Crocosmias are bulbous summer blooming flowering perennials that are closely related to gladiolas, also called montbretia and sword lilies. They’re actually corms, not bulbs, and are indigenous to South Africa (USDA hardiness zones 5b to 9). Crocosmias enjoy lots of sun, soil moisture, and hot temps to produce flowers. Plants prefer nutrient-rich, slightly acidic, moist, […]
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Grow Crocosmias In Your Summer Garden
Posted by Hugh on June 6th, 2019
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Comments Off on Grow Crocosmias In Your Summer Garden“No Dig” Planting Of Tulips
Posted by Hugh on October 20th, 2018
Digging lots of holes to plant 25 0r 50 tulip bulbs is a backbreaking chore. It doesn’t have to be that way. More than a decade ago, plant researchers at Cornell University in Ithaca, N.Y., developed a planting method called “top-planting”. It eliminates all the digging and the tulips come back and bloom well for […]
Posted in acidic soil, Bee Favorite, Bees and other pollinators, compost, Daffodil (Narcissus), Flower arrangments, Flowering Bulb, Landscape ideas, Mulch Quality, mulching, Perennials, Planting tips, Propagation (dividing), Purchasing Plants, Root rotting, Soil drainage, Southern Appalachian Region, Spring flowering, Summer heat tolerant, Tulips, watering tips, winter hardiness Comments Off on “No Dig” Planting Of TulipsWhen To Cut Back Foliage Of Spring Flowering Bulbs
Posted by Hugh on April 7th, 2018
Once your tulips, daffodils and other spring flowering bulbs have bloomed, don’t be in a hurry to cut off the stems and leaves. Plant foliage serves an valuable role in the health and growth of bulbous plants. The green leaves absorb sunlight and carbon dioxide as a part of the process of photosynthesis. The spent blossoms […]
Posted in acidic soil, alkaline soil, Alliums (onion), Bee Favorite, Beneficial insects, Butterflies, compost, Container garden, Daffodil (Narcissus), deadheading, Dianthus (Pinks), Diascias, Fertilizing plants, Flower arrangments, Flowering Bulb, Flowers, Fragrant, Heat Tolerance, Hyacinth, Landscape ideas, mulching, Pansies, Perennials, Planting tips, Propagation (dividing), Pruning, Purchasing Plants, Rabbit/deer Protection, Siberian Wallflower (Cheiranthus), Southern Appalachian Region, Spring flowering, Spring flowering bulbs, Summer heat tolerant, Tulips, Winter flowering, winter hardiness Comments Off on When To Cut Back Foliage Of Spring Flowering BulbsPlanting A Rock
Posted by Hugh on October 17th, 2017
A well placed landscape rock or boulder is a perfect garden feature. Planted properly, the boulder appears to emerge naturally from the bowels of the earth. The crowning achievement is when mosses and lichens find a home in its crevices or when vines crawl over them. Boulders may exhibit seams of color(s), deep crevices, and/or have jagged or rounded edges. Is […]
Posted in Cranesbill (Geranium), Ferns, Flowering Bulb, Flowers, Heuchera (coralbells), Landscape Construction, Landscape ideas, Pansies, Perennials, Planting tips, Purchasing Plants, Sedges (Carex), Sedum, Sedum (Groundcover types), Southern Appalachian Region, Spring flowering bulbs, Violas Comments Off on Planting A RockAvoid Dreaded Tulip Fire Disease
Posted by Hugh on August 14th, 2017
For over a one-half century Kingwood Center in Mansfield, Ohio has been widely known for their fabulous tulip displays every spring. Over the past few years Kingwood’s garden staff had noted a decline in bloom because of a disease identified as “Tulip Fire” (Botrytis tulipae). This fungal botrytis disease tends to accumulate in the soil […]
Posted in acidic soil, Bees and other pollinators, Botrytis disease, Container garden, Crop rotation, Disease prone, Disease resistant, Environmental issues, Flowering Bulb, Hyacinth, Landscape ideas, mulching, Perennials, Pesticide recommendations, Planting tips, Pruning, Southern Appalachian Region, Spring flowering, Spring flowering bulbs, Tulips, Voles Comments Off on Avoid Dreaded Tulip Fire DiseaseBasic Care Tips In The Spring Perennial Garden
