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...putting in your garden is an annual, perennial or biennial is important, because their… More
...and texture of foxglove are real eyecatchers. The biennial flower propagated by its seeds… More
... do not qualify you to sell fruits and vegetables with a USDA organic… More
...e no sunlight. Low light levels cause competition with shading trees for the nutrients… More
...ver a low stump. When trying to figure out how to get rid of… More
...atered and well-fertilized lawns. The best way to get rid of lawn weeds is… More
Ajuga, or carpet bugle as it is also commonly known, is a genus of… More
...afting. Planting seed will likely give you a tree with pears that do not… More
...st planted in the early spring, as they get lanky with sparse blossoms in… More
House plants get flies because the moist, organic matter that is part of good,… More
...stalks. Common teasel blooms from June to October with purple flowers, and cut-leaved… More
...n collect hollyhock seeds from your garden, trade with friends and neighbors, or check… More
Canterbury bells are biennials that produce only leaves the first season. Canterbury bells belong… More
...ive. Branches weaken and fall during heavy winds. Getting rid… More
This collection of step-by-step, fully illustrated projects includes constructing a cold frame, creating a… More
Extensive information about planning, preparing, planting and maintaining a wildflower meadow. More
Guide sheet: Black-Eyed Susan (rudbeckia hirta) More
Getting a head start on your spring garden. More
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...n wide varieties, but they can largely be treated with ground up cornmeal. Discover how… More
...t how to apply granular products for killing ants with fertilizer spreaders with help from… More
...way and cleaned up. Get rid of ants in your house with tips on both… More
One way to get rid of grub worms in a lawn is with beneficial nematodes.… More
...a move. Learn about other moving supplies to grab with expert tips in this free… More
... house and painting it to get rid of a woodpecker with advice from the… More
...up vents and using mothballs in dark, quiet areas with advice from the owner... More
...their own. Learn about growing heirloom seeds and getting into seed saving from an organic… More
...om robust plants back into your soil. Learn about getting into seed saving from an… More
... ammonia can also be used as an odorous repellent with help from an instructor… More
...t working through a florist is a great way to get started. Learn about flowers,… More
...rs in late winter or early spring in a warm space with instructions from a... More
...lps get rid of these ground-nesting bugs. Consult with a professional before attempting to kill… More
...t until the garment can be dry cleaned. Learn how getting to red wine stains… More
...d of dust on wood blinds, wipe between each blind with a duster, or close… More
Getting rid of rats without poison requires taking away their food source and blocking off… More
...as orange oil, in areas that have become infested with earwig bugs. Find out how… More
...rainage. Use verbena as border plants in a garden with tips from a sustainable gardener… More
...Remove residual paste after taking down wallpaper with advice from a professional house cleaner... More
Learn how to choose an area for a garden of perennial plants and flowers in… More
Orchid malls and their benefits are discussed in this free educational video series. More
Learn how to use the pull of a yard edger in this free educational video… More
learn how to finish an edge of the table runner with expert tips and advice… More
Learn other ways of growing houseplants from tip cuttings in this free home gardening video… More
Learn tips and techniques on how to begin cleaning your belongings and organizing your home… More
Learn the basics of vegetable gardening in this free online video guide to vegetable gardening. More
Open windows for ventilation when staining. Learn how to stay safe when whitewashing and aging… More
Learn tips and techniques on how to begin organizing the bathroom of your home in… More
The basics of organic gardening are covered in this free educational video series. More
Learn how to start a high-limb chainsaw used for trimming trees and tree limbs in… More
Most important step when building a gazebo, research on the internet, drafting it out on… More
...ducts are everywhere, but which is right for you? Get expert house cleaning and house… More
Tips for ordering gravel to make a gravel road, smoothing out humps and lumps, gravel… More
Tips on getting to know your garden so that it grows successfully in this free… More
Learn tips on how to get started using a wood splitter in this free how-to… More
Learn how to cut the main load-bearing branch from trees in this free how-to video… More
getting proper coverage with a lawn duster is easy with these tips, get expert advice… More
...awn mower engines were formerly very difficult to start. This video clip will give you… More
HELP! My tomatos are getting some kinda gross rot on them, right on the bottom of the tomato, I have found about 5 like this already! Does anyone know what this is and how to prevent it? More
Can anyone tell me in these pictures where I'm supposed to pollinate? Is it behind the flower, inside the bulbous yellow part inside the flower, on top of the un-opened flower???? I have no clue. I've got lots of blooms and no fruit. :confused: More
...e are 3 of them! I been watching them and I think within a week it will flower, I am hoping anyways:) More
Very ambitious undertaking. More
:( Can anyone tell me how to get cucumbers to climb? I'd appreciate the information. I am thinking the trellis needs to be on a slant? Help please!!:rolleyes: More
[/size]:confused: Does anyone have an idea on getting rid of sparrows:mad: . I have taken down the houses and feeders.They are so bad they chase out all the other birds. They even attacked a hugh wood pecker drinking out of my pond. He has stayed around all winter. They dive… More
Dear Gardening Friends, A week from today is the big day for my Beloved and me. It's a busy, stressful time as many of you know from experience, so I am likely not to be around much. If you miss me, please take a moment to think good thoughts, pray… More
i don`t think that this female rose brested grosbeak likes woodpecker`s More
... but my problem is not growing something -- it is getting rid of mint. When we bought this home (Highlands, N.C), MINT was growing on the side of an embankment -- we have tried a lot of things -- hand pulling it, cutting it… More
