A couple years ago I planted a huge bag ofHyacinth flowersin my front yard next to a bench. Every spring when I walk out there to enjoy a morning cup of coffee I am awe struck at my beautiful Hyacinth flowers and how wonderful they smell. They are my favorite! I noticed them beginnin...
Plant lily bulbs in spring or fall when the soil is cool. Most varieties will be available from retail outlets and growers in the fall. Unlike tulip bulbs, lily bulbs don't have a protective covering so they should be planted right away to avoid drying them out. Place each bulb in a h...
It’s possible with the best care that ZZ plants will bloom, but after 10 years, the plant needs to be propagated to create new plants to give it any chance of flowering. How to Grow The ZZ plant is one of the easier, if not the easiest, houseplants to grow and care for. They th...
Planting bulbs in the fall all but guarantees a beautiful garden come springtime. Here's how to plant bulbs both outside and inside, and the tools you'll need.
Learn how to plant, grow, and prune your lilacs, one of the most carefree spring-flowering shrubs and provide a sweet, haunting fragrance, too!
Many other types of fungi can cause leaf spots, ranging from tan to brown to black, in pansies. The important thing is to quickly pluck off infected leaves, water at the plant's base, and spread mulch to avoid splashing the fungus onto the foliage. ...
Dig the blue hyacinths bulbs out of the ground with a hand trowel. Place the unwanted bulbs in a garbage bag. Missed plant matter can sprout weeks after the initial removal. Use the hand trowel to dig up any new growth and dispose of the plant matter in a garbage bag. Wear chemical-...
In cooler climates, plant papyrus in containers to allow for easy movement indoors or overwintering. Step 2 Move the plant indoors to a sunny location for the winter. Ideally, the winter temperature of the papyrus should be between 60 and 65 degrees Fahrenheit, but the plant tolerates temperat...
Once you’ve found just the right rocks and placed them in position, the next step is to add some plantings such as creeping violets and ground ivy. You should plant them in such a way that they spill over the hardscape. Although these two are ideal ground covers, they are aggressive ...