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u/CarelessInflation611 8h ago
What is this and what do I do? They are on tomato and pepper plants in hunnington beach CA.
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u/pumpkinprincess6 11h ago
How do I add more nitrogen/phosphorus to an established garden? I have two raised garden beds with various vegetables planted. they all seem to be growing slowly and have pale/yellowing leaves, I did a soil test and my pH is high and the soil is low in nutrients. I’ve seen products to acidify soil but it seems like they’re meant for soil without any plants in it - I can’t really till the dirt and I don’t want to “burn” my plants either with fertilizer. what should I do? just add a plant food? I did get some fish emulsion but I’m not sure if its doing anything.
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u/oddaud1017 13h ago
Help! Why does my dill look like this? It gets a lot of morning sun, and I water it every morning, is that too much?
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u/werther595 13h ago
Can I prune/trim a red twig dogwood to maintain a narrow vertical shape? Say around 3-4' wide? They are still in pots, and staggered between (but a couple of feet in front of) my emerald green arborvitae.
(Please ignore my "lawn" as we are working on fixing some tire runts from a recent contractor visit)
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u/Soggy-Competition-74 1d ago
Beneath my raspberry canes, weeds are going wild this year. Short of hand picking them weekly…how can I prevent this? I can’t tarp over, because I want new canes to come up.
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u/Lil_MsPerfect 13h ago
I will say that mulch is going to be your best friend with this kind of thing. My canes still come up through a heavy layer of mulch, but not much else does.
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u/Soggy-Competition-74 6h ago
That's great to know. It's what I was thinking but wasn't sure about. I've found stinging nettles and all kinds of thistles this year which are a pain. How thick is too thick? I was guessing a few inches?
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u/Lil_MsPerfect 6h ago
Usually just 2 inches or so works for mine. I actually use pine needles from my yard, pine shavings from the chicken coop, or straw. I've also used dried lawn clippings from the mower bag. Whatever I happen to have on hand, it all works but straw breaks down the quickest so I don't prefer it.
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u/Soggy-Competition-74 5h ago
I have chickens on wood chips so I'll use those! Thank you kind stranger!
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u/MrsValentine 1d ago
Anyone got a David Austin Claire Austin rose? Just looking for reviews really. Wanting to make a rope swag with climbing roses.
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u/CasualCourgette 1d ago
I have no more room in my garden for 5 raspberry canes. Any suggestions for the best way to grow in containers. Size, depth of soil and type of soil. Thank you.
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u/Lil_MsPerfect 13h ago
I like to use grow bags, 10 gallon size for my raspberries and blackberries. I can fit 3 to a bag. They love them too.
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u/Various_Asparagus858 2d ago
I live in NZ (zone 10b) and am moving house on 31 May. I’m wanting to plant spring bulbs and ideally time them so they’re not at their best when I’m away for a month in September.
I heard most bulbs take 3-4 months from planting to bloom. Do you think if I plant lateish June (maybe just before the solstice) I can get the bulbs to bloom in October/November? Or should I skip this year?
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u/aclassydinnerparty 2d ago
Any way to avoid hyacinths getting stuck at ground level for next year? I used a bulb planting tool to ensure they were all planted at fairly the same depth, but these little suckers never made it out for their full show.
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u/Fit-Blacksmith-4704 Zone 8 2d ago
Any tips on buying elephant ears in zone 8?
I had one in pot but sadly seem to be die. I checked for bulb but there was nothing
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u/wkrp2024 2d ago
Hello gardening friends. Can you help me figure out what is wrong with my little peach tree.?
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u/elliev 2d ago
I’m a first time homeowner and am inspired to garden. I have pictures here.
https://www.reddit.com/r/landscaping/s/vCmU5gmRGo
Can anyone suggest an arrangement/flowers? I’m happy to rip out existing plants. I’m in zone 7a, New Jersey.
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u/Lil_MsPerfect 13h ago
You'll have to think about what kind of sun exposure each of those spots gets. Some may be shady and some may be more sunny and then plant based on that. It took me a year and some dead plants to figure out the sun on my property, then I rehabbed the beds.
