Growing Disease-Resistant Zinnias

Introduction to Growing Pansy Flowers: Pansy flowers are members of the Viola genus, a taxon of flowering plants in the violet family Violaceae, with around 400–500 species distributed around the world. Pansy flowers have different sizes depending on the specific variety, and average 4 to 10 centimeters in diameter with 5 petals. Also, the Pansy flower petals differ in colors like bright yellow, orange, royal purple, pink, crimson, white, and blue colors. In this article we also discuss the b

As the summer comes upon us, most of us find sudden joy in cold, sweet melon flesh. Some prefer watermelons with their juicy red meat, but others tend towards the orange succulent flesh of the cantaloupe. And nothing is better than growing cantaloupe at home so you have it fresh from the vine! Part of the muskmelon family, this sweet orange fruit derives its name from the Italian town Cantalupo in Sabina. This township claims to be the origin point for this luscious treat, although its origins

Dress your outdoor spaces with annuals that blend good looks with easy-grows-it personalities. Many annuals pack non-stop flowers into a plant package thats truly low maintenance. If youre looking for annual color to stage a season-long show, check out these plants. You wont be disappointed. What Does Easy Mean? When a plant is easy to grow, you dont have to invest lots of time in daily primping and pampering. You do need to water, and youll need to fertilize, but that can be as simple as ad

If you love Zinnias but hate the Powdery Mildew that usually comes with them, you might want to try some of the new disease-resistant varieties. The Small World hybrids come with either deep cherry red or pink flowers. The plants grow 12-15 inches high and are excellent for flower beds and for cutting.    Star Zinnias are varieties of Mexican Zinnia (Zinnia angustifolia). They have smaller flowers (1-2 inches in diameter) and come in shades of white, gold and orange. The plants gro