When is the best time to plant Amaryllis bulbs?
November 4, 2009 by Brian Brown
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Answer:
The planting period for Amaryllis is October until the end of April and their flowering period is late December until the end of June. Their flowering time is usually 2-3 months and larger bulbs will produce more flowers. It is usually good practice to place the base and roots of the bulbs in lukewarm water for a few hours prior to planting. If you can’t plant the bulbs immediately after purchasing them, store them in a cool temperature place. Plant the bulb up to its neck in the potting compost and press the soil down firmly to make sure the bulb is set securely. Plant them in a spot with filtered light and water often until the stem appears. Whether grown indoors or out, these are a beautiful plants.
When is the best time of year to prune Crape Myrtle trees?
November 4, 2009 by Brian Brown
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Answer:
The best time to prune Crape Myrtles would be in late winter. You may see a lot of people doing it before them but don’t let peer pressure from others get to you. If you prune them too early, we may get a warming trend to where they would start putting out new growth. This new growth would be highly susceptible to cold damage and could cause damage to the entire tree. For more information on how to prune Crape Myrtles, we have a great article on our website and here is the link: http://verdego.com/08/stop-crape-murder/
