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A fertilizer with this ratio (3-1-2) of the major nutrients (N-P-K) and some micronutrients should serve very well. Sun or shade, and which way does the wall face? I bought a "bloom enhancer" kind of fertilizer but have read that the extra dose of phosphorous...

Answers: This is an excellent question! The various zones and PH listings in PlantFiles give you a range where the plant can successfully grow. Critterologist wrote a wonderful article about ornamental sweet potatoes that is quite informative and you...

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.

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If you're not familiar with its appearance, it can look like a problem. Several studies indicate drought brings on early fall color, but I'm not able to determine if experts suggest excess moisture does as well.

If they are native to the area, you will probably see a lot of bush poppy (Dendromecon rigida) and bush mallow (Malacothamnus fasciculatus). The theory of using deep throated flowers is a good one, but some bees simply chew a little hole in the base of...

We hope you find these questions (and answers, penned by our admins and writers) helpful as you grow your gardening knowledge! With just a few preparations, you can conceivably increase the climate area where a plant is growing as much as a couple of...

Many gardeners have learned to build layers of organics on the garden, which they then plant right into several months later; its called 'lasagne gardening.' You can find several good articles about composting and lasagne gardening here in Dave's Garden.12...

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. Make sure you are treating your jade properly - lots of light, not too much water, as one reader commented "give...

Your plants probably won't require as much water indoors, but pay attention to humidity. So you don't have to use an industrial-strength biotoxin to rid your plant of these pests...

It also has white spots on the stem too.'growing - or not growing - under a very shady tree. Gardening is both art and science, with some luck and skill thrown in for good measure.

You can experiment and see if it is a pollination issue by hand pollinating squash yourself. While It isn't exactly a bush, the vines are much shorter than regular-vined melons. They like shady areas and cyclamen is a favorite treat.

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. I'd do as Sally suggests and replant, paying close attention to the depth.

And you need to watch the temps while they are still outside.If you want to keep them in an unheated garage, it will be OK as long as it's not a deep freeze outside and if it's only for a few days.Otherwise they will die from freeze and from lack of light.You...

Gardening is both art and science, with some luck and skill thrown in for good measure. It can't take up water until it grows new roots, and meanwhile extra humidity around it will keep it from wilting.

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. Adding some well rotted animalto the soil is almost always a good idea too, but be sure to do this a week before you plant so as not to shock the plants.Identify what type of soil, sun, and water each plant likes before sentencing...

Take note of available light and nearby structures. Add some plants, water thoroughly and mulch generously to keep out weeds. There are several ways to accomplish this – dig it out, apply herbicide or smother it with cardboard or newspaper.If you choose...

Is it empty and unappealing? So if the current garden shape design isn't what you'd like it to be, if it seems uninviting or lacking something, don't let it burden you. Perhaps it is suffering from a dull shape or lack of direction.

Want your plants higher and easier to reach? Just a little.The confusion stems from the name. 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...

You'll trim them back and mulch when a freeze cuts them down and they should return in the spring just like any other perennial plant. I have a Loropetalum that I purchased earlier this year that I've kept in its pot all summer, waiting until it was cool...

They will flower next year, more than you can imagine.adds: adinamiti is right, in fact, many sources advise you to pinchany blooms from your plants the first year to promote a healthy root system.

Edible pears are Pyrus communes, while the inedible flowering pear 'Chanticleer' is a Pyrus calleryana. Without photos of the problem, or more information, it's hard to imagine what would cause their sudden decline.answers: Plant the ones that seem healthy.

Gardening is both art and science, with some luck and skill thrown in for good measure. If they are in bloom, 30's won't faze them but teens might cause some damage. Do not plant cowpeas (like blackeye peas) until after the soil has warmed.

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.

You might try to ice the planting area for five days straight to simulate that. Again, set the eyes just below soil level, as deep planting can prevent desired chilling. They also say, though, that 'Sarah Bernhardt' is less needy of chill, and a good...

I agree that pleached citrus or camellias COULD look elegant along that wall. Gardening is both art and science, with some luck and skill thrown in for good measure. My climate is similar to a 5b zone.