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As the name implies, the actual flowers of the daylily plant will only bloom for one day. Luckily, each plant will produce multiple blooms that come into flower continuously, creating the beautiful visual display that its growers have come to love. What happens once these blooms begin to fade though? Is daylily deadheading necessary? Is it Necessary to Deadhead Daylilies? The process of deadheading refers to removing the spent blooms....

The natural materials for a wreath made of acorns and pinecones can be easily and freely foraged, everything else needed is inexpensive. Read on to learn how to make a pinecone and acorn wreath, along with other natural wreath ideas. Items for Wreath Made of Acorns and Pinecones The first things needed to make an acorn and pinecone wreath are, of course, acorns and pinecones. The best way to get them is go foraging in the woods or, in some cases, your own backyard....

Dogwoods need fertile, moist soil with good drainage. They are understory trees and require dappled lighting with protection from the hottest rays of the day. Even plants with good site conditions, annual fertilizer, and adequate water may still encounter dogwood tree problems that destroy their health and vigor. Diseases of Dogwood Dogwood anthracnose is one of the most common fungal diseases to attack this plant. It starts out with blighted leaves, showing purple margins, and tan color around the edges of leaves....

About Dracaena Plant Varieties There are many kinds of dracaenas that are commonly used as houseplants. One reason that they are so popular indoors is that they are easy to grow and maintain. They accept low and indirect light and only need to be watered about once a week. A little fertilizer once or twice a year is all these plants need, and pruning isn’t necessary very often either. These plants became famous when a NASA study found that they can cleanse indoor air of toxins....

Growing Elderflowers The flowers of the elder have been used for centuries and longer, but in modern times have been forgotten by many. Whether you want to add an elder to your garden to add shade and a new shrub or to try the flowers, growing it will be easy. It will grow well in full sun and partial shade and in nearly any type of soil, from clay to sandy....

Evergreen Clematis Vines Popular in the Pacific Northwest, these vines climb by twisting stems around any support you set out for them. They can grow to 15 feet (5 m.) tall and 10 feet (3 m.) wide over time. The glossy leaves on evergreen clematis vines are some 3 inches (8 cm.) long and 1 inch (2.5 cm.) wide. They are pointed and droop downward. In the spring, white blossoms appear on the vines....

How to Grow a Calliandra Fairy Duster Three types of the fairy duster plant are native to the Southwestern U.S. These are: Calliandra eriophylla, which is also called False Mesquite Calliandra californica, known as Baja fairy duster Calliandra penninsularis, the La Paz fairy duster Calliandra fairy dusters are small evergreen shrubs and retain foliage for much of the year. Height and width varies from 1 to 5 feet (0.5 to 1....

What are Garden Globes? Garden globes are believed to bring prosperity, health, good fortune, and protection from evil spirits. According to historical information, placing a garden globe at the home’s entrance will prevent a witch from entering. After the King of Bavaria decorated the Herrenchiemsee Palace with garden globes or gazing balls, they quickly become a common sight in European gardens. Garden globes also have a practical use and, when properly placed, allow the homeowner to see who is visiting before opening the door....

How to Winterize Gardenia Outside Be ready for unexpected cold snaps by keeping supplies on hand to protect your plant. On the fringes of the recommended climate zones, you can protect gardenias in winter by covering them with a blanket or cardboard box during brief cold snaps. A cardboard box large enough to cover the shrub without bending the branches is a must when temperatures drop. Gardenia winter care in areas that experience snow includes protecting the branches from the weight of heavy snow accumulation....

How to Make a Garden Gift Basket If you are a gardener yourself coming up with garden gift basket ideas will be a breeze. For those with less than a green thumb; however, ideas for garden gift baskets might be more difficult. No worries, we’ve got plenty of garden gift basket ideas to suit every budget. First things first, choose a container. A container can be almost anything, but it’s better when making gardening themed baskets to stick with the theme....

