A couple years ago I planted a huge bag ofHyacinth flowersin my front yard next to a bench. Every spring when I walk out there to enjoy a morning cup of coffee I am awe struck at my beautiful Hyacinth flowers and how wonderful they smell. They are my favorite! I noticed them beginnin...
Hyacinth bulbs – and any spring bulb for that matter – need to go through a period of cold and dark before they’ll grow and bloom. If you’re purchasing bulbs online or from a garden center, you’ll need to keep them dark and cold for at least 14 weeks. But, if you’re like ...
petunias are easy to grow, grow quickly, and have a long blooming season. Petunias can be planted in borders, mass plantings, or in containers or hanging baskets. However, petunias can often become long and leggy, and at that
Freesias grow best in a chilly atmosphere. Conditions that are too warm can inhibit blooming. Watering: Water well after planting, and then provide just enough water to maintain even moisture. Fertilizer: When the first buds begin to appear, start fertilizing every two weeks with a water-...
Fence: Attach shelving, pouches, or other containers to a fence to grow small perennials, annuals, herbs, strawberries, and other edibles.Wall: Any type of wall can be used to train vining plants. Some plants such as ivy can attach themselves to walls with aerial roots. Trees and shrubs...
Learn how to plant, grow, and prune your lilacs, one of the most carefree spring-flowering shrubs and provide a sweet, haunting fragrance, too!
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...
Spathiphyllum, or peace lilies, are herbaceous members of the family Araceae. Most Aroids are tropical plants and several, including monstera, anthurium, philodendron and caladium, are familiar indoor house plants. Peace lilies are native to the tropics
Zygopetalum: hyacinth Gardening Products Wit and Wisdom Orchid Babies Many orchids produce babies! They are small plants or “keikis” that you can remove and repot to grow more orchids!See how to pot an orchid keiki. Did You Know?