For fall plantings, start seedlings in summer about 12 to 14 weeks before the first expected frost, transplanting into the garden when plants have reached four to six weeks of age. Fall is a great time to grow cabbage, asthese cold tolerant cropstend to improve in flavor after exposure to...
How to Grow Blue globe thistles arenotoriously easy-going plants. They generally face few issues and are even drought tolerant once established. While they’re not very fussy plants, there are a few things to keep in mind when deciding if this plant is the right fit for your garden. ...
Where to Plant Globe Thistle Globe thistles make dramatic centerpieces ingarden bedsand add height to the back of border gardens. They are hardy in almost all climates (Zones 3-10) and tolerate poor soil conditions. To help your plants thrive, look for a spot where they will get at least...
It takes just one or two heartbreaking losses to galvanise most gardeners into action to protect their plants. By using native materials and traditional methods you can makeplant supportsthat not only protect your plants but also add a great deal of character to your garden. How to make plant...
WALTER MASSON, 91; COLUMNIST TAUGHT READERS HOW TO GARDENGloria Negri, Globe Staff
Because even the world's best tapper cannot get a perfect foam crown with poorly washed glasses. Yet clean glasses are just as important to a beer garden as mustard on a sausage. THIS IS HOW TO GET THE PERFECT FOAM CROWN The best results can be achieved with damp glasses. So simply ...
along an edge or wetland border. These trees are easy to grow but do have some limitations and won’t be the best option for every landscaping project. If you’re looking for a moisture-loving, small tree that is uniquely different, however, the corkscrew willow would make a great choice...
How to plant a garden that can help the planet. Tips on how you can design a sanctuary for life, grow native plants, nutrient dense foods, soil and biodiversity
Plant it in a butterfly garden alongside other perennials such as beebalm, aster, blanket flower, daylily, false indigo, blazing star, globe thistle, goldenrod, and hollyhock. Download the Free Plan Frequently Asked Questions Where is painted daisy native to? Painted daisy is native to ...
It's early Summer in the Mid-Atlantic area of the U.S.A. and we are filling in our new garden space by transplanting Cannas from a container to the ground! We dug up the Cannas from a different location, put them in a container for a week, and now we are