Work some organic material such as mulch, leaves or compost into the soil. Plant the goldenrod seeds and cover them with a very thin layer of soil. Once the seedlings emerge, thin them to about one plant every 12 inches. Water the goldenrod lightly but frequently until the plants are estab...
Learn how to grow these native perennial wildflowers. Goldenrod plants bloom in fall with bright yellow flowers. They are perfect for beds or borders in wildflower, woodland, or waterwise gardens. Get growing tips and learn how to choose the best variety
How to Propagate Painted Daisy Like other perennials, you can propagate painted daisyby division. Dig up the clump in early spring or late fall. Using a sharp spade, cut the clump into three or four pieces with ample root systems attached to each. Replant the divisions at the same depth ...
This drought-tolerant flowering perennial adds flair to your garden. By Nadia Hassani Nadia Hassani Nadia Hassani is a gardening and food writer with more than two decades of hands-on gardening experience in vegetable and fruit gardening, landscaping with native plants, and garden design. ...
Few plants are as beloved by our pollinators as honeysuckle. Vining and perennial, it will provide your garden with years of color and hummingbird habitat. Learn how to plant, grow, and care for honeysuckle.
“ragweed,” the plant everyone loves to hate, or that I repeatedly responded with an enthusiastic “Yes!” when asked: “Does it spread?” My fellow gardeners, trained to panic in the face of plants that refuse to be kept down, backed away in terror, eyeing the pots as they would a...
The most reliable nectarine tree will be the one you buy from the local nursery that is ideal for your area. For fun or to save some cash, you can propagate a nectarine tree from seed. It will take up to four years to bear fruit (if it ever does) but it’s a fun learning experi...
If a plant is rare, difficult to propagate, or challenging to keep alive, it is probably not a good plant choice for this gardening style. Here are 5 plant suggestions: Annuals provide long‐lasting ...