Last updated on September 24th, 2019 at 12:27 am How to Get Started: Agave leaves have sharp points, so make sure this plant is in an area where no one will get hurt. For rapid growth, propagate your plant from a parent offset. This plant loves rocky or sandy soil, and actually thrives […]
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Plant Guide: Trumpet Vine
Last updated on September 24th, 2019 at 12:28 am How to Get Started: Be warned that this vine can be considered invasive. You may end up with them all over your garden! This vine loves areas of full sun, and should be watered deeply after planting. During the summertime (and once established) Trumpet Vines […]
Plant Guide: Yucca
Last updated on September 24th, 2019 at 12:28 am How to Get Started: Plant in well-draining soil in an area of tons of sunshine. Water once every ten days, or when the first few inches of soil are dry to the touch. The Yucca plant does have sharp leaves, so it’s not […]
Plant Guide: Asparagus
Last updated on September 24th, 2019 at 12:29 am How to Get Started: Plant in early Spring, and give your seeds a hearty feeding with a nitrogen-free fertilizer. Asparagus is a perennial, so it will reach full yield in 1-2 years. Plant in an area of full sun, but make sure you keep […]
Plant Guide: Cyclamen
Last updated on September 24th, 2019 at 12:29 am How to Get Started: This plant has the opposite growth cycle as normal plants. It blooms in the winter and goes dormant in the summer. Cyclamen loves cool temperatures, but you should keep it away from windows when temperatures are below freezing. It likes […]
Plant of The Year: Allium
Last updated on September 24th, 2019 at 12:29 am How to Get Started: Alliums aren’t picky perennials, but they will need well-draining soil. They love areas of full sunlight, and tolerate dry soil rather well. Water irregularly, allowing rainfall to do so naturally, or water when the first few inches of soil […]
Plant Guide: Dianthus
Last updated on September 24th, 2019 at 12:30 am How to Get Started: Plant in areas of full sun (but partial sun will do) or somewhere that 6 hours of sunlight is common. Water plants whenever the first few inches of soil appear dry, and expect to water plants at least every 2-4 weeks. […]
Plant Guide: Soapwort
Last updated on September 24th, 2019 at 12:30 am How to Get Started: It is best to sow seeds directly into garden during late Spring. Choose an area of full sun and make sure that the soil is well-draining. Because the size varies so greatly, place plants at least a foot apart. Expect […]
Plant Guide: Marigold
Last updated on September 24th, 2019 at 12:31 am How to Get Started: Pick an area of full sun with rich soil. Plants will still bloom in shade, but gardeners will notice their flowering blooms diminish quickly. Fertilize regularly throughout the season, taking care to deadhead dying blooms to keep the flowers blooming […]
Plant Guide: Beautiful Begonias
Last updated on September 24th, 2019 at 12:32 am How to Get Started: If growing in a pot, make sure you account for the space needed for your plants to grow. Make sure your container leaves 2 inches of grow room around the roots. Plant in an area that gets full to partial […]