2021 Spring Home and Garden

Page 6 2021 Spring Home & Garden LINCOLN DAILY NEWS April 22, 2021 Zinnias are also a good flower to cut for arrangements. The flowers have stronger stems and will work well in a formal arrangement. If you leave them in the flower bed, you will want to pick off the depleted flowers (dead- head) to encourage new flowering and growth. Planting Zinnias from Seed in the Cut Flower Garden pots. The thing to remember about inpatients is that they don’t particularly care for sun. They are great to plant under a tree or to put in a pot on a shaded porch. Impatiens flowers are not typically good for floral arrangements. Impatiens also love water and seek lots of it. So, when you consider growing these luscious plants, consider the time you want to spend in watering. The plants will also tell you when they are thirsty. If you look out on your bed and it looks like there is nothing there but a bunch of stems and wilted leaves, grab that watering can and go give them a generous drink. CONTINUED u