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I encourage you to read herto understand phosphorous. You can read DG member feedback on almost any plant by checking the PlantFiles. We hope you find these questions (and answers, penned by our admins and writers) helpful as you grow your gardening knowledge!

Every week or so,I change the water to keep it fresh. Answers: This is an excellent question! The various zones and PH listings in PlantFiles give you a range where the plant can successfully grow.

If you're on the eastern end of New York State, it may be middle October (mine is late October). It may be somewhat depleted from the first crop. Many perennials and shrubs will take a couple of years to get their root system established before they do...

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. A big part of what attracts people to Dave's Garden has always been our...

Even though you indicate an uneventful summer, the events earlier in the season set the stage for an unusual cycle. Occasionally we come across a question that we find particularly interesting or intriguing.

Many gardeners seeking blue are snagged by the optimistic naming of their favorite type of plant. The heat or sometimes the chemicals in the smoke, weaken the seed coat and allow water to enter and germination to begin.

The house blocks the worst of the wind and holds a bit of heat from the sun. With just a few preparations, you can conceivably increase the climate area where a plant is growing as much as a couple of zones.

Could you start a compost bin? Not all of the seeds will germinate, but you should get some new little rose plants. If you'll clean the hip material off of your seeds, you should be fine.

You are going to want to do this a little bit at a time. 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...

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 breathe. 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...

Occasionally we come across a question that we find particularly interesting or intriguing. It also has white spots on the stem too.'growing - or not growing - under a very shady tree.

They like shady areas and cyclamen is a favorite treat. They like beer, and a small dish sunk in the ground will lure them to a watery death. Nicolaus about her experiences with growing banana TREES in Maryland.

Mix a good fertilizer "bulb food" into the soil, and compost if you have it. Your soil should feel slightly damp, never soggy. (Bone meal is an old standby amendment for bulb planting as it adds a dose of phosphorous, but it has very little of the other...

Better wait till spring and, in the meantime, find a place for them inside your home.adds: Large sheets of bubble wrap can be had for free if you visit an autobody or collison shop.

Gardening is both art and science, with some luck and skill thrown in for good measure. All of these forums are free for any logged in member and the helpful members will gladly assist you with anything from Azaleas to Zinnias.answers: As you remove older,...

Whether you've suffered from a sudden loss of plants, are having difficulty booking garden space for a special event, or simply lack a green thumb, then creating instant gardens may be just the thing for you.

Whether you have 50 or 500 square feet of area that you would like to plant with flowers, the process should be fun and enjoyable. Or make up your own theme using my next suggestion.freestar.queue.push(function() { googletag.display("div-gpt-ad-300x250-ATF-1");...

Depending on its location, size and whether or not containers are used, starting a flower bed often begins with the. While using herbicides can effectively kill grass, it may not be suitable for planting until much later, as herbicides are not environmentally...

Create focal points that draw the eyes toward the garden's most attractive features. Is it empty and unappealing? Take comfort in the fact that this is an easy fix with the right garden shape ideas.Oftentimes, all the garden needs is to get in shape,...

There are a lot of options when it comes to the material used to build a raised bed border. Want your plants higher and easier to reach? Cinder blocks haven't been mass produced with fly ash in the U.S. for 50 years, though.

But the good news is that basil & mint cuttings (maybe cilantro too, not sure) are readily rooted in water, so you might be able to periodically renew your plants by taking and potting up cuttings, giving yourself a renewable source of fresh herbs indoors.

Occasionally we come across a question that we find particularly interesting or intriguing. I might remove the little sad one and either toss it or leave it out to dry for a few weeks, particularly if its roots are wet, or worse, rotting (that part will...

For planting in groups, dig down about eight inches so you can loosen the soil in the bottom of the hole and add fertilizer. Other questions may be moved to one of our other forums so your fellow members can help you.

Gardening is both art and science, with some luck and skill thrown in for good measure. Here in west KY, Valentine's Day is the traditional 'pea planting' day. Other questions may be moved to one of our other forums so your fellow members can help you.

Gardening is both art and science, with some luck and skill thrown in for good measure. Other questions may be moved to one of our other forums so our fellow members can help you. Remember, if you have a gardening question that you would like to suggest...

Petunias are easy to grow, but they do better outside in the garden. Erv Evans, writing for, echoes that care advice, and adds the cultivars Baroness Schroeder (white), Felix Crousse (red), Festiva Maxima (white double with a crimson center), Felix Supreme...

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?