Are you Iris all done flowering? They can be a bit unsightly but today you will learn how to take care of Iris after they bloom. This will help them look better and keep them from wasting energy setting seed. Iris care after bloom is very easy and can be done over several days or …
Pinching dahlias in Spring is an easy way to get more blooms from your plants. I show you step by step how to pinch Dahlias to get more blooms. Pinch dahlias when they are rapidly growing and just above a pair of leaf nodes, this will make them bushier and more robust. Want to see …
How to divide Iris in Spring…Because I know things can get away from us and we miss the optimum times to do certain garden chores. It works very well and you can still get blooms. I love bearded Iris. Even though many shrug them off as they only bloom a few short weeks in Spring …
How to grow Sweet Peas in your garden. Their sweet perfume is a delight that cannot be surpassed. I grow them all through the Summer but I get started early in Spring from seeds. How to plant Sweet Peas in your garden one easy step at a time. Growing these fragrant flowers is easier than …
Many common and beloved garden flowers are poisonous. I grow most of them and have had no issues but information is power. It seems that most folks are unaware of the dangers that exist in the common flower garden. Learn which popular flowers are poisonous to humans and pets. I did a post on growing Foxgloves …
How to Grow Daisies in your cottage garden. An easy, drought tolerant perennial that comes in many shapes, sizes and forms. There is a daisy for every garden! Daisies come in all shapes and sizes. Though I mostly think of white when the term Daisy is used there are many colors and types. Planting daisies …
A very popular vine grown in cottage gardens is clematis. There is such a wide variety of clematis you can grow and enjoy. Did you know you can easily propagate clematis by layering? Read on and you can learn step by step! In a previous post, you learned how to Propagate Roses by Air Layering …
Can you garden by zone? You could but it would not be in your best interest to do so. I explain why and what you really should rely on when gardening. What you will learn: What are garden zones Why you should not rely on your Garden Zone Growing season – what is it and …
Direct sow Sweet Peas in your garden! Yes, you can forget the pots and fancy root trainers. Try sowing your Sweet Peas directly into your garden and find how easy it is to skip the extra steps of pots, hardening off, and then planting. You may be surprised how much better they grow. What you …
Planting begonias from tubers can be a bit daunting. Tuberous Begonias, when dormant, are hard to tell which side it up. How to plant begonias in pots for an early and healthy start. Are Begonias Annuals or Perennials Types of Begonias Today we are talking about tuberous begonias. They are grown for their beautiful flowers …
Peony planting from bare root can be rather confusing but it is really simple once you know which way is up. Learn how to plant bare root peonies one easy step at a time and get glorious blooms. What is Bare Root? The term “bare root,” when used in gardening, refers to a plant that …
Plant bare root clematis in pots to give them a head start. Planting bare root clematis in pots is what you do if you can’t yet plant them in the garden. If you are planting directly in the garden this is the same method. Please note: there is a full length step by step video …
