As an avid gardener, I'm always thrilled to share tips and tricks that make plant propagation easier and more rewarding. One of my favorite herbs to propagate is rosemary, not only because of its ...

Almost any plant loaded with blooms will experience transplant shock. Even with annual flowers I clip off almost all open flowers at transplanting time. A plant bearing big peony blooms will be ...

Cover the roots with soil and then water the plants. You can grow raspberries in pots on a patio or balcony. Put one cane in a deep pot that's around 45cm in diameter. Use a Best Buy compost for ...

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Asparagus plants can have very long roots, possibly 10 feet long. That’s quite a bit of digging to be able to transplant successfully. When planting these asparagus crowns, you should dig a hole ...

Plant them high, they will not die. Plant them low, they will not grow.” I first read that saying on the American Society of ...

In late winter, while the plant is dormant, it's the perfect time to propagate blueberries from hardwood cuttings.

but this plant also benefits from extra water on hot days. Lavender grows in zones 5-9 and blooms (and attracts a bevy of bees) May to September if well tended. “Raspberries have a big occupancy ...

Mirabilis jalapa is a night-scented plant that blooms over a long period in summer ... Once seedlings have germinated and have formed true leaves, transplant to individual 8cm pots and grow on, still ...

Transplant seedlings into 7.5cm pots when the first true ... When to harvest: June to October. How to grow: plant raspberry canes between November and March, avoiding any times when the ground is ...

The two biggest benefits of pruning raspberries and blackberries are: Prevent pests and diseases Remove dead canes to optimize the plant growth and for low maintenance. Besides, this job helps ensure ...