What month do you start planting flowers? If you are like most gardeners, it’s May or June. These are not the right months to plant your flower garden, because as many folks know, flowers do not grow in the winter months. In fact, they don’t grow at all during the winter. It’s very hard to…
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There are many times when people ask themselves, “When should I start planting flowers outside?” The first thing to remember is that any flower garden needs a lot of time for growing. One need not be planting in the spring as such, it can be in the summer or in late winter. So the best…
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If you are new to growing flowers then you may not know what the best way to begin your flower garden is. Many beginners will choose a flower that they enjoy and plant it in their garden. The problem with this is that by the time they finish they have spent so much money on…
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When you are planning to plant a flower garden, the first question that will come to your mind is – What are the easiest flowers to grow in pots? You might have different ideas about it. Some people say that the best way to plant a flower garden is by growing it in a small…
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How do you design a flower garden? One of the main focal points of your flower garden is the type of flower you are growing. Some people, when asked how do you design a flower garden, tell you to plant roses, others prefer tulips, and some prefer daisies. But, if you plant a combination of…
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How long do carnivorous plants take to grow? This is one of the biggest questions I get from people who are new to growing their own herbs, vegetables or fruits. They are often interested in learning how much it takes to get plants to grow properly. And they’re also curious about the time it takes…
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Many new gardeners wonder, “Do carnivorous plants need sunlight?” The truth is, it depends. Although most plants that grow well in the shade will do just as well when given afternoon sunshine, not all plants do equally well. Some prefer a shady spot, some prefer full sun, and others, carnivorous plants. Let’s look at why…
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Do pitcher plants attract mosquitoes? This is a good question and one that deserves some attention. There are two different groups of insects that use these plants. One, they are the mosquito larva, which depends on a specific type of plant to survive. The other group of insects, the cone wets, find the plant as…
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Without eating insects, can a carnivorous plant survives? Without insect eating plants, there would be no food source. The fact of the matter is that some plants are eaten by insects, but not all. There is a wide range of different types of insects that a plant can be eaten by. Virtually any type of…
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Can a pitcher plant eat a frog? That’s an interesting question. Most people who are not plant phobic think they cannot eat any type of plant, no matter how delicious they look or how aromatic they are. But plants do have appetites just like animals have. The fact is, some animals actually enjoy eating plants!…
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