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In lieu of a soil test, I agree that you can use a balanced all purpose fertilizer such as Miracle Gro. It sounds like you don't have to worry about that part! The second part is the "keep covered" part.

You may need him for heavy lifting at some point!answers: Yes indeed! The ornamental sweet potatoes do fine as a houseplant. If the vines get too lanky, trim the tops and start again.

Occasionally we come across a question that we find particularly interesting or intriguing. They lack the tendrils or hold-fasts of most true vines such as morning glories, wisteria, and Virginia creeper.

Gardening is both art and science, with some luck and skill thrown in for good measure. Other questions may be moved to one of our other forums so your fellow members can help you.

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. Even though you indicate an uneventful summer, the events earlier in the season set the stage for an unusual...

Though I am not certain, I think that Lepechinia calycina would fall into the second group. Best take a picture of the offending blooms so you can support your complaint even if it takes some time to resolve.

I have some scarlet milkweed that I'm going to try and over-winter in the ground, so we're in the same boat. Make sure your bucket has a couple of small holes cut in the sides to keep heat from building up and causing your plant to break dormancy.

Can you scrounge those from your neighbors too? You probably just need to be persistent and increase your efforts. Fresh rose seed needs to stay moist to be viable. That would be a minimum I would say for adding horse manure once a year.

With your jade plant, it sounds like you want to drastically change its shape. Pot up all the cuttings you prune off - they may reach perfect shape and size before the 'mother plant' does.

I'll give them a little water once a month or so, and they hibernate just fine. Be sure to get both sides of the leaves, the stems and the soil. It started with prostrate lantana, which is listed many places as being allergenic for some people, but now...

With out moving it, the plant will never have a chance to grow , and I will never be able to move it. Are the roots from these behemoths very invasive and/or should I think of installing this palm elsewhere?"Remember, if you have a gardening question...

Your little squash should grow and mature. We hope you find these questions (and answers, penned by our admins and writers) helpful as you grow your gardening knowledge! If you see little silvery trails on the topsoil, that is a sure sign you have slugs.

When a tiny plant only has a bit of a root the width of a sewing thread, it cannot possibly take in much water. You need to fertilize. For more advice, here is awritten by critterologist that will help you learn to pervent the condition.answers: You're...

It creates a windbreak and protects the roots at the same time. The frozen groundtends to be brutal on new root systems, so if you mulch well, it keeps the temperature of the soil a few degrees warmer than unprotected ground.

Several nurseries on this list have reviews indicating that they might be what you are looking for. There is a generalforum for help with edibles. We hope you find these questions (and answers, penned by our admins and writers) helpful as you grow your...

I also wanted to add some style to the garden, so I jotted down a concrete birdbath, a rustic birdhouse, someto wind their way through the garden bed, and whatever other accessories seemed appropriate to our reception, like citronella torches perhaps.After...

You've planned and you've shopped and you've waited for that first warm day of spring. 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...

Let's look at how to create a flower bed.So you want to build a flower bed. Add about six inches of compost or rich soil on top with another layer of organic mulch (like straw) on top of this.

Take note of its contours and its curves. 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.

Go for two or three layers.If you do more than one layer, make sure to place it so that the joints between the blocks in the second layer sit over the middle of the blocks in the first layer, just like in a brick wall.

My guess is that it would appreciate a bigger pot. We hope you find these questions (and answers, penned by our admins and writers) helpful as you grow your gardening knowledge! Specific mint varieties must be started from cuttings, but "generic" spearmint...

It is reported that plants grown indoors may bloom at any time. Apply an insecticide after physically washing and/or rubbing off bugs. I don't like soil on the lower leaves like your plant has...

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.

My coneflowers emerge with little purple leaves and shoots, but quickly turn green as sunlight gets their photosynthesis factories going. Peas are ok to plant early because they are a cool weather crop.

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.

Constructing your own planters shouldn't be a problem, but the materials you use should be well researched before purchasing them. Liquid fertilizer is easy to use, but you need to water your plants first with regular water and after a few hours water...

The strawberry plants are usually hardy, but only if they are growing outside in the ground. My climate is similar to a 5b zone. Read the many comments about theMelody adds: Perennial shrubs and trees in your warm climate zone can be started from seed...