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Rose Care: Fertilizing Hints and Tips

Last updated on: July 26, 2013 By Kaylene Filed Under: Flowering Plants, Gardening, Roses Leave a Comment

Rose Care - Pink Rose

I have just finished pruning the beautiful roses that I have in my garden using the great rose pruning tips that I found last year.  When I was finished I also wondered about other aspects of rose care, in particular fertilizing and when I should so it.   One of the rose pruning links from last year suggests that roses should be fertilized 3 weeks after pruning. This got me interested in finding out more about rose care with respect to the type of fertilizer that I should use and when … [Read more...]

Diosmas: A Very Hardy Plant for Your Garden

Last updated on: July 6, 2019 By Kaylene Filed Under: Flowering Plants, Gardening, My Garden, Shrubs 35 Comments

Diosmas are a very hardy plant that can provide a stunning feature in any garden and which also seem to tolerate climate extremes very well. Diosma is the common name for the Coleonema Pulchrum plant. Diosmas are not often talked about but I believe the diosma plant was very fashionable in the 1980’s. However, in recent years it has lost its appeal somewhat. I am surprised that the diosma plant is not used more often because it is an evergreen shrub that provides colour and texture to the … [Read more...]

Hydrangea Plant Care: Hints and Tips for Success

Last updated on: January 15, 2023 By Kaylene Filed Under: Flowering Plants, Gardening 2 Comments

Hydrangea plants with pink flowers growing in containers. A brick wall can be seen in the background.

When I was growing up there were always hydrangea plants growing in the garden but I have never really appreciated the beauty of this plant’s large blooms until now. When out shopping recently I came across a ‘Lace Cap’ hydrangea and instantly fell in love with the beautiful flowers.  Until then I was not even aware of this variety and it looked so pretty I just had to buy it! After searching online for more information about the variety I realised that there was so much more to learn … [Read more...]

When and How to Prune Roses

Last updated on: September 1, 2025 By Kaylene Filed Under: Gardening, Roses Leave a Comment

Large single red rose flower.

When you’re not sure how to prune roses it can seem very daunting.  However with some basic tips and a bit of practice you will soon be able to prune your roses with confidence! Roses are a wonderful addition to the garden. We have quite a few in our garden because they’re such a wonderful source of spring and summer colour. Most of our roses are planted in garden beds that are very close to the house. This means that we can see the beautiful blooms from inside the house all though the … [Read more...]

Irises: How Do I Grow Them Successfully?

Last updated on: July 24, 2013 By Kaylene Filed Under: Flowering Plants, Gardening, Irises Leave a Comment

I am growing irises at home and recently posted some links showing how to transplant them under the heading Irises: When and How Should I Transplant Them?   Since then I have also been looking into other aspects of iris care. In particular I had heard that irises will not flower if their bulb does not get any direct sunlight so I have been looking into this.   I have included links to three great sights that provide quite detailed information about how to grow and care for … [Read more...]

Irises: When and How Should I Transplant Them?

Last updated on: November 15, 2013 By Kaylene Filed Under: Flowering Plants, Gardening, Irises Leave a Comment

My family are keen gardeners and recently we have started growing irises. The question that arose recently was When and how should I transplant my Irises?   I found a couple of sites that gave quite detailed information on when and how to transplant Irises and so I have included the links bellow. There is also a quick informative YouTube video that I found which was produced by the Central Piedmont Community College (CPCC) in North Carolina (US).   The consensus seemed to … [Read more...]

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