by Erin Marissa Russell When you’re starting a home market garden, one thing you’re bound to wonder about is which crops are the most profitable. After all, you want to get the most bang for your buck after investing lots of time, energy, and money into the crops that you … [Read more...]
How deep are palm tree roots?
QUESTION: How deep are palm tree roots? Since they grow in sandy areas and do fine in hurricanes and live in dry areas, does that mean that have super deep taproot? - Erika B ANSWER: Palm tree roots aren’t what most would consider “deep” at all. In fact, the roots of most palm … [Read more...]
What temperature is the frost point for plants?
QUESTION: What temperature is the frost point for plants? Is it exactly the freezing point of water -- 32 -- or is it higher or lower than that? When should I be worried when I'm looking at my weather app? - Lafina C ANSWER: Different plants have a different tolerance for … [Read more...]
Are dahlias annuals or perennials?
QUESTION: Are dahlias annuals or perennials? I keep looking around and can't get a clear answer. Patricia F ANSWER: Dahlias are considered tender perennials. This means that they can return each year as long as they aren’t exposed to frost. In many cases, these flowers … [Read more...]
Are petunias annuals or perennials?
QUESTION: Are petunias annuals or perennials? I wanted to plant some in my yard and I was wondering if I have to plant them every year or not. - Annabelle B ANSWER: Petunias are technically tender perennials. What this means is in the ideal conditions, these flowers will come … [Read more...]
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