Question from Maria: I am intriqued by the newer versions of geraniums (such as the ones shown in the Vernon Nursery in England). They are so beautiful! Is there a source for newer varieties of IVY geraniums in the USA? Answer from Pat: Unfortunately, your chances of finding European or English varieties of garden geraniums […]
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Categories : Flowers
When To Plant Annual, Perennial, and Biennial Flowers From Seeds
Posted by Pat Welsh
· Wednesday,
July
28th,
2010
at 12:19 AM
Question from Brandon: Please help! My wife and I, as inspired by your book, are setting in motion our plan to start our fall planting by starting seed in August. We’re planning our beds for cool season flowers, but we are having a giant disagreement about warm season blooms. Here’s the question: When should we […]
Flowering Freeway median plants in California
Posted by Pat Welsh
· Monday,
July
12th,
2010
at 12:24 AM
Question from Laura: A relative driving north from Sacramento toward Reading called me, an Ohio Master Gardener, to ask if I knew what shrub might be planted in the median of U.S. 5 for many, many miles. I don’t. There are several hues, apparently: possibly pink, red, white, maybe purple. Can you enlighten us? If […]
Categories : Flowers, Landscape Color
Early Summer Pruning of Chrysanthemums – Budded Mums
Posted by Pat Welsh
· Sunday,
June
27th,
2010
at 12:07 AM
Question from Deborah: I live in N.C. and planted mums several years ago. They bloomed last year in the fall and are in full bud now, June some are showing color. Should I let them go or pinch the buds? I would like them to bloom in the fall again. Answer from Pat: Usually chrysanthemums […]
Categories : Flowers, Month by Month Gardening
Gardenias need acid soil, good drainage, ample water, full sun along coast, part shade inland, and regular fertilizing. If buds fall off it’s not from disease as often supposed, but because plants didn’t get 20 degrees difference between day and night temperatures during spring and early summer. Patios are often too warm at night. Insist […]
Question from Terry: Hi! My mom just came back from Europe. She had a layover in Amsterdam and thought that it would be a great idea to bring me some tulip bulbs. Help! She brought me 2 dozen and I don’t know what to do with them. I know that you are supposed to refrigerate […]
Categories : Flowers, Month by Month Gardening
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