FLOWERS in my yard |
All gardens should have a mixture of annuals for seasonal color,
trees for shade and some for fruit or nuts, background bushes
both low and tall, lots of plants with beautiful flowers and sweet
perfumes both day and night. This is the way I have planted my
own garden. I welcome visitors, just phone a day or so before
so you will not find me busy with others.
trees for shade and some for fruit or nuts, background bushes
both low and tall, lots of plants with beautiful flowers and sweet
perfumes both day and night. This is the way I have planted my
own garden. I welcome visitors, just phone a day or so before
so you will not find me busy with others.
Hibiscus com in beautiful, bright colors or soft delicate ones--also white which may have red or
yellow centers. Some Hibiscus are double while others may be small with hanging flowers and
varigated foliage. Like these, some are single but others are double. They are easy to grow
but do like full sun. They will grow in semi-shade. They like a moderate amount of water but
need a well drained soil and will defoliate if water stands on them for more than a day or so. If it
stands much longer, they will die. I find that a balanced fertilizer such as 8-8-8 is good; but, if
you have a very sandy soil, it is best to use a slow release fertilizer. When temperatures drop
to freezing, they do need protection. I use a mechanics light which is one that has a metal
shield that will act as a reflector, beaming the heat from a 60watt bulb toward the plant. Then, I
cover with a movers blanket or an old bed blanket plus a tarp to keep water out --just in case it
rains. Hibiscus do well in large pots which can be moved inside. It is important not to leave the
plant indoors or covered more than a couple of days. If you do so, they will drop leaves but
--not to worry- more will grow.
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