Here's a list of plants I am either familiar with, or sounded like candidates when I looked through my Encyclopedia of Annuals and Perennials. Either research the plants yourself then go to a general, hardware, or big box store and buy what you've chosen,...
One last tip: Try not to gloat when you tell hubby you are right. They seem quite happy and I've had better luck with this method, rather than potting them up in soil. The ultimate height and spacing numbers are also a range of what a gardener can expect.
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. Is the fig currently on your screen porch, or in some other slightly protected place?
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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.
This past winter I saw many seedlings coming up in an area that had not burned since circa 1994. As time goes by, the ceanothus will crowd out these and a lot of the pitcher sage. However, not all plants need the fire itself.
Answers: The term ‘winter protection' means to give your plant just a little help to survive a harsh winter. We hope you find these questions (and answers, penned by our admins and writers) helpful as you grow your gardening knowledge!
Occasionally we come across a question that we find particularly interesting or intriguing. Chances are, your new roses won't be exactly like the parents, but it will be a fun way to get new roses for free.
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.
Let me guess, you're EXTREMELY bothered by poison ivy, too. Generally, if a plant goes through a dormant period, but isn't frost hardy, you can overwinter them in this state in an unheated garage or basement.
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 like to suggest for this feature, post it.
A few grains of salt sprinkled on a slug will kill them quickly. You could have your soil tested to see if there is a lack of nutrients or a PH problem as well.answers: I don't personally know the answer, but I recall reading an article about some crazy...
Right now you can not do anything to make them bloom this year. I've lost seedlings more times that I care to think about myself. Gardening is both art and science, with some luck and skill thrown in for good measure.
A previously tilled area qualifies as well.The soil is generally looser and drains a bit better than the surrounding undisturbed earth. This one is one of the newer types with more than one bloom period per summer.
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. If the plant has a 1/2 inch neck, trim 1/2 inch from the bottom of the root ball, and...
“Oh mom, what am I going to do? 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 day of the wedding arrived.
There is no right or wrong here. If you have a wet, slow-draining spot in your yard, like I do, check to see if any of the plants you've chosen like amarsh. The variety of colors and textures, heights and habits of the flowers in seed catalogs today is...
It starts with eliminating the grass as we did in the dig method. Add some plants, water thoroughly and mulch generously to keep out weeds. You can plant a flower bed any way you like – big or small, curved or straight, raised or flat – whatever.
Theis one of the best resources for your garden design. If the garden lacks focus, regardless its shape, it will also appear boring. Whether you are just starting a garden or rejuvenating an existing one, giving it life can be as simple as changing its...
Just a little.The confusion stems from the name. Do you want a bed close to the ground? Bricks and stones are good options, too. Is there any truth in this? Using a sledgehammer, pound the rebar down into the ground until the top is level with the top...
But I much doubt you'd have any success on renewing them over winter, to any great extent, unless you correct the light problem.Remember, if you have a gardening question that you would like to suggest for this feature, post itOur writers and admins will...
Apply an insecticide after physically washing and/or rubbing off bugs. Hose or blow off all that dirt.For Kayla375; The problem you're having- looks like scale... Once dead, I like to remove them, as these can trap water and allow for rot to take place,...
Even if you have it by a window, chances are there is some UV protection built in to the glass, which alters the light spectrum available to your plant. 'Bradford' is another cultivar of P.
Most perennial flowers and grasses winter sow with great success. They are a hot weather plant. 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.
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You might try to ice the planting area for five days straight to simulate that. Only you need to check the temperatures and plant them outside when it's over 50F during the night, usually in May."answers: I researched the HardieSoffit and couldn't find...
If you don't have a garage, just leave them outthere andpray they won't die. My advice is to get them out of the garden now and keep them in a garage, then transplant them in spring.
