Bone Meal fertilizer contains nitrogen and phosphorus making it one of the best general fertilizers for flowers. It is useful for all sorts of flowers and may be scattered over the soil. Work the bone meal into the soil, and it will last through the season. There is no danger in applying too much.
Is bone meal fertilizer part of your gardening, growing toolbox? Growing plants domestically isn’t as cut-and-dry as allowing plants to grow in their natural habitat. One of the problems is that a garden setting tends to have plants that take from the soil without giving back. Another issue is that removing debris that would normally … Read more
This is an interesting month for gardeners everywhere but particularly so for gardeners here. October is one of the best planting months of the entire year. Careful soil preparation is essential for all bulb plantings, especially for bulbs that bloom for several years before being replanted. Loosen the soil deeply and incorporate liberal amounts of … Read more
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 years ago, it is doubtful if many, or indeed any, could be found in gardens in southern Maine. Now, they are grown and admired here … Read more
The first damaging frost sometimes arrives during September, in and around New York City it may occur as early as the second or third week of the month, and those of us who live in valleys may be surprised by a frost even earlier than that. My neighbor whose place is on the hill above … Read more
September is the last month for heavy rose feeding. Feeding now will stimulate new growth for bloom next month. The exhibitor who expects to enter October rose shows will need to get ready now. If liquid fertilizer is used, soak the soil before and allow one pint of solution per plant. Do not use a … Read more
Gardening spirits revive with the arrival of September. This is the time to prepare for next spring’s garden… and it would not be spring if we did not have the daffodils! Narcissus is the scientific name of jonquils. The name “daffodil” is usually applied to varieties in which the trumpet is as large or larger … Read more
June is a joyous time, for its iris-time. Everywhere, gardens large and small, private and public, even nursery rows — are a glow with the rainbow flowers in all their ravishing colors. To these displays, areas come the iris fans and the beauty lovers, gathering in tiny groups or throngs, to both appreciate and study … 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