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But I wouldn't want to hop around my garden yelling "ouch! ouch!" while waiting for them to decompose.If you are a barefoot gardener, I would suggest putting that batch of leaves into a compost pile.

Gardening is both art and science, with some luck and skill thrown in for good measure. Saxifrage might trail over the edge; I haven't grown it myself. Impatiens are fairly sturdy once established (as long as they get enough water) but the just germinated...

Every week or so,I change the water to keep it fresh. 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.

If so you must be taking good care of it. Dry soil can be somewhat waterproof and the water can run through the gap between the soil and the pot and never soak into the soil.Self-watering pots are also an option.

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.

Gardening is both art and science, with some luck and skill thrown in for good measure. If you're not familiar with its appearance, it can look like a problem. If your branch tips start to die, you should check with your County Extension Agent for local...

Sprinkle some of them through the bed for a cheerful border and include a few butterfly magnets such as zinnias to round things out.answers: Fortunately and unfortunately, color is subjective, and only defined in the eye of the beholder.

The house blocks the worst of the wind and holds a bit of heat from the sun. If your plants can be cut back, as mine can, cut them back to a few inches above the ground and mound mulch over the stems.

That would be a minimum I would say for adding horse manure once a year. Do not let the containers dry out and when the little shoots start to appear, gradually move them to a sunny area.

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

You don't want an ant nest or aphids hitching a ride for your comfy climate controlled house. You could even apply a mild insecticide to the plant and soil if you wish. You could do one plant at a time and see if you can isolate the one that's bothering...

It has bloomed, but there are no roots, I put a miracle grow stick in it and it looks like it is dying. 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.

Occasionally we come across a question that we find particularly interesting or intriguing. They like beer, and a small dish sunk in the ground will lure them to a watery death. There are banana seeds available for sale at various sites, but you should...

Mix a good fertilizer "bulb food" into the soil, and compost if you have it. I had this same problem as a young gardener when I transplanted some daffodils located at an old home place.

Wrap the pot and plant, leaving it open at the top. So much of plant health depends on individual situations, and individual gardeners' methods (and madnesses: some love to water, others neglect for weeks.) Not knowing whether you are looking for a potted...

It can't take up water until it grows new roots, and meanwhile extra humidity around it will keep it from wilting. Answers: We have knowledgeable gardeners who will be delighted to assist you at Dave's Garden.

I wrote down all the plants I wanted to buy to fill in most of the spaces in my new garden beds. I added someto my garden beds, tilling it into the soil which had already been loosed with a pitchfork, and I let the whole mixture sit overnight.

Shopping for the seeds is one of my favorite things to do in late winter and watching the tiny seeds grow is something no person should miss out on.But if you're short on time (and who isn't?) or you prefer to buy certain flowers from the nursery and...

Depending on its location, size and whether or not containers are used, starting a flower bed often begins with the. If, determine the type and amount of edging material as well.freestar.queue.push(function() { googletag.display("div-gpt-ad-300x250-ATF-1");...

Create focal points that draw the eyes toward the garden's most attractive features. Don't be afraid to experiment with different plants to create various effects. Add seating to areas where you want others to view..

Keep reading to learn more about raised garden beds made from concrete blocks.Using cinder blocks for garden beds is especially nice because you can so easily pick your height. Is there any truth in this?

Occasionally we come across a question that we find particularly interesting or intriguing. They can't possibly thrive under windowsill conditions, and they'd have to thrive to be able to be harvested, right?

Fortunately agaves are pretty forgiving when it comes to root damage.2) root exposure can obviously lead to desiccation, so that is likely going on... Those grown outdoors will typically bloom in the spring, though I have had rogue plants rebloom in the...

I couldn't use Chanticleer to pollenate Beurre D'Anjou, can I? 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 they are in bloom, 30's won't faze them but teens might cause some damage. Answers: Winter sowing is a great way to get a jump on your garden, but there are a number of plants that you'll want to wait and plant conventionally.

Remember, if you have a gardening question that you would like to suggest for this feature, post itOur 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.

Winters can dip below zero. And site the peony in a colder microclimate of your yard, if you can. 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.