Summer bulbs, sometimes called tender bulbs, combine the best characteristics of annual and perennial flowers. Like annuals, summer bulbs have a long season of bloom; like perennials, they deliver year after year
Todays modern cannas are the can-do, go-to, problems-few flowers that modern gardeners crave. From the cold winter gardens of the North to the hot spots of the South, low-maintenance cannas can do color in just
Guide to Growing Tropical Plants
How to Grow Tropical Plants Tropicals are a natural choice for growing in containers. Just give them enough elbowroom to spread their roots. Theyre hardwired to grow and wont thrive for long in 10- or 12-inch po
Preserving Flowers Enjoy spring and summer blooms in the winter with dried flowers. Its not necessary to say farewell to all your garden flowers at seasons end. There are at least five ways to preserve their bea
Unless they are species tulips, most tulip varieties only bloom reliably for a year or two and then stop. Thats why, in Holland, they replant every year. Only the species types come back year after year. It might
7 Secrets to Overwintering Tropical Plants
1. Store Smart Cut potted tropicals back one-third and overwinter them in a cool, low-light place like a basement. Tropical plant expert Michael Walek stores tubers like dahlias in a cool, dark place in untied pla
Growing Carnivorous Plants In the Garden
continue reading below It may be hard to believe with their outlandish looks, but it can be easy growing carnivorous plants in your garden if you re-create the conditions where they grow in nature. The
All the essential equipment, including hive parts, the smoker, and the hive tool, came in a kit purchased online from a mail-order supplier. Its best to start with new equipment to avoid any hidden problems. App
Planning Your Garden In any flower combination, choose complementary hues for an eye-pleasing canvas of color. Large or small, formal or information, bold or subdued -- whatever your landscape style, annuals can f
Best of the Best: Award-Winning Annual Flowers
Nierembergia Purple Robe is still popular today. It was released in 1942. Scores of new plant varieties are released onto the market every year. Some are noticeably new: They have leaves or flowers in colors nev
Can Geraniums Be Rooted in Water?
Yes, geraniums can be rooted in water. Take cuttings about 6 inches long and remove all but the top leaves. Put the cuttings in a jar of water in a bright spot but not in direct sun. Be sure to remove all foliage
Ornamental Grasses for Every Nook
From 6-inch mounds perfect for edging, to towering 20-foot screens, theres a grass for every garden nook. Choose from a wide range of textures, seasonal colors, and outlines. Use their features to separate color
Ornamental Grasses in the Landscape
continue reading below Fountaingrass Fuzzy spikes, nestling like foxtails among asters and rose hips, rise above the dark-green leaves of dwarf fountaingrass (Pennisetum alopecuroides Hameln). T
Preparation The hardest part of planning your perennial garden is definitely the preparation work. Planting even a large border takes a small fraction of time compared with clearing vegetation and blending
Perennials win the garden popularity contest, hands down. They come in a potpourri of bloom times, plant sizes, leaf textures, and flower colors, so theres a perennial to please every gardener. continue reading belo
Planting Charts for Spring-Flowering Bulbs
continue reading below Spring-flowering bulbs like tulips, daffodils, and hyacinths do best when they are planted at the appropriate depth. In general, plant bulbs at a depth three times theheight of t
Of the flowers that inspire passionate devotees, iris flowers are one of the most popular. There are bulletins that espouse their beauty, societies that gather to discuss them, and growers that are dedicated sol
Add splashes of color to your home and garden with phlox. Summer phlox is a widely adapted perennial, hardy from Minneapolis to the Gulf Coast. If youve grown phlox before, however, you know that its nemesis i
How Often Should I Fertilize My Flower Beds?
The answer to your question depends on the formulation of fertilizer you decide to use. Water-soluble fertilizers are intended for frequent application as you water. Follow the recommendations on the product label
Your Ultimate Guide to Caring for Bulbs
The first thing to know about planting bulbs is getting the timing right. continue reading below When to Plant Spring-Blooming Bulbs The best time to plant most spring-blooming bulbs (including tulips,
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