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....
How to Grow Pansies from Seed: Germination, Varieties, Care & Pansy vs Viola Pansies are one of those flowers that can make a garden feel cheerful even on a cool, grey day. Their colourful, face-like flowers come in an impressive range of shades, and their compact growth makes them useful for containers, borders, window boxes, and small garden spaces. Unlike many warm-season flowers, pansies actually prefer cooler weather. This makes them especially valuable for fall, winter, and early spring gardens. If you live in a warm climate, they can often provide colour during the cooler part of the year when many summer flowers are no longer performing well. Growing pansies from seed is inexpensive and gives you access to many more varieties than you may find as ready-grown plants. However, the seed-starting stage can be a little confusing because pansy seeds are sensitive to planting depth and temperature. The good news is that once you understand those few details, growi...