Plantsapp Newsletter Archive

May, 2016

Lewisia - Bitterroot

Every garden has its "difficult" spots, where gravel, stone, sun, and drought are making the life of the ambitious gardener miserable. Here comes the Bitterroot to the rescue.…

Plants newsletter #6. May 18, 2016

Hanging Basket

Hanging baskets are becoming an essential gardening element for urban centres and private gardens by providing an extra splash of colour to city's lighting poles, balconies, and pergolas…

Plants newsletter #6. May 18, 2016

March, 2016

Primula vulgaris is one of the most popular and attractive wild, early spring flowering plants. The Primrose is a small plant, no more than 10cm (4in) high. This carpeting perennial produces flowers in many different colours - white, cream, deep yellow, pink, purple, and crimson…

Plants newsletter #5. Mar 24, 2016

Lawn Aeration

Beginning of spring is the ideal time to prepare the lawn for the new lush grass grow…

Plants newsletter #5. Mar 24, 2016

February, 2016

Galanthus nivalis - Snowdrop

With its delicate white hanging flowers Galanthus nivalis is one of the most popular bulbous plants. It is easy to grow and exhibits numerous popular cultivars with large or specially tinted flowers…

Plants newsletter #4. Feb 25, 2016

Repotting orchids

Right after the orchid ends flowering it can be repotted. The plant needs repotting if:…

Plants newsletter #4. Feb 25, 2016

January, 2016

Persian Cyclamen, Cyclamen persicum

Cyclamen persicum (different varieties) is a species of flowering perennial plant.…

Plants newsletter #3. Jan 28, 2016

Repotting cactuses

Most cactuses are dormant in winter. They need almost no watering and their growth stops…

Plants newsletter #3. Jan 28, 2016

December, 2015

Outdoor Christmas Plant - Ilex aquifolium, Christmas holly

Ilex aquifolium (holly, common holly, English holly, European holly, or occasionally Christmas holly), is a species of holly native to Western and Southern Europe, Northwest Africa, and Southwest Asia…

Christmas special Plants newsletter. Dec 24, 2015

Indoor Christmas Plant - Shlumbergera, Christmas cactus

Christmas cactus may be known under various names like Thanksgiving cactus or Easter cactus. This winter-flowering houseplant makes a great addition to nearly any indoor setting…

Christmas special Plants newsletter. Dec 24, 2015

November, 2015

Helleborus niger, Christmas rose

The widely spread in Europe Helleborus niger or Christmas rose, is one of the most traditional seasonal plants for late autumn and Christmas time…

Plants newsletter #2. Dec 17, 2015

Preparing half-hardy and young shrubs and trees for the winter.

In order to protect young and semi-hardy trees and shrubs from the cold winter-spans it is often enough to keep the lower part of the stem away from frostbites…