How To Become a Master Gardener
Weigelas belong to the Caprifoliaceae family and come from Eastern Asia. They are deciduous shrubs that turn bronze in autumn before falling. It is a very popular shrub because it adapts to all types of soils and can also grow in partial shade. In this article, I will explain when and how to prune Weigela …
Roses should be cut back every year to improve their performance and keep the plant healthy. Depending on the region of Florida you live in (North, Central, or South) the timing of your rose cutting will be different. In this article, I summarize when to cut back roses in Florida. Cutting back roses allows the …
Florida is a large state, number 22nd. in an area out of the 50 states and number 3rd. in population. It is because of this surface that the climate is not the same in South, Central, and North Florida. Because of this, the pruning and frost season varies across Florida. In this article, I summarize …
Hibiscus is a tropical plant and the state of Florida is an excellent state for this tropical plant where it will grow perfectly. So that your hibiscus is always shining I will explain what is the best fertilizer for hibiscus in Florida. If a hibiscus is not fertilized correctly, its flowers will soon fall and …
Pruning roses is an important task to keep shrubs healthy and productive. In Texas, roses can be pruned in fall and winter, although the best time to prune roses is during late winter when they are in their dormant period. Learn all about when to prune roses in Texas in this article. Pruning in winter …
The Lilac bush (Syringa vulgaris) is a perennial ornamental plant native to Europe and Asia. It is known for its bell-shaped flowers, which are usually purple, although they can also be pink, white, or blue. The flowers appear in clusters during spring and summer and have a sweet and pleasant aroma. Learn all about how …
Florida is home to many beautiful flowers that can be found blooming throughout the year. In this article, we will talk about flowers that grow in Florida year-round. I will also give the best tips to have these flowers in good condition throughout the year. Some examples of flowers that grow in Florida year-round include: …
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 …
