How to deadhead roses so they keep flowering for longer
The key to long flowering roses is stopping them from wasting energy on seed. Once a bloom fades, the plant’s…
Category Flower Care
Practical care guides for flowers and plants, including watering, feeding, pruning, repotting and helping blooms last longer.
How to help lavender bloom longer without cutting it back too hard
Lavender will flower for longer if you keep it growing steadily and avoid shocking it with heavy pruning at the…
How to keep hanging baskets blooming all summer
The secret to long-lasting baskets is a steady routine, not a single magic feed. If your basket looked full and…
How to care for roses without causing soft weak growth
Soft, sappy rose growth looks lush at first, then flops, mildews and snaps in wind. If your roses shoot long…
How to keep hydrangeas blooming longer without overfeeding them
Hydrangeas are generous flowerers, but they shut down quickly if pushed too hard with feed or allowed to dry out…
How to keep lavender flowering through dry summers
Lavender actually enjoys dry weather, but long hot spells can still shorten the flowering season if the plant is stressed.…