Gardening

I’m trying to find the gardening device that takes a lot of the work out of gardening and so far, I’ve had no success. We are avid home gardeners and the thing that saves us the most labor is …. the application of pre-emergents at appropriate times. Pre-emergents keep seeds from sprouting and in essence … Continue reading »

I want my vegetables to be in full bloom in late spring or early summer. So, when should I start my gardening to make that possible? Thanks! It really depends on where you live. You need to figure out planting times for your frost zone. There are plenty of books or magazines that explain this, … Continue reading »

Does anyone have any "Martha" tips on how to keep nails from looking like an auto mechanics when you are an avid gardener? Martha Stewart suggested to put rubber gloves under gardening gloves, but they make your hands sweat badly! Or, how best to clean "gardener’s hands?" Thanks! Wear gloves. Or, if you don’t like … Continue reading »

I live in Montana, and I was wondering if anyone knew what kind of fruits and veggies would I be able to grow in my area? Also, if anyone had any gardening tips that would be great! I am planing on growing strawberries and rasberries (any tips on those), but if anyone knew of some … Continue reading »

I am interested in turning my small time hobby of gardening into a bit of a career. Are there classes, certifications, training that I can take in order to become an expert on plants, trees, etc? I’d like to have a deep knowledge of the various kinds of trees, shrubs, flowers that work in different … Continue reading »

already i’m kind of sore from planting and weeding. it’s so friggin chilly out even though a few days ago it was warm. How do i keep from getting bored by gardening? i enjoy it but sometime it leave me feeling jaded. Garden through the comfort of your own home and computer on Yahoo Answers … Continue reading »

I’ve bought for everyone but my grandfather. He’s 82 and loves gardening and water gardening. Usually, I get him a bird feeder (he loves bird watching) or something that has to do with hummingbirds. This year I’m at a loss. I’m a first year teacher on my own and on a very limited budget. Any … Continue reading »

I’m wanting a new book or two on gardening, and one that has a bit of focus on houseplants and overwintering plants indoors. I’m also thinking about one with details on starting from seed and propagating. Which books are the most informative, with in-depth information and tips? I need something that will be useful to … Continue reading »

I want to start gardening but I am not so sure what is best for the climate here in Arizona. Agave, cactus, ephedra, nolina=bear grass, many types of yucca, our Lord’s candle, chamise, manzanita, desert holly, red barberry, ceanothos, Texas ranger, hollyleaf cherry, catalina cherry, lemonade berry, California buckwheat, needlegrass, sage, coffeebery, columbine, dudleya, fescue, … Continue reading »

Especially helpful if they’re about small spaces, herbs, and organic gardening. I have an apartment and I’d like to have a small organic herb and flower garden on my deck, but I’m not sure where to start. Thanks! Mel Bartholomew’s "square foot gardening" method is really inspiring, and can teach you to fit a lot … Continue reading »

I am trying to find more information about the type of gardening or farming where you maybe plant a blueberry bush underneath an apple tree. This is supposed to allow natural type pesticides as well as keep soil rich. Its called companion planting. It can be used for various purposes. Some plants help to deter … Continue reading »

I’m a novice gardener and I’m interested in starting a vegetable garden next year, but would need to do it in containers. Do you have any book recommendations for container gardening? I’m also looking for suggestions on how to get started and what would be easy to grow in containers. Thanks! Lowe’s sells a great … Continue reading »

I live in the New England area and am relatively new to gardening, if that makes any difference. Thanks in advance! http://forums.gardenweb.com/forums/neweng/

Is there any difference between flower arrangement and gardening?There are various types of gardening these days-gardening, terrace gardening & indoor gardening? Does indoor gardening differ from flower arrangement? Yes, there is a difference. Gardening has to do with growing living plants (flowering or not) – and the venue doesn’t much matter. traditional (outside in the … Continue reading »

I have an old tree in front of my home. I like to add a flower bed around the tree, but I am new to planting and gardening. Also, my lawn needs a lot of care. Last year my husband tilled part of our lawn and we replanted new grass, but our lawn looks very … Continue reading »

I’m looking for a gardening forum that has many people and provides quick answers. I mainly garden fruits, vegetables and tropical plants. Garden Web…. they’ve got forums for everything and the advice from their ‘regular’ folks is pretty darned good!… http://www.gardenweb.com/ clik on ‘gardenweb forums’ to get started….

I’m new to gardening and I’m using liquid seaweed for my tomatoes. People at the gardening centers have been telling me I won’t get awesome tomatoes without using blood meal/bone meal. Have you used seaweed? What do you use? I would really love to be composting, but I live in a one-room apartment that’s smaller … Continue reading »

I’ve bought for everyone but my grandfather. He’s 82 and loves gardening and water gardening. Usually, I get him a bird feeder (he loves bird watching) or something that has to do with hummingbirds. This year I’m at a loss. I’m a first year teacher on my own and on a very limited budget. Any … Continue reading »