A Mistletoe

Consistently cutting out the growth will not kill the plant but will prevent it from flowering and fruiting, creating seeds that will spread the mistletoe.Controlling mistletoe with chemicals should be done by a professional and only in instances where...

There are several plants that are associated with the holidays and some are toxic to pets. 'the holly and the ivy...')There have been numerous ‘reports' and stories aboutSo far as I have learned, there is nothing actually toxic about most conifer saps...

It was thought to be a remarkable and sacred shrub because it seemed to grow from the air and not from the earth.Over time its folklore has grown to include the belief that the oak mistletoe could extinguish fire, that it held the soul of the host tree...

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Their berries can be white, pink or red. While it is not illegal to attempt to cultivate the native American mistletoes, the practice is not encouragedAside from its value as a Christmas decoration, opinions of the American mistletoe are mixed.

There are many Texas-natives which are butterfly friendly; I would refer you to Dave's Garden articles by TexasTam. 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.

Harris Seeds offers many color separated seeds too.is just one of the zinnia selections. I have not found it. Be conservative and carfeul with giving the recovering Clivia any water during the next few months.

The actual seeds are very small and there are many in each ball. My advice is to concentrate on good soil and nutrients with responsible pest control. Personally, I would use the amount listed for square foot use and not worry too much amount the soil...

Those send runners out every year which will hang down two or three feet. They mean to keep the seeds covered with seed-starting mix; these seeds (and many many others) need DARK to germinate.

Gardening is both art and science, with some luck and skill thrown in for good measure. However, it will take several seasons without some additional material. Our writers and admins will handpick a few of your questions and answer them in an upcoming...

One of the simplest things to do is to add some Epsom salts to the water. Gardening is both art and science, with some luck and skill thrown in for good measure. If you can check your tap water, you will probably find that it has a pH of 7.5 or higher.

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. If your question is chosen for this feature, you can be sure you've helped others with the same question.Marie Harrison,...

Mine is just starting to show a bit of change here in Kentucky and the image on the left shows normal color starting to develop. However, all experts agree that stress is the main factor in early color.answers: In many parts of North America, fall planting...

Does any one know who I can approach or is any one interested in buying them? We have a legal pair of elephant tusks we would like to sell. We have a c.i.t.e.s permit and would like to sell it as we have no use for it.

However, there seems no way to guarantee that bees won't visit the flowers in your butterfly garden.Here are a few suggestions based on what I've read:Grow plants as butterfly larval food sources and hope to see butterflies as they search for egg-laying...

If your plants can be cut back, as mine can, cut them back to a few inches above the ground and mound mulch over the stems. When the worst of the winter is over, remove the bucket and pull the mulch back so your plants can wake up.

You probably just need to be persistent and increase your efforts. Depending on the type of rose you've collected seeds from, they might bloom the first year, and they might take as long as three years.: You're in Massachusetts, like me, zone 7 in your...

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. Pot up all the cuttings you prune off - they may reach perfect shape and size before the 'mother plant' does.

The plant will require less water than when it is actively growing and will tolerate lower light conditions. You do not want the limp, brand new growth, but stems that have firmed up some.

I dont believe that there are any leaks from it. With out moving it, the plant will never have a chance to grow , and I will never be able to move it. It also has white spots on the stem too.'growing - or not growing - under a very shady tree.

They like shady areas and cyclamen is a favorite treat. If space is an issue, you might try trellising smaller, icebox varieties. You could have your soil tested to see if there is a lack of nutrients or a PH problem as well.answers: I don't personally...

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Grade : Grade A Green Size Finger Length : Big hand 19cm from pulp to tip & 4, 5, 6 hands/ctn Small hand 15cm from pulp to tip & 7, 8, 9 hands/ctn Total Quantity 1540 Ctns in one 40FT Hc Reefer Container

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The Christian priests simply collected the holy herb to use in casting out demons, and so the conversion went very smoothly.I am glad that I learned something from that muscle bound history teacher ofmine all those years ago.

Gardening is both art and science, with some luck and skill thrown in for good measure. You need to fertilize. Just use one good treatment at this time then stop. Preventing damp-off starts with giving your seedlings plenty of room, and soil that is slightly...

If too big, it can easily have some tips cut off and rooted for a new plant. I'd trim it back pretty hard( to about 12")and mound up leaves or mulch over the stems this first winter.