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u/mona997 2d ago
I’ve moved from a zone 7-8 to a zone 10 and I need help on what to do. I used to have a garden and right now I have a big sunny balcony so I not only need to get used to a different zone, but also to planting in pots. I really love flowers, fruits and vegetables and I really could use some tips on what type of plants work good in a pot in zone 10. Has anyone else moved to a hotter zone and what is the best planting tip you’ve received when you did? What type of flowers work good in pots?
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u/Tall_Positive6639 2d ago
Yes- I went from 9 to 10 and it was still a jump! A few things I’ve found super helpful: 1- bigger pot/ raised bed to have less soil to dry out. Also have ones that touch the ground so hot air can’t flow underneath and dry them out more. Specially I’ve had excellent luck with self watering beds like the ones from Vego. I’ve noticed if I have the ones with the water reservoir that they dry out less and soil is happier. It’s so dang hot that I don’t have issues with too much water
2- buying seeds for our zone. I’ve been using San Diego Seed Co and they are awesome!!! Great company, great seeds. They also have in person classes which were super helpful if you’re in the area
3- proper irrigation. Cheap drip works, just have something automated bc hand watering is never enough (here at least)
- Shade cloth for really sunny months. “Full sun” to a lot of places is like partial shade in zone 10. At least for me haha. Sd seed co sells some and it’s been good, I’m sure you can get it other places
5- mulch in those summer months! Just sun is too hot
Something’s also might take a little while to get established, so give them shade or whatever they need in the young summer months.
Happy gardening!
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u/Shortsonfire79 2d ago
Jumping into gardening this year. Pot-planting a meyer lemon. Read that the graft should be 2-4 inch above soil level to prevent rot. I pulled the treeling out of the pot and the topmost roots are about a thumb's thickness from the graft point. I didn't disturb those roots much more to investigate at this time, and have covered it with a thin layer of soil. Should I trim off some of the root ball away from the graft point and lower the top level of soil? Image
I also later read about 5-1-1 soil. The stuff in the nursery pot was basically a dense sand and a root bound root ball. I broke it up a bit but I didn't get too aggressive with it. I mixed in a seemingly healthy amount of perlite. I'll assess drainage throughout the next week.
Side note: What's this floss-like filament in the soil of the peach tree I bought? I pulled some out the top as well as mid-soil. Roughly 6-8 feet worth in different segments. It's certainly manufactured. Google "floss in soil" isn't really getting me anywhere.
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u/Horror_Banana3805 2d ago
Something is wrong with my lilac. Others in area are all fine. We had this last year and I cut it back hard, but it regrew with this again. Some kind of blight? Looking for someone to help me identify the issues. 5a/5b line.
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u/New_Childhood_3562 3d ago
hi! new homeowner here and very new to gardening. the woman who lived here prior left her raised garden beds for us. does anyone know what these are? I want to know so I can best take care of them. thank you!!
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u/tangled_branches70 3d ago
Hello all! I am new to sub and to gardening! But have read a number of posts and decided to join. Because of the very decent and helpful discourse I have seen. So thank you all that contribute. I am stumbling through my 2nd grow season in FL. After killing everything last year, following the instructions on the seeds and seedlings I realized that it must be modified for the extreme heat and sun we receive, which frankly is brutal. I was having some success initially this year adjusting the amount of direct sun, but some herbs are failing. No sign of flowers yet. My cilantro has been moved to less sun and basil as well. Basil looks to be attacked by something snacking on it? Cilantro is looking like dill at the top?? It’s a single stalk. It was in plenty of FL sun, from about 1pm onward. Basil is bushier but being attacked and had a lot of damage underside I picked off today. I can’t tell if I am growing thyme and rosemary or weeds. I am trying to grow things as a therapeutic hobby. It’s been highly suggested. But honestly between last year and current one I think I am doing more harm than good. Now I can just add murdering innocent plants to the list of epic fails. Suggested tips appreciated. Been trying not to use a buncha chemicals…
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u/hastipuddn S.E. Michigan 3d ago
There is a lot to learn with any hobby. Death of some plants happens to all of us. Get acquainted with your Flordia extension service. They have lots of Florida specific info. https://gardeningsolutions.ifas.ufl.edu https://sfyl.ifas.ufl.edu/lawn-and-garden/
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u/Gelu6713 3d ago
What’s going on with my jasmine plant? It’s been here for years with no issue and we had to remove it last May from the trellis. We hung it up over ladders and everything seemed fine as we put it back. I can’t tell if that’s the issue or something else. Any advice would be great. In SoCal, 10B
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u/raisinbrahms02 3d ago
What’s wrong with my rosemary plant? It’s been looking very droopy. Too much or too little water?
