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Fuchsia are beautiful, delicate plants loved by many. They’re known for cascading out of hanging baskets and attracting hummingbirds. The botanical name for fuchsia is pronounced FEW-shah. It’s a diverse genus of plants where some are cascading types and some are more upright. Some do well in sun but most prefer shade. Fucshia have beautiful flowers for sure! They are typically double, tubular types of flowers that hummingbirds and people both love. It’s a favorite for many. So why do …
I like to compare Supercal to Superman. Both are super tough. Yes, Superman can fly through the air but his weekness is Kryptonite. Supercal will stand up strong to anything you can throw at it. Supercal has become one of my favorite plants because it just keeps looking great all summer long. I love Supercal for baskets and patios and flower beds – this is a plant that tolerated everything we threw at it! Early season cold – no problem! Extreme summer …
Hanging baskets add instant beauty to any home. With so many to choose from, how do you pick the right one for your needs? Here are some tips to help you select the right hanging basket and how to care for it once you have it home. Some baskets prefer shade and some prefer sun. Select a variety that works well in the area that you are planning to hang the basket. Two favorites are Geraniums for sunny locations and …
With the weather warming up, we’ve been getting a lot of questions about watering, especially about hanging baskets, so I thought I would share a couple of tips … When watering containers, hanging baskets especially, water until the basket feels heavy with water weight and water runs freely from the drainage hole. If water comes out right away, then the basket is more than likely so dry that the soil has pulled away from the sides of pot and has created …
Fertilizer is the most important reason why some gardeners have beautiful plants and others do not. Fertilizer is to plants what food is to people. Plants that get too little fertilizer will be thin, yellow, and weak and have smaller flowers and be more susceptible to diseases. Plants that get too much fertilizer will be fat, weak, and not have as many flowers. The art of gardening includes knowing how much fertilizer to give your plants. At Wenke Greenhouses we …
By following these easy guidelines, your hanging baskets can bloom and thrive which allows them to stay healthy and beautiful for many months. Light requirements For best results, match your plant’s location with its light and heat preference. Most sun lovers will continue flowering in partial shade, just not as profusely. Shade plants however, will not tolerate the heat and dryness of all-day sunlight. Ivy and Zonal Geraniums and Portulaca – tolerate the brightest and hottest conditions and occasional drying out. Petunias …
