Grow smarter, not harder!
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Whetherin a potor a sprawling garden, growing flowers can be a joyful experience.
With their vibrant colors anddelightful scents, flowers are a true gift from nature.
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However, not all blooms are easy to cultivateeven for seasoned horticulturists.
Many flowers require precise conditions and meticulous care to thrive.
Here are seven flowers that might be too high-maintenance for your garden.
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“And if youre in a small spacelike my tiny Brooklyn backyardthat level of maintenance is just too much.
“Plus, the smell is magical.
“After one rain shower, even staked-in hoops tend to fall apart as their stems are very weak.
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Gardenias require specific temperatures, sun exposure, watering, and fertilizer, all on a rigorous schedule.
So, if youre new to growing flowers or frequently travel, its best to plant a different seed.
Theres also gall to deal with, Sixx adds.
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“If this fungus is located in the planting bed, you must not replant dahlias there again.
Delphiniums thrive incooler climatesand need at least six hours of sunlight to stay healthy,” she says.
Despite all this effort, their blooms last only about a month.
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“They also need heavy fertilizers and constant pruning.”
Applying mulch around rose bushes will keep the roots cool.
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