How to Prune African Daisy for Maximum Blooms

With their cheerful daisy-like blooms in shades of orange yellow, pink, and white African daisies (Osteospermum species) are a favorite for gardens, containers, and landscapes. To keep these beauties looking their best and flowering prolifically, it’s important to know how to properly prune African daisy plants. Proper pruning encourages bushy, compact growth and stimulates abundant … Read more

How to Propagate a Mandarin Tree from Cuttings, Seeds, Air Layering, and Grafting

Mandarin trees, with their sweet fruit and attractive foliage, make a wonderful addition to any home garden. Propagating new mandarin trees from an existing tree allows you to create genetic clones of your tree which will bear identical fruit. This can be done through several methods like cuttings, seeds, air layering and grafting. In this … Read more

How Long Can Sunflowers Go Without Water? Tips to Keep Them Hydrated

With their towering stalks and showy golden blooms, sunflowers are a favorite flower for many gardeners. Their impressive height and vibrant color add stately drama to any landscape or container. However, like all plants, sunflowers have particular watering needs to thrive Understanding how long sunflowers can go without water can help you prevent wilting and … Read more