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But I wouldn't want to hop around my garden yelling "ouch! ouch!" while waiting for them to decompose.If you are a barefoot gardener, I would suggest putting that batch of leaves into a compost pile.

First is the sow inside until ALL danger of frost has passed part. If you're not getting ANY blooms, then by all means, go ahead and cut it way back like you did; this is called rejuvenation pruning.My husband generally comes out in April with the loppers,...

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. This will help keep from having to use so much additional soil.

Let the water set in an open container for a couple days and the chlorine will dissipate. If you're on the eastern end of New York State, it may be middle October (mine is late October).

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. A big part of what attracts people to Dave's Garden has always been our forums, where gardeners ask and answer...

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 and woody shrubs and trees.

Now perennial shrubs are taking over. I desire a blue garden, myself, and would be irritated if an iris named "true blue" turned out to be lavender! I have yet to find a magic code word -- I would have thought "true blue" would be the bluest of blues.

I have some scarlet milkweed that I'm going to try and over-winter in the ground, so we're in the same boat. Occasionally we come across a question that we find particularly interesting or intriguing.

You probably just need to be persistent and increase your efforts. Not all of the seeds will germinate, but you should get some new little rose plants. If your question is chosen for this feature, you can be sure you've helped others with the same question.:...

Gardening is both art and science, with some luck and skill thrown in for good measure. Other questions may be moved to one of our other forums so your fellow members can help you.

The plant will require less water than when it is actively growing and will tolerate lower light conditions. Maybe it's a combination of factors, i.e. a scratch from the rose allows sap from the dandelion you pulled without thinking to get under your...

Thank you."Hello...I plan on planting this palm from a 15 gallon container over our sewer line about 15 feet away from our house. Gardening is both art and science, with some luck and skill thrown in for good measure.

Occasionally we come across a question that we find particularly interesting or intriguing. They are blooming now, but all of a sudden for the first time ever, I see dime size holes in the leaves.

When a tiny plant only has a bit of a root the width of a sewing thread, it cannot possibly take in much water. Then replant the bulbs at least six inches apart each way. Just use one good treatment at this time then stop.

The only thing that ever stops my daylilies bloom has been drought. (see itPerennial: Happy Returns daylily-- Daylilies are very dependable. A previously tilled area qualifies as well.The soil is generally looser and drains a bit better than the surrounding...

You don't have to put it in a larger pot necessarily, just give it fresh potting mix. I've pulled up awithin a 25 mile radius of Ft. Lauderdale, FL. Gardening is both art and science, with some luck and skill thrown in for good measure.

“Oh mom, what am I going to do? It was very enjoyable seeing it all come together so nicely and so quickly! An old garden bench right in between two flower beds made it seem cozy and complete.

There is no right or wrong here. One cold spring morning you may decide you want to start the painting all over again. It relieves my stress (although a dead rose bush can send me into a whirlwind), and it's a great workout too!So if you're ready to turn...

Depending on its location, size and whether or not containers are used, starting a flower bed often begins with the. Add some plants, water thoroughly and mulch generously to keep out weeds.

Does the exterior of your home seem boring and uninviting? Reshape these beds and borders. Take note of its contours and its curves. Gardens without a sense of direction are best fixed by giving them some definition, a purpose or function., such as benches,...

This should keep the bed from sliding around. Using a sledgehammer, pound the rebar down into the ground until the top is level with the top of the cinderblocks. Is there any truth in this?

Occasionally we come across a question that we find particularly interesting or intriguing. Basil & Mint like water, but they don't like soggy. Nursery stock live several years in their containers before they're sold, so just make sure they have ample...

Good place to rot to take place as this soil gets wet. Fortunately agaves are pretty forgiving when it comes to root damage.2) root exposure can obviously lead to desiccation, so that is likely going on...

They also do well when you make individual holes for the bulbs, scattered about near trees and shrubs.The general consensus among gardeners is that daffodils will actually DETER gophers and voles, because daffodil bulbs are toxic to them.

Do not plant cowpeas (like blackeye peas) until after the soil has warmed. In most cases, everything on the surface disappears and there won't be any evidence that a plant lives below the surface.

Occasionally we come across a question that we find particularly interesting or intriguing. Other questions may be moved to one of our other forums so our fellow members can help you.