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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 myself.Beans fix nitrogen in the soil and bulbing plants such as onions produce more tops in a nitrogen-rich garden and smaller...

Saxifrage might trail over the edge; I haven't grown it myself. 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.

The ultimate height and spacing numbers are also a range of what a gardener can expect. Just remember that most trees do best when planted at the same level that they are growing, so make sure your holes are filled enough to raise the tree to that level.

Often they shrug off mild frosts too, so you don't lose them all as you might with squash or beans.Leafy greens: spinach, kale, collards, swiss chard, lettuce, arugula, radicchio, pak choi, cabbage etc.Other: English peas, broccoli, cauliflower, brussels...

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,...

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. The trees you mention, are some of the earliest to show color in my area (Kentucky) and are the first to display...

The heat or sometimes the chemicals in the smoke, weaken the seed coat and allow water to enter and germination to begin. Or maybe find a friend who likes blue but not purple. The theory of using deep throated flowers is a good one, but some bees simply...

Occasionally we come across a question that we find particularly interesting or intriguing. Answers: The term ‘winter protection' means to give your plant just a little help to survive a harsh winter.

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. Not all of the seeds will germinate, but you should get some new little rose plants.

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'd say your jade plant (Crassula ovata) looks pretty healthy, judging by the bright green tips on the branches.

Moisten the mix and leave it outside during the winter so it can go through several freeze/thaw cycles. Other than those, though, you may have to improvise your own sensitivity test.

Should I give up on it, or what should I do? My question is, would be possible to use grow lights outside? Are grow lights the same thing as any other lights? We hope you find these questions (and answers, penned by our admins and writers) helpful as...

If space is an issue, you might try trellising smaller, icebox varieties. Adds: There is a 'bush' version of the popular Sugar Baby watermelon. An unpollinated squash will grow to about the size you indicate and then simply dry up and drop off.

That is a common problem when transplanting them. Then loosen the soil at the bottom of the hole. Most gardeners tend to kill the seedlings with kindness and water them to death. You need to fertilize.

We hope you find these questions (and answers, penned by our admins and writers) helpful as you grow your gardening knowledge! Wrap the pot and plant, leaving it open at the top. That is why herbs tend to do better in these areas.

Remove at least a couple rows of leaves (fewer leaves on a cutting means less water loss or wilting while new roots are forming), and try to make the plant more symmetrical again. All of these forums are free for any logged in member and the helpful members...

Using colored pencils (you could use markers or crayons too), decide on your color scheme throughout the instant garden. After watering all of the plants in and spreading some finely chopped cedaron top of the soil, although you could use gravel or whatever...

If you have four feet of flower bed space against the garden shed, you probably only have room for four clumps of giant pinkthere. See ya' laterthere. I'm not an “artsy” person per se, but I always tell people that the garden is my canvas because...

However, you can easily smother grass quickly and effectively without the use of harmful chemicals simply by using cardboard or newspaper.You can start the no-dig bed in early spring for summer planting or build a flower bed in fall, as grass begins to...

Whether you are just starting a garden or rejuvenating an existing one, giving it life can be as simple as changing its overall shape.Even if the garden is filled with beautiful plants and other features, a dull or unimaginative layout can quickly turn...

Just do one layer. This will make the bed much sturdier and less likely to fall.freestar.queue.push(function() { googletag.display("div-gpt-ad-300x250-ATF-1"); });Stack the blocks so the holes are facing up too.

I purchased 3 that day and the other two are already planted. 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 them regularly.

It also, being a yucca, does not need much watering (maybe monthly?). Hose or blow off all that dirt.For Kayla375; The problem you're having- looks like scale... You should see plenty of fruit this next season!: For Mikeman13; Normally this is not an...

Plant daffodils about six inches deep, and space the bulbs five inches or more apart from each other. In my country the fruits are picked up after the first frost, which doesn't damage them; moreover, it softens them a bit.', which are also growing in...

You may have some blooms frozen, but the plant will survive. Here in west KY, Valentine's Day is the traditional 'pea planting' day. Occasionally we come across a question that we find particularly interesting or intriguing.

Gardening is both art and science, with some luck and skill thrown in for good measure. We hope you find these questions (and answers, penned by our admins and writers) helpful as you grow your gardening knowledge!

You can see how they are constructed by checking out the link to the articles. The Gronomics company sent Terry and myself a couple of them a few seasons ago and we did awhole summer's worth of articles on our experiences.