I ran across this article on why a hydrangea does not bloom. It also has tips for other Hydrangea problems as well. I realize it is a bit late in the season for this, but hope this helps for next year if you had a hydrangea that did not bloom this year.…
Here is a list of 10 common garden plants that are extremely easy to propagate. All of these plants can be propagated by division. Simply take a shovel and cut off a chunk, plant it where you want, and watch it grow! Hemerocallis (daylilly) Aster Bearded Iris Shasta daisies Echinacea purpurea (purple coneflower) Stonecrop (Sedum) ...…
I didn’t actually mean to prune it to the ground, but that is what happened when I lost control of the lawn mower. Of course, I assumed I had killed it but left the stump anyway. A week or so later I noticed that the stump had sprouted some leaves. I was thrilled to think ...…
I get quite a bit of traffic from people searching for answers about what can be planted over septic tanks and septic systems. Questions such as: Can I plant ornamental grass over my septic tank? Is it safe to plant trees or shrubs near my septic system? Can potatoes harm my septic system? Is it ...…
Softwood cuttings are taken in summer of the following plants are quite easy to root and should be a saleable plant in a short amount of time. Beautyberry (Callicarpa japonica) Beautybush (Kolkwitzia amabilis) Blue mist shrub (Caryopteris x clandonensis) Burning bush (Euonymus alatus) Butterfly bush (Buddleia davidii) Chinese stranvaesia (Stranvaesia davidiana) Crape myrtle (Lagerstroemia ...…
I recently wrote an E-book on the effects salt has on ornamental plants and groundcovers. It explains how soil becomes saline (salty), the effects salt has on plants, as well as how to reduce the salinity of your soil. Download it by using this link: Salt injury to ornamental shrubs and groundcovers For more info ...…
For those of you that are not aware that you can customize the news you receive from Google News, I have a great tip for you. First, you must have a Google account to be able to use this feature. It’s free and takes just a few minutes to complete. First, log in to your ...…
A raised bed garden consists of erecting beds of soil on top of the ground. Like any gardening style, there are advantages and disadvantages of raised bed gardening. There are also a few options to consider when creating your raised bed. …
The offer for the free E-book has expired. But no worries! You can still get the book by signing up for the newsletter. Just use the link under Free Reports and E-books to get it. Yep, you read that right. For a limited time I am offering my E-book How to start a plant propagation ...…
How to provide shade for your misting bed Once your misting or propagation beds are made you may decide you want a way to provide shade for your cuttings while they are being rooted. An easy way to do this is by using pipe clips and a few lengths of electrical plastic conduit. This is ...…