Can we ever have too many lavender plants at home? No, I don’t think so! Fortunately, you don’t have to spend a fortune to have as many lavenders as you wish, but you can propagate them. And guess what: all for free! You can propagate … How to Propagate Lavender Plants? read more »
Besides cuttings, scented geraniums can be propagated from seeds. Harvesting the seeds, however, is not always easy, but once you manage to collect scented geranium seeds, you can easily germinate them and grow new scented geranium plants. The difficulty of collecting scented geranium seeds is … How to Collect Scented Geranium Seeds? read more »
Lavenders are associated with shrubs, perennial plants and roses. They are easy to grow and are drought-tolerant. The good news is that these are easy to grow in containers and pots as well. Lavenders are very popular because of their fragrant flowers and aromatic foliage. … How to Care for Lavender Plants? read more »
Bothered by pesky mosquitoes in your home or garden? You might want to consider scented geraniums as a natural repellent to keep mosquitoes at bay. Indeed, some scented geranium varieties are said to repel mosquitos and other pests that might carry diseases or simply be … Do Scented Geranium Plants Repel Mosquitoes? read more »
While scented geraniums put out marvelous blooms, their leaves are also an attraction due to the aromatic scents they release when brushed against. Scented geraniums can be multiplied through various methods that I’m going to discuss in this article. Why propagate scented geraniums? You may … How to Propagate Scented Geranium Plants? read more »
Geraniums (Pelargoniums) are usually grown as annuals and even sold as annuals, however, in Zones 10-11 geraniums are considered and are grown as tender perennials. For those new to this, annual plants live for only one season, after which they die. Perennials on the other … Are Scented Geraniums Annual or Perennial? read more »
Known by its scientific name as Pelargonium graveolens var. Roseum, the rose scented geranium is widely used in the cosmetic industry, but it has applications in aromatherapy and even as a food additive. With so many uses and benefits, it’s no wonder then that the … 9 Uses & Benefits of Rose Scented Geraniums read more »
Keeping pests and diseases at bay when it comes to houseplants can prove to be a challenge even for the most experienced of us. Luckily, scented geraniums aren’t as prone to pest infestations and diseases as most houseplants, yet there are a few problems you … Scented Geranium Pests, Diseases, Problems & Solutions read more »
After a good blooming season, your scented geranium suddenly stops blooming leaving you baffled about the whys and how’s of the matter. This isn’t uncommon, especially if growing conditions are changed from season to season. As you might already have guessed it, changes in a … Why Are My Scented Geraniums Not Blooming? read more »
There are different methods to overwinter scented geraniums (Pelargoniums), based on whether you want to replant them in spring, keep them dormant, or take cuttings. Generally, there are four easy ways to overwinter a geranium plant — bring it indoors as a houseplant, take cuttings, … How to Overwinter Scented Geraniums? read more »
