How to Prune and Propagate Night Blooming Jasmine (Raat ki Rani) for More Flowers Night Blooming Jasmine ( Cestrum nocturnum ) is one of those plants that can transform an ordinary balcony into a fragrant evening garden. During warm weather, its small greenish-white flowers release a powerful fragrance after sunset. However, this fast-growing shrub can become difficult to manage in a container. You may have noticed long, thin branches spreading over the balcony railing, fewer flowers than expected, or a plant that produces plenty of green leaves but very few fragrant flower clusters. Sometimes, an older Raat ki Rani looks attractive for a few weeks during its flowering season and then becomes an untidy collection of long branches. Regular pruning can help solve these problems. It encourages branching, removes damaged growth and helps maintain a compact shape. Healthy branches removed during pruning can also be used to propagate new plants through stem cuttings....
Are Coneflowers Deer Resistant? Truth About Purple Coneflower & Deer You bought purple coneflowers because the nursery label said "deer resistant." Then one morning you find the flower tops missing. So was the label wrong? Not exactly. Purple coneflower (Echinacea purpurea) is deer resistant, but it is not deer proof. That distinction matters, especially if deer regularly pass through your garden. Quick Answer Yes, purple coneflower is considered deer resistant . Rutgers University rates it B — "Seldom Severely Damaged" on its deer-resistance scale. That means it is generally a good choice for gardens where deer are a problem, but deer may still occasionally browse it. Mature coneflowers are usually less attractive to deer because their leaves and stems are rough and hairy, while the central seed cone is stiff and prickly. However, hungry deer can eat almost anything when natural food becomes scarce. Young plants are also more vulnerable than established ...