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How to grow choisya plants - general care. pruning, feeding, mulching
How to grow choisya plants – general care. pruning, feeding, mulching

How to grow choisya plants – general care. pruning, feeding, mulching

Here are the essential things to know about how to grow choisya shrubs successfully also known as the Mexican orange blossom. Choisya are hardy evergreen plants that don’t require much maintenance. Just spend some time to get their initial placement and care right. You’ll be rewarded with many blooms and leaves in spring and often again in autumn. Why do I love choisya shrubs? Also known as the Mexican orange blossom, the choisya plant has evergreen foliage throughout the year….

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Learn how to propagate lilies from using bulb scales to removing tiny bulbs and dividing them
How to Propagate Lilies – 5 Methods

How to Propagate Lilies – 5 Methods

There are many fascinating things about lilies, such as the number of ways you can propagate them. You can increase the number of lilies in your garden in a variety of ways without purchasing anything or involving yourself in a complex process. Today, I discuss the simple ways I have propagated lilies from sowing seed I collected in the fall to dividing bulbs and a method known as scaling. Growing lilies using seeds Lily seeds are easily accessible and are…

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How to grow lilies from seed including the difference between Epigeal germination and Hypogeal germination and how to sow them and when
How to grow lilies from seed

How to grow lilies from seed

Growing your own lilies is an experience in itself, especially with so many hybrids available offering various colours and flower sizes. It may take a while for the plant to mature, but once it matures, you get to relish the beauty of lilies through the seasons. Are you curious about how you can grow lilies from seeds? Take a few minutes, and read through this article to find out how I this: Firstly, I always recommend trying to grow lilies…

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In this guide I show you step by step how to grow lilies in pots from choosing the right bulbs, the right compost and general care.
How to Grow Lilies in Pots

How to Grow Lilies in Pots

Growing lilies in pots is the easiest way to control the soil environment and make them easier to move indoors for winter such as into a cold greenhouse or cold frame. Lilies are normally easy plants to grow, especially while using bulbs compared to seeds that take longer. Growing them in pots also makes them suitable for ornamental purposes around your property depending on the style of pots you choose. Those interested in growing lilies in pots will find the…

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I talk about How to Grow Calla Lilies from Seeds from germinating them in paper to potting them on and winter care.
How to Grow Calla Lilies from Seeds

How to Grow Calla Lilies from Seeds

Calla lilies, while not considered real lilies, measure up to the beauty that the lily family is known for. Growing these beautiful flowers will enhance your space for many years as long as they are well tended to. Among the ways of growing calla lilies apart from the division of the bulbs is using the seeds. Growing lilies through this process takes a while, but it is still worthwhile once the plant matures. If you are curious about growing lilies…

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In this guide I'm going to discuss Why Calla are probably Lilies Drooping. These include incorrect watering, diseases such as root rot or to much nitrogen.
Why are My Calla Lilies Drooping?

Why are My Calla Lilies Drooping?

Their long stems and differently coloured blooms fill indoor and outdoor spaces with understated elegance, I am of course talking about one of my favourite plants, Calla lilies. Sometimes, these usually upright plants may become droopy, and this may be caused by several factors that I will talk about below starting with the most common, not enough water, the obvious one but also too much water can also cause wilting: How much water is in the soil? Plants usually have…

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Learn how to grow a magnolia tree and cover everything from choosing the right variety and position to pruning and general care.
How to grow a magnolia tree?

How to grow a magnolia tree?

Growing a magnolia tree is quite simple and straightforward. Some differences occur as to whether you have a deciduous magnolia tree such as Magnolia Stellata or Susan(most common) or an evergreen one such as Magnolia sieboldii. However, the most important things to know about are the types of soil they need, choosing the best location, and watering, nutrient needs as well as pruning as this can cause magnolias not to flower if done incorrectly. And that the best time to…

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There are many pests that attack magnolias from common ones such as mealybugs and thrips to Magnolia Borer. See possible treatments now
Pests that attack magnolias?

Pests that attack magnolias?

To find out what’s attacking and eating your magnolia plants, you need to get down and close up to the leaves themselves. Maybe even with a magnifying glass. Actually, it’s a good idea to make a point of doing this regularly so you can deal with any bug infestation as soon as it starts. It’s much easier to tackle an infestation while it is small and they have caused limited damage. Here are some of the most common culprits that…

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When do Magnolias bloom and why to choose specific varieties
When do magnolias bloom?

When do magnolias bloom?

Magnolias bloom from spring onwards Magnolias, in general, bloom with their lush colours and sweet scents from early spring to late summer. Different varieties of magnolia have different blooming times within this period. But the large showy flowers always make a splash regardless of whether they’re from trees or shrubs. Magnolia flowers usually open in spring along with the leaves. The leaves are usually large and oval shaped while the shape of the magnolia flowers varies with the variety. They…

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There are a few common reasons magnolias sometimes don't flower including incorrect pruning or pruning to hard and frost bud damage
Why is my magnolia not flowering?

Why is my magnolia not flowering?

The three main causes of your magnolia tree not flowering are related to its environment, your care and maintenance of it, and infestations. Have you purchased a suitable variety for your environment? The first thing to check is whether your variety of magnolia is suitable for your local environment. Some varieties do better in warmer climates while others can tolerate cooler places such as Magnolia Stellata and Susan. Read the label that came with the tree to see if your…

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