To make your tulip bulbs believe they went through winter and bloom successfully, you need to keep them in a constant cold environment while they are dormant. Short-stemmed tulips respond better than long-stemmed ones, so choose healthy and firm bulbs. Use clean vases and place a few balls inside to reduce water usage and let […]
In the process, you have to “trick” the bulbs into pretending they survived the winter so they can bloom. This means that they must experience a constant cold environment while in a dormant state. As a general rule, short-stemmed tulips tend to respond better to the growing process than long-stemmed varieties.The most important thing is
Propagating your fuchsias via cuttings has two advantages over seeding: Firstly, the chances of success are greater and the whole process is methodically simpler. You can also guarantee that your fuchsias are true to variety, as cuttings always carry the same genetic information as the mother plant. When to take fuchsia cuttingsCuttings should be taken
There are no set rules when it comes to designing beautiful landscaping with houseplants. The most amazing outdoor spaces are created with imagination, not just by following a set of rules. It’s what’s different that grabs attention, not what looks the same as everything else. That doesn’t mean there aren’t any rules when it comes
Primula plants need light and air to germinate. Sow on the surface of the compost and do not cover with soil. Seeds that are slower to germinate (double primroses, hose-in-hose, jack-in-the-green, auriculas and most of the species can be sown on a layer of vermiculite or very fine gravel over the compost. Water them with
The amount of water vapor in the atmosphere. Different plants require different levels of humidity. Houseplants that need high humidity are best grown in a steamy bathroom, mist regularly or place the pot in a tray of moist pebbles. In a greenhouse, humidity can be raised in hot weather by dampening (wetting) the floor, overhead
Everybody, meet Maya! Maya is a beautiful Husky that was born a little bit different than other dogs. Maya had a rather rough start in life, much due to a disability she was worn with. You see, the pup was born without all of her four paws. As you can imagine, this made it extremely
Everybody, meet Maya! Maya is a beautiful Husky that was born a little bit different than other dogs. Maya had a rather rough start in life, much due to a disability she was worn with. You see, the pup was born without all of her four paws. As you can imagine, this made it extremely
A call came to Mount Laurel Police Department an injured pup who was struggling in an isolated industrial area in NJ. Fortunately, one officer directly went to scene and was able rescue the dog who had a very bad wound on its head. The pup was then taken for the necessary first aid at the
Hellebores are easy to grow and are undemanding. They look great from January to May – even when their seed has set, their sepals are always pretty and eventually turn green. Their foliage is bold and evergreen, and in some of the new hybrids the marbled leaves are as celebrated as the flowers. Hellebores are
