Marigolds are cheerful, compact annuals with flower shapes which will resemble daisies, coreopsis, and even carnations. Although native to Mexico, you’ll grow marigold plants virtually anywhere. they’re widely adaptable and very low-maintenance. They also grow quickly and may be direct-seeded after the last frost in spring for a summer of bright blooms. Types of Marigolds There are several species and divisions of marigold. Most are…

On this blog, it’s no secret that we love the bamboo plant; we mention it all the time. This time, i assumed that i might dive straight into what makes the bamboo plant so unique and special, from its crazy growth spurts – to its earth-healing abilities – to the various products it are often made into. Are you able to determine everything you ever wanted to understand about this…

Some plants, while they need roles to play in your landscaping, are hardly conversation pieces. for instance , catmint are often a superb ground cover, but rarely will a visitor walk onto someone’s landscape and remark, “Wow, check out that catmint!” it’s not designed to evoke such a response—instead, its purpose is to play a supporting role. oilseed plants, on the opposite hand, have star power. What gives oilseed plants their star…

Moss rose plants (Portulaca grandiflora) are popular flowering annuals sold at garden centers within the spring. And if you see leftover moss rose plants on inventory-clearance sale within the summer, you would possibly notice the plants are usually even as lovely as they were within the spring, a testament to the plant’s toughness. The medium green, cylindrical, succulent leaves of moss rose are another clue to…

Raspberries are perhaps the foremost delicate fruit. This makes them an honest choice for home growing and fresh picking. Just harvested raspberries quickly pass from ripe to overripe. it’s difficult to seek out them good at the market; they ought to be eaten within each day or two of picking, otherwise they ought to be frozen for later use. How to grow raspberries Raspberries are available a variety of colors—red, black, purple, and yellow-gold….

Going to the garden center to get potting mix are often a touch overwhelming. With many sorts of products to settle on from, it are often difficult to understand which one are going to be best for the plants you plan to grow. Some are meant to be added to the garden or wont to fill raised beds, while others are suitable for growing in containers or pots. Garden soils are typically intended to be…

The cantaloupe or muskmelon may be a tender, warm-weather plant. Cantaloupes grow best in very consider weather . Sow cantaloupe (muskmelon) seed within the garden or began transplants 3 to 4 weeks after the last average frost date in spring. Start cantaloupe seed indoors about 6 weeks before transplanting seedlings into the garden. Start seed indoors in biodegradable peat or paper pots which will be set…

Japanese honeysuckle (Lonicera japonica) is a particularly vigorous perennial vine that’s deciduous in northern climates but often evergreen in warmer areas. it’s prized for its long bloom period and fragrant flowers that bloom all summer and into fall, but it’s also sometimes despised because its “vigorous” growth habit only too easily strays over into invasiveness. In certain regions, this is often a species you ought to not plant.1 Japanese…

To the traditional Greeks and Romans, glossy-leafed, dark green ivy was sacred to the god Dionysus (Bacchus in Rome). The pagan druids reflected on ivy within the carol , “The Holly and therefore the Ivy,” where the plant represents female divinity. This plant clearly had an impression on ancient cultures but didn’t stop there. The evergreen vines of this invasive species have covered vast areas of…

With alittle , reddish-brown bud , the clove (syzygium aromaticum) may be a slow-growing but long-lived tree–they can easily survive to their 100th birthday and beyond. The clove trunk is understood for its smooth bark and either green or grayish-yellow aromatic foliage. The pungent clove spice that’s utilized in an array of meals, drinks, and desserts may be a results of harvesting the tree’s dried, unopened flower buds. The name of the clove is…

Growing a mango is best suited to tropical and subtropical hardiness zones where temperatures don’t fall below 40 degrees Fahrenheit. Although it are often tricky to grow, a mango can make a stimulating specimen when grown during a large pot outdoors or indoors. within the right conditions, this tree forms a dense canopy of long oblong green leaves and rewards you with flowers in December through March; the fruit…

I show you ways to Plant, grow and harvest a goji berry tree. I explain the health benefits of the berries. Step-by-step instructions with videos and photos. How to Plant a Goji Berry Tree Successfully If you’ve got room for less than one angiospermous tree in your garden i might encourage you to grow Goji berries. The plants are easy to grow and harvest. There…