Why You Should Plant French Marigolds In Your Garden

 

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"When you plant French marigolds along with vegetable plants in your garden – great things happen. Not only do you fill your garden with the beauty and color of flowering annuals, you also can help protect and power your vegetable plants!

Marigolds are one of the most popular annual flowers to grow in backyard gardens – and for good reason. The big blooming flower grows easily from seed and can quickly fill garden spaces with beautiful blooms in all kinds of fiery shades of red, orange, and yellow."  Comment from This Is My Garden

Once you buy marigold plants or seeds, you will never have to buy them again for that particular type.  It is so easy to grow more plants from seeds produced by the plant.  Not only are they beautiful, but very frugal plants.  I love marigolds, the little ones, the big ones . . . all of them!

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How to Grow a Meyer Lemon Tree Indoors or Outside UPDATE

 

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"The glorious Meyer lemon tree is a small, evergreen variety that makes it possible to enjoy homegrown citrus regardless of location and growing zone. A cross between a citron and a mandarin-pomelo hybrid, these popular trees are a delight to grow, and their abundant production of lemons makes them even more special. Here, our experts provide advice for growing your own Meyer lemon tree for fresh citrus cultivated at home."  Comment from Martha Stewart.com

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How Often to Water a Meyer Lemon Tree for the Best Quality Fruit

If you use lots of lemons in preparation of meals and beverages, there is nothing like having your own supply. Once established, your lemon tree will provide you and your friends with more than enough!

Want to know the secrets of Todd and Diane who grow lemon trees in containers?  Click here

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Top 10 Annuals That Attract Hummingbirds

 

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"These easy-to-grow annuals that attract hummingbirds are filled with the sweet nectar that pretty pollinators can’t resist."  Comment from Birds and Blooms

The only hummingbirds I see in Florida are the little ones that look like moths.  I would love to attract them to my yard.

Click here to go to the Birds and Blooms article that will teach you how to attract them to your yard.

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African Violet Care 101

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"Some people find growing African violets to be a piece of cake. Their violets thrive with little special care, blooming repeatedly and creating fresh new fuzzy leaves on a regular basis. Others struggle, never seeing a bloom, moaning over spotted leaves, and eventually wind up chucking their plants in the trash. If you’re in the first group, you don’t need these tips. If you’re in the second group, try these troubleshooting tips for African violet care."  Comment from Birds And Blooms

Give plants what they want and they will be healthy and beautiful.  Learn what they want!

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How To Prune Rose Bushes – And Why To Do It In Late Winter!

 

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"Pruning is essential for maintaining the health and shape of most rose bushes. It not only enhances their appearance but also improves air circulation, lowers the risk of disease, and promotes fresh growth and blooming.

But in spite of what many might think, the best time for that pruning is not once the bush has started to produce its foliage in early spring. Nor is it in summer or fall when the bush is still actively growing. Why? Because pruning at all of these times can actually do more harm than good for the plant."  Comment from This Is My Garden

This is an excellent article all about pruning roses for those who grow rose bushes.

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Citrus Trees You Can Grow in Pots and Containers This Winter

 

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"Growing your own citrus tree can be an incredibly rewarding experience, and you don’t have to live in a warm climate to make it happen. While not every tree is ideal for indoor cultivation, there are several varieties that thrive in containers, allowing you to enjoy fresh fruit right from your own living room. With the right care—namely ample sunlight—these resilient plants can flourish inside, and really liven up your space."  Comment from Martha Stewart.com

I've had citrus trees in the past, but never in containers or indoors.  Very interested in growing them in containers and would love to grow them indoors.  

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How To Know When To Plant Vegetable & Flower Seeds Indoors!

 

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"Wondering how to know when to start your vegetable and flowers seeds inside at just the right time to grow the perfect sized transplants for your garden and flowerbeds this year?"  Comment from This Is My Garden

Timing is important when it comes to starting plants from seed.  However, I do not pay attention to that and I should, so this article is good for me.

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Drought Tolerant Aloe Vera Plants Are Easy to Grow

 

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"Aloe vera gel‘s ability to soothe burns is well known, but did you know that the plant itself is beautiful, drought tolerant, and can be grown in almost any garden? Here’s what you should know about this pretty and useful succulent, including how to take care of an aloe vera plant."  Comment from Birds and Blooms

In my experience, the aloe vera plant is one of the easiest plants to grow.  

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Low-Light Plants to Brighten Up Darker Rooms

 

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"Here, I break down what “low light” actually means, how much light a plant needs to survive, and 10 ACTUAL low-light plants that’ll do well in those dark corners!"  Comment from Garden Betty

Check out this article if you want to grow plants in an indoor low light area.

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How Much Light Your Plants Actually Need to Survive

 

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"Are your houseplants getting enough sun? Chances are, "bright indirect light" might not mean what you think it means! If your plants don’t seem to be doing well where they are, they might be starved for light. Here’s how you can gauge the amount of light your rooms actually get and how much light your plants really need."  Comment from Garden Betty

Everything you wanted to know about lighting and plants.  Very informative, excellent article.

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