How To Use A Weed Wacker

You can replace pots as needed, move them into the house in bad weather, and you can add a decorative layer of mulch across the tops of all the pots for a uniform look. When I say a few...I mean a couple each season, not a couple dozen! Kudos to you for...

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I like to take several cuttings and just keep them in water. Old manure and composted leaves make a great planting medium and many places will be grateful for you to haul it away. I've stuck one end in water and the top part sprouts and produces a lovely...

That is good for getting the root system of a young plant started, especially in cool weather, but it is not so good for an unprotected plant in the hot sun all day. I have read that vinegar can be added to water, but I have not tried this.In the U.S.,...

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Even though you indicate an uneventful summer, the events earlier in the season set the stage for an unusual cycle. Gardening is both art and science, with some luck and skill thrown in for good measure.

I desire a blue garden, myself, and would be irritated if an iris named "true blue" turned out to be lavender! I have yet to find a magic code word -- I would have thought "true blue" would be the bluest of blues.

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

Could you start a compost bin? Depending on the type of rose you've collected seeds from, they might bloom the first year, and they might take as long as three years.: You're in Massachusetts, like me, zone 7 in your case.

Either with scissors, pruning shears or just by breaking them off (jade is usually crisp enough that it will break), you need to prune back the unruly parts of your plant to reshape it.

I have not lost one yet to whiteflies, but they get weak, spindly, and very ugly if you totally ignore them. Strip off the leaves from the lower joint and cut the growth on the upper joint so that you only have two or three leaves left.

I dont believe that there are any leaks from it. Any recomendations will be appreciated. Are the roots from these behemoths very invasive and/or should I think of installing this palm elsewhere?"Remember, if you have a gardening question that you would...

They like beer, and a small dish sunk in the ground will lure them to a watery death. They do not like wet feet and an over abundance of moisture will sometimes result in fruit drop.

It can either be sprayed or painted onto the leaves which then absorb the substance into the entire system of the plant. I had better get out the shovel, at least to make an attempt to dig it out.

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. You need to fertilize.

(see itPerennial: Happy Returns daylily-- Daylilies are very dependable. It will also give you an idea as to the varieties that are reliably hardy in your zone. Buddleja blooms on new wood so you're not harming next year's blossoms when you prune like...

You might be able to bury the neck gradually, cutting the root ball down enough to bury an inch or so of neck each time you repot and repotting every 4 to 6 months. All of these forums are free for any logged in member and the helpful members will gladly...

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It's a constant creation, and you really can't go wrong. See ya' laterthere. Be sure to observe if the site you want to use getsor mostly shade, as that will drastically change the types of flowers and foliage you can plant in your beds.Be specific in...

One is its mat-forming spreading habit. It can also spread by seed if allowed to flower in late summer. This selective herbicide was recently approved for use on most cool-season lawns and can be used pre- or.

Use a hoe or a mower for best results.If you are using mechanical means, or pulling up the plants by hand, wear thick protective clothing, footwear and gloves to protect your skin.Other poison oak control options include inviting goats into your backyard.love...

You will also notice that ragweed leaves look hairy.The flowers on the plant are also useful for ragweed identification. There will normally be several clustered flowers at the top of the plant, which look like a fountain, and also several flowers closer...

Broadleaf formulas have some effectiveness against the pests.works well for spot control, but because it can kill any vegetation that comes in contact with the formula, it must be used carefully.Selective control formulas target specific plant pests.

These qualities, together with its impressive seed quantities, make controlling sicklepod difficult.Sicklepod weeds are especially unwelcome in agricultural row-crop situations. A member of thefamily, sicklepod appears in springtime, offering bright green,...

Its extensive seed expulsion means that just one or two weeds can spread quickly through the garden in spring. Herbicides appliedneed to have two different active ingredients. That means fewer weeds the following season.Severe infestations of hairy bittercress...

Seed dispersal also occurs through equipment hay, seed, sod andThe disturbing tropical soda apple facts are that rampant growth and spread of the weed can reduce crop yields, according to some as much as 90% within a 2-year period.The most efficient method...

Immediately remove any small creeping charlie plants that appear.While many sources recommend Borax to kill creeping charlie, understand that this method can also easily kill your other plants as well.