What Is A Ginkgo

(did that plenty of times!) Try to get the flare as deep into the tunnel as you can, but do NOT put your hand into a narrow tunnel, as bits of molten flare may be in the tunnel at this point and you can badly burn your hand.

Potting mix for Clivia must be well draining. Clivia should have a cool rest period in winter and during this time the roots should be very dry. Clivia is in the same family as Amaryllis (Hippeastrum) those popular bulbs with the huge red flower on a...

Occasionally we come across a question that we find particularly interesting or intriguing. The following photo shows a wallpaper trough/pan I used in a hurry to contain several rescued basil transplants that I found at the home improvement store.

The one I have on hand has an analysis of 24-8-16, which is a good balance for general plant health. :( Good luck! They sound lovely.answers: Good question, (meaning I wasn't sure and was curious myself.) I knew who WOULD know something--darius, a DG...

Occasionally we come across a question that we find particularly interesting or intriguing. If the area is a wetland, I'd make sure that the trees I chose are ones that like wet conditions such as cypress, willows or sycamore.28 inches apart means place...

Is the fig currently in the sun outside? Stones are reasonably effective and decorative. In most cases, you will want the pots to sit in some sort of catch basin so that the water has a chance to soak into the soil.

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

Once you begin experiencing regular frosts, your soil temperatures will drop, even though snow is still a ways off.If you are choosing a plant from your local nursery, what condition is it in?

They bite the base off of my coral honeysuckle blooms all the time. The color blue is the 'Holy Grail' in some families of plants. My husband said, "Oh, can we FINALLY paint the bedroom something besides PINK?"But back to purple and blue ...

The house blocks the worst of the wind and holds a bit of heat from the sun. Occasionally we come across a question that we find particularly interesting or intriguing. First of all, protect your plants from harsh wind.

Can you scrounge those from your neighbors too? How about a hydrangea? Break the hips open and collect the seed. Rose seeds do not need to dry out, so keep that in mind. Could you start a compost bin?

Make sure you are treating your jade properly - lots of light, not too much water, as one reader commented "give it conditions just like Southern California." Is there a chance it could be stretching to get to the light?

Let me guess, you're EXTREMELY bothered by poison ivy, too. Strip off the leaves from the lower joint and cut the growth on the upper joint so that you only have two or three leaves left.

With out moving it, the plant will never have a chance to grow , and I will never be able to move it. It also has white spots on the stem too.'growing - or not growing - under a very shady tree.

Your little squash should grow and mature. Generally, holes chewed in leaves with no culprit in evidence is a dead give away for slug activity. Many farms in Japan use this method because space is at a premium there.

Daffodils, and other bulbs, store energy in that bulb. If they are not crowded and have enough fertility, daffodils can make one bloom stem for each bulb every year.adds: Your daffodil bulbs might be planted too deep.

I'd trim it back pretty hard( to about 12")and mound up leaves or mulch over the stems this first winter. Wrap the pot and plant, leaving it open at the top. A big part of what attracts people to Dave's Garden has always been our forums, where gardeners...

You'll want some sort of humidity dome for your cutting for a few weeks... You don't have to put it in a larger pot necessarily, just give it fresh potting mix. Some like it, others hate it.

It was very enjoyable seeing it all come together so nicely and so quickly! An old garden bench right in between two flower beds made it seem cozy and complete. Also, be sure to allow your plants to sit outside overnight in the place where they will be...

One cold spring morning you may decide you want to start the painting all over again. If you have a wet, slow-draining spot in your yard, like I do, check to see if any of the plants you've chosen like amarsh.

There are many types of flower gardens and no two are ever quite the same. Where do you begin? Add some plants, water thoroughly and mulch generously to keep out weeds. Don't forget to add an attractive border to define the edges.approach.

Does your garden look tired? Play around with different colors, textures and forms. However, you can transform it into something more exciting simply by adding curves andthat mimic your individual personality.

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. Other questions may be moved to one of our other forums so your fellow members can help you I'll plant it here in a week or two since the temperatures have moderated a bit.

Good place to rot to take place as this soil gets wet. Those that bloom for Christmas have had a forced dormancy or were grown in the southern hemisphere. Other questions may be moved to one of our other forums so your fellow members can help you

For planting in groups, dig down about eight inches so you can loosen the soil in the bottom of the hole and add fertilizer. Occasionally we come across a question that we find particularly interesting or intriguing.

It takes some extended severe weather to freeze these hardy spring flowers back. Do not plant cowpeas (like blackeye peas) until after the soil has warmed. The rest of the percentage in the package is made up of inert material designed to help you spread...