The Cutting Garden

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Years ago, just like coal, the chrysanthemum was King, and the languid Dahlia was Queen. It must have been us who changed, because the Chrysanthemums have remained steadfastly the same.

In addition, the soil in the western part of the country, where most of these bulbs are grown, is almost pure sand amended with organic compost, which provides a well-drained growing field and is easy to dig in for harvesting the bulbs.Introduced by a...

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Leaves are a great source of "brown," high-carbon material for the compost. Relationship with autumn leaves. You may find you can harvest these vegetables all winter with this added protection from leaves.Here in our area we have to separate the compostable...

Always wear gloves when handling the rhizomes – or any part of the plant. Leave the cover in place for at least six months. Even if you plant lily of the valley in a contained area, the rhizomes are likely to tunnel under and make a break for freedom.freestar.queue.push(function()...

Destroy them how you like, but the process is non-toxic and completely safe in the home landscape. These are easily managed provided you know what you are looking for and how to treat the problem.

Growing lily of the valley plants (freestar.queue.push(function() { googletag.display("div-gpt-ad-300x250-ATF-1"); });This easy-care plant doesn't require much to thrive. Care should be taken when planting as it is a poisonous plant, so keep it away from...

The seeds are black, round and swollen with a hard coat. The three outer segments are sepals, and the three inner segments are petals. Breeders have developed some daffodils with double, triple, or ambiguously multiple rows and layers of segments, and...

It has been cultivated in Chinese Buddhist temple gardens since 600 AD. It is the official city flower of Shanghai. Magnolia denudata a rather low, rounded, thickly branched, and coarse-textured tree to 30 feet (9.1 m) tall.

Cut several from each plant in case some do not root. The time line varies depending on type of plant you are rooting. Remember, they are not going to live here; they are only beginning their life in this little pot.I would recommend a soil mixture of...

For its attractive, fragrant blooms, some people find lily of the valley invasive, especially when left on its own. Another way to limit the spread of this plant is by growing it in a sunny area.

Read on to learn how to treat sick lily of the valley, as well as ways to keep your plants healthier.In many parts of the world, spring just isn't spring without the delicate and fragrant notes of the ancient lily of the valley.

Allow 4 or 5 inches (10-13 cm.) between each pip. Water well until the area is evenly moist but not saturated. Dividing lily of the valley is simple, doesn't take a lot of time, and the payoff is a more attractive plant with large, healthy blooms.

If this plant is present in your landscape, it is wise to remove it. The plant contains over 30 cardiac glycosides, many of which inhibit the heart's pumping activity. These woodland flowers are native to Eurasia but have become very popular landscape...

Make sure a leaf bud is at the top and bottom of the cutting, for this will be where new growth occurs. The procedure is surprisingly easy and is an effective propagation method for many plants.

The seeds are black, round and swollen with a hard coat. The three outer segments are sepals, and the three inner segments are petals. Breeders have developed some daffodils with double, triple, or ambiguously multiple rows and layers of segments, and...

And that isn't all about lily of the valley that's tough. Unless you want it all over the garden, it is best to plant it in a contained area or in a container sunk into the soil.Much valued for its fragrant summer blossoms, lily of the valley is also...

Soak them in warm water for an hour to plump up the berries and then carefully excise away the flesh. Mulch over the area to protect the little plants. They are pretty when they turn deeply red and add interest among the dark green strappy leaves.

) is a unique plant with an interesting growth habit. Native Americans harvested the roots for food, but they contain calcium oxalate crystals that cause blisters and painful irritations when eaten raw.

There are, however, a large number of interesting cultivars that set themselves apart.Lily of the valley doesn't necessarily mean white flowers anymore. “Rosea” is a cultivar of the plant that has flowers with a pink tinge to them.

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Is a fantastic flowering plant. The plant grows from rhizomes – fleshy underground stems – and it reproduces itself by branching them out in every direction and putting up new shoots.

You can use these plants as accents in spring planters or containers, in rockeries, along paths or in the early perennial garden.This native Turkish species covers a range of varieties to choose from.

It is hardy in cold temperatures, all the way to USDA zone 2. No lily of the valley flowers one year may mean that your plants are not getting exactly what they need, but you can likely figure out and solve the issue to get blooms next year.If your lily...

There's no way to save this plant, unfortunately, so it's best to discard it and eitheraround it or discard that as well so you don't spread the fungus. These buggers are hard to get rid of, so the best bet is to destroy infected plants.

Ideal for custom blend growing mixes, raised garden beds, container gardening, and seed starting. Holds up to 150% of its weight in water with the ability to retain moisture. Burpee Eco-Friendly Natural & Organic GardenCoir is a sustainable and renewable...