Cosmos plants commonly self-seed in the garden. Self-seeding plants drop seeds onto the soil at the end of the season that may germinate and grow without help the following season. Choose a position where new plants will be welcome. If you do not want cosmos to become established in your …
Read More »How To Plant, Grow and Care for Celosia
With its bright colors and showy, cluster-like or frilly flowers, Celosia is highly ornamental for the indoor or summer garden, blooming from mid-summer to early fall. Celosia is sensitive to frost and is best treated as an annual plant. Vibrant flower colors include orange, pink, red and green. Because of …
Read More »How to encourage a cactus to bloom
Although getting a cactus to bloom isn’t the ultimate goal for most growers, seeing these spiky succulents bloom is still icing on the cake. The wait can be long, as some cactus species take dozens of years to mature, but getting your cactus to bloom is a real horticultural feat. …
Read More »Amazing orange flowers to plant this summer
There are many orange colored flower. Here are some amazing species: 1. Pocketbook Plant Botanical Name: Calceolaria crenatiflora Specification Description USDA Growing Zones 10 to 12 Color Varieties Yellow, orange, red, or brown, sometimes with spots Sun Exposure Bright but indirect light Soil Needs Well-drained, loose, and slightly damp soil …
Read More »Captivating planter designs with purple flowers
To see your cluster of houseplants as a sculpture, imagine if they were all attached, would the design still work or would it seem awkward? Although all plants and plantings may vary, they should generally flow into a cohesive form when arranged together. 2. Give planters a purpose Planters that …
Read More »Amazing Spilled Pot Ideas For Your Backyard
Spilled flower pots are a quirky and humorous trend in garden design. This is a simple concept that can be applied to any backyard garden and requires just a little thought and creativity. Many of these designs give the impression that the “catastrophe” has just occurred. In some of these …
Read More »Easy Beautiful Tradescantias That Grow in Water
Here are the most beautiful ones Tradescantias grow in water for the colorful hanging effect indoors in the tightest of spaces! Spiderworts are one of the most beautiful hanging plants for tight spaces! They are easy to care for and look spectacular with their vibrant colors. Here are some great …
Read More »How to grow colorful coleus plants from cuttings
How to Grow and care for Coleus The variety of patterns is amazing, with solid colors, splashes, spots, streaks, spots, fringes and veins. Color intensity varies with sunlight, sensitivity to heat and other conditions. The term “sun coleus” refers to selections that tolerate more sun. The cultivars with dark leaves …
Read More »Pretty pink houseplants to perk up your home
Houseplants have become a staple in most homes in recent years, and for good reason: they add a touch of green, filter the air, and make a unique-looking (and vibrant) piece of decor. However, if you want to grow houseplants that are different from the rest, you should turn to …
Read More »How to Grow, and Care for Petunias
Pretty petunias are one of the most popular flowers because of their exceptional blooms and long flowering period. As with most annual plants, they become leggy by mid-summer, so you should prune the shoots back to about half their length. Learn how to plant and care for your petunias to …
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