Often it is wet soil in winter that kills lavenders rather than frost. They’re best planted in a north-facing area. When established, many lavender varieties tolerate frost and snow. Is lavender angustifolia Hardy? Hardy lavenders (Lavandula angustifolia and Lavandula x intermedia types) can cope with temperatures down to about -15°C,Read More →

Perennial nemesias can be kept over winter for a year or two by bringing plants into a frost-free place that’s not too warm, such as a heated greenhouse, porch, conservatory, or windowsill in a cool room. Water very sparingly over winter as they’re susceptible to rotting. How do you getRead More →

Historically, Cochins are mostly bred for their meat and ornamental uses – not for their egg laying ability. Similar with other large chicken breeds, Cochins only lay about 150 – 180 eggs a year. Cochin chicken eggs are brown and on the average, they’ll give you 2 small to mediumRead More →

Many doctors say a daily shower is fine for most people. (More than that could start to cause skin problems.) But for many people, two to three times a week is enough and may be even better to maintain good health. Why do the French not bathe? Edouard Zarifian, anRead More →

A. Ranunculus tubers are planted in the late fall and produce colorful spring flowers for garden borders and for cutting, too. If you were to leave the tubers in the ground through the summer in an area that is being irrigated, the tubers would most likely rot. Do ranunculus bulbsRead More →

These plants are short-lived perennials but are often grown as annuals in Missouri and other chilly regions. Annuals only live for one growing season. However, many Dianthus varieties reseed themselves every year. That means that they regrow spring after spring. Can pinks grow in shade? Pinks do require good amountsRead More →

In most cases, any blood coming from the wrestlers is unintentional. To maintain their TV-PG rating, when a wrestler bleeds on live television, WWE tends to attempt to stop the bleeding mid-match or use different camera angles to avoid showing excessive blood. Are WWE matches improvised? There are no guaranteesRead More →

The Students’ Biennale exhibition will open online on February 21, 2021. The last date for applications is November 15, 2020. The list of selected participants will be announced on December 1, 2020. Students enrolled in BFA and MFA (or equivalent) courses in institutions India are eligible to apply. How canRead More →

They are hardy in USDA zones 3 through 9. Deadheading perennial rudbeckias will also encourage continued blooming. In colder climates, cut the plants back to a few inches tall after they finish blooming. After the first hard frost, cover the plants with a foot of loose mulch, such as straw.Read More →