How To Start A Flower Garden

“Oh mom, what am I going to do? Also, be sure to allow your plants to sit outside overnight in the place where they will be planted so they can get used to that garden bed's particularThe day of the wedding arrived.

There is no right or wrong here. If you have a wet, slow-draining spot in your yard, like I do, check to see if any of the plants you've chosen like amarsh. If you have four feet of flower bed space against the garden shed, you probably only have room...

Marigold 'snowdrift' was easy to germinate and practically maintenance-free. Or you can do both! It's equally satisfying to me to try it both ways in the spring. At this time, flower bed projects take on an either/or choice: You can either start your...

So I threw all the seeds together into one big jar. They're tough plants, and they're not fussy about germination or culture requirements. Do you like surprises? Some may be truly exceptional, and some may be "dogs," with muddy colors or other undesirable...

The best way of ensuring you have exactly the varieties you're longing for this spring, however, is to start them from seed.Petunia seeds are tiny, so expensive hybrid seeds often come in pelleted form to make them easier to handle.

The others are growing from their roots every spring, as they are perennials : Coreopsis, Fall Aster (Symphyotrichum ) and Gaillardia .My little neighbors are very proud of the huge plants which popped out, thanks to their efforts too! Later, that fall,...

With the category (1) plants, you simply sow the seed at room temperature, provide appropriate light, and don't let the seeding medium dry out. I live in Iowa.If you've been purchasing your spring bedding plants and hardy perennials at garden centers...

With the stronger spring sunshine, it's even more important to find a location where your containers will be shaded from hot afternoon sun. The more hardy the annual, the sooner you can sow it.even need cold stratification to germinate.

What was needed was a spot of color during thethat needed to be watered very little and that required minimal care. It will most likely do just fine without you.Thanks to Delirious_kat, gardengrrl, and chicochi3 for their images of Portulaca.

Instead, I dig a sloping trench and place the tomato seedling sideways at an angle, with the rootball at the lowest point. If you have soil amendments to add, such as well composted leaves or manure, till them in.

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. Either they have more tunnels to run down, or the have died...

And we know Amaryllis can lose its leaves and then put out new growth from the bulb. Watering is the key. Clivia is in the same family as Amaryllis (Hippeastrum) those popular bulbs with the huge red flower on a stalk.

When I say a few...I mean a couple each season, not a couple dozen! Kudos to you for finding the free amendments! The seed balls are great organic matter and your gardens will benefit from the addition.adds: My first question is, do you garden wearing...

(Joke.) These shrubs are pretty tough and it WILL be back.answers: There are some things I'd like to know before making any suggestions. They mean to keep the seeds covered with seed-starting mix; these seeds (and many many others) need DARK to germinate.

This will help keep from having to use so much additional soil. Other questions may be moved to one of our other forums so your fellow members can help you. I've stuck one end in water and the top part sprouts and produces a lovely vine.

Epsom salts are magnesium sulfate, which has the magnesium that may be lacking and the sulfur lowers the pH. To get your bougainvillea to climb the trellis, you will have to give it some support and 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,...

It is possible that you may have a bit of leaf burn from the fertilizer, but it shouldn't amount to any lasting harm.As long as the tips of your branches remain alive, you should be fine.

We do not have that species in my area, but we have the similar Lepechinia fragrans. I rarely see bees at my marigolds, and you can always use annual plants with interesting foliage such as coleus or caladiums.

With just a few preparations, you can conceivably increase the climate area where a plant is growing as much as a couple of zones. Occasionally we come across a question that we find particularly interesting or intriguing.

The addition of organic content is good for almost any soil. If you'll clean the hip material off of your seeds, you should be fine. Some of the plants are new so they're still small, others have just been harvested for the last time, or they're annuals...

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, if you have...

So you don't have to use an industrial-strength biotoxin to rid your plant of these pests... These itty moth-like sucking insects can have severely deliterious effects upon these plants, though most plants overall seem able to deal with the damage except...

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. A big part of what attracts people to Dave's Garden has always been our forums, where gardeners ask and answer questions...

You could have your soil tested to see if there is a lack of nutrients or a PH problem as well.answers: I don't personally know the answer, but I recall reading an article about some crazy woman dragging banana trees out of the basement every summer.

Causes are crowded seedlings, cool conditions and improper watering techniques.When this happens, your best bet is to simply start over, as the plants will always appear sickly. I was advised to dig them back up and plant them at a shallower depth.

They came back every year without fail.answers: Butterfly bushes are generally pretty tough when they have had a year to settle in. In early spring, (late February/early March) pull the mulch back from the stems and your butterfly bush should put out...