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…
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…
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…
Shopping for poinsettias is best during the Thanksgiving season, when selection is ample. To ensure that the plants are fresh, check the flower clusters in the middle of the bracts. If you see some yellow pollen, you do not want that plant. Have it properly wrapped so that it does not get exposed to low…
With proper clematis care, you can have beautiful, vigorous climbing vines with exquisite flowers. There are several hybrids that produce large colorful flowers. When purchasing clematis, choose healthy vines that are at least one foot tall with multiple vigorous stems. To enjoy continuous blooms from late spring through autumn, plant a combination of early, mid-season,…
Planting tulips in containers allow you to grow them all year round. You may also find it easier than sowing them the regular way. So go ahead and choose a decorative flowerpot to complement your personality, get some dormant bulbs and potting soil, and start planting! Procedure for Planting Tulips in Containers When selecting your tulip bulbs…
The herbaceous perennial Oriental poppy has silk-like dainty blooms that are assorted in colors. You can think deep maroon, pink, salmon, peach, red, orange, and white. Combine them with evergreens and shrubs and other plants of contrasting hues, and you can create a stunning display of color. Bees, butterflies, and birds love the Oriental poppy.…
Nasturtiums, considered as an annual plant, are decorative, colorful, and delicious! They are such a dream plant for experienced and beginning gardeners alike. Once the nasturtiums have become established plants, they are almost carefree! As Kitchen Herb The nasturtiums are edible. They can be used as garnish, chopped or whole, and have a tangy, sweet…
Dahlias bulbs have a root system of smaller tubers growing underground. The tubers deliver nutrients to the dahlia plants above ground. The blooms make excellent cut flowers. If you are in Zone 8 or higher, dahlias can be left in the garden all year round. You can treat them as perennials. For colder climates, however, the roots…
Propagating dianthus, a flowering plant of approximately 300 species, is not difficult. The species can be annual, biennial, or perennial. The dianthus is also a breeze to grow. Irrigate when dry – about once or twice a week, and fertilize once monthly. Cut the stems down to ground level when the blooms are spent. Pests and diseases are infrequent…
