Climbing roses are an exception when it comes to pruning. If they've gotten overgrown, you can drastically reduce their overall size by removing excess canes at the base of the plant, but you should leave at least three to five canes, and don't cut them shorter than 5 feet. Blaine Moat...
Bare root rosescan be bought from late fall to early spring and are best planted just before or at the beginning of their dormant period, in late fall, or early winter. This gives them time to establish roots ready to flourish in summer time. Don’t plant roses when the ground is froze...
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 ...
How to Plant a Flower, how to nurture it properly, how to keep it healthy and growing, are all questions of the novice gardener. In point of fact, there are many ways to plant flowers, and by following each of them, you can assure yourself of a beautiful garden filled with vivid, vi...
Transplanting Wild Roses Transplanting wild roses doesn’t differ much from transplanting a rose bush in your garden. You should always wait until the bush is dormant, and prepare the hole in the garden before you attempt to dig up the rose plant. ...
This method preserves the vibrant colors of the petals and can be used for flowers like roses, daisies, and hydrangeas. Waxed flowers are fragile, so handle them with care. Glycerin for Soft and Supple Stems Glycerin replaces the water in the plant, resulting in soft, pliable stems and ...
Sedum kamtschaticum, or orange stonecrop. Golden yellow flowers atop small green leaves. Looks great when used to underplant orange flowered roses. Sedum morganianum. Also known as donkey tail (‘Burrito’) and burro’s tail. It has trailing stems, waxy blue-green leaves and dark pink flo...
adding some beautiful roses to your home. They are not only the most romantic flower, but also add elegance to your home. If you are in the mood to plant some roses in your home, you first have to think of what types of roses you are wanting to plant and where are you planting ...
How to Grow Flowers Plant CareIntroduction on How to Grow FlowersLearning how to grow flowers? Are you brushing up on your gardening knowledge? Do you want to become the best flower gardener you can be!? Without a doubt, we’ve gotcha covered. Gardening is a wonderful hobby. As a matter...
To remove a bush or shrub, dig out from the base of the plant, including the roots, and be prepared to remove an extensive root system on large, old shrubs. Be sure to correct any environmental issues if possible; if not, put the new shrub in a better spot. Then be sure to stay ...