Gardenia requirements for soil include good drainage, amendment with compost or other rich organic matter, and an acidic pH of 4.5-6.0. Mulch plants to keep them moist (but be sure to keep it away from the crown of the plant). Gardenias have shallow root systems, so avoid cultivating aroun...
The gardenia likes high humidity. To increase humidity, place the potted gardenia on a shallow tray with gravel and water. Water will evaporate and increase the relative humidity around the plant. Alternatively, place a humidifier close to the plant or mist the leaves often with water. Types Sm...
Woody shrubs and ornamentals: Trees and shrubs most affected include azalea, dogwood, gardenia, hibiscus, magnolia, maple, rhododendron, and viburnum. THRIPS ON HOUSEPLANTS Thrips can be a persistent problem on houseplants. Repeated treatments are often necessary in order to disrupt the life cycle ...
Water the mandevilla two to three times a week to keep the soil moist during the growing season. During winter, reduce watering to once a week or so the soil dries slightly between waterings. Mandevillas become stressed when starved for moisture and blooming can be reduced. Fertilize mandevilla...
Your container-grown gardenia will not need extra feeding and watering over the winter, but if you live in a climate with colder winters, you may want to protect your plant by moving it into a cool garage for the season. While it is inside, keep the soil moist, but not wet. ...
For a bit of background, urethral sounding is the act of inserting a rigid object into the urethra, usually some considerable distance. Its origins are as a medical procedure, and it was primarily used in the days before modern prostate-shrinking medication, as a way to keep the urinary pas...
On germinating move to a light but not sunny windowsill, give plenty of ventilation and water from beneath. Pot up when they begin to overcrowd. During the first winter only keep warm and do not allow to get too dry. If it is not possible to grow warm then keep them drier. Subsequent...
Keep in mind that while trimming back a shrub reduces its size, this is only temporarily; over time, pruning stimulates new growth. Never prune more than a third of the shrub's total foliage. When it comes to the first pruning, less is better. You can always cut more, but you can't...
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Something that can really help mitigate the feeling of “wasted garden space” when your plan can’t be followed as closely as you might like is to keep a few extra transplants in the wings during peak planting seasons. Then, any extra open space can be converted within minutes to a grow...