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Finally, time to see iris in full bloom! Well guess what time it is? One of the gardens I went to had its own rousing idiosyncrasy: it was a self-serve iris field!An employee named Jenni greeted me as I pulled up to the 100 year old property ofWith a...

This area is not open to the general public.The structures include the main house, barns and sheds, and the caretaker's house. On the walls surrounding the courtyard, there are Mexican folk scenes in tile and in the courtyard there is a Spanish style...

If you have a question you'd like us to consider, you may pose it in the. 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...

Summerhill Seeds offers the Easy Wave Petunia in thefour o'clock. By using the Garden Watchdog directory, you can easily shop for specific plants and garden items you wish to purchase.

I may get a few, but they are easy to pull up or transplant to another area. Personally, I would use the amount listed for square foot use and not worry too much amount the soil depth (cubic foot measure), as the nutrients will be washed down to the root...

The one I have on hand has an analysis of 24-8-16, which is a good balance for general plant health. (Typically, it's my family that's a little off the mark here.) Anyway, generally you DON'T prune this until after it's bloomed, such as other spring-flowering...

The healthiest and largest plants will be found in the optimum ‘middle conditions' of climate and PH.answers: By adding leaves and kitchen scraps to the holes, they will eventually fill with compost.

They love the mild weather, and you can keep the soil watered much more easily. Once branches are long enough, tie them to the trellis to get the plant going in a vertical direction.

If your question is chosen for this feature, you can be sure you've helped others with the same question.Marie Harrison, (can2grow) and Melody answer the question:Remember, if you have a gardening question that you would like to suggest for this feature,...

Color develops when the tree quits producing chlorophyll, so any changes during the season might jump start the process. Soil temperatures are warmer than in the spring, and the plant will have several months to settle in before the heat of summer begins.

They were coming up in a cut along a trail, where there were few other plants to compete with them.It is fascinating to watch the recovery of the chaparral after a fire. Or maybe find a friend who likes blue but not purple.

Any kind of windbreak or structure that holds heat, affects the micro-climate around a plant and the area remains a few degrees warmer. When the worst of the winter is over, remove the bucket and pull the mulch back so your plants can wake up.

They do need 90 days of stratification, which means they'll need to spend most of the winter in your refrigerator crisper.Dampen a thick paper towel with water and drip a bit of hydrogen peroxide on it to help prevent mold.Fold your seeds inside the paper...

Either with scissors, pruning shears or just by breaking them off (jade is usually crisp enough that it will break), you need to prune back the unruly parts of your plant to reshape it.

Moisten the mix and leave it outside during the winter so it can go through several freeze/thaw cycles. I don't know if it's a true allergy or just that fuzz. You do not want the limp, brand new growth, but stems that have firmed up some.

Are grow lights the same thing as any other lights? Thank you."Hello...I plan on planting this palm from a 15 gallon container over our sewer line about 15 feet away from our house.

Many farms in Japan use this method because space is at a premium there. Gardening is both art and science, with some luck and skill thrown in for good measure. You could have your soil tested to see if there is a lack of nutrients or a PH problem as...

When mixture is cool, cover the jar opening with two layers of plastic wrap, and screw on the lid. The red, white and blue theme will be perfect for July 4Plain, or vanilla yogurt, depending on personal tasteLayer the blueberries and strawberries in desert...

I had this same problem as a young gardener when I transplanted some daffodils located at an old home place. That is a common problem when transplanting them. The buds did not form.

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. In early spring, (late February/early March) pull the mulch back from the stems and your butterfly bush should...

Gardening is both art and science, with some luck and skill thrown in for good measure. Answers: We have knowledgeable gardeners who will be delighted to assist you at Dave's Garden.

Whether you've suffered from a sudden loss of plants, are having difficulty booking garden space for a special event, or simply lack a green thumb, then creating instant gardens may be just the thing for you.

Whether you have 50 or 500 square feet of area that you would like to plant with flowers, the process should be fun and enjoyable. You many want to try a handy tool that I found at the Better Homes and Gardens website called the “Plan-a-Garden” (check...

It will also make it easier when choosing plants, as these should always be compatible to the area. Clear out any debris and loosen the soil, working in organic matter. Then carefully lift out or peel back the sod.

For instance, a garden that is dominated by nothing but lawn can look bleak, empty, and uninteresting. If the garden lacks focus, regardless its shape, it will also appear boring. Does your garden look tired?

This way you can fill the holes with soil and expand your growing space.To make the bed even stronger, push a length of rebar down through the holes on each corner. This should keep the bed from sliding around.

Growth proceeds rapidly from that point, and it's a good idea to start harvesting when the zucchini are no more than 6 to 8 inches long and up to 3 inches in diameter. A frost-tender annual, zucchini can be once the soil has warmed to at least 60 degrees...