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Other very common trailing perennials are Ajugas, the Lamiums and the Lysimachia Creeping Jenny. Flats?) and plant them out when they're a few inches high. First is the sow inside until ALL danger of frost has passed part.

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. Since you'll be planting trees, the rootball will take up quite a bit of space.

Remember this saying about perennials, "The first year they sleep; the second year they creep; the third year they leap."answers:Here are a few Forums open to all members, not just subscribers, which may interest you:And if that's not enough, at the risk...

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. A big part of what attracts people to Dave's Garden has always been our forums, where gardeners ask and answer...

The end-of-year plants at your local nursery may not be in ideal condition.plants before finally getting one to take hold, only to move away and leave it behind), they are a little picky, especially in their first year of growth - adequate moisture and...

Answers: That's a deceptively tough question. The heat or sometimes the chemicals in the smoke, weaken the seed coat and allow water to enter and germination to begin. My husband said, "Oh, can we FINALLY paint the bedroom something besides PINK?"But...

Gardening is both art and science, with some luck and skill thrown in for good measure. With just a few preparations, you can conceivably increase the climate area where a plant is growing as much as a couple of zones.

Occasionally we come across a question that we find particularly interesting or intriguing. They cross two different roses and grow out the resulting seed. Rose seeds do not like heat for germination, so think of them as green peas that are planted in...

You are going to want to do this a little bit at a time. 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.

So you have to usually spray UP your plant. Maybe camping stores or athletic stores have information on long sleeved clothing that's not like plastic wrap!: Over-wintering plants indoors depends on what you are growing.

My question is, would be possible to use grow lights outside? 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.

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 as well. Sorry, unkapete, it sounds like they're not annuals, but read theadds: Depending on...

I was advised to dig them back up and plant them at a shallower depth. Don't feel bad, even experienced gardeners will fall victim at times. When a tiny plant only has a bit of a root the width of a sewing thread, it cannot possibly take in much water.

We hope you find these questions (and answers, penned by our admins and writers) helpful as you grow your gardening knowledge! 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...

Answers: We have knowledgeable gardeners who will be delighted to assist you at Dave's Garden. 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,...

Many gardeners believe this rest period is important to allow the soil micro-organisms to get settled and all the ingredients in the soil to meld. Also, be sure to allow your plants to sit outside overnight in the place where they will be planted so they...

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 theto their doom in...

Flower beds can also be changed as time goes on or as space permits. If, determine the type and amount of edging material as well.freestar.queue.push(function() { googletag.display("div-gpt-ad-300x250-ATF-1"); });Once you know how to create a flower bed,...

Does the exterior of your home seem boring and uninviting? 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.

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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 during the dry periods and they...

Once dead, I like to remove them, as these can trap water and allow for rot to take place, and bugs to hide in4). You may also try a vibration device which you will bury in your garden .

Daffodils are one of my favorites for naturalizing. Or maybe the garden soil was just so lovely and nice that the critters could not resist rummaging through it. There may well be a huge load of Pyrus pollen in your neighborhood already.

Answers: Winter sowing is a great way to get a jump on your garden, but there are a number of plants that you'll want to wait and plant conventionally. Other questions may be moved to one of our other forums so your fellow members can help you.

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. Gardening is both art and science, with some luck and skill thrown in for good measure.

Shallow planting, choosing older cultivars such as those named above, choosing early blooming selections, and planting in the coolest spot you have are all advisable for peony culture in frost-free zones.answers: Hana, that's not a "poor plant," it looks...

You might like the look of some sort of trellis atop the wall, dressed by vines. I'd recommend you visit a knowledgeable nursery to discuss your plan before you buy. Occasionally we come across a question that we find particularly interesting or intriguing.