Alice's Gardening

When you are looking for the best potting plants, you need to ask yourself which plants do well in pots. This is an important part of any garden because the condition of your plants can often tell you a lot about the condition of your garden and the soil in which they are growing. One…

While growing flowers is certainly passion, and the joys of planting a flower garden in the summertime, plant a flower garden in the winter as well, because the bounty of gorgeous flowers, blooms, colors and scents are incomparable. Biennials, perennials, bulbs, and edibles are the most popular kind of flowers being grown by gardeners year…

Are you looking for new flower gardening supplies? If the answer is yes, then it’s time to read this article. We will discuss some of the best things to consider when planning your flower garden, starting with lighting. Flower gardening supplies for indoor gardens generally come with an installation kit. So if you’re looking for…

Planting a flower garden for full sun can be very rewarding. Flower gardens are a great way to add color to your yard and to make it a place that you can enjoy in the summertime. In order to create this type of flower garden, you do need to know the basics about growing flowers.…

Want to start a flower garden? Are you fed up of paying high prices for flowers that don’t last long and are often not very attractive? Growing your own flowers is not only cheap but also fun. Flower gardens can range from a small pot outside on the deck or patio to a large plant…

Many people enjoy growing flowers for drying. Some have a personal favorite flower or several that they enjoy growing. Others enjoy growing flowers that can be sent as gifts. Whatever your preference, the process of drying flowers is simple and takes only a few hours of your time. With some basic information, you can dry…

A question I get asked a lot from gardeners is what type of soil is best for growing flowers. They all have their own theory about what type of soil is best for growing flowers. But, let’s be clear. There are many types of soils that work well for different flower garden types. So, to…

There are so many good reasons why insects are important in your garden. Insects are nature’s natural pollinators. They eat the leaves, flowers and seeds of plants to help them reproduce. They make the garden more colorful by going into the pupae and sucking up the nutrients from the environment. They help keep diseases and…

So, what kills flowers? Well, most insects that attack flowers, do it when they invade your flower garden with parasites and other harmful diseases. Some common insect pest species are caterpillars, aphids, fungus, spider mites, and thrips. Aphids are particularly deadly, because of their extreme ability to spread infestations quite rapidly, and their habit of…

If you want to have a flower garden in your kitchen, you don’t have to be an experienced gardener to do it. As long as you can follow a few simple steps, you’ll be all set. First, dig a hole about six to eight inches deep and about four to six inches wide. It should…