It comes in a powder or granules (maybe other forms too), so you should check the distributor's suggestions for best use of their particular product. I liked the look so much that I started planting all my annual herbs in larger containers with a blanket...
You could use "sterile seed-starting mix" or, since you'll be doing this in the germ-filled outdoors anyway and can't hope to be sterile, just potting soil. Impatiens are fairly sturdy once established (as long as they get enough water) but the just germinated...
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.
If so you must be taking good care of it. Because of that, I recommend that in hot, dry climates, plants other than cactuses and other true succulents be planted in plastic or glazed pots.
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It is possible that you may have a bit of leaf burn from the fertilizer, but it shouldn't amount to any lasting harm.As long as the tips of your branches remain alive, you should be fine.
This past winter I saw many seedlings coming up in an area that had not burned since circa 1994. As time goes by, the ceanothus will crowd out these and a lot of the pitcher sage. They were coming up in a cut along a trail, where there were few other...
A few inches of mulch and maybe a large bucket covering that would insulate the roots enough to survive the winter. First of all, protect your plants from harsh wind. The house blocks the worst of the wind and holds a bit of heat from the sun.
When the rose hips ripen, they'll usually be red or orange, sometimes yellow. Gardening is both art and science, with some luck and skill thrown in for good measure. If you'll clean the hip material off of your seeds, you should be fine.
Pot up all the cuttings you prune off - they may reach perfect shape and size before the 'mother plant' does. 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.
No way to permanently get rid of them other than keep plants in a greenhouse in which you spray regularly. It started with prostrate lantana, which is listed many places as being allergenic for some people, but now bothers him even if all he does is mow...
The sewer line is rather new (about 6 years old) and made of plastic and not clay or steel. I dont believe that there are any leaks from it. Any recomendations will be appreciated.
If space is an issue, you might try trellising smaller, icebox varieties. 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.
When they have somewhat or completely died back, you can dig them up. That worked for me. Water from the bottom and pour off any standing water after 15 minutes. Your bulbs have several weeks in which to use the food now but will die down no matter what...
The frozen groundtends to be brutal on new root systems, so if you mulch well, it keeps the temperature of the soil a few degrees warmer than unprotected ground. I will always remember the mid-west for the HUGE clumps of irises in every yard.
A 4 inch pot is more than big enough, and you might want to use a 2 inch pot or a 5 oz plastic cup (with a couple of holes poked in the bottom for drainage) for your cutting until it gets good roots, then up-pot it.
Luckily, I was able to design a plan for an “instant garden” that everyone at the reception raved about. Here's how I did it…When creating instant gardens, start by figuring out how much space you have to work with.
You many want to try a handy tool that I found at the Better Homes and Gardens website called the “Plan-a-Garden” (check it out at bhg.com under “gardens”). You can sketch out your home and other structures on site and then draw the layout of...
Then carefully lift out or peel back the sod. Before starting a flower bed, you need to plan ahead. Dig down about four or five inches around the bed's perimeter. While starting a flower bed requires some planning and forethought beforehand, it's not...
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. Add seating to areas where you want others to view..
One in each corner should be enough when using cinder blocks for garden beds, but you can always add more if you're worried.If you search online for cinder block gardening ideas, about half of the results are going to be warnings that you'll contaminate...
We signed our children up for a homeschool program at the YMCA and met a group of like-minded parents who quickly became friends, despite the 40-minute drive between our houses. The farmhouse sits a mile off a busy (if treacherously windy) road, and the...
I purchased 3 that day and the other two are already planted. 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.
Occasionally we come across a question that we find particularly interesting or intriguing. They will produce runners and more plants, so be ready for the invasion!LOL My first 2 strawberry plants bloomed, but only one or two flowers,, so don't be worried.
Many plants have a totally different color when exposed to natural light, as opposed to indoor light. Unfortunately, Callery pears have been vigorously cross pollinating each other in the landscape, and filling our roadsides and natural areas with invasive...
Jill Nicolas wrote several wonderful aticles on winter sowing,answers: Most of us who live in this part of the country are used to seeing these plants make an early appearance. Peas are ok to plant early because they are a cool weather crop.
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