Posted by Hugh on March 22nd, 2017
In late winter – early spring, after the snow has melted and daytime temperatures are steadily above freezing, let’s get busy with the cleanup in the perennial garden. First, if you garden in a severe winter region such as zones 4 or colder, remove all winter protection such […]
Posted in Baptisia (wild indigo), Black eyed Susan (Rudbeckia), Bloodgood (Sanguinaria), Bulb Crops, Chionodoxa (Glory of the Snow), Coneflower (Echinacea purpurea), deadheading, Eupatorium 'Gateway', Ferns, Fertilizing plants, Flowering Bulb, Garden Maintenance, Landscape ideas, mulching, Native Plant, Overcrowding, Perennials, Planting tips, Propagation (dividing), Pruning, Shasta daisy (Leucanthemum), Snowdrops (Galanthus), Southern Appalachian Region, Spanish bluebells, Spring flowering, Spring flowering bulbs, Uncategorized, watering tips, Weeds, winter hardiness, Winter Protection Comments Off on Basic Care Tips In The Spring Perennial GardenCuring Winter Blues… A Trip To The Philadelphia Flower Show
Posted by Hugh on February 11th, 2017
Since 1827, the Philadelphia Flower Show has been the world’s longest-running and largest indoor flower show. This 8 days flower show, from 11 March 2017 (Saturday) to 19 March 2017 (Sunday), is organized by Pennsylvania Horticultural Society (PHS). The 8- day event features incredible large-scale floral displays, elaborate gardens, and creative floral arrangements. Over ¼ […]
Posted in Bulb Crops, Daffodil (Narcissus), Dahlia, Environmental issues, Flower Arranging, Flowering Bulb, Flowers, Fragrant, Fritillaria, Garden ecology, Garden Tools, Gardens to Visit, Landscape Construction, Landscape ideas, lenten rose, Lily (Lilium spp.), Native Plant, Perennials, Planting tips, Purchasing Plants, Shade Gardening, Southern Appalachian Region, Spring flowering, Trees & Shrubs, Tropical Plants (non-hardy), Tulips, Water Gardens, Winter flowering Comments Off on Curing Winter Blues… A Trip To The Philadelphia Flower ShowDeerproofing
Posted by Hugh on November 4th, 2016
Deer love to eat most of the flowers, plants and trees in your garden. To discourage deer from eating your garden, you basically have three (3) options. Construct a Barrier or Fence. Make your garden unpleasant for deer. Choose plants that deer don’t like. Deer Barriers and Fences Deer can jump an […]
Posted in Blueberries, Container garden, Deer resistant, Environmental issues, Flowering Bulb, Fragrant, Fruits & Vegetables, Hydrangea, Ornamental Pepper, Perennials, Rabbit/deer Protection, Roses, Southern Appalachian Region, Trees & Shrubs, Wildlife attractant Comments Off on DeerproofingGrowing Amaryllis
Posted by Hugh on November 1st, 2016
Amaryllis is a tropical bulb that blooms indoors usually in winter (USDA hardiness zones 9-11). It is one of the easiest flowering plants to grow. Everything you need to enjoy a bouquet of big, beautiful flowers is inside the bulb. Simply plant the pre-chilled bulb in a container and add water. There are many […]
Posted in acidic soil, Amaryllis, Amaryllis (Bulb), Bulb Crops, Container garden, Fertilizing plants, Flowering Bulb, Flowers, Heat Tolerance, Interior (house) Plants, Planting tips, Potting Mix, Propagation (dividing), Purchasing Plants, Soil drainage, Southern Appalachian Region, Staking, Tropical Plants (non-hardy), watering tips, Wind protection, winter hardiness Comments Off on Growing AmaryllisFritillarias – Very Different Spring Flowering Bulb
Posted by Hugh on September 15th, 2016
Crown imperial (Fritillaria imperialis), aka fritillaria, is an impressive spring flowering bulb that is native of Southwestern Asia to the Himalayas (USDA hardiness zones 5-8). In late April to May, large drooping orange, red, or yellow bell-shaped flowers are topped by a small pineapple-like tufts of leaf-like bracts. The leafy fringe on top resembles a […]
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