What Is A Weed Trimmer

Have you considered planting your herbs and veggies in small individual pots that are placed into a window box (minus the hanging hardware), or small trough-like containers? Personally, I would use the amount listed for square foot use and not worry too...

The one I have on hand has an analysis of 24-8-16, which is a good balance for general plant health. It also shows six more elements (micronutrients) in much smaller amounts. Answers: As a disclaimer, I have only gardened in New England.

If the area is a wetland, I'd make sure that the trees I chose are ones that like wet conditions such as cypress, willows or sycamore.28 inches apart means place one plant, then measure 28 inches from its center to place the center of the next plant.

Most questions are answered promptly and with sound advice. The simplest, though not the most effective thing to do is to use light-colored pots or paint dark pots a light color. Good luck, and thanks for the question--I need to consider that in my own...

Occasionally we come across a question that we find particularly interesting or intriguing. 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 branch tips start to die, you should check with your County Extension Agent for local issues with crape myrtles.answers: Stress plays a part in the development of fall color and I'm guessing that your rainy winter may be the culprit.

The color blue is the 'Holy Grail' in some families of plants. Cut off the flowers of those plants before bees find them. 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...

Occasionally we come across a question that we find particularly interesting or intriguing. Answers: The term ‘winter protection' means to give your plant just a little help to survive a harsh winter.

Maybe you can find more organics to add to the garden. Mark the date on the bag and place in your refrigerator for 90 days.At the end of 90 days you can sow the seeds in damp potting mix and place in a cool area.

Do this very gradually, taking off no more than a quarter or less of each branch at a time.Meanwhile, you should do two other things. Gardening is both art and science, with some luck and skill thrown in for good measure.

Wintertime homes tend to be much drier than many plants like and they will enjoy a water-filled pebble tray or a mist every now and then. I've never had it, not even once, yet. Generally, if a plant goes through a dormant period, but isn't frost hardy,...

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. Yesterday I put a little bit of miracle grow liquid in it.

Occasionally we come across a question that we find particularly interesting or intriguing. Do you have good bee activity during the day? Nicolaus about her experiences with growing banana TREES in Maryland.

The experts say to use a combination of controls, including the chemicals, found in broadleaf herbicides like Trimec and Weed-Be-Gone. Chopping at the thick stems of mature pokeweed specimens is just topping the nuisance and does not solve the problem...

I've lost seedlings more times that I care to think about myself. They need to have enough fertility and sunlight in the current year to make enough energy to store it over the winter and bloom the following year.

Read lots of feedbackAnnual: Pansies are the one annual I buy every year. Some of these sheets are 3 or 4 feet across and are perfect for wrapping pots and plants. Dill is an annual herb, and would die if you planted it out, if your outdoor soil is not...

Some like it, others hate it. It has become naturalized in many areas because it so easily grows from the many tiny fluffy seeds contained in the pods. Here's a link toentry, from which you can click on the pictures link and see pods, flowers and more.A...

After watering all of the plants in and spreading some finely chopped cedaron top of the soil, although you could use gravel or whatever mulch suits your style, it was time to get ready for the wedding.Seeing the joy on my daughter's face when she arrived...

See ya' laterthere. I particularly enjoy heading over to the local library or bookstore and pulling up a chair in the gardening aisle., their classic beauty is always a welcome sight, or delving into dreams of sophisticatedthat inspire zen.

One is its mat-forming spreading habit. Late summer, prior to its flowering and seeding, is a good time to start nimblewill control, as you can treat the area and make any necessary adjustments to the soil prior to reseeding in fall.

If you are wondering about poison oak vs., the latter's leaves also hang in groups of three and cause the same stinging itch on contact. Use a hoe or a mower for best results.If you are using mechanical means, or pulling up the plants by hand, wear thick...

You will also notice that ragweed leaves look hairy.The flowers on the plant are also useful for ragweed identification. Controlling ragweed at this time will make sure that you are applying the herbicide when the leaves of the plant are still rather...

Changing the growing conditions in an area is one way to minimize the growth of the plant. The plant would make a pretty picture gamboling over the landscape with its bright sunny yellow flowers and attractive lobed foliage, but grower be aware.

Hay taken from pastures with sicklepod weed in them is of no use for livestock since they refuse to eat the contaminated hay.People faced with these problems are interested in sicklepod control.

Early control for hairy bittergrass is essential to protect the rest of the landscape from an infestation.Prevent invasions into turf areas by encouraging good grass growth. These are found in broadleaf herbicide preparations known as two, three or four-way...

Milestone VM at 7 fluid ounces per acre is an effective method for killing tropical soda apple weed in pastures, vegetable and sod fields, ditches and roadsides. Mowing can greatly reduce the growth of the weed and, if timed correctly, can prevent fruit...

The creeping charlie plant is rivaled only byin terms of difficulty to get rid of and control. It is best to avoid using Borax for killing creeping charlie. Immediately remove any small creeping charlie plants that appear.While many sources recommend...