You can start dahlias indoors in order to be able to transplant them and start growing them outdoors as early as possible. You can also keep them in containers and grow them indoors in a sunny location. Can you grow tubers in pots? Fill the bottom 1/3 of the potRead More →
There is a community of cyclists touring the roads of Ireland, and most of them are not Irish. Those I met were often either British or from the Continent. It’s fun trading stories. I especially enjoyed Markus, a 30-year-old Austrian student who was cycling around Ireland for seven weeks onRead More →
Is it necessary to worm an indoor cat? In short, yes. All cats should be regularly wormed. Tapeworm-carrying fleas can easily get into our homes, hitching a ride on our clothes and bags, other pets or visitors. How do I know if my cat needs deworming? These unpleasant invaders canRead More →
Bug spray designed for use in gardens, lawns and landscapes won’t kill plants if properly applied. … However, the type of bug spray chosen can create more of a threat to humans, mammals and beneficial insects than it does to plants. What can I spray on plants to keep bugsRead More →
This oxalis prefers light shade and moist, well-drained soil. Indoors, give it bright light and cool temperatures (60 to 70 degrees) – the brighter the light, the more vibrant the foliage and flowers – but avoid extremes. Feed it a regular houseplant fertilizer. Does Oxalis need sun or shade? WaterRead More →
All kittens should be treated for common gastrointestinal parasites at 2, 4, and 6 weeks of age. Some parasites can be treated at home, while others will require a prescription from a veterinarian. What happens if you don’t Deworm a kitten? Kittens can have so many worms that they canRead More →
Of the citrus, kumquats are fairly easy to grow, and with their smaller size and few to no thorns, they are perfect for kumquat container growing. Likewise, since kumquats are hardy to 18 F. (-8 C.), growing kumquat trees in pots makes it easy to move them out of frigidRead More →
Sun and Soil Plant torenia where it will be protected by shade during hot afternoons or in full, all-day shade if you live in a hot climate. The plant prefers rich, moist, well-drained, slightly acidic soil with a pH between 6.0 and 6.5. Can torenia grow in shade? Wishbone flowersRead More →
Any lavender variety will grow in a container, but some are better suited than others. Dwarf Blue, Munstead, Hidcote, Sweet, Sharon Roberts, and Lavender Lady produce flowers fast and stay a manageable size in pots. – Cut lavender stems when the lowest blossom opens. Does lavender need direct sunlight? Light:Read More →
THERE IS A DIFFERENCE BETWEEN THE INDOOR AND OUTDOOR VARIETIES OF AZALEAS: Outdoors you may have beautiful bushes that bloom annually but “Florist” Azaleas bloom for months if properly cared for indoors in pots. When can you plant azaleas outside? The best time to plant azaleas is in spring andRead More →