Your Christmas cactus may bloom on its own, but if it doesn’t, here’s what you need to do. Getting your Christmas cactus to bloom may take some effort, but it’s worth it when it’s filled with blooms. If your plant doesn’t bloom in its first year, one reason may be that it’s simply adjusting to…
If you’re looking for decorative foliage to create a tropical effect in your garden, you’ll be hard-pressed to find a better choice than the selection of Coleus hybrids – Plectranthus odorifera. In fact, some coleus hybrids are colorful and make a more eye-catching display than traditional flowering plants. Although propagating from cuttings is very easy,…
Dahlias always impress. These flower-producing machines begin blooming in mid-summer, reach their peak in early August, and then bloom continuously for ten weeks. While each type of dahlia has its own charm, if you want the most direct way to WOW, consider growing tabular dahlias. Dinnerplate dahlias do not belong to any official dahlia category….
Whether you’re growing rose bushes, climbers, ground covers or miniature plants, we want your roses to produce more blooms! We’ll show you the steps to get more blooms from all your favorite roses, from wild roses to the award-winning aromatic hybrid tea rose. Secret 1: Choose The Right Roses Know your zone and choose more…
For the most part, bougainvillea plants are relatively easy to grow. At other times, however, they can be stubborn, hiding their flowers and refusing to bloom. Here are some tips to make sure your bougainvillea care keeps your plants showing their splendor and color. Sometimes bougainvillea plants like to get a little stubborn, refusing to…