What Is A Carnation

Always prune at an outward facing bud and clip the stem at a slant to prevent disease. (this was not always possible as some gopher holes were in areas where I couldn't dig, and some were among very nice plants I did not want to disturb) Anyway, you need...

I have not found it. The sand dries out quickly and isn't attractive to the gnats. Try laying a few pieces of cut, raw potato around in the soil. Many vendors understand the need for single-color selections and are happy to offer them.

Have you considered planting your herbs and veggies in small individual pots that are placed into a window box (minus the hanging hardware), or small trough-like containers? This will produce a happier garden, as opposed to who your veggies' neighbors...

You can read DG member feedback on almost any plant by checking the PlantFiles. Covering the seeds with 1/8-1/4" of soil keeps the light out and lets the germination process continue as it should.

You'll end up with a little less than 28 inches of bare ground in between them. However, it will take several seasons without some additional material. Potting mix is expensive and if you need to supplement with bagged material, you can actually buy garden...

Iron sulfate and gypsum or other products for alkaline soil might be found at larger nurseries or stores that sell farming supplies. To get your bougainvillea to climb the trellis, you will have to give it some support and direction.

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. Other questions may be moved to one of our other forums so your fellow members can help you.

I took the picture just for this question, so the foliage looks like this right now. However, all experts agree that stress is the main factor in early color.answers: In many parts of North America, fall planting is preferable to spring for many perennials...

Answers: That's a deceptively tough question. They bite the base off of my coral honeysuckle blooms all the time. Still, it is a concern and a real danger for people who are allergic.

Make sure your bucket has a couple of small holes cut in the sides to keep heat from building up and causing your plant to break dormancy. A few inches of mulch and maybe a large bucket covering that would insulate the roots enough to survive the winter.

Break the hips open and collect the seed. Some of the plants are new so they're still small, others have just been harvested for the last time, or they're annuals killed by the last cold snap.For more information on how to set up an herb garden with rocks,...

You are going to want to do this a little bit at a time. I'd say your jade plant (Crassula ovata) looks pretty healthy, judging by the bright green tips on the branches. Make sure to keep all your light-sensitive indoor plants rotated so they don't lean...

So they always come back easily. You could even apply a mild insecticide to the plant and soil if you wish. I'll give them a little water once a month or so, and they hibernate just fine.

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. Other questions may be moved to one of our other forums so your fellow members can help you.Thanks to Joan...

Since they hide by day and do their destructive deeds by night, it may be hard to catch them in the act. Nicolaus about her experiences with growing banana TREES in Maryland. They like shady areas and cyclamen is a favorite treat.

When a tiny plant only has a bit of a root the width of a sewing thread, it cannot possibly take in much water. Causes are crowded seedlings, cool conditions and improper watering techniques.When this happens, your best bet is to simply start over, as...

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. This one is one of the newer types with more than one bloom period per summer.

If you're still interested after reading what they say, you can scroll back up to near the top and find the link for "7 vendors have this plant for sale." That takes you to a list of vendors with links to their websites.

Whether you've suffered from a sudden loss of plants, are having difficulty booking garden space for a special event, or simply lack a green thumb, then creating instant gardens may be just the thing for you.

Whether you have 50 or 500 square feet of area that you would like to plant with flowers, the process should be fun and enjoyable. Adding some well rotted animalto the soil is almost always a good idea too, but be sure to do this a week before you plant...

Flower beds can also be changed as time goes on or as space permits. You can plant a flower bed right away if the grass was dug out or within the next season using the no-dig method.Knowing how to start a flower bed, along with careful planning beforehand,...

Put your garden shape ideas on paper first and then use containers to find and position your desired effect before placing anything in the ground.Remember, a boring garden is not the effect you want to achieve, so choose something pleasing and full of...

Once upon a time cinder blocks were made of a material called “fly ash,” a byproduct of burning coal that can be harmful to your health. Cinder blocks haven't been mass produced with fly ash in the U.S. for 50 years, though.

A fun gift for everyone in the office would be carnations dyed green on St. Patrick's Day. Dyeing carnations is a common process, and is easy to do at home Twenty or thirty drops is necessary, and more will not hurt.

Basil and cilantro can be re-started from seed, too. And keep the plant out of full sun while it recovers.answers:My late cousin was an expert dahlia grower. But the good news is that basil & mint cuttings (maybe cilantro too, not sure) are readily rooted...

And you need to get rid of that. 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. You may also try a vibration device which you will bury in your garden .

"Hardy" isn't the same as "evergreen." In my zone 6 garden, hardy hibiscus (Hibiscus moscheutos) die back to the ground and re-sprout in spring.If your area is still too warm for perennials to be going dormant, then your best bet is to take advantage...