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California lilac trees, also known as Ceanothus, are gorgeous flowering shrubs that are perfect for gardens in California and other western states With their clusters of blue, purple, or white blooms and their low maintenance needs, California lilacs add color and texture to spaces year-round If you’re looking to add some of these beauties to … Read more
Is Dipladenia and Mandevilla the Same Plant? Dipladenia and mandevilla are two popular flowering plants known for their beautiful, trumpet-shaped blooms. While they look quite similar, there are some key differences between these two plants. What is Dipladenia? Dipladenia is a genus of flowering shrubs that are native to tropical regions of South America. There … Read more
Wisteria is one of the most beautiful flowering vines you can grow in your garden. When healthy and happy, it erupts into cascades of sweetly fragrant blooms in spring and early summer. But many gardeners get frustrated when their wisteria refuses to bloom well. Understanding the blooming habits of this gorgeous vine is key to … Read more
Four years ago, Ron Linger of Ohio planted 100 blue spruce trees. His trees weren’t looking very good. A lot of the needles had dropped off the trees, and he noticed around the neighborhood several other trees were completely bare. If you, too, see yellow, brown or bare spots on your spruce trees, they may … Read more
I am a qualified gardener and horticulturalist and love everything that grows! Whether its a shrub, a tree, a useful plant or a supposed weed: for me, every plant is a little miracle. In the garden I look after my 13 chickens, grow fruit & vegetables and otherwise observe how nature manages and shapes itself. … Read more
You’re on Southern Blooms’ blog page because you want to know more about plumeria, including the ins and outs of growing a plumeria tree from seed to flower. We’ll provide you with details from selecting your seed, sowing the seed, and germination, through to that first shoot rising from the soil. Plumeria, also known as … Read more
It is very important to use nutrient-poor soil to grow Venus Flytraps. Regular potting soil or enriched soil will burn the roots and kill your Venus flytrap very quickly. We do not recommend fertilizing Venus flytraps. The fertilizer can burn the roots and likely kill the plant. Some expert growers use extremely diluted fertilizer. In … Read more
Moss killer products contain chemicals that can be toxic to humans if used improperly. However, with careful use and proper precautions, moss killers can be applied safely. What Is Moss Killer? Moss killer, also called moss control, is a product used to remove moss from lawns, roofs, and other surfaces The active ingredients in moss … Read more
What Do Blanket Flower Seeds Look Like? A Guide to Identifying Gaillardia Seeds Blanket flowers, also known as Gaillardia or Indian blankets, are colorful daisy-like flowers popular in gardens Their vibrant red, orange, yellow, and multicolored flowers resemble the colorful blankets made by Native Americans, leading to the common name “blanket flower” If you want … Read more
A soil calculator for raised beds and potted plants can help you avoid frustrating mistakes when setting up your beds or containers. Have you ever gone to the garden center and guessed at how much potting soil or raised bed soil to buy? If so, you likely brought home too little or too much. The … Read more