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...s come to an end. Our beloved flowers, shrubs and trees need the best… More
...rub. Forsythia bloom in the spring, heralding the start of summer. Rose of Sharon… More
... climates, winter can take its toll on shrubs and trees. Drying winds, freezing… More
...hen the ground is frozen. Shrubs can be grown and started from containers, burlapped… More
...caterpillars that affect the leaves of your fruit trees are forest tent caterpillars, eastern… More
...anigerum, is one type of aphid that damages apple trees. Though not the most… More
It can be difficult to grow grass under a tree because the shade from… More
...worm. Even more disturbing is the fact that apple tree worms are not in… More
...nted and potentially dangerous pest. When dealing with squirrels, an ounce of prevention truly… More
Moles destroy fruit trees by digging trenches around the trees root system. Moles do… More
...rangeas need a winter dormancy that is punctuated with frost and subfreezing temperatures. However,… More
...u are guaranteed to encounter times when it won't start. Lawn mowers that have… More
Creeping Charlie is an invasive weed, which is also known as ground ivy, creeping… More
The best time to prune a gardenia is in the summer immediately after it… More
...lly as "albizia julibrissin," is a deciduous tree with foliage that resembles a fern.… More
Getting rid of the ants invading your garden doesn't have to involve breaking out… More
...ble to enhance your landscape by planting shrubs. With careful selection, precise digging and… More
...ee is a deciduous tree growing as tall as 50 feet with edible fruits… More
House plants get flies because the moist, organic matter that is part of good,… More
... writer Naomi Mathews discusses growing evergreen shrubs in containers. More
...the shrubs on a monthly basis and spray any nests with a natural warp and… More
...from a pest control company in this free video on getting rid of fire... More
... cow ants aren't really ants, but wingless wasps, with help from a certified pest… More
...ate a perimeter around a sandbox to keep ants out with help from a certified… More
...om. Find plants for a garden from other gardeners with tips from an experienced gardener… More
... trees and can grow outside or inside a large pot with holes in the… More
...quire organic matter in the soil, plenty of water with dry outs between and sunlight… More
...the plants fit, buy them from a reputable nursery with a guarantee and look over… More
...it trees at the right time is key to their growth with advice from a… More
... before watering it. Bring an orange tree to life with a quality potting soil… More
... of middle inner needles. Keep pine trees healthy with proper pruning advice from a… More
When choosing trees for a landscape design, decide on one of the three sizes of… More
...or two of nitrogen. Get evergreen trees to thrive with tips from a gardening specialist… More
...andled between the time it leaves the nursery and gets to the destination and research… More
...under oak trees frequently in the spring and fall with tips from a sustainable gardener… More
Get grass to grow under a tree by putting 2 or 3 inches of compost… More
...g fallen leaves immediately and covering the area with compost and grass seeds in the… More
One way to get rid of grub worms in a lawn is with beneficial nematodes.… More
... house and painting it to get rid of a woodpecker with advice from the… More
To identify a rodent problem before it gets out of hand, look for chewed up… More
...tock that can begin growing right away. Trim plum trees back one third each year… More
...or late fall, providing full, hot sun and an area with good drainage. Wait three… More
...up vents and using mothballs in dark, quiet areas with advice from the owner... More
... understand that there is little that can be done without killing the tree. Avoid… More
...om robust plants back into your soil. Learn about getting into seed saving from an… More
...owing the lawn in the fall, prune back bushes and trees in the winter, and… More
...lps get rid of these ground-nesting bugs. Consult with a professional before attempting to kill… More
...d of dust on wood blinds, wipe between each blind with a duster, or close… More
...t until the garment can be dry cleaned. Learn how getting to red wine stains… More
Getting rid of rats without poison requires taking away their food source and blocking off… More
...iving. Care for an indoor Chinese elm bonsai tree with advice from a sustainable gardener… More
...e shovel around the plant, and pull the shrub out with all the roots. Use… More
...Remove residual paste after taking down wallpaper with advice from a professional house cleaner... More
... poison oak and poison ivy by spraying the plants with Finale herbicide, allowing the… More
...laying down compost or potting soil and reseeding with shade-loving grass seed every spring and… More
...aised or enclosed bin that is hard for animals to get to and learn about… More
Learn tips for planting shrubs and grass in a moon garden in this free gardening… More
...rn what special tools you'll need to get starting with the ancient Chinese art of… More
Learn tips and techniques on how to begin cleaning your belongings and organizing your home… More
The basics of organic gardening are covered in this free educational video series. More
Learn tips and techniques on how to begin organizing the bathroom of your home in… More
Orchid malls and their benefits are discussed in this free educational video series. More
Tips for ordering gravel to make a gravel road, smoothing out humps and lumps, gravel… More
... trees in a landscape isn't as hard as it sounds, get expert yard and… More
...w to choose mulch and how to mulch your trees and shrubs, in this free… More
Learn tips for pruning trees and proper garden care, such as how to use the… More
Learn how to mulch the flower beds in your garden, plus what type of mulch… More
Tips on getting to know your garden so that it grows successfully in this free… More
...dening products are best to use for growing fruit trees in this free online gardening… More
... down a tree in this free how-to video on felling trees. More
Learn about the best location for a spring vegetable garden in this free gardening video… More
getting proper coverage with a lawn duster is easy with these tips, get expert advice… More
Learn how much food or fertilizer your shrubs need and what type of plant food… More
Tips for creating a gardening plan from an expert in this free gardening video. More
Learn tips on how to get started using a wood splitter in this free how-to… 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