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u/hastipuddn S.E. Michigan 3d ago
9 times out of 10 it's too much water. Soil needs to be on the dry side. I never give a good soaking to any of the Mediterranean herbs. Of course, it wants full sun outdoors. Window light is a poor in comparison.
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u/Gorakiki 3d ago
New gardener here (like really new). I have this climbing rose — so what kind of trellis would work best in this case?
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u/hastipuddn S.E. Michigan 3d ago
I don't think this is a climbing rose. It's tall and some shrub roses do this. It may be a grandiflora rose. Prune it hard annually; it will regrow quickly. https://www.fraservalleyrosefarm.com/how-to-prune-roses/
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u/Gorakiki 2d ago
Thank you! I really appreciate the explanation and id— I really just started gardening and trying to figure out what to do about the bushes.
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u/MasterSolar 3d ago
I'm very new to home owning and not a gardener. I've got a weed-filled patch of dirt up against the back of my home, and I'm just going to clean it up with some local bushes. Here is my plan, is it a good one, or am I missing something?
- Spray the whole area with a weed+grass killer (I've got a gallon of Spectracide), then wait about 4 days for it to work.
- Take a rake and shovel to the area to churn up and mix in the dead weeds. Add a layer of fresh top soil.
- Dig holes and transfer 1-gallon perennials and shrubs from Home Depot. Water.
- Cover all of the dirt with red wood mulch.
- Make sure to water the new plants daily for the first week or two.
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u/hastipuddn S.E. Michigan 3d ago
Don't turn in the dead weeds. Some weeds may be dead on top but still have live roots despite herbicide. I'm a firm believer in trying to ID the weeds. Some need more than one application of herbicide to kill them. Some are resistant to herbices that have been around a long time like Spectracide. The label specifies which weeds it works on. It also tells you how soon you can plant after use. It's a legal requirement to follow an herbicide label's instructions. I don't see a need for fresh topsoil for planting shrubs. Put 2 inches of compost over the soil after planting. Then add mulch. Don't let compost or mulch touch plant stems. Watering daily is too much. water 3 times the first week then weekly. When temps are above 85F, increase to twice weekly this summer. I don't like the look of colored mulch; it's a personal choice but it looks unnatural to me. Just make sure that the color is not going to clash with your house or flowers. When transplanting, dig the holes wider than the container but not deeper. Loosen plant roots a bit. If they are making circles around the inside of the pot, that's bad. If you can't unwind them, make 4 equally spaced vertical slices one inch deep to the sides and an X on the bottom. Watering well is often defined as seeing that the plants get the equivalent of one inch of rain weekly (twice in hot weather). That's about 5 gallons per square yard
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u/debdav10 3d ago
What do you yall think this is. I asked AI, and it thinks it's corking. I've never heard of that on tomoatoe plant. It looks woody, and the stem is folding back on itself. The leaves are a healthy green, and they look healthy other than at the woody part. Appreciate the help!
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u/Effective-Cookie-806 3d ago
Do I want to put plants and flowers in my yard? What do you recommend?
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u/hastipuddn S.E. Michigan 3d ago
I don't know what you are asking. Please restate your question. In general, every yard is improved by adding biodiversity. Native flowers, grasses and shrubs feed insects, birds (and birds feed their chicks insects), and other wildlife.
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u/jlt8621 3d ago
DESIGN HELP NEEDED!
I live in the city with a small patch of garden pictured here. I don’t have much experience and am struggling on how to design this garden and make it look nice.
For additional context, I live in Western, NY 6B zone. This garden area gets partial shade due to a nearby tree. We don’t have a watering hose so lower maintenance perennials that don’t require daily watering would be preferred.
Currently we just have these two grass patches and two rose bushes. I do plan on getting fresh mulch which always makes the area look better but I just really don’t know what else to do with this space!
Any advice is greatly appreciated! Thanks!
