Make sure you can get to the plant to be able to prune it in early spring. This encourages the Buddleia to put on new growth rapidly, on which this year’s flowers will appear. Caring for and nurturing your Buddleia Follow these tips to get the best from this handsome, wildlife ...
Soil typeClay, Loamy, Sandy Soil pHNeutral Soil moistureMoist but well-drained Ultimate heightUp to 30cm (12in) Ultimate spreadUp to 15cm (6in) Time to ultimate height4-10 weeks When to Plant Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep ...
The five most important basic shapes that can be used to create FIMO masterpieces FIMO modelling clay can be used to turn your creative ideas into a reality. From FIMO beads to cubes or even just sheets, the five most important basic shapes are very easy to make using FIMO. FIMO...
Make a topper out of air-dry clay. Be sure to poke a hole into the bottom of it using your dowel. For a creepy fairy, use a giant fake spider. For a snow fairy, use a snowflake ornament. 6 Decorate the topper and let it dry. You can paint the topper or draw designs on it ...
Taking a soil sample is a great way to determine if you need to add anything to the soil to make it more fertile or adjust the pH. Clay soil will have to be heavily amended before a peony will do well growing in it. How to plant bare root peonies ...
Crafting with modelling clay can be as simple as it is versatile. FIMO leather-effect offers the advantage that the material can continue to be shaped and worked on, even after 30 minutes of hardening in the oven at 130°C. Whether cutting, perforating, gluing, punching or plotting – creat...
Your property is what you make it, so why not fill your front yard with fruit trees, flowers, and veggies and sell your lawnmower? Whether you’re just starting to grow your own food, or you’re ready to let gardening take over your life and landscape, there are plenty of benefits fr...
Before planting spread black plastic to prewarm the soil. At the time of planting, encircle each young plant with a cutworm collar. Cover plants with a floating row cover and seal the edges to exclude insects or spray plants with kaolin clay to discourage flea beetles. ...
Stage 3: FloweringBy late spring/early summer, the first small yellow flowers appear, requiring the support of trellises or stakes. Temperature extremes may cause poor pollination and dropping blossoms. Stage 4: Fruit DevelopmentBlossoms fade, giving way to pea-like growth of budding young tomatoes...
Where to plant and place your Asters Aster amellusare really well suited to a garden border where they can receive plenty of sun. Make sure that the location has well-drained soil and consistent moisture. Avoid planting them in heavy clay soils. ...