by Matt Gibson Also known as Bishop’s weed and false Queen Anne’s lace, toothpick weed (Ammi visnaga) is a gorgeous and hardy annual or biennial flower with white bloom clusters shaped like umbrellas, or domes, which grow up to five inches in diameter. This long bloomer is a … [Read more...]
How to Grow Purple Bell Vine Flowers (Rhodochiton Atrosanguineus)
by Matt Gibson Indigenous to Mexico, the purple bell vine flower is a quick-growing, upward-climbing perennial with twining stems that are adorned with heart-shaped leaves, which are toothed and tinted dark green to burgundy around the edges. The vine also produces multitudes … [Read more...]
How to Grow Quaker Ladies Flowers (Houstonia Caerulea)
by Matt Gibson Quaker ladies are small, creeping perennial flowers that form compact little tufts or mounds of blooms. These blossoms are shaped somewhat like the hats that were once commonly worn by Quaker women, and that resemblance is where Quaker ladies got their moniker. … [Read more...]
How to Grow Pincushion Flower (Scabiosa Atropurpurea & Scabiosa Caucasica)
by Matt Gibson The pincushion flower (scabiosa atropurpurea and scabiosa caucasica) gets its name from the interesting geometric shape of its flowerheads and stamens. The flowerheads consist of tiny florets framed by petals that, when taken together as a whole, resemble a … [Read more...]
Do You Need Holes In Your Plant Pots?
by Matt Gibson Drainage is one of the key factors concerning growing healthy plants. A lack of drainage can lead to lots of problems, including root rot, mildew, and stagnant (and therefore stinky) water. None of these is a good thing when it comes to successful gardening in … [Read more...]
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