How To Grow A Beech Hedge

Hedges planted near garden beds or lawn areas typically receive sufficient moisture from regular landscape watering.Apply lawn and garden fertilizer to nearby landscape areas at least 10 feet away from the base of the cotoneaster hedge.

Some of you may have spotted a funny sign by the side of the road a few minutes ago that reads "pisse en l'air" just before we got splashed by falling water. But the fierce cyclone of 1948 destroyed the spring and the thermal activity was transferred...

And, yes, the fruit of flowering quince is also edible, just smaller, harder and more tart than those of fruiting quince trees.When making a quince hedge, you can stick with the same cultivar or mix it up.

I eventually took care of my gopher problem for a good 4-6 months, though they always come back.: You can sometimes stimulate a rose by pruning, providing that it is one that does repeat bloom.

Ourdirectory is searchable by specialty and I've pulled up some of ourof Annual flower seeds and listed a few of their offerings in the coral, salmon and apricot shades. One of the best ways to stop the cycle is to let the top layer of your soil dry between...

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. I think sweetgum balls will break down in a couple of seasons, just like pine cones, fir needles, and other organic...

Answers: As a disclaimer, I have only gardened in New England. It depends on too many uncontrollable variables like how much you took off and how old the bush is and what the weather is like this year and how many siblings your father had.

This will help keep from having to use so much additional soil. Most often, the middle numbers are the optimum growing zone or PH. This is sometimes called "planting on 28 inch centers," ( or whatever the measurement may be.) Planting 28 inches apart...

You would not want to grow a desert cactus in a pot like that, but many plants, such as bougainvillea and daylilies which are often touted as xeriscape plants to be treated more like conventional plants when grown in a true desert environment.Another...

We hope you find these questions (and answers, penned by our admins and writers) helpful as you grow your gardening knowledge! If your question is chosen for this feature, you can be sure you've helped others with the same question.Marie Harrison, (can2grow)...

However, you are from Halifax, Nova Scotia, and the average first frost for your area is October 20, which makes October planting risky at best. Once you begin experiencing regular frosts, your soil temperatures will drop, even though snow is still a...

I give it two ‘green thumbs up'. It would make a great gift for a beginning gardener or one who was downsizing the amount of work they had to put into their property. This book is also unique in that it has a section for plants normally grown in containers,...

We do not have that species in my area, but we have the similar Lepechinia fragrans. There would be a number of chances for human error to occur in the labeling during the propagation and packing of a nursery plant.

When the worst of the winter is over, remove the bucket and pull the mulch back so your plants can wake up. It could mean putting a tomato cage over it and wrapping in burlap. The house blocks the worst of the wind and holds a bit of heat from the sun.

That is how rose breeders develop new cultivars. Chances are, your new roses won't be exactly like the parents, but it will be a fun way to get new roses for free. Organic matter in soil is being constantly consumed during the growing season, so whatever...

You are going to want to do this a little bit at a time. Make sure to keep all your light-sensitive indoor plants rotated so they don't lean too much to one side.Finally, I like the asymmetrical, off-center look, but that's just me.http://davesgarden.com/community/forums/f/plantid/all/Remember,...

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...

Should I give up on it, or what should I do? 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.

Adds: There is a 'bush' version of the popular Sugar Baby watermelon. They like shady areas and cyclamen is a favorite treat. A big part of what attracts people to Dave's Garden has always been our forums, where gardeners ask and answer questions for...

You do not have to cover the seeds, but if you do, only the thinnest layer of soil is necessary. I mow them over, pull them or relocate them...and am grateful for the free plants! If you want to save the seeds, just cut the crests and turn them upside-down...

Occasionally we come across a question that we find particularly interesting or intriguing. That is a common problem when transplanting them. You need to fertilize. If they are not crowded and have enough fertility, daffodils can make one bloom stem for...

If you've pulled up any shrubbery or removed a tree stump, the earth has been disturbed.Another common disturbed earth spot is where a hole has been back-filled. Buddleja blooms on new wood so you're not harming next year's blossoms when you prune like...

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Work in organic peat moss as well asto the soil before you begin. , vigorous and hardy, should be on every list of the top shrubs for hedges. Before you choose among the varieties, figure out the basics.You need to decide how tall and how deep you want...

I also wanted to place some potted plants, a classic instant garden choice, around the reception area to add diversity to my plant scheme.Next comes the shopping list. It was very enjoyable seeing it all come together so nicely and so quickly! An old...

If it's still winter and you have plenty of time before actually applying the glorious colors to your canvas, you may want to save some money and grow the flowers from seed. One cold spring morning you may decide you want to start the painting all over...

Most perk up right away once they've had a drink, but it does stress the plants when this happens often.Pinch the growing tips to shape your coleus and to prevent flowering. The most economical are the un-named six packs that can be picked up for a couple...