How can I get daisies and black eyed susans to bloom simultaneously? I want to have blacked eyed susans and shasta daisies to bloom at the same time.
Both plants can and will bloom summer into fall. Keeping the plants dead-headed will help encourage flowering instead of seed production.
Here are some links to help you.
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/flowers/shasta-daisy/deadheading-shasta-daisies.htm
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/flowers/black-eyed-susan/black-eyed-susan-flower.htm
I am closing on a new home next week and the weather here in Maine has been both warmer than usual but will be very cold this weekend. If I dig up my perennials to take with me to the new home, should I seek to plant them immediately when I am in the new house (next weekend?) I have been told to leave all the dug up perennials outside until the ground is warmer and can be planted into the ground, does this sound correct? At this point, most of them are already sprouting new foliage. Some ideas as to what type of perennials: - tickseed plant(newly planted last summer) - matured knock out rose shrub - Hyacinths - chrysanthemum (Matured and needs to be separated) sedum - Iris bulbs (just starting to sprout) - evening primrose - creeping phlox - white violet - 3 in one Rose of Sharon tree (3 years mature) - sunset sienna coreopsis - Belarina cobalt primrose (newly planted last spring) - Pink sundrops primrose Any advice would be so greatly appreciated. I'd like to dig them up now; however, the buyer of my new home has agreed also to let me come back in the spring to dig these up, but I prefer to do so sooner if able to, without jeopardizing the health of my plants. Kristen T.
These articles will help you with your big task ahead of you.
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/shrubs/shgen/best-times-for-transplanting.htm
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/bulbs/iris/dividing-transplanting-iris.htm
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/shrubs/rose-of-sharon/moving-rose-sharon-shrubs.htm
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/flowers/roses/transplanting-roses.htm
What is the difference between crocuses and violets?
Crocus and Violets are different varieties of flowers.
These articles will help you with identification.
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/bulbs/crocus/how-to-plant-crocuses-and-proper-crocus-flower-care.htm
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/bulbs/violet/types-of-violets.htm
How to best prepare the soil in spring? I will be planting: Canna bulbs, gladiolus, Echinacea, Coneflowers (already in), Jumbo Marigolds and some Lilies. I also have Hydrangeas and some Hosta in the front of the house. Thank you John
The perennials that you list will need a loamy, well draining soil.
You can start the season with a soil test to determine if you may need to amend the soil.
Your County Extension Office can help you with a soil test for a few dollars.
Here is a link to help you locate your nearest office.
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/extension-search/
These links will help you with more information.
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/flowers/fgen/gardening-with-perennials.htm
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/garden-how-to/soil-fertilizers/what-is-well-drained-garden-soil.htm
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/special/organic/the-importance-of-soil-for-an-organic-garden.htm
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/flowers/coneflower/growing-purple-coneflowers.htm
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/bulbs/canna/canna-lily-care.htm
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/flowers/marigold/growing-marigold-flowers.htm
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/bulbs/lily/planting-asiatic-lilies.htm
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/shrubs/hydrangea/growing-hydrangeas-hydrangea-care-guide.htm
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/foliage/hosta/growing-hosta-plants.htm
I have three trees in my front yard and am wanting to build beds around the bases to put flowers. I have attached a picture showing what I want. I don't want to do raised beds at this time. My question is, how do I prepare the ground? Do I need to spray Round-up or something similar to kill the grass that is there, or do I just dig it up? So you have a specific article that talks about installing beds around trees and preparing the ground?
We have a few articles on planting under trees:
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/trees/tgen/planting-garden-beneath-trees.htm
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/groundcover/gcgen/ground-covers-under-trees.htm
When preparing the ground you'll need to work around the tree roots to avoid damaging them:
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/flowers/fgen/gardening-around-tree-roots.htm
These articles might also help:
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/plant-problems/weeds/how-to-kill-grass-naturally-kill-unwanted-grass-in-your-yard.htm
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/special/starting/how-to-build-a-flower-bed-starting-a-flower-bed-from-scratch.htm
Can you tell me what flowers I can plant in a shady area. Thank you..
These articles will help you.
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/special/shade/shade-tolerant-flowers.htm
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/special/shade/woodland-garden.htm
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/special/shade/discovering-the-benefits-of-shade-gardening.htm
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/special/shade/plants-for-shady-borders.htm
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/special/shade/gardening-in-the-shady-garden.htm
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/bulbs/bgen/bulbs-for-shade-gardens.htm
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/garden-how-to/info/what-is-full-shade.htm
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/shrubs/shgen/shade-loving-shrubs.htm
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/special/shade/ground-covers-for-shade.htm
I know it makes a good fertilizer. How often in the growing season should I add the fresh pills to my flower beds and planted flower pots?
You should follow the manufacturer's directions on the packaging if you purchase this material. As far as when the best time is to fertilize, that depends on the type of flowers -- you can search the flower name(s) on https://www.gardeningknowhow.com for tips on fertilizing. For more information on using rabbit dung as fertilizer, this article may help you:
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/composting/manures/rabbit-manure-compost.htm