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There are lots of reasons to grow your own plants directly from seed; it is very often the case that if you go to a garden centre that the exact plant you want is not available; or perhaps more important is the joy that you get from watching a plant come to life as you grow it ...
A couple years ago I planted a huge bag of Hyacinth flowers in my front yard next to a bench. Every spring when I walk out there to enjoy a morning cup of
There are a total of eight flower types in New Horizons: Lilies, Roses, Cosmos, Mums, Hyacinths, Windflowers, Tulips and Pansies. You can dig them up and re-plant them around your island as you choose. At first, you’ll be able to find flowers in three n...
Read our tips for growing colorful blooming perennials including tulips, peonies, irises, dahlias and gladioli that grow from bulbs, tubers, rhizomes, and corms in which they store their own nutrients.
Learn how to grow fruits, vegetables, and herbs! Iincludes choosing varieties, starting seeds, and tips and tricks to growing specific crops in your garden.
The common name, bird of paradise, is attributed to several plants in the Strelitzia genus. Of the 5 recognized species (S. reginae, S. juncea, S. nicolai, S. caudata, and S. alba), the first two are the easiest to grow as houseplants. It's also worth noting that bird of paradise...
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Gardeners lay down chicken wire if they’re planting many bulbs. Look for a one-inch mesh and place it below and on top of the bulbs. The plants can grow through the wires, but the squirrels can’t get to the bulbs. As an added layer of protection, cover the bed’s surface with ...