watercolourheart: Are there any plants that will deter dogs from entering the garden? I am trying to set up a cottage garden across the back fence. All the seedlings get trampled on and broken by our young dogs as they run and play. The yard is huge and they are only small dogs, so there is plenty of room for them to play elsewhere. Its so … [Read more...] about Are there any plants that will deter dogs from entering the garden?
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Which flowering garden plants can i plant in my yard that horses don t like and are not poisonous?
shetland: Which flowering garden plants can i plant in my yard that horses don t like and are not poisonous? My ponies are aloud to walk around part of the yard / garden . I have clipped some elder bushes which are very pretty and the ponies never touch. I would like to have some tubs of flowers either perennials or annuals that are not poisonous … [Read more...] about Which flowering garden plants can i plant in my yard that horses don t like and are not poisonous?
How do you create a community garden on a slight incline?
JK: How do you create a community garden on a slight incline? I'm a novice to gardening and we are planning to create a community garden. The area suggested is on a slight incline. Maybe 20-30 degree. What are the particular challenges involved in creating a garden in such a landscape and also how would you do a community garden in such an area? … [Read more...] about How do you create a community garden on a slight incline?
What kind of gardening book should I get her?
AishaWolfy: What kind of gardening book should I get her? My mom hasn't really ever gardened before. Last year she tried, but didn't get into it much. We are into the whole organic foods thing so I thought we should garden to save some money on all the produce we buy. Do you know of any good gardening books for beginners like my mom? Answers … [Read more...] about What kind of gardening book should I get her?
How do you harvest vegetable garden seeds?
Taylor1: How do you harvest vegetable garden seeds? I've got tomatoes, bell peppers, beans, cucumbers, squash, hot peppers, lettuce, etc. maturing in my garden now. Is there a trick to saving seeds? I've never tried it before. Answers and Views: Answer by JadieGo to your local library and get a book on it. Answer by engineco913the trick … [Read more...] about How do you harvest vegetable garden seeds?
How do you “start” a plant with a plant clipping?
IvoryPixie: How do you "start" a plant with a plant clipping? The plant lady at work gave me this really good start from a vine type plant. I think it's called a philla...something. I tried to tell her I've got a "black" thumb and I'm not good w/ plants but she said it's a very common house plant and anyone could grow it. I put the ends in … [Read more...] about How do you “start” a plant with a plant clipping?
How do i grow my own vestable garden?
aguy: How do i grow my own vestable garden? Hello I live In the Bay Area, California. We get plenty of sun now. I would like to grow some tomatoes and other vestables such as peppers and cucumbers and so on. How do i get started? I have picked a spot for the garden with the most sun, however, the dirt is not very good there, it's very dry. How … [Read more...] about How do i grow my own vestable garden?