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  Re-invigorating old garden plot?

  0 0 It's hard to say what your plot needs without knowing what type of soil you have. Most likely, unless your soil is hard clay and does not drain, if you dig in a good amount of compost and alfalfa meal, your vegetables should grow well, and the worms will come. When you plant, put some fertilizer around your veggies according to package directions. Nita-Jo Nita-Jo answered in Edibles & Herbs about 1 year ago Answer, comment & read 2 more answers »

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  Tree Peony Can't Support it's Own Blossoms

  1 0 I'm glad to say that I have not encountered this problem, Jim, so I tried to find the answer to your question in a couple of my gardening books but had no luck. Then I discovered a site on the internet: www.treepeonygarden.com, that has a wealth of information. According to them, remove unwanted shoots from the ground in the spring and limit the number of lateral buds per twig so as not to crowd the blossoms. Thin out flower buds so that only one or two buds remain per twig. If the plant growth appears to be weak the first year after planting, remove all flower buds when they get to marble size. This will promote vigorous vegetative growth and produce a stronger plant. Excellent question! Good luck. Nita-Jo Nita-Jo answered in Trees & Shrubs about 1 year ago Answer, comment & read 2 more answers »

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  What should I plant around bulbs/tubers?

  1 0 It sounds like you have chosen bulbs/tubers that bloom from mid-July through early fall. If you want year round interest, you can edge the front of your bed with a line of evergreen dwarf boxwoods, Buxus 'Suffruticosa', add a few columbines, Aquilegias,that will happily reseed around the garden for spring bloom, and Delphiniums for late spring/early summer bloom. The Aquilegias and Delphiniums can be cut to the ground after blooming. Candytuft, Iberis sempervirens, would give you an evergreen groundcover that blooms early spring. Geranium 'Rozanne' grows 3' x 3' and it has blue flowers constantly from June until frost. The list of possibilites goes on and on, but these are tried and true plants that will extend your seasons of bloom and interest. Nita-Jo Nita-Jo answered in Flowers about 1 year ago Answer, comment & read 2 more answers »

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  How often to plant more seeds

  1 0 Hi Margaret, Yes, I agree with Sarah that planting greens every 2 weeks is the correct timing. It's important to remember to prick out baby plants when they come up too close together, and that's not only a bit tedious, but also hard to do emotionally because they are so cute! They must be spaced at least 10" apart in order to grow to size. You can also plant peas, now, but soak them in water overnight before planting them shallowly in the ground. Onion plants, available for sale now, would fit nicely between your lettuce plants since they grow vertically. Wait until June to plant warm season herbs such as basil unless you can plant seeds under a grow light inside. Otherwise, buy small plants in June. Nita-Jo--Northwest Horticultural Society Nita-Jo answered in Edibles & Herbs about 1 year ago Answer, comment & read 2 more answers »

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  Gardening youtube and other multi-media

  0 0 I don't know about youtube, but there are numerous gardening blogs available with a host of information. Check out: www.debraprinzing.com, www.valeaston.com, www.karensgardenadventures.com for a few of the Seattle based writers. Nita-Jo Nita-Jo answered in Other Gardening about 1 year ago Answer and comment »

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  Moss is taking over

  1 0 Dear Barry, Andrea has given you an accurate and complete answer to your question. Ciscoe Morris recommends using a moss-control soap available in a hose-end sprayer after dethaching. Unfortunately, here in the Pacific Northwest, it seems to be a never ending battle. As the weather warms and dries out, the moss will subside somewhat naturally. For the moss on your aggregate patio, pressure washing with a high powered pressure washer will do the trick--until next year. Nita-Jo Nita-Jo answered in Pest Control/Weeds about 1 year ago Answer, comment & read 3 more answers »

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