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The one I have on hand has an analysis of 24-8-16, which is a good balance for general plant health. Flats?) and plant them out when they're a few inches high. The most common and most trailing choices are the perennial Vincas, both major and minor, also...

Since you'll be planting trees, the rootball will take up quite a bit of space. Answers: This is an excellent question! The various zones and PH listings in PlantFiles give you a range where the plant can successfully grow.

They will grow roots while the top of the plant doesn't seem to do anything.What you have in mind, growing a new crop shortly after another is harvested, is a form of succession planting.

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Occasionally we come across a question that we find particularly interesting or intriguing. 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.

The good news is, there are far more purple flowers than blue ones. We hope you find these questions (and answers, penned by our admins and writers) helpful as you grow your gardening knowledge!

First of all, protect your plants from harsh wind. Answers: The term ‘winter protection' means to give your plant just a little help to survive a harsh winter. If your plants can be cut back, as mine can, cut them back to a few inches above the ground...

Occasionally we come across a question that we find particularly interesting or intriguing. My image to the left shows ripe hips and some rose seeds in front of the blossoms. And I'd venture to say, if you don't think you are seeing an improvement in...

Either with scissors, pruning shears or just by breaking them off (jade is usually crisp enough that it will break), you need to prune back the unruly parts of your plant to reshape it.

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.

Thank you."Hello...I plan on planting this palm from a 15 gallon container over our sewer line about 15 feet away from our house. Our writers and admins will handpick a few of your questions and answer them in an upcoming Ask-a-Gardener, one of our Saturday...

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. They like shady areas and cyclamen is a favorite treat.

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. Daffodils, and other bulbs, store energy in that bulb.

I'd trim it back pretty hard( to about 12")and mound up leaves or mulch over the stems this first winter. 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.

This is a good article for you to read anyway, because re-rooting a crown cutting is very much like rooting a leaf.database is just what you need! You can search a specific town or zip code for local destinations geared to gardeners.

Many gardeners believe this rest period is important to allow the soil micro-organisms to get settled and all the ingredients in the soil to meld. After watering all of the plants in and spreading some finely chopped cedaron top of the soil, although...

Adding some well rotted animalto the soil is almost always a good idea too, but be sure to do this a week before you plant so as not to shock the plants.Identify what type of soil, sun, and water each plant likes before sentencing theto their doom in...

Add some plants, water thoroughly and mulch generously to keep out weeds. Clear out any debris and loosen the soil, working in organic matter. Depending on its location, size and whether or not containers are used, starting a flower bed often begins with...

Anchor the garden with a variety of small trees and shrubs.Perhaps the garden consists of nothing more than a narrow strip along the front or side of the home. Is it empty and unappealing?

This should keep the bed from sliding around. Once upon a time cinder blocks were made of a material called “fly ash,” a byproduct of burning coal that can be harmful to your health.

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. But the good news is that basil & mint cuttings (maybe cilantro too, not sure) are readily rooted in water, so you...

But this is a pretty hardy and hard to kill plant, so if its not doing well, look for a problem in the roots (like rot). There's no way you can get rid of those for sure, but you can try different methods and some may work for a while.

For planting in groups, dig down about eight inches so you can loosen the soil in the bottom of the hole and add fertilizer. I expect 'Chanticleer' to cross pollinate them as well.

The top part of the plant will wither and die but your roots stay alive and comfortable under the soil. For the most part, vegetable seeds need to either be started inside, or planted directly in the ground after danger of frost is past.

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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.

Waiting until the season heats up might cause young seedlings to struggle. I agree that pleached citrus or camellias COULD look elegant along that wall. And if you are sure you want greenery only in the two feet above the wall, I think a vine on a trellis...