
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…
Practical care guides for flowers and plants, including watering, feeding, pruning, repotting and helping blooms last longer.

The key to long flowering roses is stopping them from wasting energy on seed. Once a bloom fades, the plant’s…

Lavender will flower for longer if you keep it growing steadily and avoid shocking it with heavy pruning at the…

The secret to long-lasting baskets is a steady routine, not a single magic feed. If your basket looked full and…

Soft, sappy rose growth looks lush at first, then flops, mildews and snaps in wind. If your roses shoot long…

Hydrangeas are generous flowerers, but they shut down quickly if pushed too hard with feed or allowed to dry out…

Lavender actually enjoys dry weather, but long hot spells can still shorten the flowering season if the plant is stressed.…