For those who want to get a jump on spring flowering, “forcing” the bulbs by planting them in an indoor container results in early flowering of the potted hyacinths. If you want to enjoy your hyacinths in the winter, the process must begin in late summer or early autumn. Use your sa...
For those who want to get a jump on spring flowering, “forcing” the bulbs by planting them in an indoor container results in early flowering of the potted hyacinths. If you want to enjoy your hyacinths in the winter, the process must begin in late summer or early autumn. Use your sa...
Can't stop playing the addictive Animal Crossing: New Horizons? Here's a layout for growing all the game's flowers. Use it to breed the best hybrids.
Boasting some of the brightest and biggest petals in the plant kingdom, not to mention potent perfumes,liliesunfold their gorgeous blooms from early summer to early fall. There are several types to choose from, including Asiatic, the enticingly fragrant Oriental, and longiflora hybrids. Each offer...
In early summer, shoots from the base of the trunk can be used to propagate (not recommended for grafted varieties). Dig down at the base of the trunk and cut away the shoot, being sure to include some roots. Diseases and Pests:
Clematis, known as the “queen of the vines,” may be best known for its large-flowering, purple, star-shaped blooms on twining vines. Learn how and when to plant clematis—plus clematis care tips and advice on how to propagate this long-lived perennial plant—which will bloom for generati...
Add water to cover, and place in a covered container overnight. Strain and add enough water to make a gallon of the mixture. Spray onto plants, repeating after rainfall. Plants That Rabbits Dislike According to bunny experts, rabbits have plant preferences based on taste, nutritional value, th...
After you cut the stem, place it in a glass of water or potting soil. To propagate from stem cuttings, start by choosing ahealthy-looking stem. Cut at the base of the plant with a clean and sharp pair of secateurs. As the stem won’t grow back from the cut, remove as close to ...
Similar to the bird of paradise’s close relatives, bananas, gingers, Maranta, and Heliconia, you can propagate it by cutting off a piece of its rhizome (thick underground stem). Place the rhizome into another pot of moist potting mix, where it will start growing roots and leaves. To gr...
If your goal is to grow tulips from seed, plant a separate plot of tulips just for seed collection. You can propagate many more plants from seed than from bulb offsets and most tulips readily produce seed. Seeds produce surprises.