white flowers of hosta and purple flowers of tradescantia

Trimming Back Plants Another Round of Bloom

I remember watching a friend as she pulled faded petals off her flowers and told me that the plants would be more likely to re-bloom because she did this.

When I started gardening, I did the same.

My petunias still looked awful by the end of July.

Awakening from a Seed Coat Slumber

The young seedling needs no nutrients at the beginning of its life, as the nutrition contained within the seed provides enough energy for the plant to begin growing.