For Outdoor Color Plant Geraniums
A well-known gardener in Vermont was asked, “How do you grow your geraniums?” and the answer came back promptly, “Every way.” This explains the versatility and adaptability of this old
Flowering
The Tiger Flowers: Glad Like Growing Summer Flowering Bulb
If you have not grown Tigridia Pavonia, commonly known as shell or tiger flower, you have a treat in store. A semi-tropical plant from Mexico and Chile, it does well
It Is Time For A Lesson About Bulbs
This is the time of year when hardy spring-blooming bulbs— snowdrops, crocus, scillas, daffodils, tulips, hyacinths, and others— brighten the gardens with their colorful blossoms. And the time of year
How To Lengthen The Iris Season
One would not dream of a well-planned late spring garden without at least a few varieties of iris standing among the aquilegia and peonies. But what was the picture a
There Is A Second Bloom In Your Easter Lily Plant
It’s no trick to get a second bloom from your Easter lily gift plant or even year-after-year bloom if you want it. No pampering is needed. Just a few step-by-step
The Achilleas Are Accommodating and Versatile
The Achilleas, descendants of the weed yarrow, which transforms empty lots and roadsides into bright wildflower patches, are as easy to grow as their more common cousins. They thrive in
Let’s Try Some Different Bright Annuals
Annual flowers are seldom appreciated as they should be, for they are the backbone of the summer garden. They are the answer to the renter’s prayer for some inexpensive bloom.
Keep Cinerarias Cool For Best Results
The florists’ cineraria (actually, Senecio cruentus) dislikes dryness and warmth and insists on cool air (40° degrees Fahrenheit to 60° degrees Fahrenheit) and more moisture than you would dare provide
How To Plant a Packet of Petunia Seeds
Because they require little care and have a long blooming season, petunias are favorites for color and beauty in beds, borders, porch baskets or boxes, and bouquets. Seed catalogs list
This Summer, Try Potted Mums
The amateur gardener should try growing potted chrysanthemums outdoors during the summer. The process is simple, and the results are gratifying, even with minimal care. Besides, there are several advantages