Garlic Plant Fertilizer Garlic is a heavy feeder, basically because it takes so long to come to fruition. Because of this, it’s best to think about feeding garlic plants right from the start. In most climates, garlic bulbs should be planted in late fall or early winter — six weeks before the soil freezes. In milder areas, you may plant garlic in January or even February for late summer or early fall....

Many gardeners refer to this condition as “helmet head.” Is the seedling doomed? Can you remove the seed coat that won’t come off before the seedling dies? Keep reading to learn more about what to do with a seed coat stuck to a plant. Why Did the Seed Coat Not Fall Off? No one is 100 percent sure why this happens, though most agree that a seed coat getting stuck on the seedling mainly occurs due to less than ideal planting and germinating conditions....

Hawaii Vegetable Growing Problems Without the aid of cold winter temperatures to control pest populations, these critters are obstacles gardeners must face when growing vegetables in Hawaii. Nematodes, fruit flies, pepper weevils, and slugs flourish year-round. Likewise, some microclimates on the islands experience as much as 200 inches (508 cm.) of rain per year, creating ideal conditions for fungal diseases and root rot. Additionally, soil erosion from high winds and heavy rain is common in some areas....

Learning how to grow larkspur is easier if you are somewhat familiar with local weather patterns, although, of course, there is no guarantee that the weather will cooperate with your gardening schedule. How to Grow Larkspur Flowers Most annual larkspur plants are grown from seeds, though planting larkspur seeds can be challenging. When planting larkspur seeds, they must have a cold period before germination. This can be accomplished before planting the seeds, after planting the seeds in peat pots, or after sowing the seeds directly in the flower bed....

How to Grow Lilies Before placing bulbs in the ground, it’s important to use a garden tool to loosen the soil. Because lilies need good drainage, it helps to mix compost throughout the soil. Dig a hole about 6 inches (15 cm.) deep and place the bulb inside with the flat part down and the pointed end up. Space the bulbs about 8 inches (20 cm.) apart. Fill each hole with the soil and press it gently down....

How to Grow Pampas Grass Before growing pampas grass, be sure to put it somewhere in the landscape where it has plenty of room to grow, especially when planting more than one. When mass planting pampas grass, you’ll have to space them about 6 to 8 feet (2 m.) apart. Pampas grass enjoys areas with full sun but will tolerate partial shade. It also tolerates a wide range of soil types but prefers moist, well-draining soil....

Keeping Verbena Inside Although it is also a great choice for your outdoor beds and herb gardens, a good reason to grow lemon verbena indoors is the delicious fragrance. Every time you walk by your potted verbena, touch the leaves and enjoy the lemony scent. Having it readily on hand, you can also enjoy it any time you want in a cup of tea, in desserts, and in savory dishes. Outdoors, lemon verbena can grow quite large, but growing verbena indoors in containers is very much doable....

How to Build Raised Beds on Sloped Ground Gardeners have a choice in how they construct a raised bed on a slope. They can slice into the hill, level off an area, and build the raised bed as if the ground started out level. This method is also suitable when installing pre-fab raised beds on sloped ground. For steeply sloped yards, this can create a lot of backbreaking digging and hauling dirt....

Learning more about how yard structures can impact the climate of the garden will help growers make the most of their plantings. From topographical to man-made structures, there are numerous factors that can impact temperature in the garden. The presence of various bodies of water, for example, is just one factor which can significantly impact the microclimate of an area. Read on to learn microclimate pond conditions. Do Ponds Create Microclimates?...

Planting Tulip Bulbs to Survive the Winter If you plan from the start to keep your tulip bulbs in their container in the winter, then you can take steps when planting the tulip bulbs in containers to make sure they will survive the winter. Drainage is extra important – In the winter, what kills hardy plants and bulbs more often than not is ice rather than the cold itself. Making sure that the drainage in the container is excellent and that water from melting snow or from routine watering does not get trapped in the container to freeze will help keep your tulip bulbs alive over the winter....