patios and decks. Be sure to measure the square footage of your yard so you know how much material you’ll need for each zone you create. Decide which plants you want to keep and which areas you plan to recreate.
Note: Despite being commonly called “geraniums,” pelargoniums are nottruegeraniums that belong to a separate genus (Geranium) which are cold-hardy perennials. The guide below is about growing the “common geranium” (genus Pelargonium), which is the tender annual most of us know and love. G...
In cooler regions,take cuttingsfrom your plants before the first frost in the fall and place them in water to root. Plant the rooted cuttings in small pots and keep them near a sunny window for the winter. Come spring, once the danger of frost has passed, plant the coleus outdoors. ...
Treat like your other annuals, but remember to bring it in for the winter. Pelargonium Citrosum This plant is sold under a variety of names which makes it a bit confusing. The most common citronella plant is a type of so-called ‘scented geranium’ except that garden geraniums are not ac...
Keep your cuttings in a well-lit place, heated to more or less 68 to 70° F (20 to 21° C). Million-babies kalanchoe Some kalanchoe varieties grow tiny buds all around the perimeter of their leaves. These are small “pups” that fall off and take root, giving rise to a new plant...
Impatiens are hardy in zones 10-12, but even a light frost will kill them. If you have a favorite color you’d like to overwinter, either take cuttings or dig up the plant and bring it inside. Depending on your available sunlight and day length, a grow light may be necessary. ...