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Phlox subulata and trailing rosemary will sort of billow over the edge and more slowly trail down. Occasionally we come across a question that we find particularly interesting or intriguing.

Generally, there isn't a connection between the zone and the PH number as you described, but climate and PH will have an effect on the ultimate height and spread. Other questions may be moved to one of our other forums so your fellow members can help...

I do this once a week until the problem clears up. If so you must be taking good care of it. Cut it too close, and you'll get nothing for your efforts. Plant in mid July and you would have just three months of growing season for frost tender vegetables.

Gardening is both art and science, with some luck and skill thrown in for good measure. 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.

Although I'm not familiar with your climate, things like ice storms, late freezes or even early leaf-out affects the timing of my color show. Answers: Most crape myrtle foliage turns reddish or maroon in the autumn.

Good luck with your purple and white garden.adds: Color is affected by soil composition, but each plant responds differently to the trace elements available. We do not have that species in my area, but we have the similar Lepechinia fragrans.

It could mean putting a tomato cage over it and wrapping in burlap. 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.

You probably just need to be persistent and increase your efforts. 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...

Either with scissors, pruning shears or just by breaking them off (jade is usually crisp enough that it will break), you need to prune back the unruly parts of your plant to reshape it.

If you have a sheltered porch or patio, that would be great. 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...

My question is, would be possible to use grow lights outside? These images were used with their permission. It also has white spots on the stem too.'growing - or not growing - under a very shady tree.

An unpollinated squash will grow to about the size you indicate and then simply dry up and drop off. Several have specific temperature and soil requirements or the seeds will simply rot.

We hope you find these questions (and answers, penned by our admins and writers) helpful as you grow your gardening knowledge! Occasionally we come across a question that we find particularly interesting or intriguing.

It will also give you an idea as to the varieties that are reliably hardy in your zone. (see itPerennial: Happy Returns daylily-- Daylilies are very dependable. Better wait till spring and, in the meantime, find a place for them inside your home.adds:...

Scraping the neck in a few places with your fingernail can help roots to form. This is a good article for you to read anyway, because re-rooting a crown cutting is very much like rooting a leaf.database is just what you need! You can search a specific...

I chose to place annuals, like, per square foot, focusing on pink, blue and purple colors. I also wanted to place some potted plants, a classic instant garden choice, around the reception area to add diversity to my plant scheme.Next comes the shopping...

Michelangelo only had so much ceiling to paint in the Sistine Chapel, after all.There are two ways to go about actually getting the flowers for your garden, and they don't have to exclude one another.

There are many types of flower gardens and no two are ever quite the same. While using herbicides can effectively kill grass, it may not be suitable for planting until much later, as herbicides are not environmentally friendly.

Keep reading for tips on shaping the garden and avoid any lackluster issues.freestar.queue.push(function() { googletag.display("div-gpt-ad-300x250-ATF-1"); });Dull-shaped gardens can appear boring.

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When they start to show some growth, pinch each of the growing tips to encourage branching. He always told me never to over feed dahlias. I've never tried it personally. I haven't had a lot of luck overwintering basil or mint inside myself; after a while...

Potted plants should be kept in a sunny place and watered like a conventional houseplant. This can also keep the voles and moles away . It also, being a yucca, does not need much watering (maybe monthly?).

(answers: If fall has come to your part of TX, then my best guess is that your hibiscus plants aren't dying, but rather going dormant for the winter. However,from Penn State Extensionsays that 'Bradford' pears can pollinate edible pears.

These hardy bulbs and plants are geared to withstand temperature fluctuations in late winter and early spring. The top part of the plant will wither and die but your roots stay alive and comfortable under the soil.

We hope you find these questions (and answers, penned by our admins and writers) helpful as you grow your gardening knowledge! A big part of what attracts people to Dave's Garden has always been our forums, where gardeners ask and answer questions for...

Only you need to check the temperatures and plant them outside when it's over 50F during the night, usually in May."answers: I researched the HardieSoffit and couldn't find any information as to whether it was safe for food crops.

I'd recommend you visit a knowledgeable nursery to discuss your plan before you buy. My advice is to get them out of the garden now and keep them in a garage, then transplant them in spring.