Orchids are such an wonderful plant that anyone would fall in love with. They are very delightful to grow. In some genus like Phalaenopsis, the flowers will stay for months. If you have been an orchid person for some time, you know that Orchids are expensive. If you are wondering why these plants are so…
Category: Flowering Plants
Are you watering your Orchids correctly?
Orchids are easy to grow and care for once you get the hang of it. Location, water and fertilizer are a few factors that contribute to the health of the plant. I will say that growing orchids and caring for them is an art – there is no specific right way to do it. You…
Growing Marigold
Marigold is adored by many gardeners because they are easy to grow, drought tolerant and generally undisturbed by pests. Marigold comes in many different forms – from tall plants suitable for vegetable or summer garden to dwarf varieties suitable for borders and containers. The main types are Tagetes patula – They are also called as…
Growing Dahlias
Dahlias are tuberous plants that belong to the same family(Asteraceae) as Daisy and Chrysanthemum. They will bloom in midsummer or late summer until first frost. It’s difficult to select a single variety, because they come in lot of varieties/cultivars – tall to dwarf with giant blooms from dinner plate to pompoms. Dahlias can be growth…
Amaranth
Amaranth is an edible annual plant which thrives in warm weather. The leaves and stem are used in stews, stir-fry and soup. The seeds can be used as micro greens (Red amaranth sprouts looks adorable when garnished on salads). Some varieties of Amaranth are used as food, some as ornamental and others grow as weeds….
Spirea: Pollinator Garden
Spirea is a flowering shrub grown as perennial in most of the climates. It thrives well under sun. It is an ornamental bushy plant and the bumblebees go crazy for these plants. The blooms are in tones of pink or white. Spirea bush will add a lot of character and beauty to your landscape. These…