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Trimming them back after flowering encourages fresh growth and new flowers. Cut back dead bulb foliage if not done already. It is important to wait until the foliage dies down naturally, as cutting back too early can lead to blindness next…

Blackberries require trellising to support the canes, keep fruit off the ground and protect canes from wind damage. The exception is ornamental, dwarf, everbearing, erect cultivars; these also produce much lower yields (see “Harvest,” page…

About Dianthus Bloom time: Spring to early summer; some rebloom intermittently or continuously through summer and fall. moreover, Do dianthus flowers spread? They have a sweet scent and a very long vase life as cut flowers. Although…

In Celtic mythology, the alder tree was symbolic of a balance between female and male principles since it possesses both female and male catkins on the same branch. The alder is a member of the birch family generally found near streams,…

Here are some tips to help you winterize your alstroemeria. Wait till the tops are killed back by a hard freeze. Then trim off the foliage down to about 2-3 inches in height. Then apply a nice mulch around the roots, don't bury the crowns.…

Chaste tree is used by some women to help with problems related to hormone imbalances. Some women use it to help with signs of premenstrual syndrome like bloating, breast pain, or low mood. moreover, When should you take chaste tree?…

Heathers are the ideal plants for low maintenance gardens. They will give you colour all year round with Winter / Spring and Summer/ Autumn flowering varieties as well as many different foliage colours e.g., red, orange, yellow and silver.…

Planting berries Raspberries and blackberries can be planted from late fall through early spring. These plants tend to spread, so select a location that will naturally limit their growth. Placing them next to fences and buildings is ideal…

They are known as deciduous trees and coniferous trees. Deciduous trees lose their leaves in the winter. Coniferous trees typically do not lose their leaves in winter. ... Because of this, they are often called “evergreens.” Both types of…

ANSWER: The best time to transplant Ostrich fern (Matteuccia struthiopteris) in New York is in the spring before it produces its first new leaves. Several weeks before the average last frost would be a good date to do your transplanting.…