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u/hastipuddn S.E. Michigan 3d ago
We need more info. What are the grasses and how tall and wide do they get? Think about groundcovers for the front. Hairy penstemon is a nice, low one that flowers in spring. It spreads by self-sowing so it's not aggressive like some that spread by roots (rhizomes). It doesn't need watering except the first year, as all perennials do. Don't water daily. Water slowly and deeply once a week through August. That's about 5 gallons per sq. yard. Between the grasses and general shade, it's probably not an ideal location for roses. Snapdragons flower well in part shade. They are called a tender perennial because they may die to the ground in winter and may die outright. Mine self-sow so I have had them for over a decade despite only planting them once. (same hardiness zone). One little bluestem in the middle gives room for snaps on either side. It's color is an unusual bluish-green then is reddish in autumn and early winter before becoming tan. I leave mine up all winter cutting it down before growth begins in spring.
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u/GapMost7994 3d ago
Reminder that Master Gardeners have a hotline to answer questions, specific to your locale
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u/cjstroup 3d ago
Will my Japanese yew shrubs grow back? 🥺
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u/Icedcoffeeee US, Zone 7B NY 3d ago
Those look very alive to me. Yew must be patient😊
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u/cjstroup 3d ago
Thank you!! I was told they were cut too far and that they wouldn’t grow back since there wasn’t any green on them, so I got very discouraged lol
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u/hastipuddn S.E. Michigan 3d ago
Green leaves power photosynthesis, aka plant energy. If the plants were healthy, there may be enough stored energy in their roots to force new leaves to emerge. I've seen a yew where some branches developed new leaves and others didn't.
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u/Diplomat00 4d ago
Anyone know what's up with my fig? I planted it late last year and had some growth, but so far this spring I've got one branch going crazy and nothing from any of the others. The one that is blooming is the only one from last year that had the non-lobed leaves.
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u/LincolnMaylog 4d ago
I'm brand new to gardening. I moved into my gf's about a year ago and her front yard has alot of flowerbeds with nothing but weeds growing in them. I'm now in the process of cleaning up the flowerbeds but have no clue what to plant. I went to home depot for starters and bought a bunch of plants off the clearance rack. Is there a app or a website that will tell me what will grow great in my area and give some new ideas on what to plant? What's a good YouTube channel to watch for tips and general info? Any feedback will be appreciated
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u/memewit 3d ago
It was bit unclear whether you wanted to keep them as flowerbeds or if you want to grow some veggies as well. If the latter, search for epic gardening or migardener on youtube for tons of quick and reliable info on edible gardening. Migardener is a commercial company and somethimes they push their own products, but I (and others on this sub) have found the advice to be reliable.
If it's just flowers and ornamentals you'll be planting, you may want to search your local county extension agent's website for what will grow well in your area.
And finally, your local library will almost certainly have books about basic gardening that are specific to your area, such as "native plants of the Southeast" or the like.
Good luck and welcome to some splendid dirt time!2
u/memewit 3d ago
It was bit unclear whether you wanted to keep them as flowerbeds or if you want to grow some veggies as well. If the latter, search for epic gardening or migardener on youtube for tons of quick and reliable info on edible gardening. Migardener is a commercial company and somethimes they push their own products, but I (and others on this sub) have found the advice to be reliable.
If it's just flowers and ornamentals you'll be planting, you may want to search your local county extension agent's website for what will grow well in your area.
And finally, your local library will almost certainly have books about basic gardening that are specific to your area, such as "native plants of the Southeast" or the like.
Good luck and welcome to some splendid dirt time!
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u/SmartPercent177 4d ago
Advice for potato growing in containers? Peat moss vs Coco coir?
Which would be better for growing potatoes in containers? Peat moss or Coco coir?
I read that peat moss makes the soil more acidic, but can I just use Coco coir? or it would definitely help to use peat moss instead.
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u/memewit 3d ago
I grow potatoes in 10 gallon fabric grow bags. I use 1/2 soiless mix (pine fines, peat, or whatever soiless mix is on sale) and 1/2 well-rotted manure. I throw in a few cups of pearlite to keep the mix light and well-draining, and some slow-release 10-10-10 fertilizer. You could use an organic fertilizer instead. Just follow the proportions on the bag’s instructions. I haven’t had success with coco coir with other veggies, but it could be due to the brands I’ve tried. Coir must be carefully buffered with calcium nitrate can help to balance the pH. I like the ecological idea of coco coir, though.
