Occasionally we come across a question that we find particularly interesting or intriguing. The thinking behind the practice is that since peppers and tomatoes are both in the Solonaceae family, the heat from the peppers could migrate to the tomato fruit...
That will probably be faster for you than it would be for me. Here's a list of plants I am either familiar with, or sounded like candidates when I looked through my Encyclopedia of Annuals and Perennials.
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. Just remember that most trees do best when planted at the same level that they are growing, so make sure...
That gives the roots a milder environment than in a pot above ground. You would not want to grow a desert cactus in a pot like that, but many plants, such as bougainvillea and daylilies which are often touted as xeriscape plants to be treated more like...
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If you're not familiar with its appearance, it can look like a problem. To successfully survive the transition, its root system should be well-established and the plant should not be recovering from a stressful, hot summer.
Enjoy watching caterpillars as they grow and change.Mulch the garden so bees do not visit looking for bare dirt to use in nest building.Add a shallow water dish, or muddy spot in the garden, as a place for butterflies to drink.Keep your flowers away from...
Any kind of windbreak or structure that holds heat, affects the micro-climate around a plant and the area remains a few degrees warmer. The house blocks the worst of the wind and holds a bit of heat from the sun.
I hope you can turn your yard situation into a real bonus of edible and medicinal plants!Yes, you can grow roses from seed. To get the best germination percentage, the seeds do not need to dry out like most seeds you are familiar with.
Make sure you are treating your jade properly - lots of light, not too much water, as one reader commented "give it conditions just like Southern California." Is there a chance it could be stretching to get to the light?
I usually move my potted plants to another area a couple of weeks before bringing them indoors. Your plants probably won't require as much water indoors, but pay attention to humidity.
These images were used with their permission. If your question is chosen for this feature, you can be sure you've helped others with the same question."I got a cutting off the neighbors tree and put it in water so it would grow roots, it has been in water...
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, there are a few varieties of your favorites that tend to have shorter vines.answers: If your vines are otherwise...
Your soil should feel slightly damp, never soggy. Your bulbs have several weeks in which to use the food now but will die down no matter what as their natural cycle dictates. Always let the daffodil foliage remain green as long as it wants to and don't...
It will also give you an idea as to the varieties that are reliably hardy in your zone. (see itPerennial: Happy Returns daylily-- Daylilies are very dependable. If too big, it can easily have some tips cut off and rooted for a new plant.
Although some young trees have larger than normal leaves, not many could have those enormous leaves!Paulownia does not come from a tuber as far as I know, but could sprout from the roots even if the tops are cut off.
I added someto my garden beds, tilling it into the soil which had already been loosed with a pitchfork, and I let the whole mixture sit overnight. Here's how I did it…When creating instant gardens, start by figuring out how much space you have to work...
It's time to get dirty! A shovel, a dirt rake, and a trowel are definite necessities for loosening the soil and creating holes for each plant. You can sketch out your home and other structures on site and then draw the layout of your flower garden around...
There are many types of flower gardens and no two are ever quite the same. Don't forget to add an attractive border to define the edges.approach. Then carefully lift out or peel back the sod.
Take comfort in the fact that this is an easy fix with the right garden shape ideas.Oftentimes, all the garden needs is to get in shape, just like the rest of us. Don't be afraid to experiment with different plants to create various effects.
The cinder blocks that you buy in the store today are actually concrete blocks and totally safe.Unless you're using antique cinder blocks, there should be no reason to worry, especially when cinder block gardening for vegetables.
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. Personally, if I were planning on maintaining hardy mums year-round, I'd plant them in the spring.
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.
There may well be a huge load of Pyrus pollen in your neighborhood already. I expect 'Chanticleer' to cross pollinate them as well. In my country the fruits are picked up after the first frost, which doesn't damage them; moreover, it softens them a bit.',...
These letters stand for Nitrogen (N), Phosphorus, (P) and Potassium (K). I've had daffodils blooming already and then it dropped into the teens. Regardless, your bulbs will be fine and will live to bloom next year.answers: Coneflowers are perennial plants...
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I can't verify those. They are Western Red Cedar and I've seen no degardation in my units in the time that I've had them. According to the Washington state Department of Agriculture, no pressure treated wood is allowed in contact with the soil, to retain...
