How much area do you want to cover on the TOP of the wall too? That will probably be faster for you than it would be for me. A big part of what attracts people to Dave's Garden has always been our forums, where gardeners ask and answer questions for one...
Just remember that most trees do best when planted at the same level that they are growing, so make sure your holes are filled enough to raise the tree to that level. Answers: This is an excellent question! The various zones and PH listings in PlantFiles...
Just make sure that you don't place the plants along the south side of a wall or the reflected heat might bake them.answers: Although bougainvilleas are sometimes described as vines, they are more like rangy shrubs.
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. Occasionally we come across a question that we find particularly interesting or intriguing.
The trees you mention, are some of the earliest to show color in my area (Kentucky) and are the first to display any deviation from the norm. Answers: Most crape myrtle foliage turns reddish or maroon in the autumn.
A number of books and websites list good butterfly plants according to the larval food or adult food quality of the plant. The pictures they've posted show, to my eye, white flowers with only the faintest pink tinge, though the closed buds are pink.
Occasionally we come across a question that we find particularly interesting or intriguing. A few inches of mulch and maybe a large bucket covering that would insulate the roots enough to survive the winter.
You probably just need to be persistent and increase your efforts. Maybe you can find more organics to add to the garden. Many gardeners have learned to build layers of organics on the garden, which they then plant right into several months later; its...
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 to get to the light?
I usually move my potted plants to another area a couple of weeks before bringing them indoors. I've never had it, not even once, yet. I have not lost one yet to whiteflies, but they get weak, spindly, and very ugly if you totally ignore them.
If your question is chosen for this feature, you can be sure you've helped others with the same question."I got a cutting off the neighbors tree and put it in water so it would grow roots, it has been in water since about the middle of July.
If you like to personally hunt your enemy, a flashlight and salt shaker are your best weapons. Nicolaus about her experiences with growing banana TREES in Maryland. Some of the smaller winter squash vareties will climb a fence without any additional help...
Just use one good treatment at this time then stop. Your bulbs have several weeks in which to use the food now but will die down no matter what as their natural cycle dictates. Causes are crowded seedlings, cool conditions and improper watering techniques.When...
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. (see itPerennial: Happy Returns daylily-- Daylilies are very dependable.
You'll find more info in this article,. 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. Here's the cool part -- new roots will sprout out from the neck once it's...
Then, I hung the potted baskets of bright purple and pinkunder the large white tent that had been set up for food and drink and displayed a few large Victorian urns filled to overflowing with delicatePlacing the birdbath and birdhouse, stepping stones,...
Its colors and patterns will never look the same as they did yesterday. 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.
Fill the area with cardboard or several layers of newspaper and saturate with water. Add some plants, water thoroughly and mulch generously to keep out weeds. Depending on its location, size and whether or not containers are used, starting a flower bed...
Don't be afraid to experiment with different plants to create various effects. Is it empty and unappealing? 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...
But if you want something cheap and attractive that's not going to go anywhere, you can't do better than cinder blocks. This should keep the bed from sliding around. Using a sledgehammer, pound the rebar down into the ground until the top is level with...
I've never tried it personally. And keep the plant out of full sun while it recovers.answers:My late cousin was an expert dahlia grower. Nursery stock live several years in their containers before they're sold, so just make sure they have ample water...
They should have a half day of sun and be watered and fed like any conventional garden plant. 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.
At this time of year, spring-blooming bulbs still have several months in which to grow roots. Any appropriate tree within about 100 feet of your D'Anjou will work. Other questions may be moved to one of our other forums so your fellow members can help...
Regardless, your bulbs will be fine and will live to bloom next year.answers: Coneflowers are perennial plants that go dormant in the winter. A big part of what attracts people to Dave's Garden has always been our forums, where gardeners ask and answer...
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I think it's easiest to "groom" a plant when it's a little on the dry side. Older leaves will eventually wither on their own, but once they start looking bad they're really not contributing to the plant any more, so they may as well come off.
Many gardeners report that these trees are quite easy to raise from seed, so your chances of success are excellent.Remember, if you have a gardening question that you would like to suggest for this feature, post itOur writers and admins will handpick...
