Either research the plants yourself then go to a general, hardware, or big box store and buy what you've chosen, OR go to an independent nursery and ask them to tell you more about what they have from the list above.
Most often, the middle numbers are the optimum growing zone or PH. However, it will take several seasons without some additional material. Potting mix is expensive and if you need to supplement with bagged material, you can actually buy garden soil or...
If Egyptian growers are like American growers, they often offer young plants growing in black pots. Bush beans, cucumbers, and summer squash are fast growing summer vegetables that might be ready to harvest inside of three months.
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It is possible that you may have a bit of leaf burn from the fertilizer, but it shouldn't amount to any lasting harm.As long as the tips of your branches remain alive, you should be fine.
We do not have that species in my area, but we have the similar Lepechinia fragrans. If your crepe flowers are distinctly different, then you would seem to have a valid complaint. Answers: That's a deceptively tough question.
It could mean putting a tomato cage over it and wrapping in burlap. I have some scarlet milkweed that I'm going to try and over-winter in the ground, so we're in the same boat. Any kind of windbreak or structure that holds heat, affects the micro-climate...
Do not let the containers dry out and when the little shoots start to appear, gradually move them to a sunny area. If your question is chosen for this feature, you can be sure you've helped others with the same question.: You are certainly on the right...
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Good luck!Remember, if you have a gardening question that you would like to suggest for this feature, post it. I've never had it, not even once, yet. If you have a sheltered porch or patio, that would be great.
Occasionally we come across a question that we find particularly interesting or intriguing. We hope you find these questions (and answers, penned by our admins and writers) helpful as you grow your gardening knowledge!
An unpollinated squash will grow to about the size you indicate and then simply dry up and drop off. You could have your soil tested to see if there is a lack of nutrients or a PH problem as well.answers: I don't personally know the answer, but I recall...
The buds did not form. The condition is a catch-all for several types of fungus and I'm afraid, most seedlings infected ultimately die. You need to fertilize. I had this same problem as a young gardener when I transplanted some daffodils located at an...
Bumpers, fenders and many other parts come wrapped in it. 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.
There is a generalforum for help with edibles. Scraping the neck in a few places with your fingernail can help roots to form. Gardening is both art and science, with some luck and skill thrown in for good measure.
Whether you're creating instant gardens for a special event like a family reunion or a birthday party, or you're just short on gardening time in general, the result will be spectacular!
It's a constant creation, and you really can't go wrong. One cold spring morning you may decide you want to start the painting all over again. Be sure to observe if the site you want to use getsor mostly shade, as that will drastically change the types...
It starts with eliminating the grass as we did in the dig method. Add some plants, water thoroughly and mulch generously to keep out weeds. Then carefully lift out or peel back the sod.
Perhaps it is lacking personality. However, you can transform it into something more exciting simply by adding curves andthat mimic your individual personality. Curved garden shapes also look more natural and are much more pleasing to the eye than sharp...
There are a lot of options when it comes to the material used to build a raised bed border. Wood is a common choice. The cinder blocks that you buy in the store today are actually concrete blocks and totally safe.Unless you're using antique cinder blocks,...
When they start to show some growth, pinch each of the growing tips to encourage branching. Even tropical plants can "cook" their roots in a black pot. We hope you find these questions (and answers, penned by our admins and writers) helpful as you grow...
I don't like soil on the lower leaves like your plant has... There's no way you can get rid of those for sure, but you can try different methods and some may work for a while. Occasionally we come across a question that we find particularly interesting...
Even if you have it by a window, chances are there is some UV protection built in to the glass, which alters the light spectrum available to your plant. Or maybe the garden soil was just so lovely and nice that the critters could not resist rummaging...
Peas are ok to plant early because they are a cool weather crop. These hardy bulbs and plants are geared to withstand temperature fluctuations in late winter and early spring. Gardening is both art and science, with some luck and skill thrown in for good...
Other questions may be moved to one of our other forums so our fellow members can help you. 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.
Plants that thrive in full sun in Oregon, need shade through the hottest part of the day here. Both are rated to zone 9b and as long as they aren't in blistering sun, I believe they should do well for you.
I agree that pleached citrus or camellias COULD look elegant along that wall. We hope you find these questions (and answers, penned by our admins and writers) helpful as you grow your gardening knowledge!
