It sounds like you don't have to worry about that part! The second part is the "keep covered" part. You can read DG member feedback on almost any plant by checking the PlantFiles. Gardening is both art and science, with some luck and skill thrown in for...
Other questions may be moved to one of our other forums so your fellow members can help you. Old manure and composted leaves make a great planting medium and many places will be grateful for you to haul it away.
Occasionally we come across a question that we find particularly interesting or intriguing. Good luck, and thanks for the question--I need to consider that in my own garden, as my yellow squash collapses.answers:Though you are new to gardening, you have...
Other questions may be moved to one of our other forums so your fellow members can help you. If your question is chosen for this feature, you can be sure you've helped others with the same question.Marie Harrison, (can2grow) and Melody answer the question:Remember,...
To successfully survive the transition, its root system should be well-established and the plant should not be recovering from a stressful, hot summer. Soil temperatures should be at least 50 or warmer when you plant trees and shrubs (warmer for conifers).
They bite the base off of my coral honeysuckle blooms all the time. They are responding to the increased sunlight and space of the newly opened area. The theory of using deep throated flowers is a good one, but some bees simply chew a little hole in the...
Answers: The term ‘winter protection' means to give your plant just a little help to survive a harsh winter. If you are contemplating something new that is marginal in your area, planting it on the south side of your home gives winter protection.
They do need 90 days of stratification, which means they'll need to spend most of the winter in your refrigerator crisper.Dampen a thick paper towel with water and drip a bit of hydrogen peroxide on it to help prevent mold.Fold your seeds inside the paper...
We hope you find these questions (and answers, penned by our admins and writers) helpful as you grow your gardening knowledge! 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...
Do not try to root the older, woody stems. Wintertime homes tend to be much drier than many plants like and they will enjoy a water-filled pebble tray or a mist every now and then.
If your question is chosen for this feature, you can be sure you've helped others with the same question."I got a cutting off the neighbors tree and put it in water so it would grow roots, it has been in water since about the middle of July.
Sorry, unkapete, it sounds like they're not annuals, but read theadds: Depending on the species of banana, some seeds can be quite difficult to successfully germinate. An unpollinated squash will grow to about the size you indicate and then simply dry...
A fungus attacks your seedlings at the soil line and they will wilt, rot off, or become stunted and refuse to thrive. Mix a good fertilizer "bulb food" into the soil, and compost if you have it.
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.
You might be able to bury the neck gradually, cutting the root ball down enough to bury an inch or so of neck each time you repot and repotting every 4 to 6 months. There are several free access forums where your specific questions will be answered quickly...
We'll just have the reception in the backyard here,” I quickly chimed in, hoping to stop her tears.“But mom, no offense, this is no English Garden,” she said, clearly worried.I was going to have to come up with a sophisticated, charming, not to...
Or make up your own theme using my next suggestion.freestar.queue.push(function() { googletag.display("div-gpt-ad-300x250-ATF-1"); });Once you have an idea of which direction you want to take your masterpiece, grab a piece of graph paper and some colored...
This is important, as it allows you to play around with ideas, like the size and. Don't forget to add an attractive border to define the edges.approach. Add about six inches of compost or rich soil on top with another layer of organic mulch (like straw)...
With only a little effort involved, learning how to shape the garden can help it go from dull and lacking to bold and beautiful. Twists and turns in the garden can add excitement and a sense of mystery by enticing others to peek around corners just to...
But if you want something cheap and attractive that's not going to go anywhere, you can't do better than cinder blocks. Is there any truth in this? Keep reading to learn more about raised garden beds made from concrete blocks.Using cinder blocks for garden...
His dahlias were the biggest and most beautiful dahlias I've ever seen. When they start to show some growth, pinch each of the growing tips to encourage branching. I have a Loropetalum that I purchased earlier this year that I've kept in its pot all summer,...
You should see plenty of fruit this next season!: For Mikeman13; Normally this is not an ideal indoor plant as it likes LOTS of light. A big part of what attracts people to Dave's Garden has always been our forums, where gardeners ask and answer questions...
I don't think you need to protect your daffodils when you replant. Gardening is both art and science, with some luck and skill thrown in for good measure. Other questions may be moved to one of our other forums so your fellow members can help you.
Most perennial flowers and grasses winter sow with great success. For the most part, vegetable seeds need to either be started inside, or planted directly in the ground after danger of frost is past.
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. Gardening is both art and science, with some luck and skill thrown in for good measure.
Gardening is both art and science, with some luck and skill thrown in for good measure. It has a totally different look than the rose campion. They usually advice you to use the bottle lid to measure how much fertilizer you can add in a specific amount...
Gardening is both art and science, with some luck and skill thrown in for good measure. We hope you find these questions (and answers, penned by our admins and writers) helpful as you grow your gardening knowledge!
