Those send runners out every year which will hang down two or three feet. The one I have on hand has an analysis of 24-8-16, which is a good balance for general plant health. Occasionally we come across a question that we find particularly interesting...
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. Critterologist wrote a wonderful article about ornamental sweet potatoes that is quite informative...
Pretend the pot is not there, but plant it. Use a good-quality potting soil that contains some organic matter, or add peat moss, coconut fiber, or polymer crystals. Excessive plant food can also burn leaf tips.
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If you're not familiar with its appearance, it can look like a problem. To successfully survive the transition, its root system should be well-established and the plant should not be recovering from a stressful, hot summer.
If your crepe flowers are distinctly different, then you would seem to have a valid complaint. I rarely see bees at my marigolds, and you can always use annual plants with interesting foliage such as coleus or caladiums.
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. A few inches of mulch and maybe a large bucket covering that would insulate the roots enough to survive the winter.
Fresh rose seed needs to stay moist to be viable. 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.
Pot up all the cuttings you prune off - they may reach perfect shape and size before the 'mother plant' does. Other questions may be moved to one of our other forums so your fellow members can help you.
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. I like to put a plastic bag over my pot to help keep moisture in, but I poke a few holes in it so it can...
Occasionally we come across a question that we find particularly interesting or intriguing. It has bloomed, but there are no roots, I put a miracle grow stick in it and it looks like it is dying.
What is eating them?answers: It sounds like you might have a slug problem. Your little squash should grow and mature. So, there are a few varieties of your favorites that tend to have shorter vines.answers: If your vines are otherwise healthy, it sounds...
Then loosen the soil at the bottom of the hole. You need to fertilize. Answers: It sounds like your seedlings have 'damp-off.' It is a condition usually caused by improper watering.
Other questions may be moved to one of our other forums so your fellow members can help you. The only thing that ever stops my daylilies bloom has been drought. You need to cover/wrap up all plants including the pots, so their roots won't freeze.But that...
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Using colored pencils (you could use markers or crayons too), decide on your color scheme throughout the instant garden. Whether you've suffered from a sudden loss of plants, are having difficulty booking garden space for a special event, or simply lack...
If you have four feet of flower bed space against the garden shed, you probably only have room for four clumps of giant pinkthere. Whether you have 50 or 500 square feet of area that you would like to plant with flowers, the process should be fun and...
Then carefully lift out or peel back the sod. 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...
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.
There are a lot of options when it comes to the material used to build a raised bed border. Keep reading to learn more about raised garden beds made from concrete blocks.Using cinder blocks for garden beds is especially nice because you can so easily...
I haven't had a lot of luck overwintering basil or mint inside myself; after a while the plants just seem to dwindle and give out. 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 It also, being a yucca, does not need much watering (maybe monthly?). You should see plenty of fruit this next season!: For Mikeman13; Normally this is not an...
Edible pears are Pyrus communes, while the inedible flowering pear 'Chanticleer' is a Pyrus calleryana. There may well be a huge load of Pyrus pollen in your neighborhood already. Communis and callryana are two different species.
Answers: Winter sowing is a great way to get a jump on your garden, but there are a number of plants that you'll want to wait and plant conventionally. While the seeds may sprout, cold weather will quickly kill the seedlings.
We hope you find these questions (and answers, penned by our admins and writers) helpful as you grow your gardening knowledge! Remember, if you have a gardening question that you would like to suggest for this feature, post itOur writers and admins will...
According to the Washington state Department of Agriculture, no pressure treated wood is allowed in contact with the soil, to retain an organic certification. The floor and sides are probably 3/4" and resemble decking, so it isn't necessary to use the...
My advice is to get them out of the garden now and keep them in a garage, then transplant them in spring. This plan will not require the skilled pruning that pleached trees will. The strawberry plants are usually hardy, but only if they are growing outside...
