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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.

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. It's time to get dirty! A shovel, a dirt rake, and a trowel are definite necessities for loosening the soil and creating holes...

Salazie is one of those three cirques (not circus!) formed by exploding volcanoes a long long time ago (good thing I was not already there, it was 140,000 to 180,000 years ago) and the strong erosive actions of water and wind.

Somehow it still seems to ‘sneak' in, though).Watering with an antifungal mixed in (very dilute) is not a bad idea, though some say this slows the seedlings down a bit.There are probably as many soil and soil combinations that would work as there are...

You can start off with a cool season crop such as spinach, lettuce, broccoli, when this crop is harvested you can sow another warm weather crop such as beans, eggplant, etc. Don't ever purchase any gardening materials through the mail without first checking...

I have found this to be very helpful when a specific number of plants are required. Some require total darkness so that you need to cover the planting container so that no light is available until the seeds germinate.There are two terms that are especially...

The only drawback to this method is that you can't tell how thickly you're sowing the seeds.After stratification, place the seed pots in a sunny window or under lights for germination.Once you have successfully started your seeds and transplanted them...

Again you can start simple and build your way up to an elaborate setup. After receiving your seeds, read the package carefully - it contains a wealth of information such as germination time and temperatures as well as proper spacing in the garden.The...

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. (did that, too) Then cover up the open tunnel with a flat rock or something that does not completely cut out the...

It is a drastic measure that will cut down the population considerably. Gardening is both art and science, with some luck and skill thrown in for good measure. Clivia should have a cool rest period in winter and during this time the roots should be very...

Subsequent Azomite applications can be made often as well.answers: There are several opinions about plants that shouldn't be planted next to each other and most of them are simply ‘old farmers tales.' Tomatoes and peppers will be just fine as neighbors.

Impatiens are fairly sturdy once established (as long as they get enough water) but the just germinated seedlings are more fragile (especially if they've spent their lives in a nice warm house) and might be endangered by a hard freeze.

Old manure and composted leaves make a great planting medium and many places will be grateful for you to haul it away. This is sometimes called "planting on 28 inch centers," ( or whatever the measurement may be.) Planting 28 inches apart will certainly...

They lack the tendrils or hold-fasts of most true vines such as morning glories, wisteria, and Virginia creeper. If you can check your tap water, you will probably find that it has a pH of 7.5 or higher.

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

The end-of-year plants at your local nursery may not be in ideal condition.plants before finally getting one to take hold, only to move away and leave it behind), they are a little picky, especially in their first year of growth - adequate moisture and...

The good news is, there are far more purple flowers than blue ones. Enjoy watching caterpillars as they grow and change.Mulch the garden so bees do not visit looking for bare dirt to use in nest building.Add a shallow water dish, or muddy spot in the...

A few inches of mulch and maybe a large bucket covering that would insulate the roots enough to survive the winter. It could mean putting a tomato cage over it and wrapping in burlap.

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. They do need 90 days of stratification, which means they'll need to spend most of the winter in your...

Those are the parts that are actively growing. 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.

If you have a question you'd like us to consider, you may pose it in the. The sun is lower in the sky and the light isn't as strong. But you do have to approach them properly. Let me guess, you're EXTREMELY bothered by poison ivy, too.

Should I give up on it, or what should I do? It also has white spots on the stem too.'growing - or not growing - under a very shady tree. I dont believe that there are any leaks from it.

While It isn't exactly a bush, the vines are much shorter than regular-vined melons. Adds: There is a 'bush' version of the popular Sugar Baby watermelon. They like beer, and a small dish sunk in the ground will lure them to a watery death.

Allow two to three weeks for germination. If your late winter Delphinium seed-starting efforts pay off, feel free to brag. Of course, the best planting dates for where you live depend on your precise last frost date.

What is tiny, rounded, inconspicuous and often poorly considered but which is also absolutely necessary to plants and gardens? This matter now set let us get to today's menu, so what is a seed?

Drip water systems are ideal for perennials, and mulching is beneficial to new perennial gardens. Certain perennials, such as hybrid lilies, require staking for support when they reach blooming size.

I've lost seedlings more times that I care to think about myself. I had this same problem as a young gardener when I transplanted some daffodils located at an old home place. Don't feel bad, even experienced gardeners will fall victim at times.