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Have you considered planting your herbs and veggies in small individual pots that are placed into a window box (minus the hanging hardware), or small trough-like containers? I think sweetgum balls will break down in a couple of seasons, just like pine...

Occasionally we come across a question that we find particularly interesting or intriguing. You can read DG member feedback on almost any plant by checking the PlantFiles. How much area do you want to cover on the TOP of the wall too?

You'll end up with a little less than 28 inches of bare ground in between them. Since you'll be planting trees, the rootball will take up quite a bit of space. One last tip: Try not to gloat when you tell hubby you are right.

This is more of a problem with chemical plant foods than with organic plant foods.This may not be an option for you, but I also collect water that is not hard. One of the simplest things to do is to add some Epsom salts to the water.

Other questions may be moved to one of our other forums so your fellow members can help you. If you have a question you'd like us to consider, you may pose it in the. A big part of what attracts people to Dave's Garden has always been our forums, where...

Although I'm not familiar with your climate, things like ice storms, late freezes or even early leaf-out affects the timing of my color show. Even though you indicate an uneventful summer, the events earlier in the season set the stage for an unusual...

There are no blue tulips, roses, clematis or daylilies, despite the wishful thinking of many breeders. The theory of using deep throated flowers is a good one, but some bees simply chew a little hole in the base of a tubular flower and never miss a beat.

Gardening is both art and science, with some luck and skill thrown in for good measure. The house blocks the worst of the wind and holds a bit of heat from the sun. If you are contemplating something new that is marginal in your area, planting it on the...

If you have a question you'd like us to consider, you may pose it in the. If you'll clean the hip material off of your seeds, you should be fine. Fresh rose seed needs to stay moist to be viable.

Occasionally we come across a question that we find particularly interesting or intriguing. Pot up all the cuttings you prune off - they may reach perfect shape and size before the 'mother plant' does.

I personally am not into using all sorts of cancer causing or liver-rotting poisons on these plants (prefer those products for more exacting applications to plants I care more about), and since I know I will never truly be rid of these pests, I first...

If you have a question you'd like us to consider, you may pose it in the. The sewer line is rather new (about 6 years old) and made of plastic and not clay or steel. Our writers and admins will handpick a few of your questions and answer them in an upcoming...

The bananas that we find in the supermarket are hybrids and produce no seed. An unpollinated squash will grow to about the size you indicate and then simply dry up and drop off. They are blooming now, but all of a sudden for the first time ever, I see...

Just use one good treatment at this time then stop. Water from the bottom and pour off any standing water after 15 minutes. 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.

There is a generalforum for help with edibles. This can be as simple as a plastic bag propped loosely over the pot, held up by a couple of chopsticks so the plastic doesn't touch the leaves.You can read more about repotting and general care in this article,...

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. 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.

Flower beds can also be changed as time goes on or as space permits. If, determine the type and amount of edging material as well.freestar.queue.push(function() { googletag.display("div-gpt-ad-300x250-ATF-1"); });Once you know how to create a flower bed,...

Put your garden shape ideas on paper first and then use containers to find and position your desired effect before placing anything in the ground.Remember, a boring garden is not the effect you want to achieve, so choose something pleasing and full of...

Bricks and stones are good options, too. 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, about half of the results are going...

Swan Island Dahlias, a leading dahlia grower in the United States located in Canby, Oregon says dahlias are best fertilized with a low nitrogen fertilizer - like what you might use for vegetables.

I have seen these happily living outdoors in hot summer without any supplemental water here in California for over 8 months. Those grown outdoors will typically bloom in the spring, though I have had rogue plants rebloom in the summer or fall.

Or maybe the garden soil was just so lovely and nice that the critters could not resist rummaging through it. Plant daffodils about six inches deep, and space the bulbs five inches or more apart from each other.

Peas are ok to plant early because they are a cool weather crop. There's really not any way to stop bulbs once they've decided to break dormancy but you might throw a blanket over the bed if the temps slide into the single digits.

We hope you find these questions (and answers, penned by our admins and writers) helpful as you grow your gardening knowledge! A big part of what attracts people to Dave's Garden has always been our forums, where gardeners ask and answer questions for...

You can help the appearance and health of the plant by periodically removing a row (or three) of the outermost leaves, leaving at least 3 or 4 rows, or circles of leaves, counting out from the center of the plant.