Planters
Holly writes: A woman that I work with was given a wonderful planter for Easter last year. The saucer of a standard clay pot was used and two daffodil and three crocuses were place in the saucer. Then the dirt ... read article
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Planting under Shade Trees
Member Donna writes: I have a BIG problem! For years I have been trying to grow grass, plants, pretty much anything around our water oak trees in our yard. Nothing seems to work. I live in ... read article
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Plants for Condominiums and Offices
Q. As I strolled through the store today, there were so many plants, hopefully heralding the arrival of spring (has been a very, very long winter). I looked at many, but each time I ... read article
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Plants for Shady Areas
Q. I would like to know what kind of flower plants that grow well in the shade, but little sun? A. I speak with much experience here! I started out gardening as a kid with a shady backyard and had ... read article
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Pots
Judy writes: I have a problem with the drilled holes in the bottoms of the containers. Water drains through them and ruins the flooring underneath. Or, if I have one on a piece of wooden furniture, it would ruin ... read article
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Potting Soil
How to Sterilize Potting Soil Q. I want to sterilize my potting soil which I buy in bags. It seems that tiny seeds must be inside since there are green stems growing after I pot and water. How and can I do ... read article
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Pruning
Pruning Fruit and Other Flowering Trees Late winter is a good time to prune most fruit trees. Pruning should be accomplished after severe winter weather has passed, but before the tree has bloomed. Prune your ... read article
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Re-Potting Plants
Q. I bought a 6-inch pot full of plants: an ugly red and green prayer plant, an ugly red and green spiky plant, a near-dead pothos, and a small something! The only plant I want to keep is the small one. ... read article
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Roots
Bonnie writes: I dug out Lilac bushes to replace them with a fence. Now the problem is how do I get rid of the roots that I missed or couldn't get? A. After you have used the deepest spade you have to cut down all ... read article
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Salsa Garden Sets
Jim writes: I once saw on the net how to plant everything you need to make salsa in one planter---can't find it now. Can you give me any clues, ideas, or how to go about doing this ? ....Love salsa A. ... read article
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Sandy Soil
Q. I am in the process of creating a meditation garden. I live on Long Island, NY where the weather is mild, but the soil is very sandy. I was interested in planting fragrant plants and herbs. There will be ... read article
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Seed-Starting Mix
1 part finely sifted topsoil
1 part finely sifted compost or high-quality leaf mold
1 1/2 to 2 parts vermiculite, perlite or coarse builder's ... read article
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Seeds
Eleanor writes: When do I start my petunia seeds in my house so that they will be best when planted outside this spring? A. If you start seeds too soon you will have leggy plants that have outgrown the pots before ... read article
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Shaded Fence Row
Q. I have a fence row that is on a slight upgraded hill, sandy soil and quite shaded. Recently people put a modular home on the other side of our fence row and their junk cars are quite an eyesore. I ... read article
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Small Space Gardening
Q. I live on a very small plot of land, less than 1/3 acre. I also have NO back yard. I enjoy to garden but, I am looking for some fruits or veggies I can plant that will look decorative enough to ... read article
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