If I plant a bulb or perennial this spring or early summer when will it bloom? The busiest time for gardeners to add plants to their garden is spring. In warm climates flower bulbs and perennials can be planted as early as mid-March. In colder climates, bulbs and perennials can be plant...
In addition, some plants develop tubers, wherein they don’t have a basal plate like a true bulb. Instead, they have buds that produce roots and shoots. The best example of such a flowering tuber is the potato (Yes, they do flower!). You have probably seen the eye-like...
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This shade loving perennial gets its name not from a foul flower but rather from the stinky smell when the leaves are stems are crushed. The classic variety of this Euro-and English native (also parts of Greece and Asia Minor) sports a pale green to yellowish-white, fice petaled flower b...
Does anyone else feel like this puzzle piece is closing a hole in the universe or something? Just me? Too much Dr. Who, I guess. InThe Write Structure, we talk about the six elements of plot: 1.Exposition. At the beginning of the story, the exposition establishes characters and setting...
In the evening, the bulb lights flip on, the mirror balls glisten and occasional live music sets the scene for a broader menu of larger pizzas featuring seasonal produce and luxe toppings; starters such as roast sunchokes with cashew cream or crab salad lettuce wraps; pastas tossed with ...
A shovel typically has a long, straight handle that allows you to get plenty of leverage when digging deep holes. In contrast, a shorter shaft works best with a spade and comes in handy when working in tight spaces, such as a flowerbed. ...
Characteristics of Mimulus – What does a monkeyflower look like? Mimulus plants can reach a height of up to 45 cm and a width of up to 90 cm. Most species of cockerel are evergreen. The leaves can be round or elliptical, with an average width of 1 cm and a tip lengt...
lily family and are comprised of about 80 different varieties. Native to Asia, the garden tulip first gained popularity in Holland, where commercially grown tulips became a large Dutch industry and is still considered a major export product of the area. The tulip is a popular spring flower in...
I’ll admit it: when I was young, my father used to (and still does) feed these critters behind his back fence by providing them with a daily supply of corn, seed, and sometimes, if they’re lucky, some stale bread that never made it to the table. It provided great entertainment at...