Seeds of Castor Bean (Ricinus Communis Gibsonii) can be grown quickly and easily. This is a very pretty annual plant. The Castor Oil plant is a very useful tropical foliage plant. It is grown from seed annually, easily reaching 5 feet plus in one season. Gibsonii produces a tall and dramatic plant with huge dark … Read more
When to Plant Love-Lies-Bleeding Seeds Love-lies-bleeding thrives in warm weather and cannot tolerate frost. It can be started indoors or direct sown outside after all danger of frost has passed. Starting Indoors Get a head start on the season by beginning love-lies-bleeding seeds indoors 4-6 weeks before your last expected spring frost date. Provide strong … Read more
Walter Moores grows and hybridizes irises at his Moores’ Enid Lake Iris Gardens near Enid, Mississippi. Some of the iris plants he has introduced are LEMON CHESS ’96, which won two Exhibition Certificates (1994 and 1995) and an Honorable Mention in 1998. The dramatically colored ASCII ART is a recently registered hybridization of Walter Moores … Read more
Starting plants from seed can seem daunting, but some vegetables, herbs and flowers are so easy to grow that even novice gardeners will have success These resistant, robust plants germinate readily, grow quickly, and transition well when moved from indoors to outdoor gardens If you’re new to growing plants from seed, try starting with any … Read more
Wasps can be beneficial for gardens by controlling pests and pollinating plants. However, ground-nesting wasps in unwanted areas can deliver painful stings, especially if accidentally disturbed. Getting rid of underground wasp nests requires strategic techniques to safely and effectively eliminate them. Identifying Ground Wasp Nests Several species of wasps build nests underground, including yellowjackets, hornets, … Read more
Forget-me-nots are a cute, old-fashioned flower that brings a happy blue life to gardens that are just waking up from their winter sleep. The flowering plants like it cool, the soil should be moist, and the light should be indirect. However, they will grow almost anywhere. If you already have the plants in your landscape, … Read more
Lily of the valley is a cherished shade garden flower that produces graceful nodding blooms with an exquisite fragrance in spring. This classic perennial has been a beloved part of gardens for centuries but can be challenging to find at local nurseries. Purchasing lily of the valley seeds is an affordable way to add this … Read more
People who love Tillandsia (air plants) are thrilled when their plants bloom, whether they have been taking great care of them all year or just got a lucky surprise in their new shipment. People often ask us if this beautiful bloom will soon be a dead air plant. Thankfully, the answer is no! The plants’ … Read more
Many people are happy to use potting soil and trust that everything in the bag belongs there. Others, however, may be suspicious of the little yellow balls in the plant soil. What are those things, and are they supposed to be there? Are insect eggs in this bag of potting soil, or is there some … Read more
Making a beautiful garden border is an art that combines function and style, and the plants you choose are very important to this. Low-growing plants are perfect for this job because they have a lot of different colors and textures and are easy to care for. This article will talk about the appeal of these … Read more