Whats A Dry Van

Those send runners out every year which will hang down two or three feet. Answers: As a disclaimer, I have only gardened in New England. However I can clarify the instructions for your impatiens seeds, which have two main parts.

Since you'll be planting trees, the rootball will take up quite a bit of space. If the vines get too lanky, trim the tops and start again. Every week or so,I change the water to keep it fresh.

Let the water set in an open container for a couple days and the chlorine will dissipate. Fall is a great season for planting shrubs. I have read that vinegar can be added to water, but I have not tried this.In the U.S., Epsom salts is used as a medicinal...

Gardening is both art and science, with some luck and skill thrown in for good measure. If your question is chosen for this feature, you can be sure you've helped others with the same question.Marie Harrison, (can2grow) and Melody answer the question:Remember,...

If you're not familiar with its appearance, it can look like a problem. Color develops when the tree quits producing chlorophyll, so any changes during the season might jump start the process.

They were coming up in a cut along a trail, where there were few other plants to compete with them.It is fascinating to watch the recovery of the chaparral after a fire. I order blue plants that grow purple! So my recommendation is to plant new plants...

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. A few inches of mulch and maybe a large bucket covering that would insulate the roots enough to survive the winter.

It is hard work loading in that organic stuff but it will eventually pay off!You may have the perfect yard to grow several perennial Mediterranean herbs as well as several annual herbs! They need good drainage that a rocky soil environment would give.

Those are the parts that are actively growing. Other questions may be moved to one of our other forums so your fellow members can help you. I'd say your jade plant (Crassula ovata) looks pretty healthy, judging by the bright green tips on the branches.

Would you then rip all the offenders out? You could even apply a mild insecticide to the plant and soil if you wish. Around the middle of February, they'll start to sprout new growth and I'll move them to my dining room for another month until they can...

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 bananas that we find in the supermarket are hybrids and produce no seed. Occasionally we come across a question that we find particularly interesting or intriguing. There is commercial bait that you can use.

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

Dill is an annual herb, and would die if you planted it out, if your outdoor soil is not already frozen.Dill was the 2010 Herb of the Year, and there is a Dave's Garden article about itanswers: Disturbed earth is where there have been previous plantings...

You'll find more info in this article,. I have not seen it in local nurseries, so mailorder may be your only choice.Now that you're familiar with using PlantFiles, you can research any number of plants, (actually, ten per day unless you subscribe and...

I wrote down all the plants I wanted to buy to fill in most of the spaces in my new garden beds. 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,”...

Shopping for the seeds is one of my favorite things to do in late winter and watching the tiny seeds grow is something no person should miss out on.But if you're short on time (and who isn't?) or you prefer to buy certain flowers from the nursery and...

Don't forget to add an attractive border to define the edges.approach. Take note of available light and nearby structures. Before starting a flower bed, you need to plan ahead. While using herbicides can effectively kill grass, it may not be suitable...

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. A well-focused garden is a great way to spruce up a dull layout.One of the greatest things...

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. There are a lot of options when it comes to the material used to build a raised bed border.

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 might use for vegetables.

Apply an insecticide after physically washing and/or rubbing off bugs. Fortunately agaves are pretty forgiving when it comes to root damage.2) root exposure can obviously lead to desiccation, so that is likely going on...

Chances are, when you put it outdoors again next spring, it will produce leaves with more white on them.Remember, if you have a gardening question that you would like to suggest for this feature, post it here.Our writers and admins will handpick a few...

Regardless, your bulbs will be fine and will live to bloom next year.answers: Coneflowers are perennial plants that go dormant in the winter. Other questions may be moved to one of our other forums so your fellow members can help you.

Occasionally we come across a question that we find particularly interesting or intriguing. Gardening is both art and science, with some luck and skill thrown in for good measure. Other questions may be moved to one of our other forums so our fellow members...

Hana, I hope you'll decide to subscribe and jump into the activity on the AV forum.answers: Tulip bulbs that are planted outside sometimes put up leaves long before flowers appear.Some of my tulips sprouted leaves last October and just stayed green through...

Maintaining the pleached greenery will require pruning, will you be doing that, or hiring someone? That site recommended a visit to, which also gave some pleaching advice. I wish you luck but do feel you should talk to local professionals who will be...