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(Joke.) These shrubs are pretty tough and it WILL be back.answers: There are some things I'd like to know before making any suggestions. Sun or shade, and which way does the wall face?

Answers: This is an excellent question! The various zones and PH listings in PlantFiles give you a range where the plant can successfully grow. We hope you find these questions (and answers, penned by our admins and writers) helpful as you grow your gardening...

Many perennials and shrubs will take a couple of years to get their root system established before they do much growing above ground. Bush beans, cucumbers, and summer squash are fast growing summer vegetables that might be ready to harvest inside of...

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. Other questions may be moved to one of our other forums so your fellow members can help you.

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.

I rarely see bees at my marigolds, and you can always use annual plants with interesting foliage such as coleus or caladiums. This past winter I saw many seedlings coming up in an area that had not burned since circa 1994.

With just a few preparations, you can conceivably increase the climate area where a plant is growing as much as a couple of zones. If you are contemplating something new that is marginal in your area, planting it on the south side of your home gives winter...

I hope you can turn your yard situation into a real bonus of edible and medicinal plants!Yes, you can grow roses from seed. 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...

Occasionally we come across a question that we find particularly interesting or intriguing. Pot up all the cuttings you prune off - they may reach perfect shape and size before the 'mother plant' does.

Generally, a southern or western exposure is best for indoor winter plants. But you do have to approach them properly. Dip the lower end into rooting hormone (not necessary, but it really helps the success rate) You can get it at any big box garden store...

My question is, would be possible to use grow lights outside? Yesterday I put a little bit of miracle grow liquid in it. Gardening is both art and science, with some luck and skill thrown in for good measure.

Adds: There is a 'bush' version of the popular Sugar Baby watermelon. If you like to personally hunt your enemy, a flashlight and salt shaker are your best weapons. If you see little silvery trails on the topsoil, that is a sure sign you have slugs.

They need to have enough fertility and sunlight in the current year to make enough energy to store it over the winter and bloom the following year. When a tiny plant only has a bit of a root the width of a sewing thread, it cannot possibly take in much...

I'd trim it back pretty hard( to about 12")and mound up leaves or mulch over the stems this first winter. So much of plant health depends on individual situations, and individual gardeners' methods (and madnesses: some love to water, others neglect for...

If you're still interested after reading what they say, you can scroll back up to near the top and find the link for "7 vendors have this plant for sale." That takes you to a list of vendors with links to their websites.

Early that morning, I planted all of the gorgeous full-blooming annual flowers that I had purchased from the nursery in their pre-selected spots. We'll just have the reception in the backyard here,” I quickly chimed in, hoping to stop her tears.“But...

Be aware of the quirks in your canvas before you plant and you'll save yourself a headache later on!The most amazing thing about the flower garden is that it's always changing. Or make up your own theme using my next suggestion.freestar.queue.push(function()...

There are several ways to accomplish this – dig it out, apply herbicide or smother it with cardboard or newspaper.If you choose to dig out the grass, it will be easier to use a flat shovel.

Is it empty and unappealing? Perhaps it is suffering from a dull shape or lack of direction. Gardens without a sense of direction are best fixed by giving them some definition, a purpose or function., such as benches, sculptures or large architectural...

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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. I've never tried it personally.

Occasionally we come across a question that we find particularly interesting or intriguing. Those grown outdoors will typically bloom in the spring, though I have had rogue plants rebloom in the summer or fall.

I have a 5 years-old 'Morello' in my garden. Many plants have a totally different color when exposed to natural light, as opposed to indoor light. Chances are, when you put it outdoors again next spring, it will produce leaves with more white on them.Remember,...

Whether you use traditional or organic fertilizer, these numbers will be somewhere on the package, so if you've been advised to use more nitrogen, choose a package with a higher first number in relation to the others.Remember, if you have a gardening...

Occasionally we come across a question that we find particularly interesting or intriguing. 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...

You can see how they are constructed by checking out the link to the articles. 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...

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 you're hiring, I suggest you find a skilled garden service to discuss the plan BEFORE buying and planting any...