Nurture Your Soul in a Garden of Dreams
Planting flowers and having a plethora of colors surrounding us makes us feel good and happy. The energy we expend planting and caring for our plants come back to us tenfold in the enjoyment we reap from the colorful array of plant life they display. However, some of us have greener thumbs than others. What can you do when you want a colorful display of flowers in your yard, but you don’t feel up to the task of planting and growing the flowers yourself?
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When to Fertilize Roses Regardless of the variety of rose, fertilizing is the same. A regular fertilizing schedule is every four to six weeks during the growing season. The climate is the determining factor rather than a specific date for beginning fertilizing roses. As soon as they come out of dormancy and you can see four to six inches of new growth with five to seven leaflets that is the time to fertilize for the first time.
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Spring is supposedly here, and most gardeners are feeling the itch to get out and start preparing for planting and checking on their annuals. The only problem is that Winter keeps hanging around for most of the United Statess. We’ve never felt more at risk of a late frost. Fortunately, there are some measures that can be taken to protect any annuals growing on their own from a late-season frost.
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When it comes to your wedding, you want everything to be perfect. This, of course, includes picking out beautiful flowers for the occasion. However, when there are countless varieties available on the market, this is much harder than it seems. That’s why we here at Gracious Gardening have come up with a list of the best wedding flowers to help you decide. Take a look at it below. Rose The rose is one of those flowers that have long been considered a symbol of both love and beauty.
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Want to know the best time to plant your Spring blooming bulbs? Well, that depends–but we’re certainly heading into the time when everyone should be giving that some thought. You have to know your zones, of course, so start by consulting your local listings. Once you have that vital information, we can start laying down the cold hard facts for when the ground gets cold and hard. The most important thing about Spring blooming bulbs is getting their roots systems into the ground.
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If you have ever admired the beauty of a rose garden and dreamed of having one of your own, but thought it would be too difficult to accomplish or to maintain, now is the time to get started. February is the perfect time to plant roses in many parts of the country, and having your very own rose garden is easier than you think! The right time to start a rose garden There is a right time and a wrong time to plant roses depending on where you live in the country.
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Spring is finally here, and it’s time to think about planting potted rose bushes. They make a beautiful addition to all backyards. They’re also a fine thing to plant in Spring, especially if you missed your chance to get a rose garden going earlier in the year. To get started now, you must prepare a hole for your potted roses. Preferably, the spot you pick should have soil that’s rich in organic manner.
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Step 1: Dig around the bearded iris The bearded iris grows its leaves, flower stems and roots from a thick structure called a rhizome. As a plant matures, the original rhizome produces “baby” rhizomes and eventually dies off, producing less and less blooms. Carefully dig into the ground around the iris using a garden fork or spade. Take care to avoid chopping into the rhizomes. Step 2: Pull the rhizomes apart Pull the rhizomes apart with your hands.
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Hybrid tea roses and other modern roses–such as grandiflora, floribunda, and polyantha roses–are heavy feeders and are considered high maintenance plants. More frequent fertilization assures the best growth for these breeds. To ensure your roses will receive the proper amounts of nutrients, first test your soil to find its pH, texture, and existing mineral nutrient content. A pH range of 5.5 to 7 is ideal for roses. Texture should be balanced with sand, silt, and clay.
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Edible flowers are still something a lot of people don’t take advantage of when it comes to adding a little something extra to their plates and glasses. And rightfully so if you don’t have a garden, since you can’t be sure of the quality or health of them when buying some from the store. However, if you have a luscious garden that is maintained organically, edible flower cocktails are something you have to try this season, and we’re sure it will be a hit!
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