Plant in a moist, rich, well-drained soil amended by compost or other organic matter. When to plant: Because caladiums are natives of the tropics, they crave heat and will only flourish in warm air and soil temperatures. Wait until daytime temperatures are 70° to 85° F and nighttime tem...
Prepare the cuttings to be planted. Dip a sharp knife into rubbing alcohol to sterilize it. Remove leaves from the lower third of the thyme cutting and trim the piece to a maximum of 6 inches long from its tip. Poke the cut end of the thyme cutting about one-third to one-half its l...
The plant has pale purple flowers with long hollow leaves that spike up from the base of the plant. The flowers bloom in the early spring and when spent need to be cut to encourage plant growth. The plant seems to exhaust itself if the flowers are not cut back. Grab hold of the plant...
Cuttings of tomato plants grow very well.I dig a small ditch and lay the stem into the ditch, leaving only a few leaves exposed. The roots develop rapidly, and new plants grow. I do not buy seeds or plants: I simply dry the seeds from a few tomatoes, and then plant them. The same...
What to plant: There are more than 100 species, and most are native to North America. While the majority reside in sunny meadows and prairies, others prefer semi-shaded woodland locations, boggy environments, and even salty coastal areas. Because the different species are found growing in a wi...
If planting in a lawn remove a 3- to 5-foot circle of lawn to eliminate competition from grass roots. Vetch, clover, and hairy indigo can be used as cover crops to increase the soil’s organic content. When to plant a grapefruit tree ...
rose or white flowers. Oregano is one of the easiest herbs to grow. It can be started from seeds in seed trays, sown directly into the garden, or started from cuttings. The seeds germinate in a few weeks, and once established, the plant requires little attention and can easily tolerate ...
You can plant yarrow starts or cuttings directly in the ground in the spring or early summer after the last frost has passed. To plant a yarrow plant, dig a hole as deep as the plant’s nursery container and about twice as wide. Place the plant in the hole so that the root ball is...
Shopping formint plantsis almost like a trip to the candy store, as mint is available in lemon, banana, spearmint, peppermint and chocolate. Like all mint plants, chocolate mint (Mentha piperata) is a rapid-growing herb that requires minimal care. Plant chocolate mint on your patio or in ...
May 19 isNational Plant Something Day. I chose to plant basil to honor the day Did you know that many fresh herbs are effectivemosquito repelling plants? Basil, catnip, lavender, lemon grass and many other fresh herbs make the list!