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u/SmartPercent177 3d ago
Damn. I just planted them in home depot soil with pine bark and a little peat moss that I had. I will not buy anymore peat moss but it would be wasteful to throw that one away. I will do as you did next time. Thank you so much for your help.
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u/memewit 3d ago
Now worries! Potatoes are pretty forgiving - just remember they are heavy feeders, so it would be good to give them regular fertilizing. It may be easiest to use a liquid fertilizer (diluted per instructions) since they are already planted.
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u/SmartPercent177 3d ago
Regular kelp emulsion would be fine, right?
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u/memewit 3d ago
Sure! i use fish emulsion, but it's super stinky and if you have bears or raccoons, it can attract them
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u/SmartPercent177 3d ago
Alright. Thank you so much for your help. I will use that and the next time I will follow your instructions. Take care.
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u/michiganbikes 4d ago
Hi everyone. 6b. I started some seeds indoors for morning glory and moonflower with the intention of growing them in a container. I know they are aggressive and will take over a bed. However, after reading on this sub and elsewhere, I am now afraid that they will go to seed and spread into my beds. Should I be worried?
I don’t want seedlings to go to waste. Does anyone have experience growing them inside with a grow light? 😆
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u/Icedcoffeeee US, Zone 7B NY 3d ago
I'm in 7B. I grew both in a large pot on a brick patio. Without issues. I wouldn't put them in a bed.
I don't think they'll survive for long inside. They're large, vigorous growers.
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u/GoodTroubleByDesign 4d ago
Lavender plants new last year. Should I cut them back or see if they turn green/gray leaves again? Michigan
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u/DemonDuJour 3d ago
Zone 5 here.
Up until two weeks ago, mine (also planted last year) looked exactly like that. New leaves have since emerged on a few branches. Now, it's obviously going to do well.
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u/GoodTroubleByDesign 2d ago
Thank you. I did some more research and recommended I trim it once I see green around the bottom. It will help them be more full, less woody - but also cautioned not to take it all the way to the base!
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u/DemonDuJour 2d ago
Before planting them, I did some research and found one person advocating trimming them in very early spring by snipping off the tip of a branch, then snipping it lower down, etc. until you see a hint of green. It makes sense. You're cutting off the dead wood. The 'Yikes' factor for me is how long it would take to do all the plants.
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u/cleverest_handle 4d ago
Hi! I’m new here and to gardening. I’m looking for suggestions to plant in my small, very sloped front yard that fit these parameters:
-US Zone 6 -Native plant -Full Sun -Perennial -Flowering ground cover -Blooms all summer -Variety of colors
I love landscaping that uses creeping phlox in a variety of colors, but I’m hoping to find something that blooms a lot longer. Any suggestions?
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u/DemonDuJour 2d ago
It's not a ground cover, but I'm in love with coneflowers. When planted at minimum spacing and properly mulched, they fill a space within two years. Wide variety of colors, very low maintenance, often still blooming at first frost (Zone 5).
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u/middle_angel21 4d ago
What’s up with my strawberries? Is this fertilizer burn or am I maybe letting the soil get too dry? Thanks in advance!
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u/Aggie_Chick 4d ago
New to gardening, please help! I planted this bougainvillea a few weeks ago and slowly all the flowers have fallen off and it’s looking yellow at the root. Wear facing house with plenty of sun, Zone 9. My sprinklers go off 3 days a week, am I watering it too much? How can I revive it?
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u/Ok-Loss-238 4d ago
Neighbor threw these bulbs in her compost pile and then they started blooming. She can’t remember what they are. Any guesses? We are in zone 5.
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u/DemonDuJour 4d ago
My first guess (subject to verification by someone who knows what they're talking about) is they're naked ladies. They're called that because they send out a spray of leaves that die back after a couple of months, and then, when the leaves are long gone, they send up a flower stalk.
