By Sarah Letts
Daffodils are often synonymous with springtime. These vibrant flowers bloom in spring and often last several months. While many people grow daffodils in their private gardens, they can also be frequently seen in the wild, covering hillsides. If you wish to plant daffodils, you can do so in pots, window boxes or free soil. You'll have good results if you plant daffodil bulbs rather than simply ...
By Quinten Plummer
Valued for their uniformed matting and vibrant colors, turf grass has a variety of characteristics that can be used to identify them. Grasses vary in length, color, growth and structure. Knowing which type of grass is growing in your yard will aid you in caring for it. Use the steps listed here to help identify different types of turf grass. Check that the plant is actually a grass. Grass grows...
By Peggy Deland
Dahlias are usually grown from tubers, rather than from seeds or young plants. The tubers are often mistaken for bulbs, but they are structurally more similar to a potato than an onion. Dahlias are native to Mexico, where the starchy tubers are sometimes gathered for food. They first arrived in Europe in the late 1700s but were not grown for their flowers until 1815. Instead, attempts were made...
By Stephanie Powers
The difference between potted vegetables and other plants is creating an environment that will result in a plentiful and healthy harvest. To ensure success, choose the right container and the right plant, and give it the best start possible. Be creative when choosing a container. If you've ever bought potatoes or onions that end up rooting in their bag, you know that some root vegetables...
By StlScout
Lantana is a sun-loving perennial plant or shrub that can grow up to six feet tall, depending on the variety you plant. They are also known as verbenas. Lantanas have brightly-colored clusters flowers that come in orange, yellow, red, blue, and white. The aromatic flowers of the lantana make them perfect for butterfly gardens. Use a sharp pair of garden shears or sharp sturdy scissors to lightly ...
By Brandon Petersen
An Iris grows from an underground root known as a rhizome. It has a flower with six petals: three upright and three hanging. There are nearly 300 species within the Iris genus with some more common than others, including the bearded Iris, the Miniature Iris and the Crested Iris. Also known as the German iris, the Bearded Iris is the most common Iris on earth. An easily-grown and maintained...
By Amy Madtson
Although flower bulbs do not bring instant gratification to a landscape, once they bloom, the results are spectacular. Flowers grown from bulbs bloom year after year and do not need to be replaced like other plants. Bulbs divide each year and can be dug up, split, and replanted to create an abundance of breathtaking flowers. Planting bulbs at the right time will ensure plenty of blooms in your...
By KR Sprang
You can identify fire ants by their reddish-brown to black color. When fire ants sting, the pain is a burning sensation. They are aggressive, and can actually attack and kill small animals. The sting of the fire ant can be fatal to people who are sensitive to their venom. These reasons are why it's important to kill and get rid of any fire ants you find in your yard. Wait for a cool day to...