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The sand dries out quickly and isn't attractive to the gnats. Water from the bottom if possible, and until your gnats are gone only water enough to keep the plants from wilting.answers: Yes, many flower seeds are sold by color.

This will produce a happier garden, as opposed to who your veggies' neighbors are. 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.

It also shows six more elements (micronutrients) in much smaller amounts. 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...

Depending on the size of your sinkholes, you might not need much, and you could check with some farms or stables to get some of their manure to help fill in. Answers: This is an excellent question! The various zones and PH listings in PlantFiles give...

The simplest, though not the most effective thing to do is to use light-colored pots or paint dark pots a light color. Give your seeds and young seedlings extra care in the remaining hot weather.

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. If your question is chosen for this feature, you can be sure you've helped others with the same question.Marie Harrison,...

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I rarely see bees at my marigolds, and you can always use annual plants with interesting foliage such as coleus or caladiums. Bees will surely use some of the same flowers for the nectar.http://extension.usu.edu/files/publications/factsheet/pub__6431167.htmAnd...

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For those who are unfamiliar with the process, roses produce a fruit called rose hips, and that is where you'll find the seeds. Over winter they'll begin to decompose. You probably just need to be persistent and increase your efforts.

Pot up all the cuttings you prune off - they may reach perfect shape and size before the 'mother plant' does. 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...

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...

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. Are grow lights the same thing as any other lights?

If space is an issue, you might try trellising smaller, icebox varieties. The melons will ride happily in slings made from old pantyhose or cheesecloth. If that isn't the issue, I'd look to the soil.

For more advice, here is awritten by critterologist that will help you learn to pervent the condition.answers: You're right; daffodils should perform just as well for you as they did for the previous owner.

Some of these sheets are 3 or 4 feet across and are perfect for wrapping pots and plants. 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 can expand the search to a greater distance if you wish too.Our members review their shopping experiences so others have an idea of what to expect. Answers: We have knowledgeable gardeners who will be delighted to assist you at Dave's Garden.

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. 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 your diagram, too.

You can plant a flower bed right away if the grass was dug out or within the next season using the no-dig method.Knowing how to start a flower bed, along with careful planning beforehand, makes building one as easy as that!

Pull them away from the house and add graceful curves to soften the edges. Is it empty and unappealing? Anchor the garden with a variety of small trees and shrubs.Perhaps the garden consists of nothing more than a narrow strip along the front or side...

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. One in each corner should be enough when using cinder blocks for garden beds, but you...

I purchased 3 that day and the other two are already planted. I moved the other one where it gets bright, but filtered light and sometimes watered it twice a day during the worst of the summer heat.

Fortunately agaves are pretty forgiving when it comes to root damage.2) root exposure can obviously lead to desiccation, so that is likely going on... Good place to rot to take place as this soil gets wet.

There may well be a huge load of Pyrus pollen in your neighborhood already. I don't think you need to protect your daffodils when you replant. (answers: If fall has come to your part of TX, then my best guess is that your hibiscus plants aren't dying,...

In the very early spring, you should see little shoots starting to poke throught the soil. Answers: Winter sowing is a great way to get a jump on your garden, but there are a number of plants that you'll want to wait and plant conventionally.

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