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
...this in the Trees and Shrubs thread but it is not getting any response and I really need some help with this. I thought it might get more views here. My parents Magnolia's have several seed pods on them. What is the process to grow… More
... of land with a new home about 3 years ago and Im getting the new lawn going pretty… More
...ybe someone can help me? I am usually really good with this type of thing but I can't find any type of upload button!) Anyway..How neat is this site??… More
...lot is covered with pine trees. Can't wait to get started! 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
...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
:( 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
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
...l for 6 months then he brought it home because it started to die. We repotted it, but it is not… More
...hey grew they started expanding and adding on and getting bushier--at the end of the summer (late) they got some very small light purple flowers on the very ends--I had kept the packets to… More
...everywhere! After all this time, I still struggle getting anything to grow in all… More
... they won't make it either. It seems all the bark starting from the top part… More
...was use to a bright location in the house but its getting too tall. More
...e ripe when the fruit dries up and splits? :D I'm getting a thread ready for that day! LOL :0 Does anyone else have almond trees? More
I've got some questions about dealing with trees that have dying limbs. Firstly I have a redbud tree, an apple tree, and a cherry tree in my back yard. In case there's some different treatment for any of them I put them up here. Now, it's pretty much spring here… More
... my daughter crazy because she likes order. I had started out with the intentions of a formal garden, (I had never gardened flowers before) somewhere over the years it… More
It is finally getting cold in NJ, the trees are starting to change and Ihave to decide what plants will come in,,and which will not??:( Now it is time to wait for new catalogues to dream of next season. Hope to catch a few of you around soon. Happy Fall… More
... and natural an environment as possible. My fruit trees all seem relatively pest free...mostly because I keep a constant eye on them. I pick off any pests and squash them on an almost daily basis. My problem has been… More
...eginner (only 3-5 year old trees), and I'm slowly getting the feel for proper form. It… More
...ere about a month. Been reading lots of blogs and getting to know a few people. I am in the northeastern part of Indiana, zone 5. Have been gardening off and on for several years. I have always wanted a cottage garden, but don't know… More
...ning everyone, Its 70º here this morning and getting a little rain. I hope those that needed it are getting some too.Off to work again soon then hopefully wont have to work tomarrow as I need to start thinning some walnut trees out of my horse… More
...veryday. I'm not a fussy gardener. I try and stay with the "local" plants.....we have 5 acres, about 275 olive trees (Sevillano and Manzanillo varieties), some Eucalyptus… More
i don`t think that this female rose brested grosbeak likes woodpecker`s 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
...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
...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
I didn't know there were different spireas. I see lots of the same one here. I liked them but now I see the flowers are brown this time of year. More
...propagate shrubs to keep in my holding bed till I get my new house at our farm. I'd appreciate any and all tips from anyone who has been successful in this regard. More
...dnt find seeds either...so was wondering are they started from seeds?? ~C~ 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
...d shrubs. One particular area I am having trouble with is my front walkway: I have a garden at the… More
... want to look at dead trees all summer! What's up with the landscape companies? These wouldn't be such huge jobs as… More
... draping foliage at the top. They look like small trees and are about 3 to 4 ft. tall. They have beautiful… 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
...he area was concave.. After all composted well. I started to plant all kinds of shade… More
Anyone know if the Little Gems fill out after a few years? More
... that I really hate them and want to replace them with something else. They are those low-to-the-ground numbers that are supposed to be good on slopes for erosion control, etc. CAN'T think of the… More
...term for it). It's a great way to take your trees with you when moving to a new location or to just give to someone who would appreciate it. First, select a sturdy… More
What's Bugging You? By: Kathy Bond Borie Because of the mild winter and soaking spring, it promises to be a banner year for garden pests. I'm bracing myself for the onslaught. The slugs are rearing their ugly heads already, so I've been wearing thick-soled shoes whenever I visit my garden… 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
... 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
... before planting, I cut them and dust the cut end with Captan (spelling?) fungicide... It helps heal up… More
...y house and they NEVER come back up. Now I have 3 tree and 8 plants.… 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
..., and am still fairly new to it. I do pretty well with my flowers, but when it comes to bushes/shrubs I have little knowledge of the different varieties and how to care for them. We have several types that were part of the… More
I planted 10 bare root serviceberry about 6 weeks ago, after sweating them to the point that the buds were swelling and about to break. After I planted them, one leafed out. The buds on the others shriveled and dried up. I called the nursery and all they could suggest… More
I am selling my home and moving 2 hours away. I am in zone 7. Is it ok to dig up my viburnums and hydrangeas, and put them in pots? I was planning to do this the end of October. Do I need to shelter them during the winter months… More
...lly has blue berries in the Fall. The fourth is a shrub that had been cut… More
Very ambitious undertaking. More
I would be interested in what trees and shrubs honey bees use for pollen/nector in your yard. I am a new bee keeper and, although I realize the bees go far, I am putting in plants (on my 1.5 acre lot) that bees like. More
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