HOW TO MAINTAIN A MEADOW GARDENWater. Provide regular water until plants are established. Many natives are drought-tolerant and need little or no supplemental water once they have developed a healthy root system. For seeds, keep the soil surface evenly moist until plants germinate....
作者: N Ross 摘要: Sweeping past a roadside verge at a steady 100km is tiow we usually come across wildflowers, loose and free, their colours blurring together. They bring a touch of romance to the ugly median strips they adorn. And with their reputation for being magnets for wildlife,...
While I love growing herbs and vegetables, I have to admit that flowers hold a special place in my heart. Whether it’s in a bouquet or a wildflower growing next to a pathway, I always stop for a moment to appreciate their beauty. MY LATEST VIDEOS Many homeowners have a nice lawn, bu...
is a member of the poppy family (Papaveraceae). This herbaceous perennial wildflower is native to eastern North America, including parts of Canada and the east-central United States. It is not widely available as a landscaping plant but it can be easily grown in the home garden, if provided...
Rain gardens are a natural way to help prevent pollution of groundwater. Besides protecting water quality, rain gardens are a water wise feature in your Seattle landscape that is easier and less costly to maintain than a lawn. How to construct a rain garden ...
Wait for your flowers to finish blooming and when the plant dries up, then harvest the seeds. Seeds can be purchased at a local garden center or nursery, and are often in wildflower seed mixes as well. Keep in mind that purchasing a wildflower mix might give you a limited selection of ...
lucky enough to have a wooded area in your yard, you have the perfect place to plot this colorful woodland garden plan. In it, you’ll find soft ferns, shade-loving blooms, and low-maintenance perennials (like foamflower) that require little more than the occasional deadheading to maintain....
Container-grown plants may need daily watering to maintain consistent soil moisture. Growing from seed: Although annual types are widely available at garden centers in the spring, you can also start your own plants from seed, sown indoors 8 to 10 weeks before the last spring frost date. Don...
This plant appreciates plenty of water. Cardinal flower can even tolerate prolonged seasonal flooding. Be sure to maintain a consistent watering schedule that keeps the soil evenly moist. Heavy twice-a-week watering may be necessary during hot months if no rain is falling. ...
Bills planted salvias, mint, monkey flower and California poppies in her own wildflower garden this fall. “Salvias for butterflies and hummingbirds and anything in the mint family pollinators love.” Having only turf lawn doesn’t help wildlife much. “Put in a few flowers and start to wa...