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The thinking behind the practice is that since peppers and tomatoes are both in the Solonaceae family, the heat from the peppers could migrate to the tomato fruit if they cross-pollinated.

The one I have on hand has an analysis of 24-8-16, which is a good balance for general plant health. Other very common trailing perennials are Ajugas, the Lamiums and the Lysimachia Creeping Jenny.

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 for this feature, post it.

I usually buy mine online.Excess chlorine can result in plants with "burned" leaf tips. Excessive plant food can also burn leaf tips. You may also be interested in our articles, which are open to all members, too, and represent a wealth of gardening knowledge.adds:...

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, if you have a gardening question that you would like to suggest for this feature,...

Several studies indicate drought brings on early fall color, but I'm not able to determine if experts suggest excess moisture does as well. If your branch tips start to die, you should check with your County Extension Agent for local issues with crape...

In the first year or two after the fire, there were probably a lot of lupines and various poppies and mariposa lilies in the area. Best take a picture of the offending blooms so you can support your complaint even if it takes some time to resolve.

Occasionally we come across a question that we find particularly interesting or intriguing. Any kind of windbreak or structure that holds heat, affects the micro-climate around a plant and the area remains a few degrees warmer.

It is hard work loading in that organic stuff but it will eventually pay off!You may have the perfect yard to grow several perennial Mediterranean herbs as well as several annual herbs! They need good drainage that a rocky soil environment would give.

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. Make sure you are treating your jade properly - lots of light, not too much water, as one reader commented...

I personally am not into using all sorts of cancer causing or liver-rotting poisons on these plants (prefer those products for more exacting applications to plants I care more about), and since I know I will never truly be rid of these pests, I first...

Are grow lights the same thing as any other lights? It has bloomed, but there are no roots, I put a miracle grow stick in it and it looks like it is dying. If your question is chosen for this feature, you can be sure you've helped others with the same...

Squash and cucumber vines will abort fruit in heavy clay soil that is too wet. If space is an issue, you might try trellising smaller, icebox varieties. Sorry, unkapete, it sounds like they're not annuals, but read theadds: Depending on the species of...

I've lost seedlings more times that I care to think about myself. Then loosen the soil at the bottom of the hole. Your bulbs have several weeks in which to use the food now but will die down no matter what as their natural cycle dictates.

A previously tilled area qualifies as well.The soil is generally looser and drains a bit better than the surrounding undisturbed earth. The frozen groundtends to be brutal on new root systems, so if you mulch well, it keeps the temperature of the soil...

Ourforum is perfect for questions on starting plants from seed. 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...

Here's how I did it…When creating instant gardens, start by figuring out how much space you have to work with. “Oh mom, what am I going to do? I also wanted to add some style to the garden, so I jotted down a concrete birdbath, a rustic birdhouse,...

You can sketch out your home and other structures on site and then draw the layout of your flower garden around them. There is no right or wrong here. You've planned and you've shopped and you've waited for that first warm day of spring.

Don't forget to add an attractive border to define the edges.approach. Determine the whereabouts of any underground utility lines and the nearest water source.Before you plant a flower bed, you should make a sketch.

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. Mimic these in the garden for a more natural appearance.Gardens require a sense of direction.

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. Keep reading to learn more about raised garden beds made from concrete blocks.Using cinder...

You could try soaking it in a saucer or bucket of water for a few hours instead of top watering, or you could give it a bigger pot. I purchased 3 that day and the other two are already planted.

Hose or blow off all that dirt.For Kayla375; The problem you're having- looks like scale... They should have a half day of sun and be watered and fed like any conventional garden plant.

Daffodils are one of my favorites for naturalizing. But if you want to, you can dig a larger hole and plant the bulbs inside a plastic crate or surrounded by chicken wire.answers: The change in light brought about the change in your caladium's color.

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 answer them in an upcoming Ask-a-Gardener, one of our Saturday morning features.

That means it's time (or past time) to repot! When you repot, whether into the same pot with fresh mix or into a larger pot, just set the plant low enough that the bare part of the stem will be covered by potting mix.For some additional tips on growing...