Planting Trumpet Vines?Can I transplant a trumpet vine in late summer? It is in a pot now and I would like to put it in the ground.
Planting Six Pack Annual Flowers?I just bought several different types of flowering plants and they all came in six packs. It seems that when I go to plant them, the roots to the little plants have grown together. I have tried gently massaging them apart, but it feels like I am actually ripping them apart.
Planting Tomatoes With Egg Shells?I lost the information on saving egg shells and planting them with tomato plants. How do I do it, etc.?
Planting Under Walnut Trees?Does this apply to all kinds of walnuts, Manchurian walnut, Japanese walnut, and common walnut, too?
Ground Cover Under Black Walnut Trees?I want to plant ground cover in the area between the street and my sidewalk. It is under two black walnut trees. So I need something the can be stepped on and is able to handle the abuse of falling walnuts and squirrels.
Growing Garlic?It is that time of year again here in Nova Scotia. I would like to plant some more garlic this fall for the spring season. Instead of putting them in the garden, could the bulbs be planted in an outdoor planter that is about 7 inches deep and still survive the winter up here?
Growing Red Onions?How deep do you plant onion bulbs?
Planting Morning Glories?I live in Phoenix, Arizona; when is the best time to plant morning glories? What type of soil do they need? I have grown them before in another state with no problems, but coming to Arizona, it's a whole new situation. Please help me.
Locating Planting Guides by State?I would like to know the planting guide for my location. Where can I find this information? Thanks.
Growing an Avocado from Seed?How do you grow an avocado from seed?
Planting Pachysandra?What time of year can you plant pachtsandra? What kind of dirt should you use? How long does it take to spread?
Planting Green Beans?When is the latest that I can plant bush beans and expect to harvest them before cold weather?
Planting Virginia Creeper?I want to grow Virginia creeper (or similar plant) up the walls of my pebbledashed, two-storied home. Our climate is (usually) temperate, but with strong winds from time to time and the occasional severe winter.
Growing Garlic?When is the best time to put in garlic bulbs?
What Will Grow Under Pine Trees?What can be grown under pine trees? Any herbs, etc.?
When Should I Plant Tomatoes?When is the best time to plant tomatoes?
When is the Best Time to Plant Yucca?When is the best time to plant yucca?
Planting Lilac Bushes?When is the best time to buy and plant lilacs? Is it better to choose lilac bushes or lilac trees?
Planting a Burning Bush?I live in Texas, when is the best time to plant a dwarf burning bush?
What is the Best Exposure for a Rhododendron?What side of my house is best for a rhododendron?
How Do I Plant Bittersweet in the Spring?I received my bittersweet plants in the mail and was wondering if I would use the fall planting instructions to plant them now in April?
Rabbits Eating Flowers and Plants?How do we keep the rabbits from eating the bulbs I plant for next year's growth?
Is It Too Late to Plant Vegetables and Flowers?Can I plant veggies and flowers now?
When to Plant Hollyhocks?When is the best time to plant Hollyhocks?
How Close to Plant Lilacs?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
Planting a Tomato Plant?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?
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?
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.
Planting Eunomy Suckers?I have a nice bush probably a Eunomys, that has 3 foot suckers, can I plant these?
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.
What Will Grow Under Walnut Trees?What vegetables and flowers will survive under the drip line of walnut trees?
Planting A Hydrangea?I am trying to find out how to transplant a hydrangea from a pot to the ground.
When to Replant Flower Bed After Using Natural Weed Killer?If I use a natural grass killer in my rock garden, i.e. vinegar, salt, boiling water, etc., will I be successful in reseeding with wild flowers after rinsing the ground thoroughly with water?
Planting Tomatoes On Hay?How do you plant tomatoes on hay?
Growing Plants In Florida?I have a tomato plant and several other flowering plants. They are just doing terrible. I am new to Florida and perhaps my growing experience is not suitable for this climate? I even planted 10 different seeds under clear plastic and am having no luck there either. Help please?
Growing Hibiscus Trees In Tennessee?I have moved from Florida to Tennessee and found they are selling Hibiscus trees. Can I plant them here? I was told at the nursery that I bought them that they are a perennial and I wouldn't have to bring them in for winter. True or false? I live 40 miles north of Chattanooga. Thanks.
Can You Plant The Tops of Parsnips?Can you plant the tops of parsnips and will they grow?
Growing Sunflowers from Seedlings?My questions are, why are they "bending" like that? Is it normal? What can I do to make them straight? Although some of them grow straight and are not bending like that. Should I move them to pots? I can't plant them out yet because they are so tiny, weak and will be destroyed by rain or wind.
Caring for Lilac Saplings in the Winter?I have three brand new Lilac bushes and it is starting to get very cold here at night. 38 degrees this morning. I am wondering if it will hurt these young saplings to keep them inside for the winter...
Roses in Vase Growing New Leaves?September 19th was my birthday, and my daughter graced me with six beautiful long stem roses. The roses came together with some plant food. I carefully placed my beautiful roses in a vase with water and added some of the plant food.
Planting a Beavertail Cactus?I have found a beavertail cactus. Where is the best place to plant it?
Drought, Heat and Cold Tolerant Plants?We had nasty below freezing weather this week. I am thinking we are going to have to replace some shrubbery and decorative perennials. I have decided to use drought, heat and cold tolerant plants that don't have a bad spreading habit.
How can I grow moss?How can I grow moss? Without having to use my wife's blender...
Planting Ornamental Grasses?Many ornamental grasses grow best in full sun, but there are still options hardy to zone 5 that tolerate partial shade. Keep in mind that most grasses need a minimum of 3 to 5 hours of direct sun per day to flower and present their best color.
Getting Rid of Grass to Start a Garden?I would like to kill the grass in a large area to start a garden. I am looking for a non-toxic recipe. I would like to garden there this year.
Transplanting Seedlings?Tips for transplanting seedlings. Post your ideas.
Planting at Different Levels?My mother had 3 green thumbs and 9 green fingers (OK I'm overstating). I'm just beginning to garden and Mom's been gone a long time. She used to talk about planting at different levels right next to each other which would allow something to be coming up when something was dying down. Has anyone ever heard of the and what are the particulars?
How Long Should I Wait To Plant Ground Cover?I have 3 steep banks I can't mow so I am putting ground cover on them. What I need to know is how long I should wait to plant the ground cover after using a vinegar solution to kill the weeds and grass on the banks?