A: You can sow gerberas in pots now. Lightly cover the seed. Germination occurs in 10 to 14 days. You can transplant to larger pots or a compost-enriched garden bed in 6 or so weeks. Morning sun is ...

Remember the old-fashioned gerberas that grow for years in the landscape? They produce the tall, single to semi-double blossoms that add a wildflower look to the garden. These gerberas are still ...

Gerbera daisies thrive in well-drained soil, preferably in containers or raised beds, and require morning sun and afternoon shade. Regular maintenance includes bi-weekly fertilizing and deadheading ...

Five things to do in the garden this week: Fruit trees. As November comes to a close, persimmon fruit may still be hanging on trees whose foliage presents a spectacular display of fall color, far more ...

Gerbera daisies are relentlessly exuberant. It doesn't take a bouquet of large, sunny yellow, marmalade orange or shocking pink blooms to make me smile. One flower is an unwavering note of good cheer.

The plant: If you want to party in the garden like it’s your birthday, I suggest grabbing a packet of Gerbera daisy seeds this fall. Their jovial colors and sunny sparkle provide the perfect backdrop ...

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