Jane Morris
Desert rose plant care is simple when you give the plant strong light, fast-draining soil, careful watering, and warm conditions. The biggest mistake is keeping the roots wet for too long. TL;DR What does desert rose plant care involve? Desert rose (Adenium obesum) needs conditions that resemble its warm, dry native habitat. Give it strong … Read more
Deer resistant perennial plants can help reduce browsing damage while giving your garden flowers and foliage that return each year. The best choices depend on your light, soil, climate, and how much deer pressure your garden receives. TL;DR What are deer resistant perennial plants? Deer resistant perennial plants are plants that deer tend to avoid … Read more
Decorative grass plants add texture, movement, height, and seasonal interest to a garden. Most are easy to grow once you match the plant to the light, soil, moisture, and space available. TL;DR What are decorative grass plants? Decorative grass plants are grasses grown mainly for their foliage, shape, seed heads, color, or movement rather than … Read more
A dead plant can look very different from a dying plant, and brown leaves alone do not prove that the whole plant is gone. Check the stems, growing points, and roots before you throw it away. If some living tissue remains, the plant may still recover. TL;DR What is a dead plant? A plant is … Read more
Dappled willow planting is straightforward when you give the shrub enough sun, moist soil, and room to grow. This guide covers the best planting time, site choice, planting method, watering, and early care. TL;DR What you need before you start Prepare the planting site before you remove the dappled willow from its container. You need … Read more
The dandelion plant life cycle starts with a seed and moves through germination, leaf and root growth, flowering, seed formation, and seed dispersal. Because dandelions are perennial plants, the same root system can also produce new growth in later seasons. TL;DR What are the stages of the dandelion plant life cycle? The dandelion plant life … Read more
Dahlias planten lukt het best op een zonnige, beschutte plek met voedzame grond die overtollig water goed afvoert. Plant knollen buiten pas als er geen kans meer is op vorst. TL;DR Wanneer kun je dahlias planten? De beste tijd om dahlias te planten is na de laatste vorst, wanneer de grond is opgewarmd. Dahlia’s zijn … Read more
A dahlia plant is a tender perennial, so it can live and flower for several years. The catch is that dahlia tubers can be damaged by freezing weather, so gardeners in cold climates often lift and store them over winter. TL;DR Is a dahlia plant perennial? Yes, a dahlia plant is a perennial, but most … Read more
Dahlia bulbs, more accurately called tubers, are best planted outdoors in late spring after the risk of frost has passed and the soil has warmed. A soil temperature around 60°F (16°C) for several days is a useful planting guide. Dahlia tubers need warm soil to start growing well. Planting too early in cold, wet ground … Read more
The cypress vine plant is a fast-growing annual vine with fine, fern-like leaves and small star-shaped flowers. Give it full sun, well-drained soil, regular moisture, and a trellis or other support for the best growth. TL;DR What is the cypress vine plant? The cypress vine plant is Ipomoea quamoclit, a climbing annual in the morning … Read more