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How tall is the wall or how far down do you hope things will trail? 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.

You may need him for heavy lifting at some point!answers: Yes indeed! The ornamental sweet potatoes do fine as a houseplant. I like to take several cuttings and just keep them in water.

Answers: You're right to be cautious in this weather. Once branches are long enough, tie them to the trellis to get the plant going in a vertical direction. Here you will find 100s of specific subscriber-only forums dedicated to, among other topics,Basically,...

If you have a question you'd like us to consider, you may pose it in the. Occasionally we come across a question that we find particularly interesting or intriguing. Gardening is both art and science, with some luck and skill thrown in for good measure.

However, you are from Halifax, Nova Scotia, and the average first frost for your area is October 20, which makes October planting risky at best. The end-of-year plants at your local nursery may not be in ideal condition.plants before finally getting one...

There would be a number of chances for human error to occur in the labeling during the propagation and packing of a nursery plant. We do not have that species in my area, but we have the similar Lepechinia fragrans.

Occasionally we come across a question that we find particularly interesting or intriguing. Gardening is both art and science, with some luck and skill thrown in for good measure. If you are contemplating something new that is marginal in your area, planting...

Rose seeds do not like heat for germination, so think of them as green peas that are planted in early spring. I hope you can turn your yard situation into a real bonus of edible and medicinal plants!Yes, you can grow roses from seed.

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.

Let that sit for an hour and then rinse the plant with the gentle setting on your garden hose. You could even apply a mild insecticide to the plant and soil if you wish. Make sure enough of the stem is covered to almost reach the leaves.

If your question is chosen for this feature, you can be sure you've helped others with the same question."I got a cutting off the neighbors tree and put it in water so it would grow roots, it has been in water since about the middle of July.

Gardening is both art and science, with some luck and skill thrown in for good measure. You can experiment and see if it is a pollination issue by hand pollinating squash yourself.

Your bulbs have several weeks in which to use the food now but will die down no matter what as their natural cycle dictates. (Bone meal is an old standby amendment for bulb planting as it adds a dose of phosphorous, but it has very little of the other...

For a summer annual I'd have to say an annual Salvia. Gardening is both art and science, with some luck and skill thrown in for good measure. Our writers and admins will handpick a few of your questions and answer them in an upcoming Ask-a-Gardener, one...

All of these forums are free for any logged in member and the helpful members will gladly assist you with anything from Azaleas to Zinnias.answers: As you remove older, outer leaves from your African violet to groom and shape it, the plant can develop...

I wrote down all the plants I wanted to buy to fill in most of the spaces in my new garden beds. 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...

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...

Take note of available light and nearby structures. Clear out any debris and loosen the soil, working in organic matter. There are several ways to accomplish this – dig it out, apply herbicide or smother it with cardboard or newspaper.If you choose...

Take note of its contours and its curves. Mimic these in the garden for a more natural appearance.Gardens require a sense of direction. Is it empty and unappealing? A well-focused garden is a great way to spruce up a dull layout.One of the greatest things...

But if you want something cheap and attractive that's not going to go anywhere, you can't do better than cinder blocks. The cinder blocks that you buy in the store today are actually concrete blocks and totally safe.Unless you're using antique cinder...

Gardening is both art and science, with some luck and skill thrown in for good measure. You'll trim them back and mulch when a freeze cuts them down and they should return in the spring just like any other perennial plant.

Good place to rot to take place as this soil gets wet. Other questions may be moved to one of our other forums so your fellow members can help you These also grow massive roots and it is possible there is little soil left in the pot?

'Bradford' is another cultivar of P. They will become a thick clump in a few years. I've grown White Christmas many years and there is also some variation in leaf color throughout the season as well.

Here in west KY, Valentine's Day is the traditional 'pea planting' day. These letters stand for Nitrogen (N), Phosphorus, (P) and Potassium (K). Corn and beans should be direct sown after the soil warms in the spring and chances of frost are over.

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

When fertilize use the normal amount of liquid you are using for normal watering, according to the size of the pot. It has a totally different look than the rose campion. Liquid fertilizer is easy to use, but you need to water your plants first with regular...

Occasionally we come across a question that we find particularly interesting or intriguing. And if you are sure you want greenery only in the two feet above the wall, I think a vine on a trellis will be more easily kept within that range.I was lucky enough...