There are many reasons to plant dahlias in your garden. First, the plants are easy to grow and offer months of gorgeous blooms in a wide assortment of flower shapes, sizes, and colors. You can enjoy those blooms in the garden or cut them for beautiful bouquets and arrangements. Healthy, vigorous plants offer the greatest display of flowers and the best way to get a strong start to the growing season is knowing when to plant dahlia bulbs. Below I’ll walk you through all the options of when to plant dahlia bulbs.
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When to plant gladioli bulbs in gardens and containers
One of the most common mistakes gardeners make in determining when to plant gladioli bulbs is forgetting to take their local climate into account. Fortunately, figuring out what may work best for you is pretty straightforward. You can enjoy a succession of blooms for staggered cut flower bouquets or, if you prefer, you can plan a massive show of gladioli flower stalks which come on simultaneously. Regardless of which one you’re aiming for, in this article, you’ll learn the best timing and techniques for success.
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How to grow mitsuba in your herb garden
I seem to have a thing for parsleys (curly and flat-leaf parsley, parsley root) and growing unique flavors in my garden. Mitsuba was one of those new-to-me herbs to grow myself, but a familiar flavor because I’d tasted it in Japanese dishes. Also called Japanese honewort, Japanese wild parsley and white chervil, mitsuba (Cryptotaenia japonica) is pretty easy to grow from seed. In this article, I’m going to explain how to grow this flavorful ingredient in your own garden.
Pole bean support ideas
Looking for creative pole bean support ideas? You’ve come to the right place! Pole beans are notorious for their prolific yields, but the vines grow vigorously and need something sturdy to climb. Before you start planting your bean seeds, it’s essential that you have a support plan in place for these climbing vines. In this article, I’ll share some of the best bean trellis, teepee, arch, and support structures, including cheap and free upcycling and DIY options.
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Growing tomatoes in a self watering planter
Growing tomatoes in a self watering planter is an easy and low-maintenance way to enjoy a bounty of homegrown tomatoes. These innovative planters are perfect for small spaces, decks, and balconies and create an ideal growing environment for tomato plants. They can even be used to grow other vegetables like peppers, eggplants, and cucumbers. Keeping container-grown tomatoes watered, especially when the summer weather is hot and dry, is a challenge for gardeners and using a self watering planter is a time-saving way to ensure plants don’t dry out. In this article I’ll offer tips for success when growing tomatoes in a self watering planter.
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How many watermelons per plant? Tips to maximize production
If you’re new to growing watermelons, you’re likely wondering which types might be best to try, exactly what’s involved, and how many watermelons per plant you can expect at the end of the growing season. As it happens, it’s surprisingly easy to coax homegrown watermelons out of your own garden plot or even from a large pot. What’s more, there’s a mind-boggling number of varieties from which to choose, and, whether you opt for an early, mid-season, or late season type, the end result is usually much sweeter than any watermelon you’ve hauled home from the grocery store.
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