If your new plants need a constant diet of water and fertilizer, you may need to relocate them or get used to staking your cannas. And EFFECTIVE! I was amazed. Occasionally we come across a question that we find particularly interesting or intriguing.
Be conservative and carfeul with giving the recovering Clivia any water during the next few months. The sand dries out quickly and isn't attractive to the gnats. Ourdirectory is searchable by specialty and I've pulled up some of ourof Annual flower seeds...
Gardening is both art and science, with some luck and skill thrown in for good measure. I think sweetgum balls will break down in a couple of seasons, just like pine cones, fir needles, and other organic materials that are not kind to bare feet...
That will probably be faster for you than it would be for me. I encourage you to read herto understand phosphorous. (Typically, it's my family that's a little off the mark here.) Anyway, generally you DON'T prune this until after it's bloomed, such as...
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Many perennials and shrubs will take a couple of years to get their root system established before they do much growing above ground. We save what water we can from the roof when it rains and collect the condensate from the air conditioner, which is water...
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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. We hope you find these questions (and answers, penned by our admins and writers) helpful as you grow your gardening...
Now perennial shrubs are taking over. Enjoy watching caterpillars as they grow and change.Mulch the garden so bees do not visit looking for bare dirt to use in nest building.Add a shallow water dish, or muddy spot in the garden, as a place for butterflies...
Gardening is both art and science, with some luck and skill thrown in for good measure. First of all, protect your plants from harsh wind. If you are contemplating something new that is marginal in your area, planting it on the south side of your home...
Can you scrounge those from your neighbors too? You probably just need to be persistent and increase your efforts. Occasionally we come across a question that we find particularly interesting or intriguing.
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. Either with scissors, pruning shears or just by breaking them off (jade is usually crisp enough that it will...
Clematis seed can take from 6 months and up to 3 years to germinate, so be patient.It will be easier to take cuttings, and you are assured of getting a plant exactly like the parent, so that is what I'd suggest.
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There are banana seeds available for sale at various sites, but you should find out what the particular seed you are purchasing requires when you purchase them. Squash and cucumber vines will abort fruit in heavy clay soil that is too wet.
I was advised to dig them back up and plant them at a shallower depth. The buds did not form. We hope you find these questions (and answers, penned by our admins and writers) helpful as you grow your gardening knowledge!
I grew Salvia coccineafrom seed, and now they plant themselves every year: I find several of each coming up in June.adds: Check big-box stores to see what grows well in your area; that's a clue to plants that are carefree and rapidly reproducing.
Gardening is both art and science, with some luck and skill thrown in for good measure. You don't have to put it in a larger pot necessarily, just give it fresh potting mix. You can expand the search to a greater distance if you wish too.Our members review...
After watering all of the plants in and spreading some finely chopped cedaron top of the soil, although you could use gravel or whatever mulch suits your style, it was time to get ready for the wedding.Seeing the joy on my daughter's face when she arrived...
See ya' laterthere. You've planned and you've shopped and you've waited for that first warm day of spring. I'm not an “artsy” person per se, but I always tell people that the garden is my canvas because it truly is my way of letting the artist out.
If, determine the type and amount of edging material as well.freestar.queue.push(function() { googletag.display("div-gpt-ad-300x250-ATF-1"); });Once you know how to create a flower bed, you're ready to build it.
Perhaps it is suffering from a dull shape or lack of direction. Take note of its contours and its curves. Create focal points that draw the eyes toward the garden's most attractive features.
Cinder blocks haven't been mass produced with fly ash in the U.S. for 50 years, though. Wood is a common choice. 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...
They recommend a high percentage of potassium and phosphorus fertilizer, such as a 5-10-10, 10-20-20, or 0-20-20. 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.
For more information you can also read my article "answers: Blooming at Christmas is not natural for an amaryllis (Hippeastrum hybrid) in the northern hemisphere. You can try the "drowning" method by pouring water with a hose in the vole's hole and keep...
Maybe there was something else planted with the daffodils that the gophers wanted. Occasionally we come across a question that we find particularly interesting or intriguing. You must know that quince needs lower than 44F temperature conditions for flowering.
Gardening is both art and science, with some luck and skill thrown in for good measure. Do not plant cowpeas (like blackeye peas) until after the soil has warmed. In the very early spring, you should see little shoots starting to poke throught the soil.
