Gardening

If you love lilacs but wish their beautiful blooms lasted longer, choosing different lilac varieties is a smart way to extend their flowering time. By planting types that bloom early, mid, and late in the season, you can extend lilac bloom time for several weeks instead of just a few days. Your yard can have…

Deadheading lilacs is an easy way to help your plants stay healthy and bloom again next year. To deadhead, you simply need to cut off the spent flower clusters just above the first set of healthy leaves. This keeps the plant from wasting energy on seed production. By removing old blooms, you encourage lilacs to…

Growing lilacs in containers can be a great way to enjoy their lovely scent and beautiful flowers, even if you don’t have a big garden. The key to grow lilacs in containers is choosing the right pot, using good soil, and giving your lilacs plenty of sunlight and water. These steps will help your lilacs…

If you want to grow pumpkins successfully, timing is important. You should plant pumpkin seeds after the last frost date in your area, when the soil temperature is at least 70°F (21°C). This ensures the seeds will sprout and grow well. Planting too early can harm the seeds because cold soil slows growth or kills…

Growing hyacinths in water is a simple way to enjoy their sweet fragrance and colorful blooms indoors. To grow hyacinths in water, place the bulbs in a shallow container with water just touching the base, and keep them in a cool, dark place until roots form. This method lets you watch the roots grow while…