By Jennifer Poindexter Do you ever grow things in your garden because they do your heart and mind good? This was my reason for investing in teddy bear sunflower seeds. I knew they would provide certain benefits to my growing area, such as inviting pollinators, but anything … [Read more...]
9 Sunflower Growing Mistakes That Can Ruin Your Crop
by Jennifer Poindexter What is your favorite flower? I have many, but one of my favorites to grow is a sunflower. They come in many varieties which vary in color and size. When growing just about any plant you learn a few lessons the hard way. However, every mistake happens … [Read more...]
How to Grow Sunflowers
Sunflowers are a large flower that can grow to up to a meter in height and produces one large flower. However, when looking closely at this large flower it is visible that the head of the plant is composed of many flowers clustered together. The outer flowers are called florets … [Read more...]
How to Grow Sunflowers
by Matt Gibson Let's grow sunflowers! Sunflowers (Helianthus annuus) are not just an eye-catching summer flower that makes a natural choice as a showy standout in any flower garden. Sunflowers have many useful attributes aside from simply being pretty, and they are a common … [Read more...]
Which Flowers Grow The Fastest? Try These for Fast Results.
by Matt Gibson Ever wonder which flowers grow the fastest? We certainly don't blame you. Gardening can sometimes be a time-consuming process. You have to prepare the beds by amending the soil, clearing away debris and weeds, and tilling for aeration to assure proper drainage. … [Read more...]