Easy tips for transplanting and dividing irises and iris bulbs.
Are you looking to add some color and beauty to your garden? Irises are a great option for those looking to brighten up their outdoor space. If you already have irises in your garden, you may be wondering how to divide and transplant iris bulbs to create more blooms. Dividing and transplanting iris bulbs…
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Easy DIY tips for making homemade plant food to fertilize your hanging flower baskets and keep them blooming all summer long.
Are you looking to add some color and life to your porch or patio? Hanging flower baskets are a great way to do just that. However, to keep your baskets healthy and blooming all season long, you need to provide them with the right nutrients. In this article, we will discuss the best way…
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Learn how to transplant hollyhocks the easy way for healthier roots and beautiful blooms. Perfect for cottage garden borders and classic flower beds.
Many people wonder if they can transplant hollyhocks. Hollyhocks are beautiful, old-fashioned summer annual (or perennial, depending on the variety) flowers that are easy to grow under the right conditions. They are also a favorite flower of hummingbirds and butterflies. If you want to get a head start on the growing season, you can plant…
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Questions frequently asked about planting and growing tulips answered by a gardening expert.
What are the best types of tulips to plant? Many of the hybrid (grown and bred) tulips that came from Holland or from one of the Holland tulip festivals are some of the best. You can plant beauties such as Red Emperor, Florentine, or other varieties of both single and double blooming flowers.…
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Growing annuals. Five easy to grow annual flowers to plant in your garden.
Annuals are a great addition to any garden. There are many varieties to choose from and many are easy to grow. Annuals flower all summer long, many until frost. Here are five of the most popular, long blooming annuals. Geraniums Technically a Pelargonium, geraniums are hugely popular in gardens. They are very easy…
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