Passionflower propagation can be achieved by seed or stem cuttings in spring, or by layering in late summer. Propagating Passion Flower Seeds Passion flower seeds germinate best when fresh or directly from the fruit. They do not store well and will usually be dormant for up to a year. To …
Read More »How to Build Coleus Pots Design in Your Garden
4 Ways to Design With Coleus and +24 photos If you’re having trouble finding the right plant for the right place, this versatile performer offers a wealth of options snakes who have yet to discover coleus (Solenostemon scutellarioides cvs., USDA Hardiness Zone 11) are missing out on the staggering number …
Read More »How to grow Foxgloves from seed
The flowers are very rich in nectar and are like magnets for bees and butterflies. Most foxgloves are biennials, blooming in their second year from seed, or short-lived perennials. Most are more or less evergreen so their rosettes of green leaves remain all winter. Just be aware that foxgloves contain …
Read More »How to Create a Captivating Tiny Garden Pond
1. Choose a location. Your pond wants light, but not full sunlight all day. You can dig a hole and lower your container, or just have it on top. container 2. If the container is not waterproof, e.g. an old pot, then add a piece of dust feed. 3. Add …
Read More »How to grow Hoya from cuttings. Amazing colors and types
Hoya plants are easy to propagate from stem cuttings, but you’ll need to gather a few tools before you begin. Grab the tools from the list below and keep reading for a step-by-step guide on how to propagate your hoya. Tools and equipment requirements To propagate Hoya, you need the …
Read More »How to add charm to your garden with spilled pots this spring
If you’re looking for another way to update your flower beds, try this great spilled flower pot idea. There are tons of beautiful ways to use broken flower pots or simply use brand new ones to create this look. The flowing flowers can look like anything from color to a …
Read More »How to grow African violet from cuttings
African violets are usually grown under fluorescent lights placed 12 to 15 inches above the leaves. If the leaves start to turn light green, your plant is getting too much light, while thin and dark green leaves or a leggy plant indicate too little light. Soil A well-drained potting mix …
Read More »Add charm to you garden by growing colorful Crocuses
Apply a balanced fertilizer in early fall if your spring is short and the days warm up quickly; or apply fertilizer after the bulbs have bloomed in late winter if the spring is long and temperate. The crocuses will have a chance to use the extra nutrients to produce larger …
Read More »Adorn your porch with colorful vines
Some of our favorite flowering vines produce abundant blooms only in the spring and provide lush green backdrops for the rest of the summer season. Others bloom from summer to autumn with continuous flowering. But one thing they all have in common is that they will climb a trellis with …
Read More »How to Make an Amazing Garden Island
The veranda, the basic design element, follows the original path in the garden, and the central hotel lobby is transformed into a tea house. The former canopies are replaced and extended into a closed loop with the teahouse as the start and also the end point for the path. The …
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