Keep your soil most and well-ventilated to care for your pot plants. Make sure your plants are generously exposed to sunlight but keep them away from harsh areas that may overheat the leaves and flowers. You should also do a lot of research on the pot plants you plan to buy, as each ...
For the full sun areas of your garden, there are many alternatives. Here are some plants which prefer bright, sunny conditions. For gardeners who are fond of common names, we've included the most widely used common names for these plants. Click on the name of any of the plants to view...
Some summer Phlox, with the pretty name ‘Petticoat Strain’, were a pleasant surprise. These delicate little flowers, only about 25cm tall, have flowered non-stop since July and for such tiny flowers the scent they emit is amazing. These are on my seed list for next year too. Nicotiana ...
Chapter 7Plants for Open Habitats,Full SunSET 1. NONTIDAL, FRESHWATER OPEN WETLANDSList 1. Freshwater Wetland Annuals (native substitutes for annual rye)Annual Wetland HerbsAmbrosia trifida(great ragweed) FAC; to 6 ft.Bidens cernua(bur-marigold) OBL; to 40 in.Bidens coronata(tick-seeded sunfl...
We tested four easy methods for preserving hydrangeas blooms so they’ll last all year long. Take a look at the results and learn t … How to Make an Easy Halloween Front Porch PlanterAug 22, 2024 By:Jessyca Williams Learn how to turn a plain garden urn, scary skeleton parts and dark ...
The lovely, fragrant blooms of paperwhites are another bulb that can be easily forced for Christmas. Many stores sell them in kits or as loose bulbs with a light planting medium. Place them in pots and enjoy the blooms in just a few weeks. ...
If propagating from seed, start the seed in flats indoors, progress to pots, then harden off before planting into the garden. Roots are shallow so they need to be kept well mulched. Buy it HERE.* Companion Plants For Ground Covers
Pansy plants are loved for their rich colors, velvety petals and easy care. Get tips for planting pansies, sowing seed, and find out how to get the most blooms.
This performs best both for growing and flowering in full sun in the north with adequate moisture but also grows in shade. Astilbe chinensis ‘Mighty Chocolate Cherry’ velvety, red flower spikes over boldly divided dark green and chocolate brown to reddish foliage, blooms mid-season, h- 45″...
the seedheads appear in dark red. Leave the seedheads for some seasonal interest and the birds can use it as a food source in the winter. Plant this sedum in full sun to see the true foliage color. If the plant has too much shade the leaves will stay green. This sedum variety stands...