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In lieu of a soil test, I agree that you can use a balanced all purpose fertilizer such as Miracle Gro. (Typically, it's my family that's a little off the mark here.) Anyway, generally you DON'T prune this until after it's bloomed, such as other spring-flowering...

If the area is a wetland, I'd make sure that the trees I chose are ones that like wet conditions such as cypress, willows or sycamore.28 inches apart means place one plant, then measure 28 inches from its center to place the center of the next plant.

Give your seeds and young seedlings extra care in the remaining hot weather. You could dig a hole in the garden and "sink" it, pot and all. Lengthen your fall growing season by adding frost protection.

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If your branch tips start to die, you should check with your County Extension Agent for local issues with crape myrtles.answers: Stress plays a part in the development of fall color and I'm guessing that your rainy winter may be the culprit.

Gardening is both art and science, with some luck and skill thrown in for good measure. Cut off the flowers of those plants before bees find them. The good news is, there are far more purple flowers than blue ones.

Answers: The term ‘winter protection' means to give your plant just a little help to survive a harsh winter. I have some scarlet milkweed that I'm going to try and over-winter in the ground, so we're in the same boat.

You probably just need to be persistent and increase your efforts. The addition of organic content is good for almost any soil. If you have a question you'd like us to consider, you may pose it in the.

Make sure you are treating your jade properly - lots of light, not too much water, as one reader commented "give it conditions just like Southern California." Is there a chance it could be stretching to get to the light?

It started with prostrate lantana, which is listed many places as being allergenic for some people, but now bothers him even if all he does is mow the lawn! I try to remind him to wear gloves, long pants and long-sleeved shirts, but he doesn't appreciate...

If you have a question you'd like us to consider, you may pose it in the. It also has white spots on the stem too.'growing - or not growing - under a very shady tree. Are grow lights the same thing as any other lights?

There are banana seeds available for sale at various sites, but you should find out what the particular seed you are purchasing requires when you purchase them. Since they hide by day and do their destructive deeds by night, it may be hard to catch them...

A fungus attacks your seedlings at the soil line and they will wilt, rot off, or become stunted and refuse to thrive. The buds did not form. I'd do as Sally suggests and replant, paying close attention to the depth.

For a summer annual I'd have to say an annual Salvia. You need to cover/wrap up all plants including the pots, so their roots won't freeze.But that should be only temporary, not all winter.

I think I'd try something that sounds more drastic -- cut off the crown (the rosette of leaves and the stem that holds them together) and re-root it.You'll need a pot of moist (not soggy) potting mix.

I wrote down all the plants I wanted to buy to fill in most of the spaces in my new garden beds. Realistically, you can't create a large instant flower garden plan in two days without doing a little spending at your favorite nursery or home and garden...

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...

While starting a flower bed requires some planning and forethought beforehand, it's not as difficult as one might think to build a flower bed from scratch. Clear out any debris and loosen the soil, working in organic matter.

Play around with different colors, textures and forms. However, you can transform it into something more exciting simply by adding curves andthat mimic your individual personality.

Bricks and stones are good options, too. Want your plants higher and easier to reach? This way you can fill the holes with soil and expand your growing space.To make the bed even stronger, push a length of rebar down through the holes on each corner.

They recommend a high percentage of potassium and phosphorus fertilizer, such as a 5-10-10, 10-20-20, or 0-20-20. Basil and cilantro can be re-started from seed, too. Gardening is both art and science, with some luck and skill thrown in for good measure.

The report is that crowded plants bloom better.answers: You did well and your strawberries' roots will be there next year. You may also try a vibration device which you will bury in your garden .

(answers: If fall has come to your part of TX, then my best guess is that your hibiscus plants aren't dying, but rather going dormant for the winter. Daffodils are one of my favorites for naturalizing.

Any seed that you put through a chill period will be fine as a winter-sown plant. The numbers on the bag tell you the percentage of each element. While the seeds may sprout, cold weather will quickly kill the seedlings.

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Plants that thrive in full sun in Oregon, need shade through the hottest part of the day here. They also say, though, that 'Sarah Bernhardt' is less needy of chill, and a good choice for warmer gardens.

Waiting until the season heats up might cause young seedlings to struggle. 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.