How To Become a Master Gardener
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 …
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 …
Every gardener who likes tea should grow chamomile. In this article, we will explain how to harvest chamomile tea correctly. Chamomile is a herbaceous plant that can be annual or perennial, depending on the species under consideration, since at least two of them are often confused: German chamomile or Wild chamomile (Matricaria recutita), which is …
The national flower of France is the fleur-de-lis, which in heraldry represents the lily. It is considered one of the most used figures in heraldry in Europe, together with the eagle, the cross, and the lion. Centuries ago, the national flower of France was frequently used both in coats of arms and in coats of …
Pink Begonia maculata (Begonia roseopunctata) is the Pink Polka Dot Plant. The Begonia maculata is a complete houseplant: exotic, decorative, grateful, and with a special feature compared to those seen before: it produces beautiful flowers (oh yeah, even indoors!). Begonia Roseopunctata comes from the tropical areas of South America, and its scientific name is Begonia …
