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There are many opinions on the subject and quite a bit of mis-information on the internet with complicated instructions. The actual seeds are very small and there are many in each ball.

I bought a "bloom enhancer" kind of fertilizer but have read that the extra dose of phosphorous forces the plant to bloom all at once and then it must rest anyway. A fertilizer with this ratio (3-1-2) of the major nutrients (N-P-K) and some micronutrients...

They grow, produce roots and seem quite happy. You may need him for heavy lifting at some point!answers: Yes indeed! The ornamental sweet potatoes do fine as a houseplant. Critterologist wrote a wonderful article about ornamental sweet potatoes that is...

Then DO NOT plant it in the garden in midsummer. It's a great way to get more out of a given plot of ground. More effective is to put the potted plant, pot and all, inside a larger pot or box so that there is a gap of at least 3 cm around the inner pot.

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Mine is just starting to show a bit of change here in Kentucky and the image on the left shows normal color starting to develop. Once you begin experiencing regular frosts, your soil temperatures will drop, even though snow is still a ways off.If you...

We do not have that species in my area, but we have the similar Lepechinia fragrans. In the first year or two after the fire, there were probably a lot of lupines and various poppies and mariposa lilies in the area.

First of all, protect your plants from harsh wind. It could mean putting a tomato cage over it and wrapping in burlap. A few inches of mulch and maybe a large bucket covering that would insulate the roots enough to survive the winter.

The addition of organic content is good for almost any soil. And I'd venture to say, if you don't think you are seeing an improvement in your soil yet, you just are not adding more than the garden uses each year.

Do this very gradually, taking off no more than a quarter or less of each branch at a time.Meanwhile, you should do two other things. With your jade plant, it sounds like you want to drastically change its shape.

It started with prostrate lantana, which is listed many places as being allergenic for some people, but now bothers him even if all he does is mow the lawn! I try to remind him to wear gloves, long pants and long-sleeved shirts, but he doesn't appreciate...

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There is ais a bush canteloupe. Mine are in my garden outdoors in a shady protected area. Do you have good bee activity during the day? If space is an issue, you might try trellising smaller, icebox varieties.

Answers: It sounds like your seedlings have 'damp-off.' It is a condition usually caused by improper watering. They produced foliage, but never bloomed. Always let the daffodil foliage remain green as long as it wants to and don't cut it of until it withers...

Buddleja blooms on new wood so you're not harming next year's blossoms when you prune like this. It creates a windbreak and protects the roots at the same time. Answers: Since you're growing 'Bouquet Dill', which is NOT a nice compact bouquet but a back-row...

A 4 inch pot is more than big enough, and you might want to use a 2 inch pot or a 5 oz plastic cup (with a couple of holes poked in the bottom for drainage) for your cutting until it gets good roots, then up-pot it.

Also, be sure to allow your plants to sit outside overnight in the place where they will be planted so they can get used to that garden bed's particularThe day of the wedding arrived.

If you have a wet, slow-draining spot in your yard, like I do, check to see if any of the plants you've chosen like amarsh. You many want to try a handy tool that I found at the Better Homes and Gardens website called the “Plan-a-Garden” (check it...

Fill the area with cardboard or several layers of newspaper and saturate with water. Determine the whereabouts of any underground utility lines and the nearest water source.Before you plant a flower bed, you should make a sketch.

Gardens without a sense of direction are best fixed by giving them some definition, a purpose or function., such as benches, sculptures or large architectural plantings, help achieve this.

The cinder blocks that you buy in the store today are actually concrete blocks and totally safe.Unless you're using antique cinder blocks, there should be no reason to worry, especially when cinder block gardening for vegetables.

Snow Will Blow In terms of precipitation, the Almanac predicts the Southern Plains, Midwest and Southeast will see above-normal snow conditions, while the rest of the country can anticipate average amounts.

Make sure you cut back far enough that you are leaving only healthy plant material. Pinch back new plants when they are about 8 inches tall. Make the cut just above a leaf set for new growth.

For example, Spanish onions will last weeks while Copra onions can last for months.Onions should be stored in materials that allow air to circulate around the bulbs. The tops, or green part of the onion, should be cut off about 1 inch above the onion...

The key is to get them planted early enough in the year that they have time to establish a good root system before freezing conditions. According to Swan Island, avoiding high nitrogen compost and highnitrogen water soluble types will help avoid weak...

Those grown outdoors will typically bloom in the spring, though I have had rogue plants rebloom in the summer or fall. You may also try a vibration device which you will bury in your garden .