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.  

Daisy


Planting

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.

Maintaining


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.