USDA Plant Hardiness Zones Have Changed
Because of climate change, our growing zone has officially changed. I am in the Washington DC area. So, check your zone and plan your planting timetable accordingly.
I have grown Aloe Vera for many years now. It likes lots of sunshine and likes to get dry completely before being watered again. Also, it likes light, sandy soil, not heavily fertilized, rich soil.
It is that time of year again here in Nova Scotia. I would like to plant some more garlic this fall for the spring season. Instead of putting them in the garden, could the bulbs be planted in an outdoor planter that is about 7 inches deep and still survive the winter up here?
How soon can I plant cantaloupe in the spring and what's the best container?
How deep do you plant onion bulbs?
I live in Phoenix, Arizona; when is the best time to plant morning glories? What type of soil do they need? I have grown them before in another state with no problems, but coming to Arizona, it's a whole new situation. Please help me.
Locating Planting Guides by State
I would like to know the planting guide for my location. Where can I find this information? Thanks.
How do you grow an avocado from seed?
What time of year can you plant pachtsandra? What kind of dirt should you use? How long does it take to spread?
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Tips For Buying And Planting Bare-Root Plants
A bare-root plant is a nursery plant which has been harvested when dormant and sold without soil around the roots. Although they may look rather pitiful and lifeless at first glance, in reality they hold all of the potential to be some of the loveliest trees, shrubs, and perennial plants you'll ever grow.
The First Steps to Planning Your Vegetable Garden
Some people have labeled them victory gardens. Others call them recession gardens, crisis gardens--even survival gardens. No matter what you call them, industry surveys are showing a double digit increase in the number of folks starting vegetable gardens this year.
The Basics of Square Foot Gardening
Square foot gardening is a concept so easy, yet so overlooked in lieu of more traditional row or mound gardens. It is less time consuming, less physically demanding, and uses less space and water.
One of the most prevalent attributes common to natural gardens is that they work with - not against - nature. The design has the appearance of a garden that happened naturally instead of a planned, sculptured look.
