Gardening: Blue Mystique Orchid
My granddaughter brought this "Blue Orchid " for me on Dec. 17th. This was "Our Christmas" as that was when all the kids could get here (except my youngest and wife in TX).
I live in the southern bay area and my confederate jasmine is climbing on a fence in the front of our house. It hasn't been trimmed since I first put it in some 6 or 7 years ago. I've heard I should prune it, but how far should I cut it back? It's been acting like a bush.
Growing an Acuba Japonia from a Cutting
I have been getting cuttings from one of these plants and they seem to rot before they get roots. What am I doing wrong that they do this? Can you also tell me where I can buy one of these? I want the one with the speckles on the leaves Thank you.
How do you tent a houseplant?
I am wondering if there is anyone who lives in Florida or where it is warm, that might know what this plant is. I live in Michigan and was given a plant that grows Florida. It looks just like my aloe plant except that it has longer thorns on it and they are sharper.
Does someone know of any place online that sells a slow release 10-30-10 fertilizer?
Re-potting Container Grown Fruit Trees
When is the best time to re-pot container grown fruit trees?
What can I spray on my fig tree to get rid of the scales on the leaves? The scales are like little shell.
Will Dog Poop Contaminate Fruit on Orange Trees?
Is it good to eat the oranges off the orange tree, if the dog poops near it daily and urinates as well?
I am a lazy gardener and don't know all that much about fertilizing houseplants. I love to have plants in my house and those that continue to be healthy get to stay and those that prove troublesome get set outside to fend for themselves : )
Garden: This Week on The Path Garden
A few flowers (and one of berries) that are blooming in the garden. Not a lot of color, but still nice to walk through and see a new flower every few days.
Cute Recycled Windowsill Planters
With the cold weather, I do my gardening indoors. I use cute planters from thrift shops like coffee mugs, porcelain creamers, or ceramic pots that strike my fancy.
I started a ginger plant from a root. It's indoors now ( I live in Montana). It's about 3 feet tall with one stem and several leaves and looks healthy, but not very pretty. Can I cut the top and will this make it bush out some?
Harvest wild onions for use during the year. You can also buy green onions at the store and cut off the tops and plant the bulbs in your garden. They will continue to grow each year so long as you do not remove the bulb.
This video has helpful information about successfully growing clematis.
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.
This is a guide about landscaping design tips. Landscaping can help create a beautiful oasis around your home and in your own backyard. Well planned do it yourself landscape design can save time, money and help you realize your landscaping goals.
Problems Growing a New Sapling After Killing Sick Tree
About 3 years ago I dug out the roots of a sickly citrus tree in my backyard and used charcoal starter fluid to burn off the majority of the humongous roots underneath. I haven't had any success so far with any sapling I've planted in it. Did I ruin the soil for good?
Where can I get these pegs that were mentioned in this article, to grow mushrooms?
Building Wheelchair Accessible Raised Beds
In the summer of 2011, I had raised beds made to accommodate a wheelchair and my short arm width necessary to reach across to weed. They have landscape fabric to control weeds on the bottom, a layer of sod face down, then layers of newspaper and leaves that will decompose and on top, regular soil.
My Frugal Life: Composting Indoors
With all new ideas, I make a point to weigh the amount my time that they will cost against the benefits. Here is just one thing that I have been trying around my house this year: I started an indoor composting worm bin, which I keep in our basement.
My Frugal Life: Recycling In the Garden
There is nothing better than something cold in the hot weather, and ice cream fills the bill for us! I frequently plant pinto beans in these wonderful containers.
I have found many ways of saving money, while still having a lovely garden to provide fresh food and flowers. I have found that plant sales at churches and garden clubs can be a good source for perennials.
Organic Solutions for Powdery Mildew
If you garden long enough, sooner or later you'll find yourself dealing with powdery mildew problems. This common fungal disease can affect virtually all types of plants. Here are some ways to tackle the problem organically.
