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When we first moved into our house I knew one day we would have Daisies visible from the inside of the windows. I love Daisies! They have been my favorite flower for as long as I can remember. I have never had a lot of success growing them in the past! But, now we have a thriving Daisy garden with other fun perennials growing throughout. And every year they get bigger and better.
Here is what I have learned about planting a thriving Daisy garden.
- Plant from seed. This was my biggest mistake! I bought plants all the time and they never lasted. But, when I used Shasta Daisy seeds things really took off. Be sure to plant them after the danger of frost is over.
- Be sure you plant in the right place for sunlight, Our garden gets good morning sun and late afternoon/evening shade. Where we live it is HOT, so we had to protect them from that burning afternoon sun.
- Prepare your ground with some good potting soil and plant seeds according to the directions on the back of your seed packet..
- Water, water, water. This is so important. The seeds can’t sprout if they don’t stay wet for the first few weeks. I love to use Gilmour tools for my watering needs. Having been in business for over 60 years they aim to exceed the needs of gardeners and homeowners who want the very best for their gardens. I use the Gilmour Flexogen hose because it is the only 8-layer hose in the market. The Flexogen’s patented construction offers durability and flexibility. Not only is it the longest-lasting and most durable hose in its class, but it also has a lifetime warranty! You can find the Gilmour Flexogen hose at your local home improvement or garden store.
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D Killman
Can I collect the seeds and sow in early spring, in other area’s of my yard. If so how do I keep the seeds until time to sow?
Beth
The first year that I planted them from seed, the birds ate the seeds. I finally caught on to their deviant behavior and covered my seeds until they were established. This year I have flowers. They kinda hold each other up. It’s August so I am going to deadhead them. I liked the idea of planting seeds and planting live plants. Watering is something I am not consistent with and I paid for it big time. Water, water , water especially if you don’t get rain. Pay attention to this!!
Pam Dana
Such a good reminder!! Thank you and SORRY about the birds!! That’s so annoying!
Grant
How do you keep the, contained? Don’t they spread all over the place? Thanks in advance!
Kate
Beautiful flowers! I have Daisy’s that bloom and grow like crazy, the only problem is by the middle of the summer they are all tangeled and falling over. Any advice? Yours look like they stand tall and aren’t dropping at all. Thanks!
Pam Dana
They may just get too much sun. I’ve had some that grew really fast and early in the summer (because of getting so much sun) and they get a little overgrown by the end of summer. Just make sure to water them adequately and if needed you can thin them a little. Good luck and sorry I couldn’t be more help!
Grandma G
Just wondering if I planted some shasta daily seeds and also bought some daisy plants the first year and then added seeds the second year between the one year old plants. What do you think?
Jill
your daisies look wonderful. I did not know they did not bloom the first year. that is disappointing. Thanks for the tips. More about the daisies and less about the gardening tools.
Jenny B.
So you don’t cut them back in the late summer or fall when they’re dead? You leave all that thru the winter?
geeksdiet
Love these tips and photos – daisies are my favourite flower! Thanks
Camille Gourley Walker
I would love to have a Daisy garden! Great tips!
Better From Scratch
I love this idea–pretty low maintenance and it looks amazing! That hose looks awesome too. Thanks for the tips!