Bring cannas grown in pots indoors into a garage or basement for winter. Keep them dry (do not water) until spring’s nighttime temperatures are consistently above 50°F., typically after the tulips have bloomed in northern areas. Only then move them outside for the summer. In zones 6 or...
a heavy pot, and some growing medium (ideally, a sterile, soilless planting mix). They are naturally spring-blooming bulbs, producing flowers at some point between late winter and mid-spring (February to April in the Northern Hemisphere). However, amaryllis ...
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You can also pair them with spring-blooming bulbs like daffodils and tulips and snowdrops (leucojum) to create captivating displays as the seasons transition. Their foliage will fill the gaps left by the fading bulbs, ensuring continuous interest. ...
They are also good for rock gardens and forcing in pots. PLANTING IRISES Photo by: Nadzeya Pakhomava / Shutterstock. When to plant: The best time to plant iris rhizomes or bulbs is late summer to early autumn to allow them plenty of time to establish roots before the growing season ends...
This selection of highly decorative cards and bills of sale from businesses in and around the capital reveals a wide range of horticultural traders, from those providing landscaping services to those selling seeds and flower bulbs to ordinary Londoners. They include some of my favourites, including ...
Be sure to water the dill plant the day before, or day of, harvest. This will hydrate the plant and clean the leaves so that you won’t have to take care of this after you harvest the leaves. To harvest dill, use a pair of clean, sharp scissors and harvest the plant in the morni...
If your soil doesn’t warm up until June it is best to start your cannas indoors in pots where you can monitor the temperatures better. Caladiums are similar to canna lilies which thrive in tropical climates. Known for their large showy leaves, these bulbs require warm soil and air ...
Carefully divide the root ball and crown into smaller clumps (sometimes two, sometimes more, depending on size).Some perennials have root sections that just naturally separate with your hands (especially bulbs) and others are all tangled together so you’ll need to gently pry apart with garden ...
Carefully divide the root ball and crown into smaller clumps (sometimes two, sometimes more, depending on size).Some perennials have root sections that just naturally separate with your hands (especially bulbs) and others are all tangled together so you’ll need to gently pry apart with garden ...