Where to Plant Petunias Whether you plant petunias in garden beds or pots, they should get at least 6 to 8 hours of direct sunlight daily. Pick a location with well-drained soil and a pH in the neutral to slightly acidic range (6.0 to 7.0). Plant petunias in closely spaced groups...
going from late July until October’s end. There are only some mums that are cold-hardy. If yours are not, it’s best to plant them in potters so you can overwinter them where it’s safe from frost.
This is a summer plant so you might want to combine it with a few other ones if you want color all year round. Fuchsia The fuchsia plant, just like the color, is bold and eye-catching. Its flowers feature a magnificent combination of bright pink and purple which stand out in any conte...
You may also wish to plant colorful shorter shrubs along the front, in which case consider varieties such asPhotinia‘Red Robin’, shrub roses, flowering hardy fuchsias and evergreenCoronilla glauca, which produces sweetly scented yellow flowers in late winter and spring. Prepare the soil Chicken ...
It is best to plant directly in the garden where they will grow. Carrots started in small pots or trays can be difficult to transplant; root damage at transplanting time can cause carrots to be stunted. Sow carrot seeds ¼ to ½ inch deep about 1 inch (2.5cm) apart; in warm, dry...
With necessary attention to soil, light, and proper selection, these plants can thrive throughout the South. Azalea species can be evergreen or deciduous. Plant sizes vary somewhat within groups, but most individual plants are roughly equal in height and width. As beautiful as they are, ...
Plant in individual cells or biodegradable peat pots to avoid disturbing the roots during transplanting. Use a sterile seed starting mix and gently press seeds into the soil medium. Don’t cover, as seeds need light to germinate. Keep soil evenly moist until germination, in about two weeks. ...
PLANTS SUSCEPTIBLE TO WHITEFLIESFood crops most affected include beans, brassicas, citrus, cucumber, eggplant, grape, okra, peppers, potatoes, squash, and tomatoes.Greenhouse-grown and ornamental plants most at risk include hibiscus, poinsettia, roses and bedding plants such as begonia, fuchsia, ...
Another option is to divide lantana in the spring or early fall. Dig the plant and entire root ball out of the ground and cut it into thirds or quarters with a sharp shovel. Plant the transplants in a sunny area with soil that has been enriched with compost or manure. Keep the new ...
have had time to grow, the containers will work in combination to create one thriller-filler-spiller arrangement. The porch steps naturally add height to the overall arrangement and each plant spills into the next, if that makes sense. (I’ll update you on the appearance later in the summer...