...e from my planter. How do i get rid of it without getting stung by the mean bugger?! :mad: The last time i got stung I barely touched it. My fingure hurt most of the day. Hubby… More
I have planted hybiscus at my house for 5 years now. I have some that come back up every year and for some strange reason I can plant them on this one side of my house and they NEVER come back up. Now I have 3 tree and 8 plants.… More
I often find yellow leaves on my potted hibiscus. Some days I don't, but other days I find a bunch. (I've been pulling them off.) Is this normal for a hibiscus? Is there anything I can do to prevent it? More
Herbs have been around since time immemorial and served different kinds of purposes. They have been used to treat illness and flavour cooking; they were even believed to have magical powers. Do you want to have your own herb garden? Here are a few ideas on how to establish an… More
...rum gets more traffic. Anyone have seeds for this biennial? Thanks! More
It seems I have become involved in gardenguides haphazardly. It was on 7/22/07 I became a member while in search for help in caring for caterpillars. I have met new friends, found invaluable info and even set up a blog. I don't know if this INTRODUCTIONS was to introduce yourself… More
...of all grass in my front + back yards and replace with clover, flowers, shrubs, etc. I'm thinking I'd Roundup all the grass; wait a month, till the dead grass and then plant. Help! What do you think? Also, there's a gillion types of clover.… More
...ng soil. I was wondering if there's a good way to get rid of this? They're rather large pots, so I'd like to avoid re-potting them. The plants are chives and peppermint. Organic methods are preferred. More
Hello, if I get my friend who lives near the redwoods to fetch me a few cones about this time, about what percent of the hand gathered seeds would germinate? Should my friend get both the green cones and the brown cones? When I get them, what is the best… More
Just wondering if anyone else had problems getting on here since they changed the message forum/ community forum? I have had teoubles for the jast few days getting on here!!! My usual way of getting on here, I could not until now, and had to go a different way!!! Just… More
... before planting, I cut them and dust the cut end with Captan (spelling?) fungicide... It helps heal up… More
...over. Last Spring...quite by accident, we started getting hummingbirds on our porch. They were enjoying our Petunias I had put in our 5 long porch railing planters. All the previous years, I had put Moss Rosses in… More
...d be greatly appreciated. The rose plants I wanna get are about… More
...eed to add handrails, cover a crappy cement stoop with wooden steps and make new steps on the side of the porch (it's a wrap around) - a few pics for effect. So far… More
...f they can start budding, then maybe it`s time to get myself busy and get some work done. And work I did! All… More
...d great success with seeds so far in '09. We have started zinnias, cosmos,sunflowers and hollyhocks. I am going to study up and try to start some perennials.:D Oh yeah, I forgot the morning glories, moonflower vines, wild flowers and nasturtuims. Oh how I love to see a… More
...a and this year she wants to make lots more. So I started some tomatoes and peppers indoors. The problem is I started them too soon. I now have about 25 Roma, 25 Super Steak,… More
...dent, money is definitely a factor. Any advice on getting started composting, and doing… More
...son is the Candy Mountain Foxglove! It is a hardy biennial. http://www.tmseeds.com/product/4471.html Most digitalis have downward facing flowers. This variety has flowers that face upward! Their fields of foxglove photos looks lovely too. Apparenty this comes in one color… More
... site today! I started some seeds inside for my vegetable garden. They are doing so well i am not sure they will last in the flat that I started them in until safe from the first frost! When do I need to move them… More
...dnt find seeds either...so was wondering are they started from seeds?? ~C~ More
...r the first time in years because we was over run with striped wingless chipbirds this summer. (striped wingless chipbirds = Chipmunks )Cleaned a disinfected the feeders today will fill them up Thursday. More
.... He was not sick, he just needed some alone time with mom. I have been wanting to start my seed so bad and today there was just no reason not to. He has been asking to plant the seens since V… More
...ly confused about the difference between Annuals, Biennials,and Perennials. Can some one explain it? Also I live on the North Coast, and I am having a hard time figuring out what herbs to plant here. Any tips?:p More
I have Rome, Cortland, and Yellow Delicious apple trees. Last year I had the best crop I've had in their 20 year existence. This year only the Cortland had blossoms on it. The other 2 didn't have one. I've noticed the YD seems to produce scattered years, but I hadn't… More
biennials, mean they grow 1year, then the 2nd year they flower, seed, and die. I'm looking at planting a biennial next year and was recommended by an avid gardener to plant 1/2 my seeds next year and the other 1/2 the following year!!! I was also told that perennials won't… More
...ms are biennials - is that correct ? They - along with the Ladyslippers I have never come up in the same place twice - therefore I would think that possibly they seed after flowering ???? I haven't found the answer to that… More
yup lol im at matc south campus (milwaukee area technical colledge) for it computer suppurt specalist i have 1 online course AND thats the bulk of the headache lol online they say i need some workbook yet they didnt have it at south campus so we wewnt to downtown camput… More
...t I have won first place at the local county fair with red ripe tomatoes several years in a row...… More
Went out today to put my veggies back in their- spots after moving them around to keep frost at bay if it happens- and low and behold I look over and there is a flower up and out!!! I planted these back in early June, did not know if they… More
...eaper than buying seedlings from a nursery. Can I get an amen! Are there any seeds I can start in August? I'm in Eugene, OR. More
...rry, I was too tired when I registered to come up with something witty. haha) I'm a college student about to graduate from Oklahoma Christian University (Oklahoma City) in December with a bachelor's in Youth… More
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