How and When to Plant Perennial Sunflower Sow perennial sunflower seedsdirectly in the garden in spring after the last spring frost date. Prepare the garden bed by loosening the soil to at least 1 foot deep and addingcompost and organic matter. Make 1-inch-deep holes spaced 12-18 inches ...
All you need to know about planting, propagating and caring for sunflowers, with tips on the best varieties to grow. Expert advice from BBC Gardeners' World Magazine.
Plant Type Annual Light Part Sun, Shade, Sun Height 6 to 18 inches Width 6 to 12 inches Flower Color Orange, Pink, Red, White, Yellow Foliage Color Blue/Green Season Features Fall Bloom, Summer Bloom Special Features Good for Containers, Low Maintenance Propagation Seed, Stem Cuttings Where ...
To plant sunflower seeds, you need seeds, trays, soil, and water. Before you get started, it is always a great idea to get all of your tools and materials organized. This will help to make your seed-sowing process as seamless as possible. ...
Fireweed (Epilobium angustifolium) is a wildflower that grows in all areas of the United States except for the Southeast and Texas. The perennial plant can reach heights of up to 5 feet and has spiky green leaves and large tube-shaped flowers in various
A perennial garden is incomplete without Blue Globe Thistle. This flowering plant is native to southern and eastern Europe and western Asia. Aspart of thesunflowerfamily, this plant is sure to create a summer spectacle with a spectacular twist. ...
Select a site in your landscape to plant the monkey grass seeds situated in full to partial sun and that drains well, if planting the seeds directly into the ground. Clear the planting site of any weeds or unwanted vegetation that will compete with the germination and growth of the monkey ...
Our Yucca plant blooms gorgeous white teardrop flowers in late Spring! It is a no maintenance perennial that serves 4 purposes in our landscape! The first purpose is to beautify our landscape, of course! It is an unusual plant because tall spikes grow from a mound of sharp-edged leaves. ...
How to Grow Elephant Ears: The Complete Plant Guide 20 Easy-to-Grow Perennial Flowers for Beginners How to Grow Chrysanthemums: The Complete Chrysanthemum Flower Guide Planting Dahlias thrive in 6 to 8 hours of direct sun, especially morning sunlight, and they benefit from protection from wind....
Sunflower Midges Thistle Caterpillars Weevils Wireworms and Darkling Beetles Other Pests When to Look for What The list of pests that like to nibble onHelianthuscan be a little daunting, but if we break this up into groups of which insects to watch out for during the different plant developmen...