Balloon Flowers: Growing The Platycodon Balloon Flower
I’ve often wondered why so many gardeners neglect balloon flowers. The only reason I’ve found is that you often find statements that they won’t do well in either stiff clay
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Growing Cyrtanthus Plants: How To Care For Fire Lily
Cyrtanthus (ker-TAN-thus) is a flowering bulbous perennial belonging to the genus Cyrtanthus and the Amaryllidaceae (am-uh-ril-id-AY-see-ee) family, better known as the Amaryllis family. The genus Cyrtantus is also considered the
Summer Flowering Bulbs A Goldmine Of Color To Plant Now
There is a veritable gold mine of rich and varied color among the tender summer-flowering bulbs – a potential treasure of which the intelligent gardener will take full advantage. Most
Iris Flower Mutation: What Is It and What Causes It?
Growing in my garden for several years, an iris of good quality produced purple flowers with yellow-bearded falls. During the past season, most of the flower stalks of the plant
Making Geranium Cuttings: How To Start And Root A Geranium Cutting
Do you have trouble with geranium cuttings? I did when I first became interested in propagating this plant for winter bloom. I had read that the cuttings should be left
How To Stretch Your Dahlia Dollars: More Plants Lower Cost
Each spring, many dahlia growers wonder how they can possibly keep up with the ever-increasing number of new dahlias offered each year. Growing all new varieties is out of the
Growing Chrysanthemum: What You Need To Know To Grow Chrysanthemums
What Will Chrysanthemums Add To My Garden? First of all, they will add lots of colors when needed most—from late summer, when most flowers begin to wane, until the first
Growing Manettia Plants: How To Care For Firecracker Vine
Manettia [man-ET-ee-uh], also known as the candy corn plant, is an evergreen perennial vine belonging to the genus Manettia and from the Rubiaceae family, also known as the Madder, Coffee,
Idaho Iris: How To Grow Iris Flowers In Idaho
Our section of Idaho is irrigated country, and to us who garden here, it presents its particular problems. I am an iris enthusiast. These flowers are one of the most
There Is A Rose For Every Purpose From Old To Modern
Do you have a trellis to cover, a window box to fill, or perhaps a spot in the rock garden to accent with color? Of all garden plants, the rose