By Rachel Hurt
Stargazer lilies are an Oriental hybrid. Their blooms gaze at the sky. They will bloom for 2 or more weeks. Pink stargazers stand for wealth, prosperity and a sign of aspiration. The rare white stargazer lily symbolizes purity and sympathy. These beautiful flowers will be the center of attention in any flower garden or in a container. Choose a location for your lily where it can get 6 hours of...
By Venice Kichura
As the weather grows colder and winter arrives, it usually means the end of gardening for most outdoor lovers. However, that doesn't mean you can't prune your trees and shrubs. In fact, the colder months are the best times of the year to prune. But don't just give it a haircut. Before doing any cutting decide the best way to prune it so it can breathe and receive the most benefit....
By John L
Peach trees are susceptible to a number of diseases, with leaf curl being a major problem. It will cause the leaves of the tree to become curled and make them turn red or purple. Spray the tree with a fungicide in the autumn months when most of the leaves have fallen from the tree. Spray it again in the spring before the buds start to expand. Apply what is known as a dormant oil spray in the ...
By Heidi Braley
Do this twice a year, in the spring and then in the fall after leaf cleanup. ...
By Darcy Logan
Signs that your jade plant is not receiving enough water include foliage spotting, leaf drop or dwarfing. Jade plants will tolerate any degree of light, from full sun to full shade. They are also known to do better in areas that receive at least some direct sunlight. Keep plants indoors, except in the summer, in most climates except USDA Hardiness zones 10 and 11 where they can be kept outdoors. ...
By Lindsay Champion
A butterfly bush, also called a buddleja, is a shrub that is incredibly attractive to butterflies. Although butterflies may be attracted to other plants such as lilacs, butterfly bushes will consistently and constantly attract butterflies when they are in bloom. In order to keep your butterfly bush in bloom, continue to prune your buddleja bush at least twice a year. Because butterfly bushes are...
By Nannette Richford
With proper care, your gardenia can make a delightful houseplant for many years. Gardenias are prized for their intoxicating fragrance used in perfumes and scented items from the home. These evergreen plants produce waxy blooms that range in color from light yellow to pure white. Its leaves are glossy green, making this an attractive houseplant even when not in bloom. Native to China and Japan,...
By H.C. Hisel
Cut the stem just underneath the base of the leaf. Cut whole branches off the plant using scissors if you want to harvest large amounts of the herb at a time. Cut the stems where they meet the main branch of the plant. Cut as many branches as you wish to harvest. Store the sage in the refrigerator if it's not being used immediately. Dry the sage leaves if you want to save them for a long period ...
By Chris Beazer
The new shoot will grow in the same direction where the bud for the leaf was planning to grow. Once your plant has reached its desired size, regularly continue to trim the shoots to keep them from expanding. Water your bonsai. The amount of water needed for each type of bonsai plant varies. The amount of water can also vary dependent on the climate, even if they are indoor plants. Different ...
By Lacy Enderson
The crown flower is a species of Calotropis, in the order of Gentianales and the class Magnoliopsida. The center of the flower portrays the shape of a crown. The flower is native to India, Thailand, China, Philippines, Malaysia, Sri Lanka and Indonesia. The crown flower grows on a large shrub with white or lavender blooms that grow in clusters. In Hawaii, the crown flowers are considered special...