Why are the Buds Falling Off My Hibiscus?
Double-flowering hibiscus is more prone to bud-drop than other variety. If temperatures in your area 90˚F or above, that can be causing the condition. Make sure the plant gets shade in midday and the hottest part
Top Annuals for Fragrant Flowers
continue reading below Everyone likes a beautiful bloom, but everyone loves a fragrant one! Happily, theres a wealth of easy-to-grow annuals that offer sweetly scented flowers you can include in your g
How Do I Prevent Geranium Leaves from Turning Brown?
It sounds as though your geraniums are infected with botrytis blight, or gray mold. This fungal disease attacks many plants, especially during cool, wet weather. The problem can be severe in an enclosed greenhouse
Perennials are loved by gardeners for their ability to grace a garden year after year, often growing stronger and more beautiful as they age. But unlike ever-blooming annuals, most perennials have a relatively short bl
Tulips, hyacinth, grapehyacinth, and Iris reticulata Springtime comes early when you force bulbs into bloom indoors. During the frigid, dreary months of winter, youll enjoy the powerful fragrance of hyacinths, t
Gardeners in the South and Southern California can choose from a wealth of plants -- annuals and perennials -- that prefer cooler temperatures and offer beautiful winter flowers. continue reading below Winter
Are Begonias Annuals or Perennials?
There are no perennial begonias. There are forms that make great houseplants and will grow year-round indoors, but outdoors the plants are all unable to tolerate frost. continue reading below More On Beg
How to Attract Hummingbirds to Your Garden
The Hummingbird-Friendly Yard Hummingbirds are attracted to a garden that includes open spaces, allowing them to move freely from one nectar source to another. A yard thats one-fourth shaded, one-fourth partiall
As gardeners have discovered the beautiful structure, admirable hardiness, and unique colors of ornamental grasses, these plants have jumped into the limelight. There are many options when it comes to ornamen
Immortality is one of the most popular and reliable reblooming irises. When summers lush greenness gives way to the sunset hues of autumn, youd expect the garden to overflow with asters and chrysanthemums. But b
Keeping Ornamental Grasses Happy
If you dont have an abundance of time to maintain your garden, ornamental grasses are a perfect plant choice. Most species are not picky about soil, though they appreciate good drainage, as do most plants. Once
Should I Pull the Flowering Stems Off My Hostas?
Removing the flower stems wont affect the leaves one way or the other. The reason that some gardeners remove hosta flower stems is because they think the tall stems detract from the overall look of the plant. Othe
Growing flowers may be easier than raising kids, but the two pursuits have their similarities. Building a good home environment for strong roots, weeding out bad company, giving extra protection at the toddler s
This field of purple coneflowers isjust one of the top 10perennials of this year. By now, youre hooked. Your garden is increasingly a perennial one. Your yearly investment in annuals gets smaller and smaller, an
Growing Cactus Plants in Cold-Winter Climates
For gardeners in Northern regions, growing cactus plants can be a prickly subject. Cacti thrive on light, heat, and excellent drainage. Though you may think theyre limited to the Desert Southwest, many are hardy
How to Select and Grow Pansies
Pansy Basics Gardeners in warmer Zones have long known that pansies can be planted in fall and continue to grow and bloom all winter and into spring. What isnt as well known is that pansies can overwinter as far n
If you have lots of shade but there are too many deer in your neighborhood to grow hostas and other perennial plants, rely on ferns to deliver welcome color and texture, especially when blended with other flower
Planning a Perennial Cutting Garden
Lush flowerbeds overflowing with colorful blooms make you want to snip a few stems and take them inside. But you may be reluctant to plunder your garden, afraid youll leave bare spots. Hesitate no more. Here are
Staking and Training Perennials
The keys to a perennial gardens beauty lie largely unseen. Showy bloomers and striking foliage command attention, but its well-amended soil, compost, mulch, and nutrients that invisibly fuel the show. In the same way,
Can I Start New Plants from the Pods on My Daffodils?
Yes, those capsules you see at the daffodil stem tips are seedpods. Many experts recommend removing them so the bulbs have more energy to produce flowers the following year. You can collect this seed, but if its f
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