the plant is picky and often needs more attention than other flowering shrubs. It prefers fairly acidic soil (a pH of 5.0 to 6.0), likes a tropical climate (but suffers in too much direct sun), and doesn’t transplant well. Nevertheless, with a little extra work, a gardenia can be a ...
Remember that potato plants are vines that require a support to grow up. You can plant them near a trellis or arbor, or train them to grow up a fence, wall or tree. Tie them to the support usingtwineas they begin to grow, then remove the twine once the roots take hold and the vin...
How to Propagate Beautyberry Beautyberry shrub reseeds itself, so a walk in the garden in the spring should reveal several tiny new shrubs just waiting to be moved to their permanent location. If you don't have a beautyberry shrub but have an aggreeable friend with one, you can propagate ...
Transplanting potted plants periodically ensures healthy plant growth. As the plants grow they become root bound. The roots fill up the pot and become a tangled ball that severely limits their ability to absorb moisture and nutrients from the soil. Repotting plants into larger pots gives the root...
I had read when you propagate chocolate mimosa seeds that they bloom just a green tree and I’m here to tell you “thats not so”; they’re chocolate. June 21, 2021 by Kay Does a mimosa tree shed bark? Is it still healthy? June 29, 2021 by Marcelle frischhertz How old must ...
How to Grow a Rose Bush from a Single Stem or Cutting This is a great way to collect a wide variety of roses.The best time of year to propagate roses is in early spring or late fall. Select the area in which you wish to grow your rose bush. Make sure that your rose bush wil.....