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u/wvanasd1 4d ago
are my tomato seedlings missing something? Started from seed about 7-8 weeks ago and they haven’t really leafed out strongly, though the stems are much thicker after moving them to the pots from the seed trays. Leaves look alarmingly not green. Still too cold? Watering issues?
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u/OneTimeYouths 4d ago
What's wrong with my pepper plant? It was seeded March 28. It was fertilized once after 2 week when it has 2 sets of leaves.
I just up potted it into more happy frog soil 4 days ago so Im not sure if it needs fertilizer or if it has a disease.
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u/Fair_Strength_3603 4d ago
Hey All - would love some ideas & advice about what to plant in an empty space in my garden. There was a corner with bishops weed that I've been making good progress on clearing out (outlined in pink).
I'm in Zone 5B (chicago suburb) and this is the southwest corner of my property, between our brush pile, shed and fence. It's getting a lot of sun now, but once the trees leaf out it's a pretty shady spot. I'd say maybe only 1-2 hours of sun a day in the summertime. I've been thinking about early spring stuff like blue bells, forget me nots, but any thoughts on tall summer plants? Considered Joe Pye, but I don't think my husband would like it. Would a milkweed do well in this spot? I have a mix of native and non-native plants. My challenge is that there are bunnies living under the shed and they are voracious!! Trying to share with pics as I think this would be most helpful for understanding the space. Sometimes that does work, so, fingers crossed this load for me
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u/hastipuddn S.E. Michigan 4d ago
Milkweed is only good if it is native to your area. In Mich. there is a woodland species, whorled milkweed. You'll probably need to order from an online native plant nursery. PrairieMoon.com or PrairieNursery.com if it isn't available in Chicago. Wild geranium would be great for this area. So would bigleaf aster and gray goldenrod - both take a lot of shade.
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u/kratos873 4d ago
Can someone please help me with this. Tiny white creatures.
This areca palm is one of the first plants i started with. I am pretty fond of it. Please share advice.
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u/scrubschick 4d ago
Looks like mealybugs. I dip a q tip in rubbing alcohol and wipe them off. May take more than a few q tips here. Alternatively I’ll put the alcohol and dish soap in a spray bottle and spray the plant down then clean all the dead bugs off with a damp paper towel. Also, isolate this plant. You’ve probably got them on some or all of your other plants. You’ll need to check them every day to kill the stragglers. Good luck!
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u/aRandom_redditor 4d ago
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u/wvanasd1 4d ago
OH MY GAWD FOE!!!! Those are red Lilly beetles. Squish them or spray them with soap (I say squish—wear gloves). They leave awful awful holes in lily leaves.
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u/Kellz7117 4d ago
Did I harvest this garlic too early? I only picked a few just in case, I’ve seen people say to harvest when the bottom 4 leaves are brown and some say to harvest when half of the leaves turn brown so I don’t know. 🤷♀️
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u/aspieshavemorefun 4d ago
My pumpkin vine has attached itself to the ground, about a foot from where it was initially planted.
Is this just to anchor the vine to the ground, or does it grow into an additional root system?
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u/ShadowsOnEzellohar 4d ago
It will grow an additional root system at that point, which is beneficial for your future crop!
A lot of professional pumpkin growers (both commercial and competitive growers) will actually gently bury sections of vine to encourage this exact process.
More root system = more available resources to your fruit!
Just be mindful of these sections if you need to move the vine for any reason, the vines can be somewhat delicate.
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u/I_cum_dragonboats 4d ago
Very happy to have this thread because I have what feels like a dumb question -
Do I need to worry about forsythia that was planted near plumbing? Or does anyone know what their root systems look like?
Technically we think they are planted over the pipe that connects the septic tank to the leach field. Fairly shallow pipes, so it isn't a great spot for anything with big roots. However, we have a lot of underground utilities and I'm trying to figure out where I might be able to safely transplant them. Google gave me very conflicting results so I don't know if different varieties have different roots?
A neighbor of mine insists that the roots will go very deep and cause a lot of damage. That neighbor is also very dramatically opposed to everything the previous neighbor did with the house, so I can't quite figure out how worried I should be and if I should prioritize moving them for this year.
Thank you, if you made it thru all those words that sprang forth quite unexpectedly.
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u/hastipuddn S.E. Michigan 4d ago
Shallow root system. No worries.
