First is the sow inside until ALL danger of frost has passed part. It also shows six more elements (micronutrients) in much smaller amounts. (But THAT'S when I should sic him on the forsythia, though!)It's pretty much impossible for anyone to predict...
They seem quite happy and I've had better luck with this method, rather than potting them up in soil. If the vines get too lanky, trim the tops and start again. A big part of what attracts people to Dave's Garden has always been our forums, where gardeners...
Use a good-quality potting soil that contains some organic matter, or add peat moss, coconut fiber, or polymer crystals. Gardening is both art and science, with some luck and skill thrown in for good measure.
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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. However, all experts agree that stress is the main factor in early color.answers: In many parts of North America,...
The theory of using deep throated flowers is a good one, but some bees simply chew a little hole in the base of a tubular flower and never miss a beat. Or maybe find a friend who likes blue but not purple.
A few inches of mulch and maybe a large bucket covering that would insulate the roots enough to survive the winter. Occasionally we come across a question that we find particularly interesting or intriguing.
They do need 90 days of stratification, which means they'll need to spend most of the winter in your refrigerator crisper.Dampen a thick paper towel with water and drip a bit of hydrogen peroxide on it to help prevent mold.Fold your seeds inside the paper...
I'd say your jade plant (Crassula ovata) looks pretty healthy, judging by the bright green tips on the branches. 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.
N! And then what if in a year or a month, it's a new one? There are sticky traps you can get at a nursery or argicultural center that you can put in and around susceptible species to pick up on early infestations before they get out of control.
Other questions may be moved to one of our other forums so your fellow members can help you.Thanks to Joan for the Lilac image and palmbob for the palm image. A big part of what attracts people to Dave's Garden has always been our forums, where gardeners...
Adds: There is a 'bush' version of the popular Sugar Baby watermelon. They like shady areas and cyclamen is a favorite treat. A big part of what attracts people to Dave's Garden has always been our forums, where gardeners ask and answer questions for...
Preventing damp-off starts with giving your seedlings plenty of room, and soil that is slightly damp. They produced foliage, but never bloomed. You need to fertilize. I had this same problem as a young gardener when I transplanted some daffodils located...
Wrap the pot and plant, leaving it open at the top. I will always remember the mid-west for the HUGE clumps of irises in every yard. It was so dependable that I got tired of it and gave a small new one back to my MIL to keep, while I experimented with...
This can be as simple as a plastic bag propped loosely over the pot, held up by a couple of chopsticks so the plastic doesn't touch the leaves.You can read more about repotting and general care in this article, "African Violets 101: caring for your new...
Then, I hung the potted baskets of bright purple and pinkunder the large white tent that had been set up for food and drink and displayed a few large Victorian urns filled to overflowing with delicatePlacing the birdbath and birdhouse, stepping stones,...
Its colors and patterns will never look the same as they did yesterday. If it's still winter and you have plenty of time before actually applying the glorious colors to your canvas, you may want to save some money and grow the flowers from seed.
Fill the area with cardboard or several layers of newspaper and saturate with water. Take note of available light and nearby structures. You can plant a flower bed any way you like – big or small, curved or straight, raised or flat – whatever.
If the garden lacks focus, regardless its shape, it will also appear boring. A well-focused garden is a great way to spruce up a dull layout.One of the greatest things about the garden is the fact that it can easily change whenever needed.
Cinder blocks haven't been mass produced with fly ash in the U.S. for 50 years, though. Once upon a time cinder blocks were made of a material called “fly ash,” a byproduct of burning coal that can be harmful to your health.
Adds: You can keep potted perennials and shrubs happy in their containers until conditions are right for planting by shading them from the hottest sun and watering them regularly. But the good news is that basil & mint cuttings (maybe cilantro too, not...
It also, being a yucca, does not need much watering (maybe monthly?). The report is that crowded plants bloom better.answers: You did well and your strawberries' roots will be there next year.
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. Daffodils are one of my favorites for naturalizing.
There's really not any way to stop bulbs once they've decided to break dormancy but you might throw a blanket over the bed if the temps slide into the single digits. The top part of the plant will wither and die but your roots stay alive and comfortable...
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Gardening is both art and science, with some luck and skill thrown in for good measure. It has a totally different look than the rose campion. Over time, as you continue to groom your plant like this, you'll notice a "trunk" developing between the crown...
If you'll do it yourself, bear in mind that you will have to be able to prune the top of this growth, at eight feet. I agree that pleached citrus or camellias COULD look elegant along that wall.
