How To Become a Master Gardener
The fragrant and spectacular golly flower (Paeonia lactiflora) is a perennial herbaceous plant of Chinese origin, with tuberous roots. It reaches 1.6” to 3.2” (0.5 to 1 meter) in height and grows slowly. It can take four to five years to reach its adult size. This plant is also known as Chinese peony or common …
Recently, a reader from Manila (the capital of the Philippines) wrote to us because he wants to know how to propagate poinsettia in the Philippines. He told us that he could not find adequate information for his country, and so here I will explain to all readers in the Philippines how to propagate poinsettia all …
Poinsettias (Euphorbia pulcherrima) are the most popular Christmas plants. Poinsettias in their natural habitat can be found from Mexico to Guatemala. In this article, I will explain how to propagate poinsettia step by step and succeed in propagation. Poinsettias can be propagated by seeds and by cuttings, the method of propagation by cuttings is the …
Knockout roses are very resistant to pests, diseases, and weather. For Knockout roses to develop properly you should prune the roses every year, a Knockout rose after pruning grows very fast. In this article, I will explain step by step how and when to prune Knockout roses zone 5. Knockout roses can grow to 6 …
Anthuriums are very beautiful plants of the Araceae family, usually, people mistake their spathes for flowers. In this article, I will explain everything about Anthurium fertilizer, so your Anthurium will always grow correctly. Anthurium in nature obtains nutrients from biomass, but when Anthurium is grown indoors or in pots, it cannot obtain nutrients from biomass. …
We have readers from all over the world and receive their queries daily in our email inbox. Recently, a reader wrote to me from the state of Florida asking how and when to prune hibiscus in Florida. Florida has excellent weather for hibiscus, and that is why in this article I will explain how and …
Hibiscus is a shrub that is considered to be small, reaching up to 16 ft (5 m) in height, and is cultivated as an ornamental shrub. Sometimes its tender leaves are consumed as a substitute for spinach, as well as the flowers, either raw or cooked, and are also used as a colorant. Learn all …
Buddleja davidii or butterfly bush blooms throughout the summer and part of the fall on the branches that are born in the same year, from spring. In this article, we will explain When Should I Prune a Butterfly Bush (Buddleja davidii) and How to do it, to maintain abundant flowering in spring and summer and …
To have Knockout rose bushes in good condition, they should be pruned every year so that the Knockout rose bushes develop properly. In this article, we will explain when to prune Knockout rose bushes always to have the best Knockout roses. Knockout rose bushes grow easily and very fast, a friend of mine has a …
Star shaped flowers are beautiful to decorate any garden or balcony. There are star shaped flowers of different colors and requirements for you to have in your garden. Like all flowers, star shaped flowers will also attract birds and butterflies to your beautiful garden. This way you can have pollinating insects very beneficial to any …
