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14/05/2021

WHEN TO PLANT ROSES 🌹

If you order bare-root roses from a mail-order company, order with your planting date in mind. Bare-root roses should be planted soon after they arrive. They are usually shipped in the early spring when plants are fully dormant, well before they have leafed out. They’ll look like a bundle of sticks on arrival. Note that they are not dead—simply dormant! Check that the packing material is moist and keep them in a cool dark place until ready to plant.

🌹 In colder regions, plant bare-root roses as soon as the soil is workable in the spring.
🌹 In warmer regions, plant bare-root roses in the early spring or late fall, as long as the plant is dormant.
🌹 If you are buying potted roses, it’s best to plant them by late spring for best results. However, you can plant them almost any time during the growing season—just be sure to keep them well watered, especially during summer!

11/05/2021

GROWING ROSES‼️
Rose 🌹 bushes come in a variety of forms, from climbing roses to miniature rose plants, blooming mainly in early summer and fall. One way to group roses into classes is according to their date of introduction:

Old roses 🌹—also called “old-fashioned roses” and “heirloom roses”. These are the lush, invariably fragrant roses found in old masters’ paintings.

Modern hybrid 🌹 roses, introduced after 1867, are sturdy, long-blooming, extremely hardy and disease-resistant, and bred for color, shape, size, and fragrance.

11/05/2021

HOW TO CHANGE THE COLOR OF HYDRANGEA FLOWERS‼️

🌸 It is possible to change the flowers’ colors, but not instantly. Color correction takes weeks—even months. Wait until the plant is at least 2 years old to give it time to recover from the shock of its original planting. Also note that it’s easier to change blue flowers to pink than pink to blue.

🌸 It’s not every hydrangea that changes color. The color of some Bigleaf hydrangeas (H. macrophylla)—especially Mophead and Lacecap types—and H. Serrata cultivars change color based on the soil pH.

🌸 Acidic soils with a pH of less than 5.5 produce blue flowers; soils with a pH greater than 5.5 produce pink flowers. White flowers are not affected by pH.

10/05/2021

HOW TO GROW HYDRANGEAS FROM CUTTINGS‼️

Hydrangeas can easily be grown from cuttings. The root readily and the process makes for a great lesson in propagation. Here’s how to do it:

🔥 On a well-established hydrangea, find a branch that is new growth and that has not flowered. New growth will appear lighter in color than old growth, and the stem will not be as rigid.
🔥 From the tip of the branch, move 4 to 5 inches down and make a horizontal cut. Make sure that there are at least 3 to 4 pairs of leaves on your cutting.
🔥 Remove the lowest pair of leaves from the cutting, trimming them flush to the stem. Roots grow more easily from these leaf nodes, so if you can afford to remove more than one pair of leaves, do so.
🔥 If the remaining leaves are quite large, cut them in half, removing the tip-half. This prevents the leaves from hitting the sides of the plastic bag you will place over the cutting later on (to keep the humidity up).
🔥 (Optional) Dust the leafless part of the stem with rooting hormone and an anti-fungal powder for plants (both available at a local hardware or garden store). This will encourage rooting and discourage rotting.
🔥 Prepare a small pot and fill it with moistened potting mix. Plant the cutting in the soil, sinking it down to the first pair of remaining leaves. Water lightly to get rid of any air gaps around the stem.
🔥 Cover the entire pot loosely with a plastic bag. Make sure the bag isn’t touching the leaves of the cutting, otherwise the leaves can rot.
🔥 Place the pot in a warm area that’s sheltered from direct sunlight and wind.
🔥 Check on your cutting every few days to make sure that it isn’t rotting and only water again once the top layer of soil is dry.

09/05/2021

WHERE TO PLANT HYDRANGEAS

👉 Most hydrangeas will thrive in fertile, well-draining soils that receive plenty of moisture. Add compost to enrich poor soil.
👉 Generally, hydrangeas prefer partial sun. Ideally, they will be given full sun in the morning, with some afternoon shade to protect them from the hot midday sun. This is especially true for the Bigleaf hydrangea, which is prone to wilting. Some varieties are more tolerant of full sun.
👉 Space hydrangeas anywhere from 3 to 10 feet apart, depending on the type.

08/05/2021

GROWING HYDRANGEAS‼️

With immense flower heads, hydrangeas flaunt an old-fashioned charm in summertime that’s hard to resist. While these flowering shrubs are low-maintenance, proper care will keep them blooming.

With immense flower heads, hydrangeas flaunt an old-fashioned charm in the summertime that’s hard to resist. While these flowering shrubs are low-maintenance, proper care will keep them blooming.

We will share tips with you in upcoming posts. Stay tuned 🌸🌸

07/05/2021

5 Herb Gardening 🌱 Secrets Only the Pros Know

Herbs are the reason I got into gardening. They are easy to grow, they need little attention once established, and they add a burst of flavor to your dishes. They are also significant pollinator plants when in bloom, and they offer plenty of color and interest in a landscape.

Did you find this helpful? Let us know in the comments below 👇

Including a surprising tip for choosing the right soil.

07/05/2021

12 Surprising Facts All Peony Enthusiasts Should Know‼️

True royalty among , peonies feature blossoms that can take your breath away. But requires more than just a penchant for their vibrant color and sweet scent. From planting peonies to peony care, there are plenty floral facts you should know before peony season.

This content originally appeared on Southern Living.True royalty among garden plants, peonies feature blossoms that can take your breath away. But growing peonies requires more than just a penchant for their vibrant color and sweet scent. From planting peonies to peony care, there are plenty floral....

07/05/2021

13 Things You Didn’t Know About Bumble Bees‼️

Bumble bees 🌸 are keystone pollinators in the ecosystem. They pollinate food crops, trees, and of course, flowers. In my own yard, I realized that the more native plants I planted, the more pollinators visited my garden. Which has been beneficial for my food crops!

I’ve also enjoyed learning about their life cycle. The more we know about a species’ life cycle, the more we can be aware of how our actions might be causing them harm. Do bumble bees sleep in flowers? Get the answer and discover more facts about their life cycle, habitat, and how you can help these essential pollinators.

Read More at 👇
https://www.tenthacrefarm.com/13-things-about-bumble-bee/

05/05/2021

05/05/2021

How to Grow Peonies at Home‼️

With their impressive colors, blooms and fragrance, peonies are adored by amateur and pro gardeners across the globe. Whether you opt for intersectional, herbaceous or tree peonies, there is a style, size and shade to suit all tastes too.

Asides from their timeless elegance and the sheer size of their blooms , peonies are perfectly positioned for those looking for a low-maintenance plant that promises to add interest and allure to the home garden.

04/05/2021

10 Ways to Style Your Dining Table with Tulips‼️

🔰 Whether you’re planning a gathering or hosting a dinner party, a well-styled dining room table is an asset to the home.

🔰 Before you get started though, think about the mood you wish to create, the room décor and the space you have to work with. This will help you to visualize a design that matches your home and personal tastes.

Read More At 👇
https://www.serenataflowers.com/pollennation/10-ways-style-dining-table-with-tulips/