Gardening Tips

Gardening can be very simple. This collection of garden tips helps you grow beautiful flowers and plants.
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It takes some planning to keep your flower garden colorful all season long. Our bloom time guide shows the bloom time for each type of spring and summer bulb so you can plan for a non-stop parade of colorful flowers. Garden Bulbs, Garden Plants, Bulbs Garden Design, Pollinator Garden, Flower Garden Plans, Small Cut Flower Garden Layout, Dahlia Garden Ideas, Flower Garden Layouts, Perennial Garden Plans
Bloom Time Planning Guide for Spring and Summer Flower Bulbs
It takes some planning to keep your flower garden colorful all season long. Our bloom time guide shows the bloom time for each type of spring and summer bulb so you can plan for a non-stop parade of colorful flowers.
Longfield Gardens = Flower Bulbs
Longfield Gardens = Flower Bulbs
In this article, you'll learn the correct planting time for each growing zone, how to soak and pre-sprout ranunculus corms, bed preparation and planting, and when to harvest the blooms for longest vase life. Ranunculus Garden, Ranunculus Flowers, Peonies, Roses, Garden Yard Ideas, Garden And Yard, Garden Landscaping, Garden Prepping, Garden Planning
10 Tips for Growing Ranunculus
In this article, you'll learn the correct planting time for each growing zone, how to soak and pre-sprout ranunculus corms, bed preparation and planting, and when to harvest the blooms for longest vase life.
Longfield Gardens = Flower Bulbs
Longfield Gardens = Flower Bulbs
Flower bulbs make it easy to keep your garden colorful all season long. Get a jump on spring with early-bloomers such as crocus and daffodils. Follow that with tulips, alliums and iris. For summer through fall there are lilies, dahlias, cannas and so many more.  With this chart you can see the whole growing season at a glance. Planting bulbs that blossom at different times of the year will ensure you always have a wave of new flowers coming into bloom.
BLOOM TIME PLANNING GUIDE FOR SPRING AND SUMMER FLOWER BULBS
Flower bulbs make it easy to keep your garden colorful all season long. Get a jump on spring with early-bloomers such as crocus and daffodils. Follow that with tulips, alliums and iris. For summer through fall there are lilies, dahlias, cannas and so many more. With this chart you can see the whole growing season at a glance. Planting bulbs that blossom at different times of the year will ensure you always have a wave of new flowers coming into bloom.
Longfield Gardens = Flower Bulbs
Longfield Gardens = Flower Bulbs
Anyone can pour water on a plant. But it takes time and experience to understand how plants use water and the many variables that come into play. These include the type of plant, its size, the soil texture, recent weather, sun exposure, time of day and time of year. Plants grow better when you are watering effectively. Garden Tips, Lawn And Garden, Garden Ideas, Planting, Gardening, Longfield Gardens, Soil Texture, Plant Help, Exposure Time
How to Water Your Plants
Anyone can pour water on a plant. But it takes time and experience to understand how plants use water and the many variables that come into play. These include the type of plant, its size, the soil texture, recent weather, sun exposure, time of day and time of year. Plants grow better when you are watering effectively.
Longfield Gardens = Flower Bulbs
Longfield Gardens = Flower Bulbs
Hostas can turn a dull, shady part of your yard into an elegant, low-maintenance landscape that looks attractive from spring through fall. Unlike most perennials, hostas are grown for their colorful foliage rather than for their flowers. There are hundreds of varieties to choose from, each with its own unique leaf size, shape, and color. Container Herb Garden, Garden Containers, Container Size, Herbs Garden, Indoor Herb Garden Window, Garden Windows
All About Hostas
Hostas can turn a dull, shady part of your yard into an elegant, low-maintenance landscape that looks attractive from spring through fall. Unlike most perennials, hostas are grown for their colorful foliage rather than for their flowers. There are hundreds of varieties to choose from, each with its own unique leaf size, shape, and color.
Longfield Gardens = Flower Bulbs
Longfield Gardens = Flower Bulbs
Clematis have an important role to play in any flower garden. As they scramble up trellises, climb over arbors and thread themselves through other plants, these perennial vines weave a rich tapestry of color and texture. Read on for six tips that will help you be successful with the “queen of climbers.” Garden Vines, Garden Trellis, Summer Garden, Garden Beds, Diy Garden, Garden Wall, Lavender Herb Garden, Lavender Plant
6 Tips for Growing Clematis
Clematis have an important role to play in any flower garden. As they scramble up trellises, climb over arbors and thread themselves through other plants, these perennial vines weave a rich tapestry of color and texture. Read on for six tips that will help you be successful with the “queen of climbers.”
