Growing Beautiful Lilacs
There is nothing that beats the beautiful fragrance of the lilac! Do you want to be able to grow lilacs like your grandmother did? Here are some good gardening tips that will be able to help you grow these beautifully scented flowers.
Lilacs are shrubs that grow best in areas of the United States where winter freezes take place. Doesn’t that seem odd? Yes, but in areas that do not experience the winter freeze, the lilac may fail to bloom.
If you want to grow lilacs and live in a very warm climate, check with you nursery for varieties that are suited especially for warm climates.
Lilacs will do best if they are planted where they can receive about six hours of full sun. The best planting times for lilacs would be in late April, early May, later in September and even into October.
Lilacs like slightly alkaline soil, and they also need to have good drainage.
You have to be careful to space lilacs about ten feet apart as most of them grow into large bushes. You should try to mulch lilacs with about three inches of bark or wood chips.
You will not only be able to conserve water, but you may prevent trimmer and lawn mower damage. Lilacs should be fertilized in the early spring and right after they have finished flowering.
When the lilac has finished blooming, it is time for it to be pruned. Take away about 188 of the stems. Make sure to prune off any dying or dead limbs.
Where To Grow Geraniums
Geraniums are plants that look good in a bed just by themselves or they even look good if they are mixed in with other annuals. It also makes for an attractive edging plant for the perennial garden. These plants are very versatile and will look good no matter where they are put.
Although the geranium can put up with a little frost, it loves the warm weather. Here are some tips for growing geraniums:
Light – Most geraniums do well in full sun. That means that they should receive at least six hours of direct sunlight each day.
If the climate you live in is very hot, then you may plant them in an area that is partly shaded. Many geraniums will do quite well in a partly shaded spot, but they will not bloom as prolifically.
Soil – Geraniums thrive in rich soil that is very well drained. If you add compost to your soil, this will give your plants an extra boost.
Fertilizer – When you grow geraniums, it is good to note that they are heavy feeders. You should plan on giving them fertilizer at least every two weeks. You may also feed them when you plant them with a time-released fertilizer that will last the entire season.
Water – When it does not rain, you will have to make sure that you water your geraniums regularly. If you are not sure if you should water, just poke your finger down into the soil. If it is dry at least two inches down, then you had better get out the hose!
Grooming – You want to keep your plants looking their best by dead heading them and by taking away any dried or discolored leaves. In this way, your geraniums will look great all season!
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