Is A Potato A Plant

Either research the plants yourself then go to a general, hardware, or big box store and buy what you've chosen, OR go to an independent nursery and ask them to tell you more about what they have from the list above.

The ultimate height and spacing numbers are also a range of what a gardener can expect. One last tip: Try not to gloat when you tell hubby you are right. Occasionally we come across a question that we find particularly interesting or intriguing.

I do this once a week until the problem clears up. The alkalinity makes it more difficult for the plants to take in minerals such as iron and magnesium. Then DO NOT plant it in the garden in midsummer.

Occasionally we come across a question that we find particularly interesting or intriguing. If your question is chosen for this feature, you can be sure you've helped others with the same question.Marie Harrison, (can2grow) and Melody answer the question:Remember,...

The trees you mention, are some of the earliest to show color in my area (Kentucky) and are the first to display any deviation from the norm. Gardening is both art and science, with some luck and skill thrown in for good measure.

There are no blue tulips, roses, clematis or daylilies, despite the wishful thinking of many breeders. Occasionally we come across a question that we find particularly interesting or intriguing.

It could mean putting a tomato cage over it and wrapping in burlap. With just a few preparations, you can conceivably increase the climate area where a plant is growing as much as a couple of zones.

Maybe you can find more organics to add to the garden. And I'd venture to say, if you don't think you are seeing an improvement in your soil yet, you just are not adding more than the garden uses each year.

Those are the parts that are actively growing. With your jade plant, it sounds like you want to drastically change its shape. Pot up all the cuttings you prune off - they may reach perfect shape and size before the 'mother plant' does.

In general, plants to be careful of are those with tiny hairs along their stems, those which ooze obvious sap, those with thorns or prickers, and other obvious irritants.My skin seems to be impervious so I am a bad judge of what specifically is irritating,...

Thank you."Hello...I plan on planting this palm from a 15 gallon container over our sewer line about 15 feet away from our house. 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. If you like to personally hunt your enemy, a flashlight and salt shaker are your best weapons.

I had this same problem as a young gardener when I transplanted some daffodils located at an old home place. The buds did not form. Gardening is both art and science, with some luck and skill thrown in for good measure.

Better wait till spring and, in the meantime, find a place for them inside your home.adds: Large sheets of bubble wrap can be had for free if you visit an autobody or collison shop.

Occasionally we come across a question that we find particularly interesting or intriguing. Here's a link toentry, from which you can click on the pictures link and see pods, flowers and more.A bit farther down that page, you'll find comments from a number...

Whether you're creating instant gardens for a special event like a family reunion or a birthday party, or you're just short on gardening time in general, the result will be spectacular!

It's a constant creation, and you really can't go wrong. See ya' laterthere. A flower garden overflows with opportunities for the creative spirit to come alive. I particularly enjoy heading over to the local library or bookstore and pulling up a chair...

It will also make it easier when choosing plants, as these should always be compatible to the area. It starts with eliminating the grass as we did in the dig method. Dig down about four or five inches around the bed's perimeter.

Whether you are just starting a garden or rejuvenating an existing one, giving it life can be as simple as changing its overall shape.Even if the garden is filled with beautiful plants and other features, a dull or unimaginative layout can quickly turn...

This should keep the bed from sliding around. Using a sledgehammer, pound the rebar down into the ground until the top is level with the top of the cinderblocks. Bricks and stones are good options, too.

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. I've never tried it personally. Basil & Mint like water, but they don't like soggy.

Other questions may be moved to one of our other forums so your fellow members can help you Gardening is both art and science, with some luck and skill thrown in for good measure. Those that bloom for Christmas have had a forced dormancy or were grown...

Chances are, when you put it outdoors again next spring, it will produce leaves with more white on them.Remember, if you have a gardening question that you would like to suggest for this feature, post it here.Our writers and admins will handpick a few...

Occasionally we come across a question that we find particularly interesting or intriguing. A bag that is marked 16-4-8 contains 16% Nitrogen, 4% Phosphorus and 8% Potassium. Most perennial flowers and grasses winter sow with great success.

Occasionally we come across a question that we find particularly interesting or intriguing. We hope you find these questions (and answers, penned by our admins and writers) helpful as you grow your gardening knowledge!

It has a totally different look than the rose campion. Next year, they should be tough enough to be treated like any other plant in your garden.answers: Peonies have a reputation of blooming poorly if they are too warm during winter.

That site recommended a visit to, which also gave some pleaching advice. Answers: Bulb2005, you should have transplanted your strawberry plants outside before it snowed, as long as the temperatures were over 30F, so the plants could have become established...