Deadheading is the process of removing spent flowers to encourage fresh new blooms. Roses are iconic flowers that thrive when they’re deadheaded. Regular deadheading is an important care component of any rose garden, or just a single patio rose.Let’s discover how to deadhead roses and the b...
this isn't the case with Knock Out roses. These roses continues to produce a wealth of flowers regardless of whether you deadhead or not as the plant is self-cleaning. Although not necessary, you can deadhead the spent blooms for a groomed look. When deadheading the spent flowers, always u...
Many gardeners just deadhead hardy types, which also leads to leggy plants and not many flowers. Looked after in this way, the plant will be very short-lived. To rejuvenate a woody plant, prune in mid-August to just above green shoots and hope for the best. If new shoots don’t ...
Peonies! One of the first blooms of summer and an easy care perennial and if cared for properly, a single peony plant will reward you with armfuls of blooms for 100 years! I picked the brain of experts at the garden center on how to plant peonies so they bloom like this! Types of ...
Nothing adds beauty to a garden like a healthy rose bush, and if you learn how to prune roses the right way, your flowers will see a long lifespan. The best time to prune roses is when things are a little colder with a touch of frost. If possible, delay your pruning until the end...
How to Dry Flowers –Properly dried, they can brighten up a room all winter long. Edible Flowers –Many varieties are beautiful, aromatic, and edible. So, enjoy their beauty and eat ’em, too! Poisonous Flowers –they may be attractive. But, they can also be harmful to children and pets...
Learn how to properly buy, plant, grow and care for spring- and summer-blooming bulbs.HOW TO GROW VEGETABLES & HERBSMany beginning gardeners find the process of growing their own food rewarding, and not as difficult as they anticipated. Whether you’re looking to start with just a few tomat...
Protect roses in winter Prevent pests and diseases Learning how to grow and care for roses (Rosa spp.) properly results in beautiful fragrant blooms that light up yourflower garden. If you're under the impression that roses are hard to grow, the good news is that it may not be ...
Much like people, plants need a set of essential nutrients to grow properly and stay healthy. In particular, all plants must have nitrogen, phosphorous, and potassium, known as macronutrients, because plants need them the most (there are also several micronutrients needed in such small quantities...
After your peony has finished blooming, you may want to deadhead the spent blooms. Remove the full flower head with a pair of sharp pruners, taking the stem all the way down to the next large leaf. When summer has come and gone, and the peony leaves turn yellow and brown, it’s tim...