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The captivating amaryllis, with its bold, trumpet-shaped blooms and radiant hues, has long been a cherished addition to winter gardens. But when the spectacular flowers fade, what becomes of the bulb? Can it be saved, or is it destined for the compost pile? In this comprehensive guide, we’ll uncover the mysteries of the amaryllis bulb’s … Read more
If you love home-grown organic fruits but don’t have a huge backyard to grow what you please, there’s a way around it. Foster a rooftop orchard with your favorite fruit trees. Don’t have a rooftop? Not a problem. Growing fruit trees in containers is easy and you don’t need much space. You may even be … Read more
After the harvest of gooseberries the work really starts. In order to be able to further process the fruits, they must be carefully cleaned. We explain how to do it right. Gooseberries are a tasty summer fruit that can be used in many dishes and desserts. However, fresh-picked gooseberries require some cleaning before they are … Read more
Seeing an agave bloom is always a spectacular sight! Their tall flower stalks look like whimsical trees from a Dr. Seuss book. When an agave flowers, it’s reaching the end of its initial life cycle—however, it will produce baby plants in one of two ways, depending on your specific variety! So, while you may lose … Read more
Hollyhocks are classic cottage garden flowers that add gorgeous height and color to any garden Their statuesque blooms on tall stalks are biennial, meaning the plants bloom every other year. Luckily, saving hollyhock seeds from season to season is an easy way to sow new plants so you can enjoy their beauty year after year … Read more
Peppers can be good choices for indoors growing in the right setting. But which are the best types of peppers to grow? In this guide we will talk you through some options, then give a guide to growing peppers indoors, including growing peppers hydroponically. Growing peppers indoors can increase yields and reduce problems with pests … Read more
Pansies are among the most popular garden flowers grown today. They are most commonly grown as annuals, producing the best flowers and growth when temperatures are mild in the fall and spring. Although they are relatively trouble-free, there are several problems that can affect them. Anthracnose: Anthracnose is caused by the fungus Colletotrichum species and … Read more
A medium (30 ft; 9.1 m) to large (65 ft; 19.8 m) tree (Figure 2), the avocado tree is classified as an evergreen, although some varieties lose their leaves for a short time before and during flowering. The tree canopy ranges from low, dense and symmetrical to upright and asymmetrical. Limbs are easily broken by … Read more
Deciding how far apart to space your flower bulbs when planting can make all the difference in how full and lush your garden blooms. While specific planting distances vary by bulb type and variety, following general spacing guidelines will help your bulbs thrive. In this complete guide, we’ll cover everything you need to know about … Read more
The Dianthus genus is large and varied and includes evergreen perennials, biennials and annuals. However, the most popular garden type are referred to as ‘garden pinks’. This is not because they are all pink but because the flowers have a serrated edge as if they have been trimmed with pinking shears. Garden pinks are a … Read more