I use homemade papier mache pots for my seedlings, but I don't use salt in the paste mix. Can I use salt to prevent mold or will it kill the plants?
Starting Sunflowers from Seeds
When do we plant those huge sunflower seeds, in Tucson, AZ?
Rabbits Eating Flowers and Plants
How do we keep the rabbits from eating the bulbs I plant for next year's growth?
Planting Flowers in an Old Wheelbarrow
My wheelbarrow garden decor. Hope you like it!
How do I plant a Hosta seed?
Is It Too Late to Plant Vegetables and Flowers?
Can I plant veggies and flowers now?
I bought three five gallon Common Lilacs. The area I want to plant is 42 inches in diameter. Do I plant one, two, or can I put all three in the same area? Thanks for your help. Marlene
When is the best time to plant Hollyhocks?
I bought a tomato plant from Lowes that already has two green tomatoes on it. If it has produced these will I kill it if I transplant it into the garden? If I can plant it in the ground any advice on how to care for it?
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.
Planting Vegetables After Spraying Pesticide
My neighbor usually grows tomatoes and peppers up against their home. They had Orkin come to kill termites. Orkin sprayed the ground in the area where they plant tomatoes and peppers. Should they plant them this year or not?
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.
Plants That Grow Well in Rocky Ground
We just moved here and the ground is really hard (sorta clay I guess ) and has lots of rocks. We've been picking rocks since we've got here and I would love to plant some different types of plants around and flowers.
Use Canning Lids for Marking Your Seeds
Don't discard those canning lid rings when they no longer are suitable for canning use. They are handy in the garden when you have young ones helping you with the gardening. Plant your seeds in the center of the rings or place the rings over young seedlings.
I have a nice bush probably a Eunomys, that has 3 foot suckers, can I plant these?
Using Straw Bales For Gardening
This idea is very old, my grandmother used to have straw bale gardens. It was great for her not to have to stoop over to pick and weed her garden. I have done this type of gardening for the past 3 years and had very good results. You start with Straw bales (not hay).
Can You Replant Tomatoes In The Same Place?
Can you replant tomatoes where you have had tomatoes the year before if the tomatoes had no problems? Thank you.
Can I Plant Crape Myrtles In The Summer?
I just received 4 crape myrtles and wondered if they would make it if I planted them now, in the middle of July? Our soil is somewhat hard, and they would be in a full sun area. Do you think I should wait until the fall, or plant them now?
We found in Mother Earth News how to garden without having to till the soil. We are renting a home and really do not want to put too much work into garden spot. The magazine suggest buying potting soil bags, punching holes in the bottom of the bag; then cutting open the top. Plant straight into the bags.
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.
