If there is one thing I’ve learned about growing plants over the last 50 years it is to do things right. Try not to cut corners and learn from someone who has had success. Below we share 6 quick tips on planting a rose and 6 care tips on making it grow in your rose … Read more
Summary: Discover top rose types for your garden: hybrid tea, floribunda, hybrid perpetual, climbing, shrub, and dwarf roses. Each has distinct traits, growth patterns, and care needs. We all love roses – who doesn’t? In America, as in most of the world, it is the flower favored above all others, and indeed it is the … Read more
Clematis vines — one of the most beautiful of all our flowering vines is not too difficult with a little “know-how.” Like – Can you over water Clematis? A few years ago, after considerable failure on my part, I searched for advice on growing clematis. I received wide differences of opinion as to various difficulties … Read more
More and more gardens today are emphasizing outdoor living areas. The backyard is where members of the family and friends can gather for rest and play, and considerable attention is given to the furnishings of these areas. All too often overlooked are the “living” drapes or curtains. The plants play an important part because of … Read more
Question: I want to know about – how to force bulbs indoors. Recently, I inherited my grandmother’s bulb forcing containers and vases. I remember her forcing bulbs of grape-hyacinth, daffodils, tulips, crocuses, and amaryllis indoors every Christmas. Unfortunately, my grandmother never shared her bulb forcing secrets. I would like to get an early splash of spring. … Read more
Summary: Bearded iris provides gardens with a rainbow of color from late May and early June. What color combinations will you use? If you want a rainbow in the garden in late May and early June, plant plenty of tall bearded iris. There was a time when the tall bearded iris found its place in … Read more
The “Language of Flowers” is a sentimental phrase that crops up here and there, often to promote Valentine’s Day or Mother’s Day. However, apart from sentiment or promotion is the distinct vocabulary used by fanciers or specialists for a particular flower like the Iris. Iris Popular Garden Favorites Because the Iris is one of the … Read more
Summary: Bearded Iris put on a colorful show in the landscape. But to enjoy the show bearded Iris needs some attention during the year. Below you’ll find tips on when to trim, feed, plant, divide, and other more to make iris grow and bloom their best! April Clean up around the base of Iris clumps … Read more
Summary: The bearded Iris comes in many different colors and breathtaking forms, filling our gardens with color from May to June, but the wide variety we have today was not always the case. Question: I have become fascinated with the Bearded Iris. Do you have any history of the plant? Are the hybrids we see … Read more
Summary: Siberian iris bulbs produce dramatic colors, have undemanding cultural requirements, provide a generous splash of color wherever used with a minimum of effort, and are virtually insect and disease-proof. What more could you ask from in a landscape flower! Question: I’ve heard that Siberian Iris are easy to grow and have minor problems with … Read more