How To Use A Cement Mixer

Flame tree grows in moist humic rich soil which should be mimicked for seed starting medium. Most propagation is done by the much quicker tip cutting method.Flame tree bursts into flower in spring and provides striking color until late summer.Flame tree...

Conversely, more shoots grow in response to root system growth as supported through photosynthesis. With this in mind, it is best to plant a citrus tree at least 6 to 8 feet away from buildings or other structures.

This enables the tree to have a firm base so it can grow upwards toward the sunlight. During the wintertime, tree roots become dormant and provide the tree with minimal food and water until spring returns.Because trees have many roots, the roots are usually...

For those who have trees like these located in their landscapes, these fruits may be a mixed blessing. Each bears spiky green fruits that age to brown when mature. Some trees can be curiosities, producing fruit that is unusual enough to draw attention.

Concrete planters are both sturdy and attractive. Properly treating then sealing the concrete planters ensures your plants remain healthy.Set the planter outside for two weeks prior to planting.

The vine covers any surface, from a cement wall to a tree, with its bright, heart-shaped leaves. The plant is sufficiently hale, hearty and aggressive to be declared an invasive pest in several states, and will have no trouble thriving in ordinary soil.Pass...

Raise the base of the bioreactor with cement blocks if necessary so the water will drain freely into the planter.Plug in a pond pump and start pumping water into the bioreactor. Allow the silicone to dry completely.

(road flares are incredibly hot as they melt, and the melting product can cause severe third degree burns should you let them get on you)So, what I did was locate a gopher hole (not difficult in my yard) and dig it up a ways until I could find where it...

Watering is the key. Gardening is both art and science, with some luck and skill thrown in for good measure. Occasionally we come across a question that we find particularly interesting or intriguing.

My advice is to concentrate on good soil and nutrients with responsible pest control. It comes in a powder or granules (maybe other forms too), so you should check the distributor's suggestions for best use of their particular product.

You can read DG member feedback on almost any plant by checking the PlantFiles. We hope you find these questions (and answers, penned by our admins and writers) helpful as you grow your gardening knowledge!

You may need him for heavy lifting at some point!answers: Yes indeed! The ornamental sweet potatoes do fine as a houseplant. The ultimate height and spacing numbers are also a range of what a gardener can expect.

If you can shelter the plants behind a parapet wall, upstairs room, bamboo screen, or the like, it can only help. I used jugs of water and a row cover to carry lettuce through the Blizzard of 2010.

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. If your question is chosen for this feature, you can be sure you've helped others with the same question.Marie Harrison,...

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.

Gardening is both art and science, with some luck and skill thrown in for good measure. In the first year or two after the fire, there were probably a lot of lupines and various poppies and mariposa lilies in the area.

Any kind of windbreak or structure that holds heat, affects the micro-climate around a plant and the area remains a few degrees warmer. With just a few preparations, you can conceivably increase the climate area where a plant is growing as much as a couple...

Visit a plant nursery near you to choose varieties that would be winter-hardy for your area, like oregano, thyme, sage, and lavender. Do you save all grass clippings and autumn leaves?

Other questions may be moved to one of our other forums so your fellow members can help you. Those are the parts that are actively growing. Pot up all the cuttings you prune off - they may reach perfect shape and size before the 'mother plant' does.

Furthermore, it's likely to get worse, I'm sorry to say. Place your potted cutting in bright light, but not direct sun and check frequently to make sure it does not dry out. (I'm not big on anything harsh and the least poison I can use, the better) Do...

Gardening is both art and science, with some luck and skill thrown in for good measure. 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.

Sometimes a lack of bees in the area results in poor pollination. They like beer, and a small dish sunk in the ground will lure them to a watery death. Many farms in Japan use this method because space is at a premium there.

I'd do as Sally suggests and replant, paying close attention to the depth. I had this same problem as a young gardener when I transplanted some daffodils located at an old home place.

It was so dependable that I got tired of it and gave a small new one back to my MIL to keep, while I experimented with other exotic choices. Our writers and admins will handpick a few of your questions and answer them in an upcoming Ask-a-Gardener, one...

Answers: We have knowledgeable gardeners who will be delighted to assist you at Dave's Garden. This can be as simple as a plastic bag propped loosely over the pot, held up by a couple of chopsticks so the plastic doesn't touch the leaves.You can read...

At that point, transplant them into individual 4-inch pots filled with a mix of 1 part bonsai potting soil and 1 part miniature marble chips, the latter helping to provide the alkaline pH the plant prefers.Once the seedlings are well established in their...

“Oh mom, what am I going to do? I also wanted to add some style to the garden, so I jotted down a concrete birdbath, a rustic birdhouse, someto wind their way through the garden bed, and whatever other accessories seemed appropriate to our reception,...