As his oriental poppy finishes flowering, Monty cuts it back and fills the space with annual cosmos and tithonia. Watch this video to find out more about using annuals to fill gaps in the border, as Monty explains how he hopes that cutting his oriental poppy back will encourage it to reflower in autumn.
If you are wondering how to grow carrots (Daucus carota), you should know they grow best in cool temperatures like those that occur in early spring and late fall. The night temperature should be dropping to about 55 degrees F. (13 C.) and the daytime temperatures should be averaging 75 degrees F. (24 C.) for optimum growth. Carrots grow in small gardens and even flower beds, and can accept a little bit of shade as well. How to Grow Carrots When you
If you’ve been wondering how to plant cauliflower (Brassica oleracea var. botrytis), you’ll find that it is not difficult once you know what it likes. Growing cauliflower can be done alongside other closely related plants like broccoli, kale and turnips. Many gardeners don’t bother growing cauliflower, as it has the reputation of being one of the more temperamental crops and with good reason. Bringing cauliflower to fruition means knowing when is the best time to pla
Sweet corn plants are definitely a warm season crop, easy to grow in any garden. You can plant either sweet corn plants or super sweet corn plants, but don’t grow them together because they may not do well. Read on to learn more. Sweet Corn vs. Traditional Corn So what’s the difference between growing traditional field corn and growing sweet corn? Simple — the taste. Many people grow corn, but what is known as field corn has a starchier flavor an
Most vegetables need at least six to eight hours of sunlight to flourish. However, you shouldn’t overlook the shade-loving vegetable. Partially or lightly shaded areas can still offer benefits in the vegetable garden. Not only can shade offer temporary relief from intense summer heat for vegetables that like cooler weather, but shade tolerant vegetables can actually be a source of both early and late harvests when planted in succession. Growing Vegetables in a Shad