It was a fun experiment, but the truth is that tomatoes grow so fast outdoors that I think they would have germinated just as well outdoors in late March as they do indoors in February. Plant also to give your plants room to grow by planting the seedlings 30 to 48 inches apart, with rows […]
Weigela is a genus of six to 38 species of deciduous shrubs in the family Caprifoliaceae, 1 to 5 m tall. Plant them in full sun for the best flowers. Best planted in early spring or late fall, they feature vibrant green foliage and small flowers, which can attract hummingbirds and butterflies to your garden […]
This is the annual form of the Baby's Breath. Small, tender plants with charming flowers can enrich the Gypsophila flowerbed. Turkey has a particularly high diversity of Gypsophila taxa, with about 35 endemic species. Turkey has a particularly high diversity of Gypsophila taxa, with about 35 endemic species. There is a diversity in the genus […]
The common name of the Astrantia is Masterwort. The common name for Astrantia is Masterwort. Astrantia are clump-forming herbaceous perennials with palmate basal leaves and branched, erect, wiry stems with compact umbels of tiny flowers surrounded by a rosette of showy bracts. With the common name masterwort (also the common name Peucedanum ostruthium) or great […]
Perlite is an amorphous volcanic glass that has a relatively high water content, usually formed by the hydration of obsidian. You can still use a conventional potting soil containing perlite, however, you may have to control watering more frequently than those composed of vermiculite. Because of its thermal and mechanical stability, non-toxicity, and high resistance […]
Vermiculite can be used effectively as a mulch for some types of plants, including roses and tomato plants. Vermiculite can be used effectively as a mulch for some types of plants, including roses and tomato plants. Like perlite, vermiculite is a naturally occurring mineral that expands when heated. The curly, worm-like appearance is responsible for […]
This helps strengthen soil structure and limits the need for fertilizers, which can damage streams and rivers during runoff. These are common composting units for homes in residential areas where bins tend to be smaller, but enclosed enough to discourage pests. Brown materials contribute carbon to the compost, green materials contribute nitrogen, and water provides […]
Fill your chosen container with a soilless potting mix and then add the plants. Place the container in a spot with plenty of light; ideally it should get at least eight hours of sun a day for good fruit production, although alpine strawberries can do well with as little as six hours of sun. Do […]
Lupins are perennial plants that produce their first flowers in late May or early June. They can continue flowering into the beginning of August if they're regularly dead-headed. The flowers are large and display almost every colour a flower can, including shades that are usually not seen. When grown from seed, lupins are an excellent […]
Butterfly bushes are grown for their colourful flowers that spread like panicles. There are many species of butterfly bush, but the most common are Buddleia and Buddleja. Butterfly Bushes can be used as shrubs or small trees in your garden. Some have fragrant flowers while others do not, so there is a variety to choose […]
