http://www.dannylipford.com DIY Home Improvement Sat, 11 Feb 2012 21:41:02 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.2.1 http://www.dannylipford.com/growing-edible-chrysanthemums/ http://www.dannylipford.com/growing-edible-chrysanthemums/#comments Sat, 24 Dec 2011 14:00:58 +0000 Julie Day http://www.dannylipford.com/?p=42178 Vivian asks, “I’m planning to grow edible chrysanthemums in my herb garden. Can any type of mum be used, or should I grow specific varieties?”

While all chrysanthemum flowers, are edible, the flavor varies widely. Read on to find out more.]]> http://www.dannylipford.com/growing-edible-chrysanthemums/feed/ 0 http://www.dannylipford.com/how-to-grow-begonias-indoors-during-the-winter/ http://www.dannylipford.com/how-to-grow-begonias-indoors-during-the-winter/#comments Wed, 30 Nov 2011 23:08:58 +0000 Julie Day http://www.dannylipford.com/?p=40340 Robert asks, “I have some beautiful wax and angel type begonias in pots. Can I bring them inside for the winter? How do I care for them?”

Many types of begonias can be grown inside during the winter. Read on for some tips on how to care for them.]]> http://www.dannylipford.com/how-to-grow-begonias-indoors-during-the-winter/feed/ 0 http://www.dannylipford.com/go-native-with-oakleaf-hydrangeas/ http://www.dannylipford.com/go-native-with-oakleaf-hydrangeas/#comments Thu, 10 Nov 2011 19:18:58 +0000 Julie Day http://www.dannylipford.com/?p=39663 Oakleaf hydrangeas offer year-round beauty with seasons of blooms, foliage, and peeling bark. Not only are oakleaf hydrangea gorgeous, they're low-maintenance and easy to grow. Read on to find out how to grow native oakleaf hydrangeas in your yard or garden.]]> http://www.dannylipford.com/go-native-with-oakleaf-hydrangeas/feed/ 0 http://www.dannylipford.com/how-to-grow-crape-myrtles-in-cold-climates/ http://www.dannylipford.com/how-to-grow-crape-myrtles-in-cold-climates/#comments Wed, 19 Oct 2011 20:59:15 +0000 Julie Day http://www.dannylipford.com/?p=38924 Lois asks, “Can I grow a crape myrtle indoors in a cold climate as a houseplant?”

Crape myrtles aren't suited to grow as houseplants, since they need a period of winter dormancy. However, there are ways to grow crape myrtles in colder climates. Read on to find out how.]]> http://www.dannylipford.com/how-to-grow-crape-myrtles-in-cold-climates/feed/ 0 http://www.dannylipford.com/winter-care-for-outdoor-flower-containers/ http://www.dannylipford.com/winter-care-for-outdoor-flower-containers/#comments Tue, 11 Oct 2011 19:47:58 +0000 Julie Day http://www.dannylipford.com/?p=38554 Cold weather's coming, but that doesn't mean gardening has to come to an end! While winter can be hard on containers and plants, there are steps you can take to protect them from the cold. Read on to find out how to keep your outdoor container plants happy and healthy this winter.]]> http://www.dannylipford.com/winter-care-for-outdoor-flower-containers/feed/ 0 http://www.dannylipford.com/how-to-force-spring-bulbs-to-bloom-inside-during-winter/ http://www.dannylipford.com/how-to-force-spring-bulbs-to-bloom-inside-during-winter/#comments Tue, 04 Oct 2011 21:43:58 +0000 Julie Day http://www.dannylipford.com/?p=38339 One of the best ways to bring some color to the gray winter months is by forcing spring bulbs to bloom indoors. For most bulbs, the process begins in the fall, where they spend an “artificial winter” in your refrigerator. Read on to find out how to force your own potted spring bulbs to bloom indoors.]]> http://www.dannylipford.com/how-to-force-spring-bulbs-to-bloom-inside-during-winter/feed/ 0 http://www.dannylipford.com/colorful-ideas-for-fall-flower-containers/ http://www.dannylipford.com/colorful-ideas-for-fall-flower-containers/#comments Tue, 27 Sep 2011 22:17:02 +0000 Julie Day http://www.dannylipford.com/?p=37745 With the arrival of fall, it's time to think about some new flowers in your containers and planting beds. The cooler weather may limit your choices, but there are still plenty of plants and flowers to brighten up your porch or planter. Read on for some colorful ideas to enhance your fall flower containers.]]> http://www.dannylipford.com/colorful-ideas-for-fall-flower-containers/feed/ 0 http://www.dannylipford.com/video/how-to-plant-container-plants-in-your-yard/ http://www.dannylipford.com/video/how-to-plant-container-plants-in-your-yard/#comments Sat, 10 Sep 2011 13:00:44 +0000 Tricia Craven Worley http://www.dannylipford.com/?post_type=video&p=36821 Watch this video for some tips on how to plant and water flowers and other container grown plants in your yard so they’ll grow and bloom.]]> http://www.dannylipford.com/video/how-to-plant-container-plants-in-your-yard/feed/ 0 http://www.dannylipford.com/why-aren%e2%80%99t-my-crape-myrtles-blooming/ http://www.dannylipford.com/why-aren%e2%80%99t-my-crape-myrtles-blooming/#comments Fri, 12 Aug 2011 14:39:52 +0000 Julie Day http://www.dannylipford.com/?p=35832 “My crape myrtles have bloomed in the past but haven’t this year. What could be wrong?”

There are several possibilities for why your crape myrtles haven’t bloomed. Read on to find out more.]]> http://www.dannylipford.com/why-aren%e2%80%99t-my-crape-myrtles-blooming/feed/ 0 http://www.dannylipford.com/problem-with-tropical-hibiscus-leaves-turning-yellow/ http://www.dannylipford.com/problem-with-tropical-hibiscus-leaves-turning-yellow/#comments Tue, 26 Jul 2011 19:57:56 +0000 Julie Day http://www.dannylipford.com/?p=35214 Carol asks, “Why are the leaves on my tropical hibiscus turning yellow?”

There are a number of reason the leaves on hibiscus can yellow, including too much or too little water or sunlight. Read on to find out more.]]> http://www.dannylipford.com/problem-with-tropical-hibiscus-leaves-turning-yellow/feed/ 0