Of all the photos we have on display from our wedding, this photograph means the most to us.It seems flowers and plants have their own rhyme and reason for what they do. To the left is a picture of the rose blooming on the day of our wedding.
After all of the excess water has drained through, empty the saucer under the pot so that the roots aren't left sitting in water. (10 C.) in winter and as high as 90 F. As potting soil ages, it loses its ability to manage water effectively, and this can...
You'll need long sleeves and a pair of sturdy garden gloves for pruning crown of thorns. Read on to learn the basics of pruning crown of thorns.There are a couple of important things to know before you begin pruning crown of thorns.First of all, this...
"A rose by any other name would smell as sweet," according to Shakespeare. Few flowers are more imbued with meaning than the rose. (The wry third stanza reveals the recipient's more pragmatic desires.) Anyone familiar with the language of flowers, however,...
Either they have more tunnels to run down, or the have died... Other questions may be moved to one of our other forums so your fellow members can help you. I eventually took care of my gopher problem for a good 4-6 months, though they always come back.:...
I expect that Clivia, especially a ten to fifteen year old mature plant, can regrow after suffering a freeze. Fungus gnats love damp soil and as long as your potting medium remains damp, they'll happily reproduce.
Occasionally we come across a question that we find particularly interesting or intriguing. I do make drainage holes in the container bottoms and line them with landscape cloth so the the soil stays put.This method should allow you to design whatever...
I would start with little cubicles (note-what do they call those? The one I have on hand has an analysis of 24-8-16, which is a good balance for general plant health. Moist or dry?Think about these variables as some will rule out certain plants.
Critterologist wrote a wonderful article about ornamental sweet potatoes that is quite informative and you can read itRemember, if you have a gardening question that you would like to suggest for this feature, post it.
Iron sulfate and gypsum or other products for alkaline soil might be found at larger nurseries or stores that sell farming supplies. The free access forums are available to everyone and some of our most seasoned paid subscribers devote some time each...
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 your fellow members can help you.
Although I'm not familiar with your climate, things like ice storms, late freezes or even early leaf-out affects the timing of my color show. If your branch tips start to die, you should check with your County Extension Agent for local issues with crape...
The farmers market has become a stalwart symbol of the local food movement—a place that works hard to bind the community with the people who grow their food. But that doesn't mean they don't want to still support local farmers.
Good luck with your purple and white garden.adds: Color is affected by soil composition, but each plant responds differently to the trace elements available. I hope the source showed you a realistic picture of what your plant was to look like when blooming.
Gardening is both art and science, with some luck and skill thrown in for good measure. First of all, protect your plants from harsh wind. Occasionally we come across a question that we find particularly interesting or intriguing.
The addition of organic content is good for almost any soil. They cross two different roses and grow out the resulting seed. Do you save all grass clippings and autumn leaves? Maybe you can find more organics to add to the garden.
I'd say your jade plant (Crassula ovata) looks pretty healthy, judging by the bright green tips on the branches. 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.
Sometimes I follow the spraying with a rag and wipe off the spiral egg/nest patterns to get rid of all signs of them. Furthermore, it's likely to get worse, I'm sorry to say. Then I don't have to be quite as careful with my sprays.
I dont believe that there are any leaks from it. Yesterday I put a little bit of miracle grow liquid in it. Are the roots from these behemoths very invasive and/or should I think of installing this palm elsewhere?"Remember, if you have a gardening question...
Sorry, unkapete, it sounds like they're not annuals, but read theadds: Depending on the species of banana, some seeds can be quite difficult to successfully germinate. Mine are in my garden outdoors in a shady protected area.
The best time for cuttings is spring and summer when the plant is actively growing.Use a very sharp knife or razor blade that is clean to prevent excess damage and disease passage to the parent plant.
Keep reading to learn more about how to grow a rose of sharon bush from cuttings.When to take rose of sharon cuttings is not complicated, as taking cuttings from rose of sharon bushes is easy and versatile.
In fact, roots near the top of the soil may actually help to encourage blooming.The best way to encourage blooming in bird of paradise plants is to simply provide adequate growing conditions.
When planning to trim a rose of Sharon, stand back and take a look at the overall form. Top, upright growth may be pinched back to encourage the growth of side branches. Some prune these back even closer to the ground.allows a new form to develop in spring...
Although rose of sharon shrubs are not usually heavy feeders and can thrive in poor, infertile soils, slower or stunted overall growth and smaller or fewer blooms can indicate that your rose of sharon may need to be fertilized.That being said, when feeding...
Pull up the plants after they flower the following year. Scatter some organic fertilizer or a couple of handfuls of compost around the plants in fall.You might find this plant labeled as yellow or basket-of-gold alyssum, although it is more closely related...
Our forum banners follow our commitment to being for and by gardeners, and have been created from photos shared by members. You can select the image you want and update your profile.A few days ago, one of our longtime members wrote to us and asked if...
