A fertilizer with this ratio (3-1-2) of the major nutrients (N-P-K) and some micronutrients should serve very well. Occasionally we come across a question that we find particularly interesting or intriguing.
If the vines get too lanky, trim the tops and start again. Old manure and composted leaves make a great planting medium and many places will be grateful for you to haul it away. They grow, produce roots and seem quite happy.
Soil in pots dries out much faster than soil in the ground. Most questions are answered promptly and with sound advice. If so you must be taking good care of it. It's a great way to get more out of a given plot of ground.
A big part of what attracts people to Dave's Garden has always been our forums, where gardeners ask and answer questions for one another. We hope you find these questions (and answers, penned by our admins and writers) helpful as you grow your gardening...
Gardening is both art and science, with some luck and skill thrown in for good measure. 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.
Though I am not certain, I think that Lepechinia calycina would fall into the second group. They were coming up in a cut along a trail, where there were few other plants to compete with them.It is fascinating to watch the recovery of the chaparral after...
It could mean putting a tomato cage over it and wrapping in burlap. We hope you find these questions (and answers, penned by our admins and writers) helpful as you grow your gardening knowledge!
The addition of organic content is good for almost any soil. Occasionally we come across a question that we find particularly interesting or intriguing. If you have a question you'd like us to consider, you may pose it in the.
Pot up all the cuttings you prune off - they may reach perfect shape and size before the 'mother plant' does. Those are the parts that are actively growing. A big part of what attracts people to Dave's Garden has always been our forums, where gardeners...
Generally, if a plant goes through a dormant period, but isn't frost hardy, you can overwinter them in this state in an unheated garage or basement. Furthermore, it's likely to get worse, I'm sorry to say.
Are the roots from these behemoths very invasive and/or should I think of installing this palm elsewhere?"Remember, if you have a gardening question that you would like to suggest for this feature, post it.
Since they hide by day and do their destructive deeds by night, it may be hard to catch them in the act. Occasionally we come across a question that we find particularly interesting or intriguing.
It's once you transform those tomatoes into salsa or soup that food regulations come into play. Regulations on commercial-food kitchens and processing items for sale typically fall within your state's health service department—the department that also...
A fungus attacks your seedlings at the soil line and they will wilt, rot off, or become stunted and refuse to thrive. Answers: It sounds like your seedlings have 'damp-off.' It is a condition usually caused by improper watering.
They do not like their roots standing in water and it tends to drain away quicker where the soil has been loosened.answers: As you suggest, "easy to care for" is a pretty subjective term.
Several nurseries on this list have reviews indicating that they might be what you are looking for. I've pulled up awithin a 25 mile radius of Ft. Lauderdale, FL. People who grow AVs to show say 3 rows of leaves are enough for the plant to have when you...
Early that morning, I planted all of the gorgeous full-blooming annual flowers that I had purchased from the nursery in their pre-selected spots. Also, be sure to allow your plants to sit outside overnight in the place where they will be planted so they...
Be aware of the quirks in your canvas before you plant and you'll save yourself a headache later on!The most amazing thing about the flower garden is that it's always changing. If you have a wet, slow-draining spot in your yard, like I do, check to see...
Flower beds can also be changed as time goes on or as space permits. Clear out any debris and loosen the soil, working in organic matter. Dig down about four or five inches around the bed's perimeter.
A well-focused garden is a great way to spruce up a dull layout.One of the greatest things about the garden is the fact that it can easily change whenever needed. Twists and turns in the garden can add excitement and a sense of mystery by enticing others...
Just a little.The confusion stems from the name. Wood is a common choice. One in each corner should be enough when using cinder blocks for garden beds, but you can always add more if you're worried.If you search online for cinder block gardening ideas,...
Basil and cilantro can be re-started from seed, too. Occasionally we come across a question that we find particularly interesting or intriguing. Even tropical plants can "cook" their roots in a black pot.
But this is a pretty hardy and hard to kill plant, so if its not doing well, look for a problem in the roots (like rot). Put near as bright a light as possible.For Russ15; 1) why were roots exposed?
Daffodils are one of my favorites for naturalizing. Many plants have a totally different color when exposed to natural light, as opposed to indoor light. Maybe there was something else planted with the daffodils that the gophers wanted.
My coneflowers emerge with little purple leaves and shoots, but quickly turn green as sunlight gets their photosynthesis factories going. In most cases, everything on the surface disappears and there won't be any evidence that a plant lives below the...
Other questions may be moved to one of our other forums so our fellow members can help you. Remember, if you have a gardening question that you would like to suggest for this feature, post itOur writers and admins will handpick a few of your questions...
According to the Washington state Department of Agriculture, no pressure treated wood is allowed in contact with the soil, to retain an organic certification. As with a lot of DG's forums, you can participate in the discussion threads there only if you...
