Hydrangeas are one of my favorite plants, they are beautiful, can handle almost any soil and are pretty hardy. However, I have noticed some people are asking ‘can hydrangea roots damage foundations’? And indeed there does seem to be some concern about how invasive they are, and how quickly they … Read more
Have you ever walked past someone’s garden and seen their daffodils neatly tied together or folded over? If you have you might have had the urge to ask them ‘why do you knot daffodils?’ It was a tradition that was once very popular but now isn’t as much so. But … Read more
Have you ever wondered, ‘why are daffodils associated with Wales?’ If you have, then you are about to find out the answer. Because not only are these cheery yellow flowers harbingers of Spring, but they are also the national symbol of Wales. So without further ado, let’s find out why … Read more
The question ‘are daffodils gymnosperms’? is one that has more of a scientific use that a horticultural one. But… Answering it still helps us understand some of the plants and trees we see every day and allows us to distinguish between them more easily. So if you want to learn … Read more
Are daffodils heliotropic? It is actually a really sensible question when you think about it. There are some plants we know for sure are heliotropic, sunflowers probably being the most obvious example, but what about their cheery yellow friends, daffodils? There is some science in the answer to this and … Read more
Whilst the golden yellow daffodil is synonymous with spring, its cheerful blooms also come in a number of other colors. You can find white, pink and orange daffodils in all kinds of intensities and shades. But can daffodils change color? That is what we are going to look at in … Read more
Can birds spread daffodils? It is certainly one of the more unusual questions I have heard asked in the past few months, but it is definitely worthy of an answer. And it is an answer that might surprise you. You might think you know exactly how daffodils spread, and you … Read more
If you are trying to find out how to get rid of daffodils in your lawn then this is the article for you. After all, as beautiful as their vibrant blooms are, they are not for everyone. Maybe you have moved into a new house and discovered masses of unwanted … Read more
Daffodils look lovely and signify the start of spring and brighter weather and warmer days. But do they taste equally nice?! We all know animals are inquisitive at the best of times, so can hamsters eat daffodils? In fact, can cats and dogs eat daffodils? Here we look at a … Read more
Why do daffodils bend over? I’ve seen this asked a few times now. The reasons vary. Sometimes it can be down to human error, and other times it is something that is completely out of your hands. The good news is though, your daffodils are leaning over for a reason … Read more