So, if your plants look a little golden, it's time to give them a nice dose of fertilizer. Innovations Recently, some interesting work has been done with calibrachoa plants. An example is the creation of the petchoa, a cross between a petunia, a close relative, and the calibrachoa. ...
To prevent soil crusting, sprinkle finely sifted compost or organic potting soil over the seeds. Place seeded flats under a grow light or in a bright window. Turn flats of young plants every couple of days for even growth. In a few days, the plant will be up, and as soon as they ar...
Remove any dead or damaged foliage, and after blooming, cut back flower stems to encourage growth. Every three to five years, consider dividing your iris clumps in late summer. This rejuvenates the plants and prevents overcrowding, ensuring vigorous flowering in the following seasons. With these ...
Late spring to fall Flower color: Fuchsia and yellow Part of the ColorBlast series, the flowers are unlike any other portulaca, with magenta pom-pom-like centers surrounded by five yellow petals. Flowers stay open longer under low-light conditions, with plants that are especially vigorous, dro...
Set plants with their bottom leaves at soil level, firming them in with the heel of your hand and then watering. Side-dress (side-water) cabbage with a liquid fish-kelp solution every two weeks after planting. Where winter temperatures do not dip to freezing, grow to head cabbage through ...
The fuchsia plant, just like the color, is bold and eye-catching. Its flowers feature a magnificent combination of bright pink and purple which stand out in any context. It doesn’t like to be exposed to full sunlight so avoid putting it in sunny window box plants that don’t get shade...
Blooms vary in color from white to delicate pink and even shocking electric fuchsia. However, redbuds typically produce magenta buds that open to a deep pink. Given the right conditions, redbud trees may hold their blooms for up to three weeks. Bronze heart-shaped foliage emerges just as the...
How and When to Plant Moonflower These plants are frost tender, so they should be planted outside in the ground or in container gardens after thedanger of frosthas passed in the spring. Moonflower Care Tips Light Moonflower flourishes insun to partial shade. ...
Like all plants, shrubs are susceptible to pest attacks that can compromise their health and appearance. Some pests that can affect shrubs include: Aphidsare small, soft-bodied insects that love to feed on shrub sap. They’re often found on the undersides of leaves and can cause foliage curl...
Azaleas are the one group of plants Southerners never tire of learning about. Get the details on how to choose, plant, and care for these popular shrubs.By Steve Bender Steve Bender Steve Bender, also known as The Grumpy Gardener, is an award-winning author, editor, columnist, and ...