"Roses have inspired gardeners and poets for centuries, so it's only natural that you want more of them in your yard. Fortunately, it's easy to propagate roses and create a sea of beautiful blooms." comment from Martha Stewart.com
Propagation has been my main source for new plants. It is so easy to multiply your garden with your favorites for no cost.
Click here to find out how to propagate roses from Martha Stewart.com.
As an organic gardener I can recommend coffee grounds as a fertilizer. Click here to go to Martha Stewart.com's article page to find out how to use coffee grounds get get gorgeous Christmas cactus every year.
"Whether you’ve mastered the art of getting your Christmas cactus to bloom and now you’re looking for the next challenge or you’re looking to grow something a little less common, we’ve got some gorgeous alternatives to everyone’s favorite holiday cactus." - comment from Rural Sprout.
Love those alternative Christmas cactus!
Click here to go to the article to see the Christmas cactus alternatives from Rural Sprout.
In subtropical Florida ferns grow like weeds outside, even in winter, but we still grow them as houseplants inside too. Love them!
Click here to find out how to bring your ferns inside for the winter.
This beautiful cactus can also be grown outdoors in a subtropical climate. We used to grow them in hanging pots for the carport jungle.
Click here to go to the article page on Birds and Blooms for everything you want to know about Christmas Cactus.
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"Did you know that how you water your poinsettias during the holiday season is one of the biggest factors of all in determining just how long your plant will keep it’s gorgeous colorful leaves in place throughout the holiday season – and that misting your poinsettia regularly can play a huge role in that too?" - comment from Old World Garden Farms about the article.
Since I grew my poinsettias outdoors, I didn't know about misting them. Check out the article if you did not know it either.
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"As it turns out, fall is actually the perfect time to provide a little care for the daylilies growing in your flowerbeds. As the cooler autumn temperatures settle in, a little bit of work now with your daylilies will pay big dividends for your plants next year – and beyond" from Simple Garden Life.
This is a good article for me to reference back to since I was thinking about growing flowering bulb plants that I know little about. Actually, I'm not sure if I can grow then in zone 9. They sure produce gorgeous flowers.
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The poinsettia in the photo is from my yard many years ago. I'm sorry to say it is no longer living since after JR, my first husband, passed away I had no interest in gardening or anything else. But I have my photos that I cherish.
There was a cluster of the plants and they lasted for years. After the holidays, the flowers would fade, but the plant remained healthy. That is because I took good care of it and I am in zone 9.
The article comes from Martha Stewart.com and here is what they had to say about the article: "How long do poinsettias typically last, and how can you help them live a long, healthy life? We spoke to gardening experts and got the full scoop."
Click here to go to the article where there is lots of information provided on everything you want to know about poinsettia.
