Mandevilla
Mandevilla care and tips Mandevilla belongs to a large family that also includes plants that were formerly known as Dipladenia. It was named after a British diplomat/gardener Henry Mandeville. This exotic plant bears trumpet shaped…
Grow Zinnia
Zinnia a native of Mexico is grown as an tender annual. It tolerates the summer heat and produces one of the best colorful display of flowers during the summer. With so many varieties, zinnias come…
Calla lily seed pods
After the calla lily blooms, the flower pod seems to produce what looks like a cluster of small bulbs. Is this a seed pod? Calla lily seed pod When the flower is fertilized it will produce a green cluster…
Hyacinth care
Looking for information on how to care for my new hyacinth plant. I just bought at a local grocery store. It smelled and looked beautiful, but after a few days is dying. The fragrant blooms usually…
Houseplants-bring them inside
As the end of summer approaches and night temperatures start to drop below 50 degrees, it is time to think about bringing your houseplants back inside. Summer vacation is over. Most houseplants are, after all,…
Winterover Geraniums
There are several ways to save your geranium over the winter for next year: 1. Take cuttings and root them. Take 4 ” cuttings of healthy tips, remove flowers and lower leaves . Dip the…
How to dry hydrangea flowers
How to dry hydrangea flowers The mophead type of flowerheads on hydrangea are ideal for use in dried flower arrangements. With a little know how, they can be easily dried and preserved. Secret to preserving these gems….
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