stems, and leaves; flowers; and returns to seed. The classification system of annuals, biennials, and perennials informs you how a particular plant goes through this cycle. Keep in mind, however, that plants interact with their
Our research tells us this is a dahlia, and as such it is a perennial. Which Flowers Grow Back? For those who do decide to plant flowers there is quickly a decision which needs to be made: should one plant perennials or annuals? Those who are unfamiliar with the difference between suc...
You’ve heard of annuals and perennials, but what is a biennial plant? While annuals can be a flash in the pan and perennials take an eternity to start blooming, true biennial plants take two years to complete their life cycle, occupying the sweet spot between fast growth and hardiness. ...
A peony is a plant in the Paeonia genus. Peonies are native to China and Japan, where they have long been prized for their showy displays of colorful flowers, and they are cultivated throughout the Northern Hemisphere in gardens of all shapes, styles, and sizes. Many garden stores carry pe...
Fall is a fantastic time to plant! It gives your plants time to establish a healthy root system before our next Texas summer arrives. It also revives your landscape for a lush and beautiful season. Looking for inspiration? We are here to help! From annual color to cool season veggies, we...
Because some of us will inevitably end up needing to plant new plants this spring, let’s take a minute to talk about making selections that are better suited to challenging weather conditions. Much of the freeze damage you are seeing now is likely on what we call tender plants — those ...
In my previous post, Plant Seed Basics, I described the germination process in very general terms. A seed lands on the ground, absorbs water, and germinates. It is all so simple – or is it? In this post I will have a closer look at something called seed dormancy. What causes it ...
Many people simply plant this type of seed in moist soil. Cold Dry Stratification In this process, seed is kept cold (see definition below) and dry. Placing dry seed in the refrigerator is a common way of doing this. WARNING: Many people think that this technique is the same as “...
The nature of plant life in deserts is also highly dependent on the fact that they have to adapt to the prevailing aridity.There are two general classes of vegetation: long-lived perennials, which may be succulent (water-storing) and are often dwarfed and woody, and annuals or ephemerals,...
during the season when herbaceous plants are dormant. As a general rule, annual plants are all classified as herbaceous, but herbaceous plants can also be biennials or perennials as well. Many gardeners rely heavily on herbaceous plant species to add color and texture to their gardens, and ...