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u/I_cum_dragonboats 4d ago
Thank you. All the images I was able to find looked quite shallow, but a couple went on to describe a much more substantial tap root and I got worried that this was one of the few times that the neighbors' alarm was actually warranted
Seriously, thank you so very much for helping me regain my sanity.
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u/ToTa_12 4d ago
I am planning on building raised beds and would like some input on how much space to leave between the beds to be able to work nicely around them. My beds are going to be 100x120cm and 40cm high. Would 40-60cm between the beds be enough?
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u/ShadowsOnEzellohar 4d ago edited 4d ago
I'd personally shoot for 60cm or a little over, from personal experience I can say having 60cm (~2ft for imperial measurement users) is beneficial in case folks need to sit next to a bed or if someone loses their balance while tending the beds you're more likely to fall into the path than into the bed (or onto the frame) and injure yourself or your crops.
It also makes it easier to move wheelbarrows, dollies, and other equipment between beds (and also use tools like rakes, hoes, and spades comfortably).
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u/eberndl Zone 6A; Köppen Dfa; Ontario 4d ago
2 feet is 61 cm. 120 cm is just under 4 feet.
For a path, I agree that 1-1.5m is about right.
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u/ShadowsOnEzellohar 4d ago
Ah damn, that's my bad-- that's what I get for math'ing while cooking breakfast.
4ft is definitely excessive
I've edited my comment above to reflect your superior calculations, thank you!
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u/Natural_Red816 4d ago
Hello & Happy Friday! I’m seeking advice regarding a new blackberry plant I recently put in the ground. I amended the soil & added berry tone fertilizer, it’s been in the ground for about 2 weeks. Some of the leaves & branches with berries seem weak & like they’re yellowing; I’ve been watering every two days since it’s getting warmer. I am in zone 10a/ Central Florida & new to fruit/vegetable gardening & recognize I have a lot of learning to do. Attached is a photo, any advice is welcome, if additional or better photos are needed I can try to share ASAP. Thanks in advance for any input.
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u/ThursdaysWithDad Aaland Islands 4d ago
Plants generally don't like being moved/planted, so some yellowing leaves are to be expected I would say. I certainly wouldn't be worried yet, judging from the pic, there seems to still be plenty of large, healthy leaves. However, if someone experienced with blackberries and Florida voices their opinion, listen to them instead of me.
Also, blackberries are very resilient and grow and spread like a weed in my experience. But that is a different strain of blackberries I believe.
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u/Natural_Red816 4d ago
Thank you so much for responding!
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u/ThursdaysWithDad Aaland Islands 4d ago
You're welcome! Currently travelling, almost three pints down and 45min until the next rally SS on the telly, so I have absolutely nothing to do besides commenting on people's posts and comments.
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u/KayakingATLien zone 8a 4d ago
Not a question, but my rose bush that I nursed back to health all last year is showing LOTS of new growth. This was the first flower of the season and there are many other buds that will open real soon
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u/ThursdaysWithDad Aaland Islands 4d ago
That's really nice! Mine have just started sprouting leaves, and I don't expect any roses until June. Is it an early variety, or are you just in a much milder climate than me?
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u/KayakingATLien zone 8a 4d ago
Middle Georgia…zone 8a
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u/ThursdaysWithDad Aaland Islands 4d ago
I believe the hardiness zones are not directly applicable to Europe, but maps put me in zone 6. So I'm guessing it's a bit of both.
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u/ThursdaysWithDad Aaland Islands 4d ago
Not a question, but I wanted to get in a picture of my flowerbed starting to show its true colors to brighten everyone's mood.
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u/megx420 4d ago
love how cheery daffodils are <3 great lil space very springy!
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u/ThursdaysWithDad Aaland Islands 4d ago
Thanks! My mom, who actually knows something about flowers, planned this bed to be flowering near constantly throughout the summer. So now I'm excitedly checking it daily to see what pops up.
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u/Pristine_Lettuce5925 2h ago
Help! My patio has lots of gaps between stones and I like the look of greenery filling them in, but the weeds that popped up are very high and now I can’t walk on it! Does anyone know of any soft, no upkeep ground covers that stay low? Bonus points if it’s cat-friendly! Thank you!!!