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Flowering Trees
Asked by J.G. from Chicago
on April 21, 2010
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i have been wanting a flowering tree for a long time and am looking for one to plant in the front yard. i was just wondering if anyone has any ideas for what kind to ...
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- We are planing an ornamental Pear (no fruit) tomorrow on recommendations for a small-ish well shaped tree that flowers.
- While not technically a tree, mom has a Rose of Sharon. She is in just south of you, in Crete. My favorite are lilacs. They bloom in the spring and you are lucky ...
- Ornamental pears, weeping cherry, even red buds. The Rose of Sharon can be trained into trees, but they drop their flowers and are very messy. A non-flowering tree w...
Flowering Plants That Survive Texas Heat
Asked by I. from Dallas
on September 25, 2006
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Hi lady's,
We bought our house 6 months ago, and the yard is nicely landscaped. We have many garden mums. I thougth that was nice because they are perennials and I th...
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- Any kind of bulbs. I do daylilies and mine are actually hybrids so they are huge. Other evergreen shrubs that flower nicely are Salvia (comes in blue, white, pink, r...
- I love Pentas--they are in our front yard and have done AWESOME all of May, June, July and Aug..They are showing no signs of dying..and I bet they will last till the f...
- Wow. Not only could you be having culture shock moving from the Netherlands to here, but you seem to also be in "garden shock." I would LOVE to have a garden full ...
Cheap Plants
Asked by R. from San Antonio
on March 16, 2009
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Does anyone know of a nursery that has really good deals on plants in the San Antonio area? I am willing to drive to get a really great bargain.
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- I have found that cheap plants don't make it too well in San Antonio summers. All the mass merchandisers who sell cheap plants don't have the staff that knows what t...
- Deets Trees on 181 toward Floresville is really cheap in my opinion - though we were only buying decorative grasses, which may be cheaper than flowering plants or shrubs.
- My husband really likes Rainbow Gardens (that's the one on Thousand Oaks the last person mentioned). They take the time to help you pick out what is best for your lan...
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...
Hanging Plants on Porch
Asked by M.B. from Washington DC
on March 31, 2011
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I'm trying to figure out what is the best plant to pick for this... I want to hang flowering plants in baskets on my porch. It will get about 1/2 of the day's sun. I...
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- I love bougainvillea! You might need to live in a more tropical area for that, though. Like someone else mentioned, geraniums do very well hanging, or in pots. Happ...
- SH said exactly what I would have said! :)
- Oxalis would work. They are really pretty purple flowers w/ heart shaped leaves. We use them here (and it's way more hot in Texas :) and they stay blooming a long time...
Flowering Plant Idea to Honor My "Ma"
Asked by M.B. from Milwaukee
on June 8, 2011
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Hi everyone. In early July my "Ma" (the closest thing I've ever had to a real mother figure) will have a birthday, her first since passing away in early Spring. I mi...
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- When my mother passed away 5 years ago I planted a Rose of Sharon. I live in Chicago so the weather is similar. I trim it every year so it is bushy and not tall and st...
- What about a Rhododendron? It stays green all year with long thick leaves and in the spring or summer it blooms a pretty flower in the center of each leaf cluster. We...
- I got the cemetary where my mom was buried to plant a magnolia tree, which blooms. (My mom was the president of a garden club and an officer in a couple of others.) I...
Gardening - Year Long Bushes and Plants
Asked by L.V. from New York
on February 7, 2008
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Hey All
I live in NJ and wanted to redo my front yard landscaping this year. I want to plant some bushes and shrubs that will remain green all year round. Everythin...
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- Hey, Linda--- If you want some sort of bush that will stay green all winter, you'll have to get an evergreen of some sort---there are lots of options if you look at s...
- Two plants that work well for me are Rhododendron and Azaleas. I did not plant them they were in the garden when I arrived. The garden gets partial sun and there are...
- Hi Linda- My name is Janet and I'm a retired lady. Some plants you might consider: Hosta - grows in spring thru fall. Does get lovely flowers towards the end. Som...
Why Won't These Strawberries Grow?!
Asked by M.B. from Dayton
on July 20, 2011
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This is my second year of having strawberry plants, and I'm not getting any fruit! The plants are very full, green and healthy looking with flowers, but the strawberr...
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- I am not an expert, but I think the plants have to be pollinated by bees to produce any/good fruit. Maybe the netting is keeping the bees from doing their job. Here i...
- ooh you're better than me. i go to kroger where they're $1.98/basket. sorry...no advice! but good luck, i think it's awesome you're growing your own strawberries, h...
- Have you had the same plants for 2 years, or did you get new ones this year? They usually won't fruit well until the 2nd year, the 1st year you'll get what you are des...
Using Coffee Grinds for a Healthy Lawn
Asked by S.F. from Utica
on June 6, 2011
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Hi Mommas,
I am the least likely person that you will find tending to plants or grass but I share a lawn with my punk of a neighbour who seems to love his weed patc...
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- Coffee grinds are for acid-loving plants. What greens up a lawn is high nitrogen and watering. But be careful not to over nitrogen the yard or over water, both cause...
- Grounds are good for roses, but I don't know about grass.
- Instead of putting up with the weeds contact your local health department. Some weeds are considered noxious and are baned by cities. They can order them to get rid...
Shade Garden
Asked by C.B. from Kansas City
on February 28, 2011
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hi ladies! fun night on the old board tonight! i actually have a question though, soon (can't wait!) it will be time for planting our gardens here in kansas. (ok not r...
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- If you are looking for an annual, try "wishbone" (also known as torenia) flowers. They are small (like 9") with profuse blue flowers - they do great in shade, even dee...
- Yes, hostas are perennials and usually do good in the shade. Coleus and bagonias are annuals that I think do pretty well in the shade. Usually the rule is the bigge...
- sweet williams and bleeding hearts. you have to read the plants some are annual and some are perinneal same flower just some are annuals. another thing to consider is ...
