Why Shirley Poppy? Its Time To Sow Seeds Of Dainty Little Ballerinas
I would choose Shirley poppies if I could have one small patch of poor soil and only one packet of seeds to plant on it. Other gardeners may be enthusiastic
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Tips On Growing Amaryllis Bulbs and Flowers In Texas
Southwestern gardeners are fortunate. They can enjoy glamorous amaryllis blooms in their gardens and pots. South of Oklahoma, these bulbs can grow outdoors by observing a few precautions. Amaryllis On
Growing Amaryllis: Yes It Is True Anyone Can Grow Amaryllis
The brilliantly colored, lily-shaped trumpets of amaryllis have drawn admiration wherever they have been grown. Surprisingly, these magnificent flowers are not as frequently seen in windows as begonias or African
Try Blooming Primulas If You Like Flowers All Winter
Who wouldn’t like house plants that could be easily raised from seed, were neat in growth, and would keep the windows full of bloom all winter long—east, south, or west
Growing Big Mums: How To Grow Large Garden Mums
At two of the large chrysanthemum shows in New York City last fall, comments disclosed how incredible it seemed to many visitors that some of the chrysanthemums displayed could have
Growing Dwarf Bearded Iris: Are They A Problem Grow Right?
When dwarf iris enthusiast discusses their favorite subject, they usually have the dwarf beardless or native types in mind, and they usually qualify their enthusiasm by some such phrase as
Remembering Old Roses: Dear To My Memory
Most garden folks, particularly as the frost begins to gather, like to consider old plants and trees. And in my case, I suppose, it is only natural that I should
Shrub Rose Bushes: The Easy Care Roses and Summer Long Color
Rose development follows a pattern of many plants, out with the old and in with the new. Many rose fanciers switch their allegiance from one type of rose to another.
Rose Rust Disease: What Is It and How To Control Rust on Roses
Rust diseases are caused by parasitic fungus growths, similar to diseases like blackspot and mildew in roses. Fungi are part of the plant kingdom, but they are different from most
Pruning Climbing Roses: Essential Things To Know For Less Stress
Rose expert Paul Zimmerman gets plenty of questions from confused gardeners on how to prune climbing roses. Before the rose pruning season gets underway, Paul explains one essential item you