Last updated on September 24th, 2019 at 12:34 am How to Get Started: Begin growing Water Lilies just as you would any other annuals. Pick an area of plenty of sunlight. Plant your water lilies in dirt and gravel, keeping the growing tip positioned slightly above the soil. Learn more about planting Water Lilies […]
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Plant Guide: Crossandra
Last updated on November 7th, 2021 at 12:37 am How to Get Started: Bright but indirect sunlight is the place for these bad boys. If planting in a container, choose a rich, peat soil. Make sure that the soil used is well-draining, or you may have an issue with root rot. Bi-weekly, fertilize […]
Plant Guide: Barberry
Last updated on October 8th, 2019 at 12:40 pm How to Get Started: Barberry does well in almost any area of the yard equipped with ample sunlight and well-draining soil. Some gardeners have even found success growing them in containers. Water heavily until the shrub has established itself, and then water once […]
Plant Guide: Spirea
Last updated on October 8th, 2019 at 12:40 pm How to Get Started: Begin growing Spirea in late fall or early spring in an area of full sun. Soil should be well draining and acidic. Water plants deeply immediately after planting, and then make sure they get two inches of water weekly. […]
Plant Guide: Leeks
Last updated on September 24th, 2019 at 12:35 am How to Get Started: To begin, plant in an area of bright sunlight with well-draining soil. Be sure to plant each plant at least 6 inches apart in your garden. Before planting, it’s a good idea to lay down mulch or compost. Newly planted […]
Plant Guide: Daylily
Last updated on September 24th, 2019 at 12:36 am How to Get Started: Plant in an area of full sun in well-drained soil. Make sure to use a mixture of peat moss or compost to the soil after planting, and give your new perennial a decent, deep watering. Gardeners should fertilize plants twice […]
Plant Guide: Hibiscus
Last updated on September 24th, 2019 at 12:36 am How to Get Started: Keep your plants in areas of full sun, and make sure that your soil is well draining. Flowers need frequent watering, but make sure that they aren’t “sitting” in soggy soil. You don’t even need fertilizer to make your […]
Plant Guide: Flowering Kale
Last updated on September 24th, 2019 at 12:37 am How to Get Started: To get started on your winter garden, you can either propagate your seeds indoors (you will have to start the seeds so they are ready to go in-ground by mid August) or you can purchase Kale plants directly from a […]
Plant Guide: Japanese Painted Fern
Last updated on October 8th, 2019 at 12:41 pm How to Get Started: Rich soil with added compost provide the best growth conditions for these perennials. Make sure that the soil has plenty of drainage, or you could lose your ferns to root rot. If you choose to add compost, you will not […]
Plant Guide: Catmint
Last updated on September 24th, 2019 at 12:39 am How to Get Started: Plant in the spring. Use cuttings or grow it from seed, but start seed propagation (or just general planting) after the final frost in your area. Space your seeds or cuttings at least a foot apart because this plant […]