Daisies are an easy to
grow perennial that
brightens the flower
garden and is great for
indoor vases and
arrangements. While
there are dozens of
varieties, the most
popular are the Shasta
Daisy (shown above) and
African Daisies. Daisies
are among the most popular
flowers of home
gardeners.
They are perfect for
beginning gardeners and
those whose thumb is not
too green.
Daisies
are among the easiest of
plants to grow. Start them
from seed and they will
bloom the second and each
following year. You can
also divide and separate
them as a planting gets
too dense and thick. Do
this every three or four
years and they will reward
you with bigger blooms .If
you do not do this, the
plants will begin to crowd
each other out, competing
for nutrients and the
blooms will be smaller.
Daisies
like rich, well drained
soil and full sunshine.
But they are a hardy
and forgiving plant. They
will readily tolerate
poorer soils and partial
shade. They need little
attention during the year.
A little general purpose
fertilizer in the early
growth stage will help the
plants to develop big and
strong stalks and leaves.
Just before blooming,
provide a fertilizer high
in Phosphorous to help
promote big, bright
blooms.
