Amaryllis bulbs, or Hippeastrum, are magnificent potted plants. They come in shades of salmon, white, pink, red, and orange. Some varieties are bi-colored. Usually, there are two to six flowers for every stalk. Planting the bulbs using two-week intervals will help you toward continuous blooms. You can keep the amaryllis indoors all year long. For…
The Quaking Aspen is a perennial tree that grows vigorously in the spring and summer. It blooms in mid-spring, and can grow as tall as 40 feet during a twenty-year period. Its maximum height is up to 65 feet. Its flattened leaf stems enable the leaves to twist, bend and flutter even with a slight…
If you are having problems on how to grow African violets outdoors, you may find it easier to do it indoors. They are very good candidates both for terrarium and container planting. With their varied hues and beauty, how you use your creativity as you grow African violets will create for you a beautiful corner…
It is provident living to have potable water storage. After all, you will need more water than food when it comes to sustaining life. Treatment of Potable Water Storage The following are basic guidelines for treating potable water for storage: 5% Sodium Hypochlorite (Household Bleach) One-half teaspoon of bleach per one gallon of water (equivalent…
Attracting hummingbirds invites pollinators to your garden. They are small, agile, quiet, brave, colorful pollinators that are gentle on crops and domestic animals. Hummingbirds have almost worldwide acceptance among humans. When attracting hummingbirds, remember also to protect them! Know the Background! There are about 340 hummingbird species. Hummingbirds can weigh from .06 to 0.85 ounces,…
Pollinators are very important to successful gardening. They are a blessing and a necessity in nature for the survival of plants and the yield of bounteous crops. Pollinators are plants’ natural allies! The Process Pollinators transfer pollen from a stamen to a pistil that fertilizes the flower. Pollen attaches itself to most successful pollinators, making…
Bee balm, of the genus Monarda, can grow as tall as three feet and has low maintenance needs. Bee balm’s tubular flowers have varied colors. The wild variety has hues ranging from light purple, crimson, pink, lavender, and lilac. The crossbreeds and cultivars, which are diminutive compared to the wild bee balm, have colors of…
Blueberry bushes need to be established before you allow them to bear fruit. In the spring, promote root and vegetative maturity by taking out all flower clusters. On the second year, allow a few flower clusters to remain so that you can have some fruit in the third year. In their fourth or fifth year,…
Think of wedding bouquets and flower arrangements, and you will usually see calla lilies. White is the common color. Colored hybrids are available in pink, yellow, orange, green, and purple. There are also dwarf varieties, among them Little Gem and Childsiana. Calla lilies’ need for sun rays varies from full to partial sun, depending on…
Brussels sprouts are like miniature cabbages, a hardy vegetable that usually requires a long growing period. If you do not have the patience, try the newer hybrids. They have a much shorter time requirement. Brussels sprouts have better quality when they are grown during cool weather. Nutrition Brussels sprouts are rich in Vitamin A, calcium,…
