COREOPSIS – FLOWER OF THE YEAR
Coreopsis (said as core-e-OP-siss) is a popular flower—among the top ten perennials— with many new cultivars (cultivated varieties) to choose from in recent y...
Gardening in November – Pruning and training
Gardening in November Pruning and Training
A good month for planting or moving roses, too. Cut them well back to stop wind-rock and to encourage strong new growth next year.
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Fall Chrysanthemums for the Home Garden – Care, Planting, Insects
Chrysanthemums for late fall beauty
There are many kinds of chrysanthemums, some annual and some perennial. The garden annual group that blooms in late summer is easy to grow from seeds sown in o...
The fall rituals of garden clean-up is here
Yes, now is the time we put our gardens to rest for the coming winter months. As the tree leaves turn colour and drop to the ground, frost has also landed on our plants in our gardens. By now, t...
Autumn Fall Garden Color
By the autumn many of the summer-flowering plants are all but over and, although there are many plants which will provide a display of flowers in September and October, and even into early Novem...
INSECT AND DISEASE CONTROL
Information on 50+ Perennials
INSECT AND DISEASE CONTROL
The regular use of chemicals will control chewing and sucking insects and most fungus disease, preventing damage before it s...
Growing Guide for Hepatica
Hepatica Plant Care
Today I went out my back door and noticed that one of my rosebushes was, unexpectedly, sporting a fresh new flower bud. It was within a day or so of opening up–...
Do a Quick & Easy Seed Germination Test
Do a Quick & Easy Seed Germination Test by Arzeena Hamir
If the holidays have pretty much wiped you out, here is a simple activity that will not only save you money but will help orga...
Gardens in Bloom
One of the great things about walking for exercise is that it allows you to see marvelous things—architectural details on buildings, variations in paving and curbing materials, and, of course, g...
Helleborus – Perennial Plant, How to grow
From the Greek helein, to kill, bora, food; some species are poisonous (Ranunculaceae). Hellebore. Hardy perennials, often retaining their leaves through the winter, with thick fibrous roots. All...