This is a somewhat finicky, slow-growing plant species that is usually purchased as a mature nursery specimen. Spring is usually when garden centers offer potted specimens, either already flowering or about to bloom. If you’re planting primrose from seeds or from divisions, you may wait a full year (or as much as three years) for the plants to reach flowering maturity. Keep in mind that primrose is toxic to humans and pets....
Light Japanese blood grass shows its best coloration in full sun, at least six hours of direct sun per day. In Southern gardens, some afternoon shade is tolerated. Soil Provide your Japanese blood grass with moist, well-drained soil. The plants grow well in sandy soils, and can even thrive in coastal gardens. Water Japanese blood grass grows vigorously in the presence of moist soils, but it tolerates drought conditions as well....
This broadleaf evergreen will often grow 12 to 20 feet tall in the wild, but it can be an adaptable plant when grown indoors. It will suit your needs as either a tabletop or floor specimen. As a houseplant, Song of India will reach a maximum height of 3 to 6 feet. It’s best to plant this species during the spring growing season, and plant parents can expect it to grow about 4 inches each year....
Sunflowers don’t like to compete with weeds, so keep the garden clean. Mulching around your sunflowers will help maintain soil moisture and weed suppression. Furthermore, wildlife is often attracted to sunflower seedlings. So it’s best to protect seedlings with row covers or screening, removing the cover once the plants are 1 to 2 feet tall. Light For the best flowering and sturdiest stems, plant your sunflowers in full sun, meaning at least six hours of direct sunlight per day....
Planting sweet William in late spring will usually produce flowers the following year, although some new cultivars bloom in the first year if you start the seeds early enough. Research suggests that sweet William is mildly toxic to pets and people. Light Unless you live in a hot Southern region, sweet William likes a full sun position over any shade. They can tolerate light shade, but too much of it results in leggy, floppy plants....
Plant wishbone flowers in the spring after the threat of frost has passed. While they are annuals and will die at the first fall frost, they grow quickly and bloom profusely from early summer until cold weather sets in. Moreover, the plants are deer-resistant and attractive to hummingbirds. Light The ideal location for wishbone flowers is where it receives early morning sun and afternoon shade. If you live in a climate that has hot summers, pick a fairly shady location for your plants....
Elecampane is not a plant generally found in nurseries, so it is normally planted from seeds sown in mid-spring or started indoors a few weeks before the last frost. The plant typically will not flower its first year, but from the second season on, it should have robust blooms from early summer through early fall. As befits a plant that naturalizes so readily, elecampane has few serious pest and disease problems....
Not only it is difficult to keep grass seed in place long enough for it to experience successful germination, but most varietals of tuft grasses are shallow-rooted and therefore not well adapted to the challenging conditions a slope may present. Additionally, makers of lawn mowing equipment warn that mowing on a hill is difficult and can actually cause damage to your mower (if it doesn’t have an oil pump, the oil may not circulate properly during an extended hillside session, which can ruin the engine)....
Research to the Rescue Ensuring the move is a good one starts long before the first box has been packed. Chances are the graduate is taking their first real job in an unfamiliar city. Help them break down what part of their new location fits their lifestyle and commuting needs. Talk about how they plan to get to and from work and whether they prefer living close to coffee shops, restaurants and nightlife or a quieter locale....
Thankfully, this species is mostly confined to the tropical rainforests of northeastern Australia, so you aren’t likely to come across it in your backyard. However, knowing how to identify the plant could save you from getting a very nasty surprise if you are exploring the region. Which Part of the Gympie-Gympie Is Toxic? The trichomes are responsible for the gympie-gympie’s potent sting. These stiff, hollow, fine epidermal hairs made from silica cover the entire plant....
Though the terminology can be confusing, mildew refers to specific types of fungus, including some types of mold. The term “mildew” is often used generically to refer to mold that usually has flat growth. However, molds include all species of microscopic fungi that grow as multicellular filaments, which are called “hyphae.” Thus, not all mildew and mold should be treated the same. Read on to learn about mold vs. mildew so you can safely eradicate these growths and keep your home and family safe....
