I have some tulip bulbs I got from a pot of tulips i received for easter. I am not sure how to store my bulbs until the next planting time. I know they need to be in a cool dry place, I’m not sure if the fridge is the best place or what. I do not have a basement. and when i store them what kind of container should it be in?
I’ve been thinking seriously for a while now about taking classes, or working toward a degree, in Landscape or Garden Design. I found this one, which suits my budget and current time limitations (just had a baby) but don’t want to do it if it’ll only get me laughed at when I start looking for work in the field. I’d be happy starting out anywhere from a garden supply store/greenhouse/nursery, or at a landscape design company.
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We have a large garden away from the house but I want to plant a few things close. What would you suggest? Do you have kitchen vegetable garden? What do you plant in your "close to the house" garden?
I live in the midwest and would like to know what I can do now for preparing next springs gardening. Would it be wise to dig up areas now for planting in spring? Also, what perennials are good for Wisconsin?
My husband and I just bought our first home and I’m very excited about planting my own flower beds and vegetable garden. I don’t want to do anything extravagent, just basic beginner stuff until i learn more. Unfortunately I’m starting from ground zero with little to no knowledge on gardening and am in desperate need of some good resources.
I’d like to install a raised bed for vegetable gardening this year. I think this will allow me more control over the soil quality. What’s the cheapest and easiest way to go about it? Should I buy one of the ready-made beds available online?
In case I wasn’t clear, the soil is not my concern, it’s the actual bed itself. Should I try to build one, or buy one that snaps together?
My driveway is shaped like a rounded W. In it are two half circles that previously had grass and two over grown trees. We removed the trees and started removing the sod in one of the half circle.
The surface is being covered with bark. I have a few rocks and some hardy ornamental grasses in place but I am unsure how to determine the placement of any other rocks or plants. I am also unsure about what plants to choose besides some various moss to grow on the rocks.
The yard is south facing but gets a lot of sun. I am extremely busy so I am looking for low maintenance, slow growing hardy plants. Some trees that will remain small and manageable would be great.
Any ideas, thoughts or tips would be greatly appreciated.
I forgot to say I live in western Washington (the state). We usually get a fair amount of rain, but our summers have been hot and dry in the past few years and the winters have been getting more harsh too.
I’m looking for plants that kind of "go" with the northwest. I apologize for the lack of words to express what I am trying to say here.
I also live in a 50s style rambler with wood siding.
My driveway is shaped like a rounded W. In it are two half circles that previously had grass and two over grown trees. We removed the trees and started removing the sod in one of the half circle.
The surface is being covered with bark. I have a few rocks and some hardy ornamental grasses in place but I am unsure how to determine the placement of any other rocks or plants. I am also unsure about what plants to choose besides some various moss to grow on the rocks.
The yard is south facing but gets a lot of sun. I am extremely busy so I am looking for low maintenance, slow growing hardy plants. Some trees that will remain small and manageable would be great.
Any ideas, thoughts or tips would be greatly appreciated.
I forgot to say I live in western Washington (the state). We usually get a fair amount of rain, but our summers have been hot and dry in the past few years and the winters have been getting more harsh too.
I’m looking for plants that kind of "go" with the northwest. I apologize for the lack of words to express what I am trying to say here.
I also live in a 50s style rambler with wood siding.
I know there’s an entire science to indoor plant lighting and copying the sun but I want to know if plants will grow and seeds will start on ANY plant specific lightbulb?
Example: GE Plant and Aquarium 20 watt bulb 90 CRI
What would happen if i were to feed my plant straight juice. Would the sugars help it grow more? Im thinking any type of juice…. or i also heard that milk helps alot too.. So mabey if i mix milk and juice it will be the perfeect mixture.
hahah .. i didnt realize how innaporpriate what i said sounds until the first comment… im growing areca palm… and the juice im talking about is either orange or apple
I’m going to be planting music box sunflowers for my wedding this summer and wondered how long it will take them to mature and bloom. If you have any info, it would be greatly appreciated!
I am about to plant some window boxes and was wondering if there are any flowers or herbs that flies dislike and therefore would discourage from coming near the window boxes and therefore the house. Any suggestions would be great. Thanks.
I got too excited about my first attempt at gardening and now the notoriously unpredictable weather in Oklahoma threatens to kill my plants.
I planted mostly herbs along with some strawberry, cayenne pepper and beefsteak tomato plants.
The strawberry plants and most of the herbs are fine, but some of the leaves on the basil, pepper and tomato plants are turning mushy and/or brown or black. I have covered them with buckets and bowls from the house to protect them from the cold, but they still look damaged.
All told, there have been three full days of cold temperatures and this is the fourth. It may be another day until temperatures return to normal. Is there any reason to believe that some or all of my plants will recover from this, or am I totally screwed?
Note: So far there’s no serious damage to the stems, just the some of the leaves near the tops of the plants don’t look so good.
More info: There was only one night where temps dropped below freezing, and that didn’t last long. Even then there was no frost. Mostly it’s just been cold and kind of windy.
The plants are in the ground and have been for about a week. The basil seemed to have spread its roots pretty well and were flourishing before the cold hit.
Thanks for your help, guys. The weather is warmer now and it looks like most of the plants will be fine.
With the exception of a basil plant that lost about 75 percent of its leaves, most of the other plants should get along fine. I’ve removed the buckets and bowls and pinched off any damaged leaves so the plants won’t waste a lot of energy trying to repair them.
It’s encouraging that I was able to save them. Thanks again!
Ok, I assume the answer is no. But under a boil water advisory, can you use it to water your vegetable garden? What about if it doesn’t contact the fruit or vegetables?
I’m going to use a check to buy gardening supplies. I was told by my bank the funds will be available tomorrow. My sister told me Home Depot could do an instant transfer on my check and decline it today. If I write a check to Home Depot will they do an instant transfer and be declined or will it take a normal 4-5 days for the money to be taken?
Have a tiny 20"x20" garden laid to lawn. From Asia, know nothing about gardening here.How do I grow a flower filled garden? I’ve heard that you need to prepare the garden in autumn/winter to have flowers in summer. Need advice from ABC please!