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With hundreds of beautiful varieties, daisies are very popular among flower lovers everywhere. Though daisies are relatively low maintenance, there are a few tips that you should keep in mind.
In this short video, you can learn a few handy tips for growing healthy, beautiful daises. After you select your favorite variety, you should plant your daisies in a place that is well-drained, rich in soil, and in direct sunlight. If you fertilize your daisies once a month and refrain from overwatering them, they’ll bloom beautifully.
If you’d like to browse several varieties of daisies, come by Rockwell Farms today. With over 33 acres of greenhouses, you’re sure to find the perfect daisies for your home. Call us today at (800) 635-6576 to learn more.
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Nothing can perk up a garden or landscape quite like an arrangement of beautiful flowers. Considering the many thousands of flower varieties, however, it can be very difficult to decide which flowers to plant. If you’re looking for a flower that will give your yard a unique look, consider the osteo, or the African daisy. Here’s a brief profile of this particularly beautiful flower:
What It Is
The osteo, short for osteospermum, looks much like a typical daisy, except the petals are often more colorful and the centers are much darker in color. Osteos are native to South Africa, and there are about 50 different species that range in color from golden yellows to deep reds.
Where to Plant
Like other daisy varieties, osteos grow the best in direct sunlight and can tolerate a lot of abuse. Basically anywhere in your yard is a good place for osteos, from a dry rock bed to a garden of rich soil. You can even grow osteos in a sunroom or greenhouse. Wherever there’s plenty of sun, osteos are sure to thrive.
How to Grow
Since osteos don’t typically do well in cold weather, it’s generally a good idea to wait until the beginning of spring to sow their seeds. Fertilizing osteos slightly will certainly help them along, though it isn’t necessary. An osteo will do well as long as it has plenty of sunlight and is not overwatered. For more advice growing osteos, speak with a garden professional.
Planting several varieties of osteos is an excellent was to give your garden a lovely, unique look. If you’re looking to browse several different species of osteos, come by Rockwell Farms. While you’re here, one of our experienced representatives can give you excellent advice on how best to grow osteos and many other plants. To learn more, call us today at (800) 635-6576.
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Though gardening can be difficult for beginners, fresh vegetables and beautiful flowers are often worth the effort. For more information, take a look at these additional links:
- Believe it or not, gardening carries certain health risks. For help staying safe in the garden, check out this page from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
- Growing a successful garden is not easy. For some excellent , check out this page from HGTV.com.
- Do you want to learn about ladybugs? Check out this page from National Geographic.
- Since there are so many plants, it can be very difficult to remember some of their names. For help, check out this plant encyclopedia from Better Homes and Gardens.
Do you have any questions? Call Rockwell Farms today at (800) 635-6576.
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Though the weather may be cold now, gardeners all over the country are growing excited as spring approaches. If you’re thinking about planting a garden for the first time, you probably can’t wait to put the seeds in the ground and watch your garden thrive. However, it’s important that you plant your seeds at the right time. Here’s a brief guide to spring planting:
When it comes to most plants, you generally want to plant your seeds a few weeks before the threat of frost is over. In North Carolina, that usually means sometime during the month of March. Most perennials and annuals should be planted during this time.
The ideal time to plant vegetable seeds varies greatly on the vegetable. For example, pumpkins, squash, and cucumbers should be planted in mid- to late March, while root vegetables like onions and leeks should be planted in mid- to late February. If you plant your vegetables too early, your seeds will freeze; if you plant too late, you may not be able to harvest.
On average, herbs need to be planted much earlier than vegetables and flowers. For the best results, you should plant mint, oregano, and parsley in mid-February. Coriander and dill, on the other hand, should do fine if planted in early March.
When it comes to planting trees, the best time is typically late March or early April. Trees with roots that are balled in burlap don’t need the head start for germination—they need soil that isn’t frozen so they can more easily take root.
If you’re considering planting a garden this spring, act fast! At Rockwell Farms, we have a huge selection of seeds and plants. We also have a fleet of knowledgeable staff members who would be happy to answer your gardening questions and offer you apt advice. To learn more, call us today at (800) 635-6576.
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Aphids are a problem for gardeners all over the country. Their saliva is toxic, and their presence can greatly affect normal plant development. Luckily, there are a few ways to get rid of aphids without resorting to harsh chemicals.
In this short video, you will learn a few natural ways for getting rid of aphids. For example, growing plants that harbor aphid predators can make life very difficult for the would-be pests.
Burying cut up banana peels all around your plants is another good way to keep aphids at bay while providing your plants with important nutrients.
If you need more help getting rid of aphids, call Rockwell Farms at (800) 635-6576. One of our representatives would be happy to answer your questions and more!
