by Jennifer Poindexter My favorite flower is the wave petunia, but did you know that petunias come in many varieties? One option is the Mexican petunia (Ruellia simplex), and I’m going to fill you in on what you should know about this plant. Some gardeners love this flower. … [Read more...]
What’s the best month to plant roses?
QUESTION: What’s the best month to plant roses? I'd like to start a rose garden this year and I'm not sure when. - Eloise G ANSWER: When you plant your roses will depend upon what type of rose you have. There are two main types of roses. The first type is a bare-root rose. … [Read more...]
What is the difference between a shrub rose and a bush rose?
QUESTION: What is the difference between a shrub rose and a bush rose? I've been looking at catalogs and they don't explain. - Jenn W ANSWER: To fully answer this question, we must first start by understanding the rose classification system. The American Rose Society (also … [Read more...]
What Flower Comes Back Every Year?
QUESTION: What flowers come back every year? I want to put some flowers in my garden that I can count on to return year after year. — Leslie Y. ANSWER: Plants that return every year are called perennials. (You can learn more in our article What’s the Difference Between Annual … [Read more...]
15 Easiest Herbs to Grow from Seed
by Jennifer Poindexter Would you like to start an herb garden from seed? There are some herbs which are easier to start from seed than others. If you’re curious which are the easiest, you’ve come to the right location. I’m going to walk you through the easiest herbs to … [Read more...]
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