By far the easiest and most efficient means of propagating iris plants is through the asexual reproductive process known as division. Here are the steps: Division Steps Begin in fall, 6 to 8 weeks after blooming is complete. Dig up the entire iris plant and place it on a tarp or hard su...
and it is soooo satisfying to bring home a wilted plant and give it some love and care and watch it spring back to life!! I’ve become obsessed with saving plants like that recently since a friend gave me that idea!! :)/anyway..peones are something I have yet to try, but am ...
Tulips are known to be toxic to humans when ingested, and the ASPCA lists them as being toxic to dogs, cats, and horses. Then main concentration of toxin is in the bulb, however, all parts of the plant except the petals are poisonous. See Common Poisonous Plants for Dogs and Cats. Are...
Find a small container to hold the plants. Don’t use plastic or anything else that isn’t breathable. Something like unglazed clay or terra cotta is best. Clean out and sanitize the container if you’ve used it before. Remove the stem just below where the roots of the keiki extend and...
Over time, this plant will form large, tight grouping of foliage and flowers, and can grow up to 34 inches in height. You only need to divide the plants when they become overly compact or show signs of decline in growth. These tend to bloom after the tall bearded iris and are suitable...
Rain garden: for homeowners with wet yards, filled with water-loving plants to reduce flooding Sensory garden: build a garden to tickle your senses, appealing to sight, smell, taste, touch, and sound Native plant garden: a garden that’s typically full of low-maintenance plants that attract ...
4. How to Plant a Flower with Potted Plants Potted plants make it easy to create a garden. If you simply don't have time to prepare the soil and nurture seeds or bulbs, you can simple transfer flowers from pots to plots. You just have to be gentle, so you don't disrupt the roots...
Did you know that one of the best times to replant cucumbers is in the summer – and that it’s not only easy to do but incredibly inexpensive by simply planting seeds? One thing is for sure, by mid-summer, for many gardeners, their spring planted cucumber plants are starting to show...
Indoor plants add natural beauty to the home. New plants may need to be potted in permanent containers, especially if the decorative containers they are in do not have proper drainage holes on the bottom. Existing plants require repotting from time to ti
Most of us enjoy a lot of plants in our gardens that we rarely keep through the winter — impatiens, for example. So don’t feel you have to store our tender bulbs. Just ENJOY them, and compost them when they finally freeze. Even if they’re rare, you need not feel guilty. By sim...