We have been admiring Red Gerbera Daisies for the last few years at our local garden nursery. This Spring, we decided to buy a hanging basket of 4 daisy plants! We took 2 plants out of the hanging basket and planted them in separate containers, and we kept the original […] ...
When one of these stolons begins to send up a new stem, you can use sharp pruners to separate the stolon from the parent plant. Dig around the new sprout to remove and preserve as much of the root as possible. Then, transplant it directly into a new location. Be sure to water this...
Pansies produce vivid colors and ample blooms and therefore must have plenty of water and fertilizer to help keep the plants healthy. Keep the soil slightly moist but not soggy while the seedlings are still in grow cells. After the plants have two sets of true leaves, transplant the seedlings...
You can also sow into seed flats or trays to separate out and pot on after germination. Do this as soon after germination as you’re able to handle them before the roots become entangled. Fill your pots and, holding the seedling by its leaves, not the stem, feed in the potting mix ar...
If your garden space is limited and creating a separate melon patch isn’t feasible for you, consider planting them at the edge of your garden and train the vines to grow where they aren’t in the way. Or you can even go vertical and try your hand atgrowing your melons on a trellis...
Sow seeds ¼ to ½ inch (12mm) deep. Seeds will germinate in 10 to 14 days at 70°F (21°C). Keep seedlings under grow lights for 12 to 16 hours a day until they are transplant size, about 6 inches tall. Gently separate clusters or clumps of seedlings before transplanting. ...
Melons are ready to harvest when they smell sweet and separate easily from the vine; watermelons are ready to pick when the underside of the fruit turns creamy yellow and the tendril at the stem end turns brown. Muskmelons and cantaloupes that smell ripe are ripe. They should come away ...
What if you bought basil transplants from the garden centre and they’re already bigger than six to eight inches tall? Don’t worry! You can still trim these back to thicken up the plants and encourage growth. If you can, separate store bought basil into individual plants (there’s often...
Squash plants have separate male and female flowers. Males appear first on long thin stalks. Female flowers follow with an immature fruit at the bottom. To fruit, pollen from male flowers must be transferred to the female flower by bees. Or, the gardener can help manually with a cotton swa...
Onions have tiny, threadlike, delicate sprouts that can be easily damaged, so, when transplanting, take care not to disturb the roots too much. You can use a widger to separate a clump and plant those directly into the garden. We recommend planting your clumps six inches apart. Green ...