Need Tips for Reviving My Bougainvillea
Hey there! I've been having a tough time with my bougainvillea on my balcony and I'm really not sure what's going wrong. It's in a pot, getting full…
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Is It Safe to Grow Garlic from Grocery Store Bulbs?
I'm a beginner when it comes to growing garlic and I've heard mixed opinions about using organic garlic from the grocery store. Some people say it's fine, while…
Help with My Arborvitae: Why Are My Needles Pale and Wilted?
I'm new to gardening and looking for some advice about my arborvitae plants. I have a raised bed where I planted three of them to create a privacy…
What to Do About Wildflowers Not Blooming After Year One?
I've had a garden full of wildflowers in the first year, but now in year two, I'm seeing no blooms at all. This has happened in a different…
Advice for Removing a Leylandii Hedge and Replacing it with Fencing
Hey everyone! I'm tackling a project in my garden where I want to remove a large Leylandii hedge and put up some nice post and rail fencing instead.…
How Much Marinara Sauce Can I Expect from My Tomatoes?
I'm super excited because my tomatoes have finally produced a good yield, and I'm ready to make some marinara sauce! Can anyone give me an idea of how…
Help! My Echeverias Lost Their Farina – What Should I Do?
I recently sanded a concrete wall in my room, and the dust covered everything—including my Echeverias! After cleaning the leaves, I learned about farina and how vital it…
Why Aren't My Japanese Sweet Potatoes Growing?
Hey everyone! I harvested my Japanese sweet potatoes after 116 days, but instead of getting a nice haul of tubers, all I found were a bunch of vines…
Is It Normal for My Overwintering Garlic to Sprout?
I planted some Solent Wight garlic cloves about a week ago for overwintering, as I heard this was the best time. However, I've noticed that almost all of…
How Can I Protect My Flower Bulbs from Squirrels?
I'm a new gardener with some empty flower beds that I want to fill with bulbs for spring blooms. However, I've noticed a lot of squirrels in my…
How to Dilute Urine for Plant Fertilizer: Tips and Suggestions?
I'm looking into using my urine as a fertilizer for my potted plants, specifically garlic, lavender, rosemary, chives, and sage. I typically urinate around 200-400ml each time. How…
What’s the Best Way to Store Dried Beans After Harvest?
Hey everyone! I just harvested my first crop of drying beans and let them dry on the vine. I picked all the dried pods right before a rainstorm,…
Do I Need to Water My Garlic After Planting?
I'm planting garlic for the first time, but my soil is super dry since we haven't had much rain this summer. I worked the ground, which was rock…
Where Can I Find Fresh Currants in the U.S.?
My husband, who grew up in the UK, absolutely loves currants and I want to surprise him with some for his upcoming birthday in November. I've had a…
What's Eating My Crested Eve's Needle?
I've recently noticed something's been munching on my Crested Eve's Needle cactus. I live in Arizona and have been keeping cacti and succulents outside for about 15 years…
Help Me Decide: Which Sweet Peppers Should I Grow Next Year?
I'm feeling a bit overwhelmed with all the sweet pepper options available! For next year, I'm on the hunt for a highly productive sweet pepper variety that produces…
What Can I Use Instead of Crocks in My Plant Pots?
As someone who's just starting out with gardening, I don't have any broken pots on hand. I'm looking for alternatives to crocks that I can place over the…
What Should I Do with My Strawberry Plants at the End of the Season?
So, it's the end of the strawberry season, and I'm not sure what to do with my plants. Should I leave them as they are, or do I…
Why Isn't My Broccoli Flowering? Should I Give Up on It?
I've got a broccoli plant that's really big with tons of leaves, but it hasn't produced any flowers yet. With this hot summer, I'm wondering if I should…
Is Chip Drop a Good Option for Free Mulch in Denver?
I recently learned about the Chip Drop service that provides free wood chips and mulch, and I'm curious if anyone has actually used it. I'm located outside of…