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I am betting that you have new growth on your Clivia by now. Be conservative and carfeul with giving the recovering Clivia any water during the next few months. Please keep in mind this advice from several Clivia society pages.
California
El Segundo
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Subsequent Azomite applications can be made often as well.answers: There are several opinions about plants that shouldn't be planted next to each other and most of them are simply ‘old farmers tales.' Tomatoes and peppers will be just fine as neighbors.
California
El Segundo
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Either research the plants yourself then go to a general, hardware, or big box store and buy what you've chosen, OR go to an independent nursery and ask them to tell you more about what they have from the list above.
California
El Segundo
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Every week or so,I change the water to keep it fresh. This is sometimes called "planting on 28 inch centers," ( or whatever the measurement may be.) Planting 28 inches apart will certainly assure ample growing room for those plants.
California
El Segundo
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Lengthen your fall growing season by adding frost protection. It's a great way to get more out of a given plot of ground. Pretend the pot is not there, but plant it. Here you will find 100s of specific subscriber-only forums dedicated to, among other...
California
El Segundo
Fun feature: Ask-a-Gardener
Occasionally we come across a question that we find particularly interesting or intriguing. 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.
California
El Segundo
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Soil temperatures should be at least 50 or warmer when you plant trees and shrubs (warmer for conifers). 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...
California
El Segundo
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As time goes by, the ceanothus will crowd out these and a lot of the pitcher sage. They are responding to the increased sunlight and space of the newly opened area. Still, it is a concern and a real danger for people who are allergic.
California
El Segundo
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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. The house blocks the worst of the wind and holds a bit of heat from the sun.
California
El Segundo
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Rose seeds do not need to dry out, so keep that in mind. That would be a minimum I would say for adding horse manure once a year. Can you scrounge those from your neighbors too? Organic matter in soil is being constantly consumed during the growing season,...
California
El Segundo
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Other questions may be moved to one of our other forums so your fellow members can help you. Occasionally we come across a question that we find particularly interesting or intriguing.
California
El Segundo
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There are many comments in Plantfiles from people who swear they get a poison-ivy kind of reaction to Virginia creeper. You could do one plant at a time and see if you can isolate the one that's bothering you, but my sense is that wouldn't really be useful.
California
El Segundo
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Other questions may be moved to one of our other forums so your fellow members can help you.Thanks to Joan for the Lilac image and palmbob for the palm image. With out moving it, the plant will never have a chance to grow , and I will never be able to...
California
El Segundo
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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 know the answer, but I recall reading an article about some crazy woman dragging banana trees out of the basement every summer.
California
El Segundo
Golden Rice--what it is and why the controversy
Vitamin A deficiency leads to blindness and death; milder illnesses such as measles become far more dangerous when the body is degraded by deficiencies.Golden Rice was developed in conjunction with the International Rice Research Institute to attempt...
California
El Segundo
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For more advice, here is awritten by critterologist that will help you learn to pervent the condition.answers: You're right; daffodils should perform just as well for you as they did for the previous owner.
California
El Segundo
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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. You need to cover/wrap up all plants including the pots, so their roots won't freeze.But...
California
El Segundo
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People who grow AVs to show say 3 rows of leaves are enough for the plant to have when you repot.Stick the neck of your crown cutting down into the pot, and firm up the potting mix around it.
California
El Segundo
What Is An Instant Garden: Tips For Making A Garden Overnight
Early that morning, I planted all of the gorgeous full-blooming annual flowers that I had purchased from the nursery in their pre-selected spots. Here's how I did it…When creating instant gardens, start by figuring out how much space you have to work...
Ohio
Willoughby
How To Start Your Flower Garden
Be aware of the quirks in your canvas before you plant and you'll save yourself a headache later on!The most amazing thing about the flower garden is that it's always changing. You can sketch out your home and other structures on site and then draw the...
Ohio
Willoughby
How To Build A Flower Bed – Starting A Flower Bed From Scratch
Add some plants, water thoroughly and mulch generously to keep out weeds. Don't forget to add an attractive border to define the edges.approach. There are several ways to accomplish this – dig it out, apply herbicide or smother it with cardboard or...
Ohio
Willoughby
Garden Shape Design: Tips For Shaping The Garden
Create focal points that draw the eyes toward the garden's most attractive features. Be sure to look around you. Add seating to areas where you want others to view.. Does the exterior of your home seem boring and uninviting?
Ohio
Willoughby
Cinder Block Gardening Ideas – Tips On Using Cinder Blocks For Garden Beds
Cinder blocks haven't been mass produced with fly ash in the U.S. for 50 years, though. Go for two or three layers.If you do more than one layer, make sure to place it so that the joints between the blocks in the second layer sit over the middle of the...
Ohio
Willoughby
Ask A Gardener: Your Gardening Questions Answered
Even tropical plants can "cook" their roots in a black pot. I'll plant it here in a week or two since the temperatures have moderated a bit. Specific mint varieties must be started from cuttings, but "generic" spearmint and peppermint seeds are available.adds:...
California
El Segundo
Ask A Gardener: Your Gardening Questions Answered
Caffeine, the most widely consumed drug in the worldanswers: Judy, I also have moles and voles in my garden. We hope you find these questions (and answers, penned by our admins and writers) helpful as you grow your gardening knowledge!
California
El Segundo
Ask-a-Gardener: Your Gardening Questions Answered
For planting in groups, dig down about eight inches so you can loosen the soil in the bottom of the hole and add fertilizer. Without photos of the problem, or more information, it's hard to imagine what would cause their sudden decline.answers: Plant...
California
El Segundo
Ask-a-Gardener: Your Gardening Questions Answered
If your plants haven't bloomed, chances are the flowers will be fine. These letters stand for Nitrogen (N), Phosphorus, (P) and Potassium (K). We hope you find these questions (and answers, penned by our admins and writers) helpful as you grow your gardening...
California
El Segundo