“Full sun” for plants is regarded as being at least 6 hours of direct sun per day. Some will perform even better with more sun, while others may benefit with protection from hot afternoon sun. Here are some of the best sun-loving perennials to grow, chosen for their reliability, ease...
Fertilizer:Typical cactus house plant fertilizeris 2-7-7. It needs less nitrogen than foliage plants and higher phosphorus and potassium for better flowering and strong roots. Propagation:Many cacti grow offsets at the base of the parent plant. Cut them away with a sharp knife.Allow the cut ...
Often overlooked for window boxes are foolproof flowering bulbs. Whether you do a fall planting of miniaturedaffodils,snowdrops, orhyacinthsfor springtime bloom, or you do a late-spring planting oflilies,alliums, ordwarf gladiolusfor summertime bloom, be sure to tuck a few bulbs and corms int...
The deep window ledges are so welcoming to sun-loving plants. Here, in the south facing living room window, aloe and a scented geranium enjoy growing together. Desert Roses (Adenium) – something new and interesting My brother got me interested in Desert Roses (Adenium). He has an amazing ...
Featured Plant:Iris x ampliflora 'Ming Treasure' During winter, evergreen perennials not only add winter interest to the garden but can also conceal the dying foliage of other plants. Flowering evergreens present colorful displays in various seasons. Unlike herbaceous perennials that die back to the...
Are succulents acid loving plants? Are snake plants succulents? Are succulents dicots? Are golden pothos herbaceous plants? What plants are considered succulents? Are begonias annual or perennial plants? Are gladiolus perennial plants? Are lantana perennial plants?
Heat-Loving Flower Garden DOWNLOAD THIS PLAN Illustration by Mavis Augustine Torke Some plants shut down in hot weather. But the varieties in this garden plan continue to shine in the baking sun, so you can enjoy a brilliant patchwork of color no matter what the weather's like.Dahliasandlili...
While sunflower seeds are often sold in stores, it’s easy to make your own. To collect them before the birds and other seed-loving critters, cover the ripening head with a loose-fitting paper bag. They are ready for harvest when the petals wilt, the seeds turn brown, and the backside...
consider when it comes to tree planting and care,the right tree in the right placeis at the top of the list. And it’s becausethere is SO much that can impact the health of a young tree. Things like planting a sun-loving species in a shaded area or a shade-loving tree in a ...
yellow. The foliage differs among many of the sunflower species. While sunflower leaves tend to be coarse in texture, there are some exceptions, such asHelianthus salicifolius,which has fine foliage. These plants don't branch except at the flowering tips, creating an extremely soft and airy ...