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Rose Secrets Revealed
I’m Going To Reveal To You A Secret That Will Enable You To Grow Beautiful, Fragrant Roses That Will Re-Define The Meaning Of “The PERFECT Rose Garden.”
(And The Shocking Truth Is – ANYONE Can Do It!)

Lighting the Landscape
29 Sep 2006 at 4:27pm
On a recent trip to California I had a great opportunity to visit with some friends. Part of the trip was business and or course some relaxing too…

Anthurium Care
23 Sep 2006 at 12:25pm
Question:
We just received an Anthurium as a gift. It's in a pot which looks too small for the roots. Should we repot the plant into a bigger pot? Is watering weekly enough…

Time for Some Houseplant Tune Ups
17 Sep 2006 at 10:10am
September is a perfect time to give your houseplants a good tune up! Look them over and give them good cleaning, wipe down the leaves and do a thorough inspection for any bugs and insects…

Make Container Plants Stand Out
12 Sep 2006 at 11:30pm
There are, many ways, infinite variations and combinations you can use to set up an indoor garden, but basically it comes down to three main approaches when arranging houseplants:

Individual pots which can be moved around - Everything from Palms, Orchids, Ficus trees, Dracenas and more…

A tray or windows box arrangement where a number of different plants are grown together…

Fall Landscape Chores - Mow Fertilize Rake FAQs
11 Sep 2006 at 8:49am
Fall may be here but you still have time to get the landscape and yard ready for the winter season.
When should you mow?
Should you rake the leaves?
What about herbicides?
Is it too late to fertilize…

Rose Secrets Revealed
I?m Going To Reveal To You A Secret That Will Enable You To Grow Beautiful, Fragrant Roses That Will Re-Define The Meaning Of ?The PERFECT Rose Garden.?
(And The Shocking Truth Is ? ANYONE Can Do It!)

Mandevilla Culture Care And Winter
8 Sep 2006 at 10:13am
The Mandevilla has grown into a popular plant showing up in garden centers the spring time color bonanza…

Even for many home gardeners who have been planting flower bulbs in the fall for years, it still remains a mystery why this needs to be done. Keep in mind that not all flower bulbs need to be planted in the fall, but there are definitely a few that will not do well unless planted in the fall months before the first frost. So why do we need to plant flower bulbs in the fall?

The majority of flower bulbs that need to be planted in the fall are those that will bloom in the early to late spring months. In preparation for blooming this early, they need a long cooling off period, or a time of cooler temperatures that will allow them to flower and develop strong roots. Some of the most popular flower bulbs that need to be planted in the fall include tulips, irises, narcissus, daffodils, crocus, hyacinths and many types of lilies. All of these flower bulbs will be readily available at lawn and garden stores usually beginning near the end of August through October or November, depending on what part of the country you live in.

One of the most important rules for planting flower bulbs in the fall is to plant before the ground freezes the first time. If deciding whether to plant flower bulbs late or early, it is better to avoid any risk and plant flower bulbs early. Of course, planting bulbs too early will mean that the ground is still too warm, so be careful and listen to the weather report to learn about the ground temperature if that is provided in your area. When the weather begins to drop to a consistent 40-50 degrees overnight, then it is okay to go ahead and plant those flower bulbs. Don’t wait too long, especially in the northern United States where a freeze can happen as early as September or October.

The reason that gardeners place such a strong emphasis on the importance of timing about when to plant flower bulbs is because the flower bulbs first need to establish strong roots before a frost occurs. So, if you plant flower bulbs and a frost occurs the very next day, then the bulbs did not have the opportunity to establish strong roots. From here the flower bulbs will enter into a new cycle during the frost, the cooling off period, in preparation for the approaching spring.

So, if you are worried about being too close to the frost or too close to the warm weather, call your local county horticulture extension and ask for information on the best time to plant flower bulbs. They will be able to provide you with accurate information on exactly when the average first frost happens and when they think it is best to get those flower bulbs in the ground.

Remember that this in not an exact science for the entire country because different areas will see the first freeze at different times. The best policy is to try and get your flower bulbs into the ground approximately 6-8 weeks before the first frost. Keep in mind that if you live in a warmer climate zone, you may be able to get by with planting flower bulbs in the fall as late as October or even November, as many of these regions don’t see a frost until December or January.