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Many mountain grocery stores accepted baskets as barter for food and without this practice; many Appalachian families would have gone hungry. It is an in-depth study into the culture and peoples who craft these wonderful works of art.

These will have to be watered more often than the succulents and will die back in winter.To build a living wreath base you need just sphagnum moss and some type of wire or vine base.

I really like the fact that it is continous-feed and it is a sturdy, well-made tool. Make sure your grass isn't tightly packed, as it will settle naturally and can become a mat that is difficult to move.I topped the composter off with some weeds and a...

I did made a mistake a few weeks ago by adding fresh watermelon rind to the composter. Since the oldest material is on the bottom, it is the first to turn to black gold.If you need a large amount of compost, it is probably best if you maintain a traditional...

If you can tolerate slower growth and shorter plants than what you had this year, I'll bet the butterflies won't mind!"has a valuable feedback system where you can rate a vendor and post about your dealings with them.

Be conservative and carfeul with giving the recovering Clivia any water during the next few months. I am betting that you have new growth on your Clivia by now. A big part of what attracts people to Dave's Garden has always been our forums, where gardeners...

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. Occasionally we come across a question that we find particularly interesting or intriguing.

And that brings me to suggest you consider a few shrubs which also would hang over the wall, such as winter jasmine or wintercreeper Euonymus.Consider the variables I asked about. A fertilizer with this ratio (3-1-2) of the major nutrients (N-P-K) and...

Sweet potatoes from the grocery store make a great houseplant too. Every week or so,I change the water to keep it fresh. They seem quite happy and I've had better luck with this method, rather than potting them up in soil.

Then DO NOT plant it in the garden in midsummer. If you're on the eastern end of New York State, it may be middle October (mine is late October). I used jugs of water and a row cover to carry lettuce through the Blizzard of 2010.

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Answers: Most crape myrtle foliage turns reddish or maroon in the autumn. Soil temperatures should be at least 50 or warmer when you plant trees and shrubs (warmer for conifers). Soil temperatures are warmer than in the spring, and the plant will have...

If your crepe flowers are distinctly different, then you would seem to have a valid complaint. Butterflies also visit certain plants and trees to lay eggs. The theory of using deep throated flowers is a good one, but some bees simply chew a little hole...

First of all, protect your plants from harsh wind. Answers: The term ‘winter protection' means to give your plant just a little help to survive a harsh winter. A few inches of mulch and maybe a large bucket covering that would insulate the roots enough...

Can you scrounge those from your neighbors too? Mywas generous enough to have produced some late autumn blooms, so we'll enjoy them in this article, but the red hips are from myThere are several camps on preparing the rose seeds and some say that they...

Pot up all the cuttings you prune off - they may reach perfect shape and size before the 'mother plant' does. I'd say your jade plant (Crassula ovata) looks pretty healthy, judging by the bright green tips on the branches.

Furthermore, it's likely to get worse, I'm sorry to say. Then, if I really want to be rid of the things for a while I spray the entire plant, from below mostly, with soap, poison and at least something with a insect growth regulator, trying to be careful...

I dont believe that there are any leaks from it. Other questions may be moved to one of our other forums so your fellow members can help you.Thanks to Joan for the Lilac image and palmbob for the palm image.

Since they hide by day and do their destructive deeds by night, it may be hard to catch them in the act. We hope you find these questions (and answers, penned by our admins and writers) helpful as you grow your gardening knowledge!

That is a common problem when transplanting them. Answers: It sounds like your seedlings have 'damp-off.' It is a condition usually caused by improper watering. A big part of what attracts people to Dave's Garden has always been our forums, where gardeners...

Better wait till spring and, in the meantime, find a place for them inside your home.adds: Large sheets of bubble wrap can be had for free if you visit an autobody or collison shop.

Some like it, others hate it. By your picture I can see you're referring to a Paulownia dragon tree, or Empress tree. I like to lighten the mix by using half good-quality soil-less potting mix and half perlite.Leave a good long stub of bare neck when...

For instance, drawing it up on a piece of graph paper with each square representing a square foot of my yard, I put my imagination to work dreaming up my new instant flower garden plan.

Be sure to observe if the site you want to use getsor mostly shade, as that will drastically change the types of flowers and foliage you can plant in your beds.Be specific in your diagram, too.

While starting a flower bed requires some planning and forethought beforehand, it's not as difficult as one might think to build a flower bed from scratch. There are many types of flower gardens and no two are ever quite the same.

Add seating to areas where you want others to view.. Create focal points that draw the eyes toward the garden's most attractive features. If the garden lacks focus, regardless its shape, it will also appear boring.

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