Hyacinth Spring is marked by this beautiful tubular-shaped perennial known for its highly fragrant scent. Hyacinths are one of the first flowers to bloom in spring, along with daffodils and tulips. These delicate-looking flowers originated in the Middle East and were later introduced in Europe. Hyacinths are a reliable flower blossoming year after year in … More HYACINTH
Spring-2022 – Quick Tip #1 Up and down, up and down. That’s how the temperatures fluctuate during March through mid-April in the mid-southern part of the United States. It can be even longer in cooler climates. During these times, it’s important to protect your plants from frost and cold temperatures. When temperatures dip below 40 … More HOW TO PROTECT YOUR PLANTS FROM FROST
QUESTION FROM READER: I live in Stuart, Virginia, where we’ve had some rain but not a lot. I’ve noticed more weeds in our yard this year, particularly clover. They also seem to be popping up sooner. When is the best time to apply weed control, and is there one you recommend? GL365 RESPONSE: Dear Reader, … More QUESTIONS FROM READERS (April Edition)
Daffodils Since we started flower facts last season with one of the most popular winter flowers, we thought we would do the same for spring. That’s right, we’re talking about Daffodils this month! Daffodils are a garden staple and an easy-care plant for novice gardeners. Part of the amaryllis family, and even though native to … More DAFFODILS
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Snapdragons Snapdragons seem to be the best-kept secret for winter gardens. We say this because not many winter gardens have these beautiful, dainty little flowers. So, we had to shed some light on this well-kept secret. Traditionally, snapdragons are considered short-lived tender perennials but have evolved with breeders producing many variations over the years. Snapdragons … More SNAPDRAGONS