· Propagation
Sow fewer flower seedlings than your enthusiasm suggests
Let growing-on space set the scale of the first tray.
Articles from 2023
12 articles from Bloomyard.
· Flower growing
Install plant supports while you can still see the stems
Early support can be simpler to place and less conspicuous later.
· Flower growing
Choose lavender for winter as well as summer
The plant’s hardiness and drainage needs matter as much as the color of its flowers.
· Flower growing
A salvia label should tell you more than flower color
Understand the plant’s lifespan and hardiness before deciding its place in the border.
· Flower growing
A cutting patch can begin with one reachable row
Grow enough for small arrangements without turning the whole garden into a production plot.
· Flower growing
Hellebores reward a view from close by
Place winter and early-spring interest where you can see it without disturbing the plant.
· Soil & care
Mulch is a surface treatment with a purpose
Choose it for the planting and soil rather than using it as a universal finishing layer.
· Garden design
A plant sale bargain still needs a garden role
Use the label and the available space to decide whether a discounted flower is useful.
· Flower growing
A hollyhock wall needs a plan for the ground below
Leave room to inspect leaves, recognize seedlings and maintain the tall display.
· Flower growing
Choose the container's position before its flowers
Build a workable display around light, access and watering.
· Flower growing
Garden amaryllis and winter gift bulbs share a confusing name
Use the botanical label to distinguish Amaryllis from the indoor Hippeastrum often sold at Christmas.
· Soil & care
Read a soil report before buying flower feed
Turn analysis into a specific action instead of adding nutrients by habit.