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Covering the seeds with 1/8-1/4" of soil keeps the light out and lets the germination process continue as it should. Answers: As a disclaimer, I have only gardened in New England. Occasionally we come across a question that we find particularly interesting...

One last tip: Try not to gloat when you tell hubby you are right. The healthiest and largest plants will be found in the optimum ‘middle conditions' of climate and PH.answers: By adding leaves and kitchen scraps to the holes, they will eventually fill...

You would not want to grow a desert cactus in a pot like that, but many plants, such as bougainvillea and daylilies which are often touted as xeriscape plants to be treated more like conventional plants when grown in a true desert environment.Another...

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. If your question is chosen for this feature, you can be sure you've helped others with the same question.Marie...

To successfully survive the transition, its root system should be well-established and the plant should not be recovering from a stressful, hot summer. Occasionally we come across a question that we find particularly interesting or intriguing.

If your crepe flowers are distinctly different, then you would seem to have a valid complaint. Color is such a subtly finicky thing with some of us, myself included. Also, you know that some plants need the fire in order to germinate.

If you are contemplating something new that is marginal in your area, planting it on the south side of your home gives winter protection. When the worst of the winter is over, remove the bucket and pull the mulch back so your plants can wake up.

Do you save all grass clippings and autumn leaves? Not all of the seeds will germinate, but you should get some new little rose plants. There will be as few as one, or maybe a half dozen.

Make sure to keep all your light-sensitive indoor plants rotated so they don't lean too much to one side.Finally, I like the asymmetrical, off-center look, but that's just me.http://davesgarden.com/community/forums/f/plantid/all/Remember, if you have...

Then, if I really want to be rid of the things for a while I spray the entire plant, from below mostly, with soap, poison and at least something with a insect growth regulator, trying to be careful not to spray these on the flowers (to protect bee exposure).

We hope you find these questions (and answers, penned by our admins and writers) helpful as you grow your gardening knowledge! Are grow lights the same thing as any other lights? It has bloomed, but there are no roots, I put a miracle grow stick in it...

Adds: There is a 'bush' version of the popular Sugar Baby watermelon. Many farms in Japan use this method because space is at a premium there. We hope you find these questions (and answers, penned by our admins and writers) helpful as you grow your gardening...

You can use a liquid fertilizer now to try and help the bulbs along. For more advice, here is awritten by critterologist that will help you learn to pervent the condition.answers: You're right; daffodils should perform just as well for you as they did...

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 buy them in September and plant them in a sunny spot for blooms all winter as long as the weather is not...

There is a generalforum for help with edibles. 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, outer leaves from your African violet...

Using colored pencils (you could use markers or crayons too), decide on your color scheme throughout the instant garden. Also, be sure to allow your plants to sit outside overnight in the place where they will be planted so they can get used to that garden...

If you have four feet of flower bed space against the garden shed, you probably only have room for four clumps of giant pinkthere. If you have a wet, slow-draining spot in your yard, like I do, check to see if any of the plants you've chosen like amarsh.

Clear out any debris and loosen the soil, working in organic matter. There are several ways to accomplish this – dig it out, apply herbicide or smother it with cardboard or newspaper.If you choose to dig out the grass, it will be easier to use a flat...

Theis one of the best resources for your garden design. For instance, a garden that is dominated by nothing but lawn can look bleak, empty, and uninteresting. If the garden lacks focus, regardless its shape, it will also appear boring.

Wood is a common choice. This way you can fill the holes with soil and expand your growing space.To make the bed even stronger, push a length of rebar down through the holes on each corner.

Hammered steel is also a strong blade material. Choosing equipment that lasts and performs in the manner required is the first step but you also need to consider quality and affordability.

Adds: You can keep potted perennials and shrubs happy in their containers until conditions are right for planting by shading them from the hottest sun and watering them regularly. I'll plant it here in a week or two since the temperatures have moderated...

Apply an insecticide after physically washing and/or rubbing off bugs. Other questions may be moved to one of our other forums so your fellow members can help you Once dead, I like to remove them, as these can trap water and allow for rot to take place,...

There may well be a huge load of Pyrus pollen in your neighborhood already. (answers: If fall has come to your part of TX, then my best guess is that your hibiscus plants aren't dying, but rather going dormant for the winter.

Peas are ok to plant early because they are a cool weather crop. Here in west KY, Valentine's Day is the traditional 'pea planting' day. Corn and beans should be direct sown after the soil warms in the spring and chances of frost are over.

We hope you find these questions (and answers, penned by our admins and writers) helpful as you grow your gardening knowledge! Gardening is both art and science, with some luck and skill thrown in for good measure.

However, I'm quite familiar with elevated planters and can give you several tips on them. Gardening is both art and science, with some luck and skill thrown in for good measure. Next year, they should be tough enough to be treated like any other plant...