by Jennifer Poindexter Do you purchase store bought mums each autumn? Do you have grand plans of ensuring these mums survive, so you won’t have to keep buying more each year? I think many people do this only to be disappointed when their mums die over the winter. My mother … [Read more...]
When should I fertilize my garden?
QUESTION: When should I fertilize my garden? I'm afraid that I'm going to do it at the wrong time and ruin all my plants. ANSWER: When you fertilize your garden will depend upon what you’re growing. For edible crops you should amend your soil prior to planting. However, if … [Read more...]
12 Perennial Vines for Shady Areas
by Erin Marissa Russell Looking for perennial vines that will work in a spot that’s low on sunshine? We’ve rounded up a list of perennial vines we recommend for shady gardens. The first thing you’ll need to know to start narrowing things down is whether the shady part of your … [Read more...]
Are There Any Thornless Roses?
QUESTION: Are there any thornless roses? I was complaining to a friend about being jabbed and stuck by my rose bushes after working in the garden. She recommended thornless roses, but I had heard that there are no really thornless roses. Do you know which of us is right? And if … [Read more...]
How Long Does It Take to Grow Carrots From Seeds?
QUESTION: I’d like to grow my own carrots this year, and I’d like to know when to start expecting a harvest. How long will it take me to grow my own carrots? ANSWER: Most carrots take between 50 and 80 days to mature, counting from the date the seed was planted. Some can take … [Read more...]
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