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One of the best ways to stop the cycle is to let the top layer of your soil dry between waterings. And we know Amaryllis can lose its leaves and then put out new growth from the bulb.

We hope you find these questions (and answers, penned by our admins and writers) helpful as you grow your gardening knowledge! Another no-no is beans and onions, and I can see how this could possibly cause a bit of an issue, but haven't had any problems...

Sun or shade, and which way does the wall face? I would start with little cubicles (note-what do they call those? (But THAT'S when I should sic him on the forsythia, though!)It's pretty much impossible for anyone to predict how long it will take your...

If the area is a wetland, I'd make sure that the trees I chose are ones that like wet conditions such as cypress, willows or sycamore.28 inches apart means place one plant, then measure 28 inches from its center to place the center of the next plant.

If you can shelter the plants behind a parapet wall, upstairs room, bamboo screen, or the like, it can only help. I do not know what the "official" quantity would be, but a heaping tablespoon (small handful) per gallon (4 litres) of water works for me.

Our writers and admins will handpick a few of your questions and answer them in an upcoming Ask-a-Gardener, one of our Saturday morning features. Gardening is both art and science, with some luck and skill thrown in for good measure.

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. Mine is just starting to show a bit of change here in Kentucky and the image on the left shows normal color starting...

Best take a picture of the offending blooms so you can support your complaint even if it takes some time to resolve. Sprinkle some of them through the bed for a cheerful border and include a few butterfly magnets such as zinnias to round things out.answers:...

I have some scarlet milkweed that I'm going to try and over-winter in the ground, so we're in the same boat. If you are contemplating something new that is marginal in your area, planting it on the south side of your home gives winter protection.

And I'd venture to say, if you don't think you are seeing an improvement in your soil yet, you just are not adding more than the garden uses each year. Occasionally we come across a question that we find particularly interesting or intriguing.

With your jade plant, it sounds like you want to drastically change its shape. Other questions may be moved to one of our other forums so your fellow members can help you. You are going to want to do this a little bit at a time.

Or sometimes the Black Sooty Mold that makes the leaves look like smog is settling on them.The problems controlling white flies are multiple. Then I just spray the remaining plant from below first with a sharp stream of water dislodging most everything.

It has bloomed, but there are no roots, I put a miracle grow stick in it and it looks like it is dying. 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. Adds: There is a 'bush' version of the popular Sugar Baby watermelon. There is commercial bait that you can use.

Right now you can not do anything to make them bloom this year. Mix a good fertilizer "bulb food" into the soil, and compost if you have it. I'd do as Sally suggests and replant, paying close attention to the depth.

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.

Here's a link toentry, from which you can click on the pictures link and see pods, flowers and more.A bit farther down that page, you'll find comments from a number of Dave's Garden members who have grown or observed this tree.

I added someto my garden beds, tilling it into the soil which had already been loosed with a pitchfork, and I let the whole mixture sit overnight. “Oh mom, what am I going to do?

It's time to get dirty! A shovel, a dirt rake, and a trowel are definite necessities for loosening the soil and creating holes for each plant. There is no right or wrong here. Whether you have 50 or 500 square feet of area that you would like to plant...

You can plant a flower bed any way you like – big or small, curved or straight, raised or flat – whatever. However, you can easily smother grass quickly and effectively without the use of harmful chemicals simply by using cardboard or newspaper.You...

Play around with different colors, textures and forms. However, you can transform it into something more exciting simply by adding curves andthat mimic your individual personality.

Keep reading to learn more about raised garden beds made from concrete blocks.Using cinder blocks for garden beds is especially nice because you can so easily pick your height. Wood is a common choice.

When they start to show some growth, pinch each of the growing tips to encourage branching. Adds: You can keep potted perennials and shrubs happy in their containers until conditions are right for planting by shading them from the hottest sun and watering...

But this is a pretty hardy and hard to kill plant, so if its not doing well, look for a problem in the roots (like rot). This can also keep the voles and moles away . We hope you find these questions (and answers, penned by our admins and writers) helpful...

For planting in groups, dig down about eight inches so you can loosen the soil in the bottom of the hole and add fertilizer. Last summer was the first when it bloomed and fruited more than a few cherries.adds: I've inserted links to our Plantfiles pages...

A bag that is marked 16-4-8 contains 16% Nitrogen, 4% Phosphorus and 8% Potassium. If your plants haven't bloomed, chances are the flowers will be fine. Do not plant cowpeas (like blackeye peas) until after the soil has warmed.

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