Gazanias are vibrant flowers native to South Africa that can grow up to 12 inches tall. These warm-weather flowers come in colours like orange and yellow. Gazanias are also called as treasure flowers and they are known to symbolize wealth, prosperity, and joy. They are low-maintenance, heat-tolerant flowers that attract a variety of pollinators. Due to their drought tolerance, these flowers are ideal for coastal regions, and rock gardens. They can also grow well in pots and add aesthetical value.I love growing these flowers in pots. Find out how to plant gazania. Growing conditions for Gazanias Sunlight: Gazania grows best when it gets 4 to 6 hours of sunlight every…

Certain flowers grow well and give bright blooms in cooler temperatures. Fall is the best season to grow them. Some of these flowers can tolerate frost and give blooms during the next spring whereas, others die when the first frost arrives. Here are some of the flowers that grow best in the fall season 1.Pansy: Pansies come in a variety of colours such as yellow, violet, red and purple. These flowers can also tolerate moderate levels of frost. They grow well when temperatures are between 7°C to 18°C (44.6°F to 64.4°F). They need well-drained fertile soil to grow well. 2.Nasturtium: Nasturtiums are cool-weather flowers but not frost-hardy. They grow well…

If you want your garden to produce flowers throughout the year, then you must grow perennials in your garden. By growing a variety of perennials in your garden, you get blooms from spring to fall and perennials are low maintenance compared to annuals. Growing conditions for perennials Soil: Perennials need well-draining fertile soil to grow well. Amend the soil with compost or aged manure before you grow perennial flowers. Sunlight: Perennials grow well when they receive 4 to 6 hours of sunlight every day. Grow your flowers in a location that gets sunlight in the morning and shade in the afternoon, especially during the extreme afternoon heat. Water: Water your…

Summer is the best season to grow flowers in your garden. Planting a variety of flowers in your garden attracts pollinators, and beneficial insects and adds beauty to your garden. Flowers are also great companion plants for your vegetables. Some love the heat and grow well and give lots of blooms even in excessively hot conditions. Here are some of those flowers that grow well in heat: Flowers that grow well in heat 1. Sunflower Sunflowers are one of the most commonly grown flowers and they come in a variety of colours such as yellow, orange, mahogany and chocolate brown. They need well-drained rich fertile soil to grow. These flowers…

Hydrangeas are a beautiful addition to our garden beds. If you live in an apartment or do not have enough space for a garden you can grow them in containers. Hydrangeas come in shrub, tree and vine varieties. You can grow shrub variety of hydrangeas in a pot or container.Hydrangeas are toxic for both humans and animals so they should be kept away from pets and children. Hydrangeas produce flowers during the spring, summer and fall seasons. Types of hydrangea Some of the hydrangea varieties that can be grown in containers include panicle hydrangea, oak leaf hydrangea and Hydrangea macrophylla. Growing Conditions for hydrangea Here is how to grow hydrangeas…

Growing flowers near vegetables can benefit your garden in a few ways. It can attract pollinators, repel pests and add beauty to your garden. Certain plants like nasturtium acts as a trap crop and marigolds help to repel nematodes. Flowers can also attract beneficial insects which feed on pests. Flowers to plant near vegetables 1. Calendula Calendula or pot marigolds are annual flowering plants that grow up to 10 inches tall. They help to attract pollinators and beneficial insects such as hoverflies. They grow best in fertile well-draining soil conditions. They do not grow in climatic conditions that are too hot or too cold. The best season to grow this…

Portulaca or moss rose is an annual that belongs to the Portulacaceae family. These flowers can be grown as an ornamental flower or as a ground cover. They come in a variety of colours like rose, white, red and yellow. They can grow up to 12 inches tall and 24 inches wide. These flowers are drought tolerant. Plus they are low-maintenance flowers. You can grow portulaca from seeds or from cuttings. Grow portulaca from seeds These flowers have shallow roots and can be grown in small containers. Portulaca seeds take 10 to 14 days to germinate. Portulaca can grow well in average soil conditions. You can either sow the seeds…

Calendula also called pot marigold is a herbaceous plant that belongs to the Asteraceae family. There are about 16 varieties of this plant and the flowers come in colours like red, yellow, orange and apricot. Calendula is native to Mediterranean countries. They can grow up to 2 feet tall and wide.Here is how to grow calendula from seeds. Growing conditions for Calendula These flowers can be grown during the spring and summer seasons. This flower is not frost and drought-tolerant. Extreme temperatures can harm this plant. Calendula needs fertile soil to grow well. The optimum temperature for these plants to thrive is between 16°C to 17 °C (61°F to 63°F). Calendula…

Zinnias are annuals that grow fast and attract pollinators and beneficial insects. They do not tolerate frost and the best time to plant zinnia seeds is during the spring and summer seasons. Zinnia flowers come in colours like purple, pink, red and white. The best zinnia varieties for container gardening are hybrid varieties. Some of them areZahara, Uptown grape and Profusion. These varieties are more resistant to pests. Growing Conditions for zinnias Zinnias require fertile well-drained soil to grow. They grow well when the weather is warm. The optimum temperature for zinnias to grow is between 23°C to 28°C (73°F to 82°F). They germinate within4 to 7 days. Zinnias need…