos is a flowering warm-season annual commonly grown from seed. A staple of cottage-style borders, cosmos produce cheerful daisy-like flowers from summer into fall. Even beginner gardeners will enjoy success with this easy to grow flower....