Pests/diseases: Few if any pests bother daffodils. The bulbs and foliage are toxic to most insects and animals, including deer and voles. If you see vertical streaks in the daffodil leaves, dig up the bulb and put it in the trash because it may be infected with a virus. Watch …

Grow and care for dahlias throughout the season Growth habit Dahlias grow quickly, producing bushy plants and flowering in the first season. Water dahlias Water regularly and try to keep your foliage dry. Avoid overwatering, as moist soil can lead to rotting tubers. We recommend less frequent, but deep watering. …

There are many different types of plants that will thrive in a pond environment, including: Bog plants such as canna lily and iris that grow well in muddy and swampy areas. These plants are useful for stabilizing the bank around the pond and providing shelter for frogs and other wildlife …

Have you ever wished you could conjure up an extra room in your home – like a study, TV room or a cozy den perhaps? If you’ve settled on a small home with limited bedrooms, take heart in knowing that the key to creating multi-functionality in a compact home lies …

Blooms only last up to four weeks, but the foliage is attractive and dense enough to form a beautiful trellis or fence that lasts all year. Plus, you don’t need to prune the plant, so it’s an easy-to-grow, low-maintenance choice. This plant is one of the few vines that you …

No matter how small, any outdoor space can benefit from container gardening ideas. Offering vibrant hues, subtle fragrance and beautiful foliage, they are a fantastic way to breathe new life into a seating area or veranda. The best thing about containers is that they are so adaptable and can be …

Succulents fall into many different genera and come from many parts of the world. What unites them is their ability to withstand long periods without water. Many succulents are native to dry, arid areas, including deserts, where rainfall is scarce. As such, they require very little watering and are suitable …

You want a large enough bowl or vase to hold all of your orchid’s roots and give them a little extra room to spread out and grow. Your vase also needs to be tall enough to support the stem of your orchid, so it doesn’t topple over. Step 2: Make …

The soil should drain well and not remain soggy, especially in containers. It should also be moderately fertile to promote best growth. Amend poor soil with ready compost before planting. When to plant petunias It is easiest to buy young plants from a nursery that sells petunias in apartments. Look …

The veranda, the basic design element, follows the original path in the garden, and the central hotel lobby is transformed into a tea house. The former canopies are replaced and extended into a closed loop with the tea house as the start and also the end point for the path. …