Whether you’re planting a container for outdoor flowers, vegetables, or herbs, the basic planter components can be the same. The trick is in the layering. Before you start, use the right container. The size and material of your container will depend on what type of plants you wish to g...
Rather than watering on a set schedule, check first to see if your plants need water. If your plant is in a pot, check the surface of the soil in the pot either by looking at it or touching it with your finger. Wet soil will be dark in color while dry soil will be lighter in c...
How to plant and grow flowers and plants in pots, planters and other containers, including information about soil mixes and repotting
This summer, make your home’s exterior bloom and learn how to plant flowers in window boxes! (If you don’t have window boxes yet, check out this tutorial on how to make your own for an easy DIY window planter box!) If you’ve always wondered how to achieve that professional and lu...
Planting these flowers with seeds is quite common, especially in pots. Propagating from seed indoors is certainly possible. However, it is not the preferred method as you are unlikely to grow a plant similar to the parent. African Violets are cross-pollinated and hybridized to produce the stunn...
Learn how to plant the most gorgeous plants, herbs and flowers. Plus find out everything you need to know about how to pot a plant in containers. Choose the Right Pot Pick Your Plant Select the Correct Soil Choose the Ideal Location ...
, fragrant plant, stocks deserve pride of place in any garden for their splashes of color and captivating scent. These great plants are easy to grow from seed and are always abuzz with pollinators. In this article, gardening expert Wendy Moulton shows you how to grow beautiful stock flowers!
They can reach heights of up to 3m, bearing impressive, long-lasting flowers, and look fantastic in gardens and allotments. They also make an excellent cut flower. Did you know? Sunflowers are related to Jerusalem artichokes, Helianthus tuberosus. If you plant Jerusalem artichokes they will ...
How to grow plants in potsStephanie Choo