Cut the dahlia stems under running warm water and place them in a bucket with a few inches of hot water, let them sit overnight. Store them in a cool location out of di rect sunlight/hot or cold draft. The dahlias will dramatically perk up. How do I know ifRead More →
Botanical Classification: Strelitzia nicolai The Bird of Paradise is considered the queen of the indoor plant world. … Water and humidity are important to keep your Bird of Paradise healthy. It needs consistent watering to keep the soil moist, but never wet or soggy. Is giant bird of paradise anRead More →
Yes indeed. Growing cherry trees from seed is not only an inexpensive way to grow a cherry tree, but it’s also lots of fun and delicious! … Cherry varieties are hardy through USDA plant hardiness zones 5 to 9, depending upon the type. Now comes the hard part. Can youRead More →
Growing Apple Trees from Seed Most apple trees are propagated through grafting. Also, it takes a long time to grow an apple tree from seed— it takes between 7 to 10 years before you will be able to tell if your tree will have good fruit. How long does itRead More →
Ideal growing conditions for melons include a long, warm frost-free season. Thus, the primary commercial producers of all U.S. melons are found in the southern portion of the country including California, Arizona, Texas, Georgia and Florida. Where is the best place to grow melons? For best performance, plant melons inRead More →
Outdoors, ponytail palms want full sun for as long as possible, at least 8 hours a day. Indoors, you should place it in a window facing south and supplement with an indoor grow light if necessary. Can ponytail palms tolerate low light? Super-hero qualities: Ponytail palm is easy to growRead More →
A small amount of apple cider vinegar is all you need to create this organic rooting hormone, and too much may prevent rooting. (Vinegar for garden use actually includes using apple cider vinegar to kill weeds.) A teaspoon of vinegar in 5 to 6 cups (1.2-1.4 L.) of water isRead More →
Soil: Parsnips do best in deep, loamy soil with a neutral to mildly acidic soil pH. They can also tolerate sandy soils, but heavy clay or rocky soils will result in misshapen parsnips. If your soil is low in organic matter, mix in a layer of compost. Do vegetables growRead More →
Sadly, not all lilacs are suited to the heat of the south. They often need a long period of winter chill for buds to mature and bloom the following spring. However, some lilac varieties and cultivars bloom well in the Lower South Region. Where should you not plant lilac bushes?Read More →
Because it’s an annual that matures in just 77-84 days, the best way to propagate larkspur is from seed. Though the same plants won’t come back year after year, these easily reseed – and will take over your garden if you let them. How do you keep a larkspur blooming?Read More →