Starting plants from seed can be an economical way to grow flowers, herbs, and vegetables. However planting old or non-viable seeds is frustrating and wastes time and effort. Testing your seeds before planting is important to ensure success. One of the easiest methods for checking seed viability at home is the water float test. How … Read more
If you want your verbenas to bloom for many years, you can grow them as perennials and use them as bedding plants. How hard it is to take care of your verbena plants will depend on the type you choose and where you put them. Perennial verbena is usually a lower-maintenance choice that doesn’t need … Read more
Phlox are one of the most popular garden plants in Britain, and there are as many reasons for this as there are types of the plant. No matter the reason or type, phlox flowers for at least three months with lots of little flowers in clusters at the ends of the stems. The salver-shaped five-petalled … Read more
Tete a Tete daffodils are one of the most popular miniature daffodil varieties grown around the world. Their compact size vibrant yellow blooms and early flowering habit make them a delight in gardens and containers. If you want to add a cheerful pop of color to your spring landscape, learning how to properly plant Tete … Read more
Deciding how far apart to space your flower bulbs when planting can make all the difference in how full and lush your garden blooms. While specific planting distances vary by bulb type and variety, following general spacing guidelines will help your bulbs thrive. In this complete guide, we’ll cover everything you need to know about … Read more
Do you want to grow garlic that wins prizes? Do you want to make really big garlic bulbs? Garlic grows best in the best conditions, and with a little extra care, your crop can get much bigger. Picture: Tiny but cute Siberian bulb on the left and large elegant German Red bulb on the right. … Read more
The spider plant, which is also called the airplane plant, is one of the easiest houseplants to take care of. Instead of the specific steps needed to grow plants like orchids and fiddle leaf figs, your spider plant can do well in a lot of different situations and even be left alone for a while. … Read more
Planting your garden with a myriad of colors can help create a beautiful, botanical picture. However, some flower colors are rarer than others. One such color of flower you might not have in your garden yet is blue. Blue is the color of tranquility, peace, and serenity. Because blue doesn’t happen very often in nature, … Read more
A few months ago I talked about planting seeds for fruit trees. Today on social media I saw a recommendation for something you hear about much less frequently. This is done by cutting off the suckers that grow around a fruit tree and moving the trees to a new spot with some of their roots … Read more
When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s how it works. Hollyhocks are considered by many gardeners to be a classic cottage garden flower. Single and double hollyhocks come in a wide range of colors and can make a beautiful display in an ornamental garden. In the past, … Read more