Lilies – Greenhouse or In the House?
Lilies are very adaptable and will do well in the hothouse or pot. They are often grown in a commercial greenhouse before they’re delivered to the store to be bought.
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How To Enjoy And Make Iris Bloom Longer
When growing tall bearded iris season is over in June, it marks the end of iris bloom for the average gardener for another year. So often, people have remarked to
How to Grow Peonies: Preparation, Transplanting and Types
Peonies are a sedative to the tired mind and weary body. To produce them requires no engraved parchments designating degrees in entomology, plant pathology, political chaos, or any other department
18 Weeks of Spring Bulbs – Possible?
Springtime is flower time, and of all the flowers that bloom in spring, those that burst forth from bulbs are the most colorful and prolific bloom. Indeed, by planting an
Now Is When To Plan For Tulip Time
Fall means time for all far-sighted gardeners to plant hardy bulbs for spring beauty. The cheery tulip is a year-in and year-out favorite. There is a place in every garden
Tips On Naturalizing Daffodils In The Landscape
Daffodils will bring joy to the senses and uplift the spirit every spring, no matter how planted. But they can give increased pleasure if you take time to consider color
How Do You Grow Big Chysanthemums?
Remarkable things are happening in the world of chrysanthemums? Until recently, the growth of giant chrysanthemums was something only for the expert. Greenhouses were required, or at least frames where
My Experience Growing Tree Peonies In Virginia
My experience with tree peonies began in complete ignorance of the subject. Fascinated by pictures in a catalog, I purchased seed, and I’ve been growing tree peonies ever since. Although
How To Succeed With Auriculas, Old, Familiar Plants In Europe
Auriculas are old and familiar plants in Europe. In America, however, they have not been widely grown until very recently. When I first became interested in growing auriculas, nearly 30
Growing Streptocarpella Plants: How To Care For Violet Sky
Streptocarpus is a plant that all can enjoy with its heat-loving nature and tropical looks. This beautiful, shade-loving perennial is native to Madagascar, Southern Africa, and the East Indies. Often