Poinsettia is a classic Christmas flower with its festive red and white bracts. It comes from Mexico and has special needs that make it a little harder to take care of like other houseplants. But caring for a poinsettia year round has its own reward: new blooms for the next holiday season. In its home … Read more
We’ve talked a lot about starting seeds, and we’ve talked a lot about starting seeds in cell trays, flats, or soil blocks. What we haven’t talked about of course is direct sowing into the field. If you’re a flower farmer, direct sowing is great because it saves you a lot of time. You don’t have … Read more
Roses are prized for their beautiful, fragrant blooms. So when those petals start dropping prematurely, it’s cause for concern. There are several possible reasons rose petals fall off, but the good news is that with proper care and troubleshooting, your bush can bloom abundantly again. Natural Petal Drop It’s normal for rose blooms to last … Read more
Sign up for our daily newsletter to get gardening tips and advice. No content available. Subhead Dahlias are cherished for their showy, colorful blooms that energize gardens from midsummer through fall. But did you know there’s great variety when it comes to dahlia plant heights? Some cute little border dahlias max out around 1 foot … Read more
Cosmos are one of the most popular annual flowers grown from seed Their bright, cheerful colors and easy care make them a favorite for gardens everywhere But when starting cosmos from seed, many gardeners wonder if they need any special treatment like cold stratification before planting. In this article, we’ll explore if and when cosmos … Read more
The snake plant and mother-in-law’s tongue are two common names used interchangeably for the same popular houseplant But why does this resilient plant have two such wildly different monikers? And is there actually any difference between a “snake plant” and a “mother-in-law’s tongue”? In this article, we’ll explore the origins of these names, any variations … Read more
Baby breath flowers are without a doubt the most popular flowers. People from all over the world, in all kinds of places, love them. In fact, its popularity has grown to become the first choice flower when it comes to flower gifting. We think that you are reading this article to learn more about baby … Read more
We think of spring or summer, flowers, green leaves, and everything alive and well when we think of beautiful gardens. And when we think of winter, we usually picture empty spaces or maybe a few trees buried in snow. But not all plants die off as soon as the cold weather begins to creep in. … Read more
Many gardeners want to grow magnolia trees because they are so beautiful. But it takes work to grow a healthy magnolia tree, and one of the most important things is to fertilize it the right way. So let’s dive into three things you need to know about fertilizing your magnolia tree. With their immense, fragrant … Read more
Strawberries are delicious. They are packed with nutrition. And it is not just humans that love to eat them. Whether your strawberry fields are large or small, birds, insects, and other pests will compete for your crop. This article will give you some easy ways to keep your strawberries for yourself and let your pets … Read more