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Saxifrage might trail over the edge; I haven't grown it myself. You can read DG member feedback on almost any plant by checking the PlantFiles. (Typically, it's my family that's a little off the mark here.) Anyway, generally you DON'T prune this until...

Occasionally we come across a question that we find particularly interesting or intriguing. Since you'll be planting trees, the rootball will take up quite a bit of space. The healthiest and largest plants will be found in the optimum ‘middle conditions'...

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 conventional plants when grown in a true desert environment.Another...

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. Gardening is both art and science, with some luck and skill thrown in for good measure.

If your branch tips start to die, you should check with your County Extension Agent for local issues with crape myrtles.answers: Stress plays a part in the development of fall color and I'm guessing that your rainy winter may be the culprit.

They are responding to the increased sunlight and space of the newly opened area. However, not all plants need the fire itself. The good news is, there are far more purple flowers than blue ones.

The house blocks the worst of the wind and holds a bit of heat from the sun. Gardening is both art and science, with some luck and skill thrown in for good measure. If your plants can be cut back, as mine can, cut them back to a few inches above the ground...

Gardening is both art and science, with some luck and skill thrown in for good measure. That would be a minimum I would say for adding horse manure once a year. Break the hips open and collect the seed.

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 that's just me.http://davesgarden.com/community/forums/f/plantid/all/Remember, if you have...

These itty moth-like sucking insects can have severely deliterious effects upon these plants, though most plants overall seem able to deal with the damage except the Hibiscus. Gardening is both art and science, with some luck and skill thrown in for good...

It also has white spots on the stem too.'growing - or not growing - under a very shady tree. We hope you find these questions (and answers, penned by our admins and writers) helpful as you grow your gardening knowledge!

The melons will ride happily in slings made from old pantyhose or cheesecloth. An unpollinated squash will grow to about the size you indicate and then simply dry up and drop off. Several have specific temperature and soil requirements or the seeds will...

Answers: It sounds like your seedlings have 'damp-off.' It is a condition usually caused by improper watering. Always let the daffodil foliage remain green as long as it wants to and don't cut it of until it withers and yellows.

Better wait till spring and, in the meantime, find a place for them inside your home.adds: Large sheets of bubble wrap can be had for free if you visit an autobody or collison shop.

Occasionally we come across a question that we find particularly interesting or intriguing. 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.

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 is an example:Only two days before my daughter's wedding in June, the bride-to-be appears on my doorstep...

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. It relieves my stress (although a dead rose bush can send me into a whirlwind), and it's a great workout too!So...

Where do you begin? Let's look at how to create a flower bed.So you want to build a flower bed. Add some plants, water thoroughly and mulch generously to keep out weeds. Include sections inside the bed as well, especially for larger ones.

Does your garden look tired? Anchor the garden with a variety of small trees and shrubs.Perhaps the garden consists of nothing more than a narrow strip along the front or side of the home.

Want your plants higher and easier to reach? Wood is a common choice. This way you can fill the holes with soil and expand your growing space.To make the bed even stronger, push a length of rebar down through the holes on each corner.

I moved the other one where it gets bright, but filtered light and sometimes watered it twice a day during the worst of the summer heat. When they start to show some growth, pinch each of the growing tips to encourage branching.

But this is a pretty hardy and hard to kill plant, so if its not doing well, look for a problem in the roots (like rot). It also, being a yucca, does not need much watering (maybe monthly?).

Daffodils are one of my favorites for naturalizing. Gardening is both art and science, with some luck and skill thrown in for good measure. I don't think you need to protect your daffodils when you replant.

Occasionally we come across a question that we find particularly interesting or intriguing. 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.

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. We hope you find these questions (and answers, penned by our admins and writers) helpful as you grow your gardening...

One is natural and the other had been treated with Tung Oil. Other questions may be moved to one of our other forums so your fellow members can help you Again, set the eyes just below soil level, as deep planting can prevent desired chilling.

I wish you luck but do feel you should talk to local professionals who will be supplying the plants and possibly doing the work, before committing to this plan.May I suggest a possible alternative?