Some annuals and perennials are easier to start from seed than others. Sow all seeds with some care. Seeds sown in the open garden should be planted in well-prepared loamy soil; add plenty of aged compost to the planting area in advance. The soil surface should be light and find; this will allow roots to […] More
Annuals are plants that grow from seed, attain their mature growth, flower, and produce seed in one year or less; they then die having completed their life-cycle. Annuals can be divided into those that are hardy, meaning they can withstand a light frost, those that are half-hardy, meaning they can withstand cool temperatures but not […] More
Many plants grow well by the sea, so it is not impossible or very difficult to have a seaside garden. When native seaside vegetation is supplemented by “exotics” (in this case non-seashore native plants), a garden will lack nothing that is needed to be delightful–and unmistakably a seaside garden. At a distance of 500 feet […] More
Begonia is a large and diverse group. There are more than 1,000 species of begonias. Begonias are prized for their texture, multicolored foliage, and colorful flowers. Most houseplant begonias are fibrous-rooted or rhizomatous, but there are some tuberous varieties. There are begonias that flower year-round; there are shrubby begonias that bloom seasonally, and there are […] More
Deadheading is a term gardeners use. It means removing or pruning away faded or fading flowers. Gardeners deadhead for two reasons: first, to remove spent blossoms and keeps the planting looking pretty and tidy; second, to keep the plant producing new flowers. Flowering plants flower in order to produce seed and create the next generation; […] More
Annuals are in the garden for one year or less. They grow from seed, reach full growth, flower, produce seed, and then die in a year or less. Care of annuals is concentrated but not difficult. Fast-growing annuals need four basic things: watering, fertilizing, and deadheading. These basics will almost always ensure blossoms and repeat […] More
Hardy is a term used to describe a plant’s ability to survive in a specific climate zone—even through the cold of winter. Commonly gardeners use the term “hardy” to describe a plant that can survive a freeze, frost, or a cold snap. Half-hardy is a term used describes plants that can survive only limited or […] More
Annual flowers grow from seed, reach full maturity, flower, and produce seed in one year or less—then they die. Many annuals seem to be perennials; they seem to live on form year to year, but in reality, they self-sow (that is they drop seed) that germinates and grows the next year. Annuals come to use […] More
Annual flowers are a mainstay in the flower garden. They provide almost instant color in just about every season of the year. Annuals grow quickly to fill space where you need color. Annuals are available in every color. They are inexpensive so you can get a lot of color for your money. Annual flowers are […] More
Garden flower color throughout the year requires a bit of planning. If you want blooms in your garden from early spring through winter, here are a few quick steps to get started: If you were able to accomplish these three steps you are a long way toward realizing a year-round flower garden. And if year-round […] More
Flowers can bloom in the winter garden. Clear away the thought that winter is only about conifers and broad-leaved evergreens as the dominant feature in winter. Blooming flowers can give the winter garden a feeling of warmth. This list of winter-blooming flowers is aimed at gardens near 40 degrees North latitude (this latitude runs from […] More
Autumn has a special effect on all plants in the garden. Annuals and perennials are one part of the whole. Many trees and shrubs will be adding their own special effects in autumn. In selecting annuals and perennials for the autumn garden, it is necessary to know not only the overall effect your design will […] More
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