What & When to Plant
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Green Thumb Anyone?
Asked by A.F. from Allentown
on February 2, 2012
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So we plan on planting a garden this summer with our soon to be 5 year old. Our backyard has a coldframe(previous owner). We eat a lot of fresh veggies so feel it wo...
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- Before you plant anything, make sure the soil is good. Every couple of years, I mix a bag of garden soil (like miracle grow garden soil) into the existing soil to mak...
- I do a garden every year with my two girls. They love it, and I really enjoy it as well. I usually buy my plants already started. We have a fairly short growing season...
- Square Foot Gardening is a good book to get you started. Have fun!
Outdoor Landscaping Obsession
Asked by M.M. from Los Angeles
on August 28, 2011
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Okay so I'm obsessed w/outdoor my landscaping as I spend a lot of time out there w/my baby
So I posted a ? about what to add to my outdoor oasis.
I had a fountain an...
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- A bench or cute chair to sit on, or stepping stones to make a pretty path. Also plant basil, they keep mosquitoes away, have a fragrant smell and are also edible, just...
- Aw, your garden yard sounds so adorable. A bird-feeder?
- You need a hammock or a nice swing with an awning or cover. I've seen swings that have an adjustable back and it can lay all the down so it's like a futon and you can...
Science Experiment
Asked by S. from Denver
on March 18, 2010
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My son is in 4th grade and has to do a science experiment, needing to compare things...ie. which paper towel holds the most water...so we have decided to grow lima bea...
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- I think soil will be a better method. soil is proven that way if it doesn't grow due to lack of water you can't blame the paper towels. like the others said same ligh...
- I think that is a nice idea to use different types of liquids vs different types of paper towels to grow the beans in. Yes you would use the same soil, the same light ...
- Was just at our science fair tonight and they had one display that was seeds grown with light and without.... But I like the idea of watering with stuff--just don't m...
Flowering Shrubs or Perennials?
Asked by E.M. from Chicago
on May 21, 2010
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I have a sunny spot next to my deck, right outside my kitchen window. I'd like to plant either flowering shrubs or a perennial garden, but I am not an experienced gard...
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- Check into Knockout roses. They are very disease resistant and flower for a long time. Another favorite of mine is the Cranesbill type of geranium. They are a perenni...
- I am surprised that no one mentioned a butterfly bush! they come in an assortment of colors. they need to be cut back to 6 - 12 inches tall in the spring but the pay o...
- I'm not an experienced gardener either, but a do have 3 perenial flower gardens (2 sun/1 shade). All of the flowering shrubs that I'm familiar with only bloom for abo...
Mum Help!!!
Asked by J.K. from Kansas City
on November 8, 2011
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I bought some potted mums, and wondered, can I take them out of the pot, and plant them in the ground? It is getting so chilly outside, thought if I could I'd do that...
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- Mums are generally annuals, which means that they only last one season. No need to plant them because they will not come back! There are some varieties that are pere...
- The fall is a great time to plant mums. As long as the ground is not frozen, they should do well. Once the top of the plant dies, you can cut the plant back to ab...
- Yes...I have planted mums and some have come back year after year. I have one that is HUGE now, after about 10 years--it looks like a shrub! It mist be 5' across. It'...
Why Won't My Tomatoes Grow?
Asked by S.B. from Los Angeles
on July 19, 2011
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Hi moms -
A while ago, I asked about why the fruit on my cucumber plant was shriveling up before they grew more than a couple of inches. Thanks to some good advice f...
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- I am having the same problem with all of my plants this year. I am doing container veggies and fruits. Now I got a book in the mail and this is going to sound wierd. I...
- I have just quit trying to grow tomatoes. I have them in pots out back. My main issue is as soon as the fruit starts showing up the squirrels get them and I hav...
- Only thing I can think of is too much rain. Too much rain seems to promote leaf growth with little fruit plus the fruit that does grow tends not to mature as quickly....
"Green" Lawn & Garden Care
Asked by M.M. from Green Bay
on April 14, 2009
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Hi Moms and Dads,
I'm looking to weed and feed and generally care for my backyard/garden with out a lot of harsh chemicals. I'm concerned about the chemicals in such...
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- Go to www.gardensalive.com they are all natural non-toxic lawn and garded care.
- We have used GlobalCare™ Lawn Power for a few years. Works great. There is also Plant Power which would be great for the garden. You can use the Lawn Power on the...
- to keep weeds down you can put newspaper around the plants or inbetween rows and cover it with mulch, then to fertilize compost grass clipping, coffee grounds, egg she...
How Do I Stop Cats from Peeing in My Plants?
Asked by W.P. from Dallas
on April 14, 2008
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Hello everyone,
I need help stopping my cats from peeing in my indoor potted plants. The first time it happened I thought it was because the door to where their litte...
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- Growing up when a cat would do this we would put ammonia all around the top of the pot, cats hate the smell. I have also heard of using the red pepper like others hav...
- Believe it or not - mothballs are toxic (and they stink). Here's a few organic and safe things to try: Go to a local garden center and purchase a small bag of lava...
- I have heard that if you put used coffee grounds in pantyhose and put them where you don't want your cat to pee it will keep them away!
How and When to Landscape??
Asked by M.. from Youngstown
on March 18, 2011
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Hi Moms, we moved into our home in September of last year. The landscaping out front was nonexistent. Since it was so late in the year we decided to hold off on doi...
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- Since you have lots of shade, impatiens would be a good choice of annual flowers for you to use to fill in until your other plants/shrubs, etc get more established. T...
- If your neighbors have beautiful yards... ask them what they have planted! I love to garden and my all-time favorite catalogue is White Flower Farm. I like them b/...
- Hi, Dwarf Boxwood (bush) Barberry -- nature's barbwire or they have thornes so be careful if you have kids or pets (bush) Daylillies --tons of color choices Hosta...
Whoa...am I Expected to Give a Gift? What Do I Do?
Asked by T.L. from Detroit
on July 13, 2011
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I can't believe this! I went to water my outdoor plant and in the plant, I found an invitation to a grad party for tomorrow night. I know that the invite was not the...
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- That is the shortest notice I ever heard of. For someone you do not talk to often, I would express my regrets, and wish them well, best of luck and leave it at...
- RSVP and say, "Thank you for thinking of inviting me, but I won't be able to make it to the party. Congratulations on your graduation! We'll have to make plans to get...
- I wouldn't give a gift even if I had more notice and couldn't attend. You don't know the people that well so seems odd you were invited at all. Now you have to spend...
