Rose lovers are always talking with friends and fellow gardeners about their plants. Trading cuttings is a social medium of exchange that many take part in. Once you have a cutting from a prized rose bush, what do you do with it? Many rose growers have never tried growing from … [Read more...]
How to Grow Amaranthus Cruentus (Red Amaranth)
By Julie Christensen Most bedding annuals have a compact, tidy form and are used to fill in the spaces left by shrubs and perennials – the real workhorses of any mixed bed. Not so with amaranthus cruentus, also know as red amaranth. Native to Central and South America, this … [Read more...]
How to Grow Liriope
Liriope (Liriope spp.), sometimes known as lily turf, is a tough, grass-like perennial that thrives in U.S. Department of Agriculture plant hardiness zones 4 through 10. If you need a tough ground cover, liriope just might be the solution. It grows 12 to 18 inches tall and has a … [Read more...]
How to Grow Gardenia Flowers
By Julie Christensen Gardenias (Gardenia jasminoides), with their fragrant, waxy blossoms, rank among the queens of the flower garden. Unfortunately, they’re a bit tricky to grow – and that’s if you live in a warm climate. They won’t grow outdoors at all north of USDA plant … [Read more...]
Popular Wedding Flowers for April
By Julie Christensen They say, “April showers bring May flowers,” but April has plenty of colorful blooms, too. Bulbs like tulips and daffodils are an obvious choice for an April wedding, but don’t forget other options, such as flowering tree or shrub blossoms. … [Read more...]
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