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But maybe the new ones aren't as needy as you think. Our writers and admins will handpick a few of your questions and answer them in an upcoming Ask-a-Gardener, one of our Saturday morning features.

I have not found it. In early spring, if it is growing, increase the watering and add a gentle organic fertilizer. I am betting that you have new growth on your Clivia by now. Please keep in mind this advice from several Clivia society pages.

Have you considered planting your herbs and veggies in small individual pots that are placed into a window box (minus the hanging hardware), or small trough-like containers? Your main concern would be if your table can handle the added weight of your...

Occasionally we come across a question that we find particularly interesting or intriguing. Flats?) and plant them out when they're a few inches high. The one I have on hand has an analysis of 24-8-16, which is a good balance for general plant health.

I like to take several cuttings and just keep them in water. Critterologist wrote a wonderful article about ornamental sweet potatoes that is quite informative and you can read itRemember, if you have a gardening question that you would like to suggest...

To get your bougainvillea to climb the trellis, you will have to give it some support and direction. You'll need to consider your fall frost date first. Fall is a great season for planting shrubs.

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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.

If your flowers look definitely pink though, then a mistake may well have been made. Carrie's suggestion of a trial bed is a good one and selecting your plants when they are in bloom is also foolproof if you are lucky to stumble across something in your...

I have some scarlet milkweed that I'm going to try and over-winter in the ground, so we're in the same boat. If your plants can be cut back, as mine can, cut them back to a few inches above the ground and mound mulch over the stems.

Over winter they'll begin to decompose. You probably just need to be persistent and increase your efforts. To cover that all, one inch deep, would take 20 cubic feet of material, or about ten average mulch bags full.

Gardening is both art and science, with some luck and skill thrown in for good measure. With your jade plant, it sounds like you want to drastically change its shape. A big part of what attracts people to Dave's Garden has always been our forums, where...

No way to keep them permanently out of the yard that I know of, except live in Alaska, or don't grow anything they like.Start spraying with your favorite product (from safe soaps to deadly toxic sprays) as soon as possible, just remembering what else...

My question is, would be possible to use grow lights outside? Should I give up on it, or what should I do? 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...

So, there are a few varieties of your favorites that tend to have shorter vines.answers: If your vines are otherwise healthy, it sounds like a pollination problem. As carrielamont mentioned, many gardeners overwinter mature plants in a garage or basement.treehug...

(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 nutrients needed.) Good fertile soil under the bulb is the daffodils best source of energy.

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. Read lots of feedbackAnnual: Pansies are the one annual I buy every year.

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 has become naturalized in many areas because it so easily grows from the many tiny fluffy seeds contained in the...

Here is an example:Only two days before my daughter's wedding in June, the bride-to-be appears on my doorstep with tears streaming down her soft face. I also wanted to place some potted plants, a classic instant garden choice, around the reception area...

It relieves my stress (although a dead rose bush can send me into a whirlwind), and it's a great workout too!So if you're ready to turn that bare spot in your yard into the next Mona Lisa, just follow my brushstrokes…There are many ways to approach...

Flower beds can also be changed as time goes on or as space permits. Take note of available light and nearby structures. Include sections inside the bed as well, especially for larger ones.

Mimic these in the garden for a more natural appearance.Gardens require a sense of direction. So if the current garden shape design isn't what you'd like it to be, if it seems uninviting or lacking something, don't let it burden you.

This will make the bed much sturdier and less likely to fall.freestar.queue.push(function() { googletag.display("div-gpt-ad-300x250-ATF-1"); });Stack the blocks so the holes are facing up too.

Personally, if I were planning on maintaining hardy mums year-round, I'd plant them in the spring. They suggest first applications within 30 days of planting, then repeated again about 3 to 4 weeks later.

Good place to rot to take place as this soil gets wet. Once I found a dead vole outside the exit hole(where the water came out) after doing that, but on other occassions they might just die inside the tunnels...or not! But I can tell you that my plants...

Without photos of the problem, or more information, it's hard to imagine what would cause their sudden decline.answers: Plant the ones that seem healthy. Chances are, when you put it outdoors again next spring, it will produce leaves with more white on...

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. The numbers on the bag tell you the percentage of each element.