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“Oh mom, what am I going to do? Whether you're creating instant gardens for a special event like a family reunion or a birthday party, or you're just short on gardening time in general, the result will be spectacular!

There is no right or wrong here. It's a constant creation, and you really can't go wrong. You've planned and you've shopped and you've waited for that first warm day of spring. If you have four feet of flower bed space against the garden shed, you probably...

Longtime readers of my articles have had the chance to visit two cirques of Reunion Island with me: Mafate and Cilaos, but so far we missed Salazie. Water is not a detail here, Salazie is on the east coast and therefore the moist trade winds hit it regularly,...

This is the easy partHad a pretty good turn out here in this pot this year Growing aloes from seed can not only be fun, but a way of getting some rare species cheaply that might even not be available at all otherwise.

This will ensure the rop has plenty of time to mature before the frost hits it. Don't ever purchase any gardening materials through the mail without first checking the Watchdog!. Some of the most important bits of information to know at this stage are...

If starting seed indoors you can control the temperature of the heat mat or whatever source of heat that you are using to ensure maximum germination.Planting depth. For example if you need 100 plants and the minimum germination is listed at 85% you should...

After the recommended amount of time, remove the seeds from the fridge and pot them up. Do not forget to label the seeds as you plant them.If you don't have a commercial humidity dome you can cover your containers with clear plastic wrap.I monitor the...

This was the concept of the very first 'lawn mowing machine' patented by engineer, Edwin Beard Budding from Stroud, Gloucestershire, England on August 31, 1830.A reel mower is healthier for your lawn because it is not as hard on the grass as other types...

Many companies sell out of popular varieties early in the season. I personally prefer to use 4 packs in a flat covered with a clear plastic dome.You need to use a soilless seed starting mix.

The new growth generally results in a second flush of blossoms.Remember, if you have a gardening question that you would like to suggest for this feature, post it. Try reducing their water in preparation for whatever passes for winter down there, and...

The larvae feed on roots, so removing them is important too. And we know Amaryllis can lose its leaves and then put out new growth from the bulb. Clivia is in the same family as Amaryllis (Hippeastrum) those popular bulbs with the huge red flower on a...

Whether you actively compost it by layering "green" and "brown" material, watering, and turning, or whether you just dump them and forget them for a couple of years, the sweetgum balls will have a chance to break down with the leaves, and you'll have...

It sounds like you don't have to worry about that part! The second part is the "keep covered" part. That will probably be faster for you than it would be for me. (Typically, it's my family that's a little off the mark here.) Anyway, generally you DON'T...

Just remember that most trees do best when planted at the same level that they are growing, so make sure your holes are filled enough to raise the tree to that level. Potting mix is expensive and if you need to supplement with bagged material, you can...

Plant in mid July and you would have just three months of growing season for frost tender vegetables. Fall is a great season for planting shrubs. I usually buy mine online.Excess chlorine can result in plants with "burned" leaf tips.

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Soil temperatures are warmer than in the spring, and the plant will have several months to settle in before the heat of summer begins. Color develops when the tree quits producing chlorophyll, so any changes during the season might jump start the process.

Cut off the flowers of those plants before bees find them. They bite the base off of my coral honeysuckle blooms all the time. If they are native to the area, you will probably see a lot of bush poppy (Dendromecon rigida) and bush mallow (Malacothamnus...

If you are contemplating something new that is marginal in your area, planting it on the south side of your home gives winter protection. Gardening is both art and science, with some luck and skill thrown in for good measure.

How about a hydrangea? If you have a question you'd like us to consider, you may pose it in the. Visit a plant nursery near you to choose varieties that would be winter-hardy for your area, like oregano, thyme, sage, and lavender.

Occasionally we come across a question that we find particularly interesting or intriguing. Make sure to keep all your light-sensitive indoor plants rotated so they don't lean too much to one side.Finally, I like the asymmetrical, off-center look, but...

Do not try to root the older, woody stems. There are many comments in Plantfiles from people who swear they get a poison-ivy kind of reaction to Virginia creeper. I like to put a plastic bag over my pot to help keep moisture in, but I poke a few holes...

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There is ais a bush canteloupe. They do not like wet feet and an over abundance of moisture will sometimes result in fruit drop. Sometimes a lack of bees in the area results in poor pollination.

Allow two to three weeks for germination. Of course, the best planting dates for where you live depend on your precise last frost date. How to fill the gap? Dwarf varieties can be started a little later.

On one side there is a small hollow with an oval scare, this the hilum or the attachment point of the seed in the pod, which could be compared to our navel. Observe it carefully; it is covered by a tegument or skin which protects it just like our skin...

Some perennials require less coverage than others, so refer to the instructions. Avoid walking on the bed or plowing when it's too wet. Transplanting may prove necessary with both methods.