Longfield Gardens = Flower Bulbs
Longfield Gardens = Flower Bulbs
During their first growing season, young hosta plants benefit from being watered weekly or whenever the weather is dry. A 2" layer of mulch will help keep the soil moist and encourage strong root growth. Once the plants are large enough to shade the soil, there's no need for mulch. Hosta Plants, Hostas, Perennials, Plant Benefits, Root Growth, Mulch, Outdoor Projects, Yard Landscaping
All About Hostas
During their first growing season, young hosta plants benefit from being watered weekly or whenever the weather is dry. A 2" layer of mulch will help keep the soil moist and encourage strong root growth. Once the plants are large enough to shade the soil, there's no need for mulch.
Longfield Gardens = Flower Bulbs
Longfield Gardens = Flower Bulbs
Old-fashioned bleeding heart (Dicentra spectabilis) is must-have plant for shade gardens and an ideal companion for hosta, astilbe and ferns. Generations of gardeners have lost their hearts to this carefree, long-lived perennial. Garden Help, Love Garden, Shade Garden, Garden Pathway, Garden Fountains
All About Dicentra
Old-fashioned bleeding heart (Dicentra spectabilis) is must-have plant for shade gardens and an ideal companion for hosta, astilbe and ferns. Generations of gardeners have lost their hearts to this carefree, long-lived perennial.
Longfield Gardens = Flower Bulbs
Longfield Gardens = Flower Bulbs
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All About Elephant Ears
Longfield Gardens = Flower Bulbs
Longfield Gardens = Flower Bulbs
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All About Hostas
Longfield Gardens = Flower Bulbs
Longfield Gardens = Flower Bulbs
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All About Lilies
Longfield Gardens = Flower Bulbs
Longfield Gardens = Flower Bulbs
Peonies are one of America's best-loved perennials. Their lush, early summer flowers are the height of elegance, yet the plants are as tough as nails. If you're thinking about adding some peonies to your yard and garden, here are some tips to help ensure your success. Planting Peonies, Growing Peonies, Peonies Garden, Peony Flower, Gardening Supplies, Gardening Tips, Gardening Direct, Gardening Courses
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Peonies are one of America's best-loved perennials. Their lush, early summer flowers are the height of elegance, yet the plants are as tough as nails. If you're thinking about adding some peonies to your yard and garden, here are some tips to help ensure your success.
Longfield Gardens = Flower Bulbs
Longfield Gardens = Flower Bulbs
Peonies are perennial garden classics, loved throughout the world for their extravagant, early summer blossoms. They are dependable, long-lived plants that will bloom for generations with little or no attention. Spring Bulbs Garden, Garden Hoe, Front Garden, Floral Garden
All About Peonies
Peonies are perennial garden classics, loved throughout the world for their extravagant, early summer blossoms. They are dependable, long-lived plants that will bloom for generations with little or no attention.
Longfield Gardens = Flower Bulbs
Longfield Gardens = Flower Bulbs
Garden designers know that shady gardens have some unique challenges as well as some creative advantages. Here are seven tips that can help you make the most of a shady site. Shade Shrubs, Shade Garden Plants, Gardening Zones, Gardening Blog, Container Gardening, Organic Gardening
Design Tips for Shady Gardens
Garden designers know that shady gardens have some unique challenges as well as some creative advantages. Here are seven tips that can help you make the most of a shady site.
Longfield Gardens = Flower Bulbs
Longfield Gardens = Flower Bulbs
There is nothing difficult about growing dahlias. Give these flower-producing machines a sunny spot in your garden and they will reward you with armloads of beautiful blooms from midsummer to frost. Herb Garden, Growing Dahlias, Container Gardening Flowers, Bountiful Harvest, Gardening 101
8 Tips for Growing Better Dahlias
There is nothing difficult about growing dahlias. Give these flower-producing machines a sunny spot in your garden and they will reward you with armloads of beautiful blooms from midsummer to frost.
Longfield Gardens = Flower Bulbs
Longfield Gardens = Flower Bulbs