Either research the plants yourself then go to a general, hardware, or big box store and buy what you've chosen, OR go to an independent nursery and ask them to tell you more about what they have from the list above.
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. You may need him for heavy lifting at some point!answers: Yes indeed! The ornamental sweet...
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I took the picture just for this question, so the foliage looks like this right now. Color develops when the tree quits producing chlorophyll, so any changes during the season might jump start the process.
Also, you know that some plants need the fire in order to germinate. I desire a blue garden, myself, and would be irritated if an iris named "true blue" turned out to be lavender! I have yet to find a magic code word -- I would have thought "true blue"...
Any kind of windbreak or structure that holds heat, affects the micro-climate around a plant and the area remains a few degrees warmer. If your plants can be cut back, as mine can, cut them back to a few inches above the ground and mound mulch over the...
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With your jade plant, it sounds like you want to drastically change its shape. Other questions may be moved to one of our other forums so your fellow members can help you. A big part of what attracts people to Dave's Garden has always been our forums,...
Your plants probably won't require as much water indoors, but pay attention to humidity. Trial and error will tell you which plants in your summertime garden will survive the winter indoors, but over time, you'll figure out which ones will enjoy a winter...
We hope you find these questions (and answers, penned by our admins and writers) helpful as you grow your gardening knowledge! Yesterday I put a little bit of miracle grow liquid in it.
Many farms in Japan use this method because space is at a premium there. The bananas that we find in the supermarket are hybrids and produce no seed. An unpollinated squash will grow to about the size you indicate and then simply dry up and drop off.
That is a common problem when transplanting them. Don't feel bad, even experienced gardeners will fall victim at times. (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 nutrients...
Other questions may be moved to one of our other forums so your fellow members can help you. For a summer annual I'd have to say an annual Salvia. This one is one of the newer types with more than one bloom period per summer.
Here's the cool part -- new roots will sprout out from the neck once it's buried!When a plant goes a long time without being repotted, that bare neck can get long and snake-like, just as with your AV.
We'll just have the reception in the backyard here,” I quickly chimed in, hoping to stop her tears.“But mom, no offense, this is no English Garden,” she said, clearly worried.I was going to have to come up with a sophisticated, charming, not to...
Or make up your own theme using my next suggestion.freestar.queue.push(function() { googletag.display("div-gpt-ad-300x250-ATF-1"); });Once you have an idea of which direction you want to take your masterpiece, grab a piece of graph paper and some colored...
While using herbicides can effectively kill grass, it may not be suitable for planting until much later, as herbicides are not environmentally friendly. Take a stroll around your property and choose a suitable location.
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.
Wood is a common choice. Do you want a bed close to the ground? This should keep the bed from sliding around. Keep reading to learn more about raised garden beds made from concrete blocks.Using cinder blocks for garden beds is especially nice because...
I'll plant it here in a week or two since the temperatures have moderated a bit. Swan Island Dahlias, a leading dahlia grower in the United States located in Canby, Oregon says dahlias are best fertilized with a low nitrogen fertilizer - like what you...
I have seen these happily living outdoors in hot summer without any supplemental water here in California for over 8 months. Plants can be kept in pots year round, but my experience has been that those planted in the ground bloom much more consistantly.
This is still well within the window of daffodil planting time. They also do well when you make individual holes for the bulbs, scattered about near trees and shrubs.The general consensus among gardeners is that daffodils will actually DETER gophers and...
Green peas are the cool weather pea. While the seeds may sprout, cold weather will quickly kill the seedlings. 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.
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 forums, where gardeners ask and answer questions for one another.
They usually advice you to use the bottle lid to measure how much fertilizer you can add in a specific amount of water. As with a lot of DG's forums, you can participate in the discussion threads there only if you subscribe, but non-subscribers can still...
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?
