Growing Easter Lilies
Easter lilies tend to grow best in USDA Hardiness Zones 4-8. They also grow well in Northern California (zone 9), and we have had great success with them. The bulbs require well-drained soil with regular moisture throughout the spring growing…
Soil Testing
Growing a beautiful garden starts with testing the soil. The best place to start is learning how to do a soil test. The soil test results will show you the type of fertilizer recommended for your plants to grow. Taking…
Planting Pansies
Pansies are known to be tough plants that can take the cold weather. Plant your pansies early in the spring. Pansies like full or partial sun but need cooler temperatures to thrive. They grow best when soil temperatures are between…
Learn about plant hardiness zones
There are no rules for how and when seeds are planted, but knowing the zone where you are planting is helpful. To assist you with becoming a successful gardener, learn about the climate zone where you are growing and understand…
Luck of the Irish
This Thursday is Saint Patrick’s Day, and Americans traditionally celebrate with two symbols for this special day by wearing green and enjoying the beauty of the “lucky clover,” better known as a Shamrock (Oxalis plant). The Shamrock was chosen as…
How to force bulbs indoors
Forcing flower bulbs indoors is a great way to enjoy beautiful flowers during the cold months. Early flowering spring bulbs are easy to bloom indoors. Some flower bulbs that are easy to force are as follows: Grape hyacinths, Daffodils, Hyacinths,…
Growing bulbs
Bulbs will grow in any location except under evergreen trees—most bulbs like a sunny setting except for begonias that like some shade. When planting your bulbs, consider the drainage in your bulbs’ location. Too much water will cause the bulb…
