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You don't want to waste money on too much of any one plant nutrient as that may not have any benefit and can upset the chemical balance in your soil. We hope you find these questions (and answers, penned by our admins and writers) helpful as you grow...

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...

Bush beans, cucumbers, and summer squash are fast growing summer vegetables that might be ready to harvest inside of three months. Good luck, and thanks for the question--I need to consider that in my own garden, as my yellow squash collapses.answers:Though...

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

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. Mine is just starting to show a bit of change here in Kentucky and the image on the left shows normal color starting...

Bees will surely use some of the same flowers for the nectar.http://extension.usu.edu/files/publications/factsheet/pub__6431167.htmAnd here is a lengthy list of species used by North American bees:http://nature.berkeley.edu/urbanbeegardens/general_guidelines.htmlI...

It could mean putting a tomato cage over it and wrapping in burlap. I have some scarlet milkweed that I'm going to try and over-winter in the ground, so we're in the same boat. Gardening is both art and science, with some luck and skill thrown in for...

For those who are unfamiliar with the process, roses produce a fruit called rose hips, and that is where you'll find the seeds. My image to the left shows ripe hips and some rose seeds in front of the blossoms.

Occasionally we come across a question that we find particularly interesting or intriguing. Gardening is both art and science, with some luck and skill thrown in for good measure. With your jade plant, it sounds like you want to drastically change its...

There are sticky traps you can get at a nursery or argicultural center that you can put in and around susceptible species to pick up on early infestations before they get out of control.

Should I give up on it, or what should I do? It has bloomed, but there are no roots, I put a miracle grow stick in it and it looks like it is dying. Thank you."Hello...I plan on planting this palm from a 15 gallon container over our sewer line about 15...

Many farms in Japan use this method because space is at a premium there. Squash and cucumber vines will abort fruit in heavy clay soil that is too wet. An unpollinated squash will grow to about the size you indicate and then simply dry up and drop off.

I was advised to dig them back up and plant them at a shallower depth. Daffodils, and other bulbs, store energy in that bulb. Water from the bottom and pour off any standing water after 15 minutes.

For a summer annual I'd have to say an annual Salvia. And you need to watch the temps while they are still outside.If you want to keep them in an unheated garage, it will be OK as long as it's not a deep freeze outside and if it's only for a few days.Otherwise...

You'll want some sort of humidity dome for your cutting for a few weeks... Ourforum is perfect for questions on starting plants from seed. A big part of what attracts people to Dave's Garden has always been our forums, where gardeners ask and answer questions...

Luckily, I was able to design a plan for an “instant garden” that everyone at the reception raved about. 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...

You many want to try a handy tool that I found at the Better Homes and Gardens website called the “Plan-a-Garden” (check it out at bhg.com under “gardens”). See ya' laterthere.

Take note of available light and nearby structures. You can plant a flower bed right away if the grass was dug out or within the next season using the no-dig method.Knowing how to start a flower bed, along with careful planning beforehand, makes building...

Does your garden look tired? Play around with different colors, textures and forms. Gardens without a sense of direction are best fixed by giving them some definition, a purpose or function., such as benches, sculptures or large architectural plantings,...

Just do one layer. 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 pick your height.

I'll plant it here in a week or two since the temperatures have moderated a bit. 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.

Hose or blow off all that dirt.For Kayla375; The problem you're having- looks like scale... They should have a half day of sun and be watered and fed like any conventional garden plant.

'Bradford' is another cultivar of P. Plant daffodils about six inches deep, and space the bulbs five inches or more apart from each other. You must know that quince needs lower than 44F temperature conditions for flowering.

It takes some extended severe weather to freeze these hardy spring flowers back. Corn and beans should be direct sown after the soil warms in the spring and chances of frost are over.

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(many plastic flowerpots aren't made with food-grade plastics either, and folks use them every day without a clue) If you have access to redwood or cedar, those would be my reccomendations.answers: I think you should be fine.

I wish you luck but do feel you should talk to local professionals who will be supplying the plants and possibly doing the work, before committing to this plan.May I suggest a possible alternative?