Avid gardeners like you, plant seeds and bulbs all over their yards, in beds, and even in fields. Then, they tend to young plants in eager anticipation of a profusion of bright and colorful blooms. New to gardening? Don’t wait. Start growing today! Often, we grow just a few ...
Lace bugs,aphids, and caterpillars cause leaf damage when feeding on the plant. In hot, dry weather, watch for mites. In excessive moisture,powdery mildewand root rot are more likely to occur. How to Propagate Lantana Older varieties of lantana can be propagated from seed.Start the seeds ind...
Did you plant vegetables this year? yes no Purchase seeds for a plant that germinates within seven days or less. Examples include radish, beans, marigolds, nasturtiums and peas. Fill pots or containers that have holes in the bottom with soil. You can also add compost to enrich the soil, ...
As the life of the beautiful white blooms comes to an end, thorny pods begin to develop. Initially, the thorns are soft, but as they age and expand, they become hard and sharp. Wait until the seed pods dry on the plant. Then, break them open and collect the seeds. Sow them outside...
how-to-plant-million-bells-(calibrachoa)">How to Plant Million Bells (Calibrachoa) Choose a spot in full sun and in soil that drains water well to plant million bells. Mix in 2 to 3 inches of peat moss or compost to the top 8 to 12 inches of soil to improve drainage. For clay soi...
When to plant: Sow seeds indoors 4 to 6 weeks before your last average frost date. Direct sow seeds outdoors when all danger of frost has passed. Soil: Cosmos are tolerant of a range of soil conditions, but will perform best in average soil with good drainage and a pH of 6.0 to 8.0...
Seeds can be sown directly outdoors after your average last frost date; however, plants will not bloom until late summer or fall. Ageratums are heat lovers and will fail to thrive if it’s too cold. Where to plant: In a bed or container with rich, well-draining soil that will stay ...