Garden

Senarue: What garden vegetables do well under a black walnut tree? I can only plant my vegetable garden near a black walnut tree. Something in the tree make-up prevents certain plants from growing. Which ones do better than others. Thank you There is sun but the drip line of the tree is close to the garden. Answers and Views: Answer by … [Read more...] about What garden vegetables do well under a black walnut tree?

SM: Can your thumbs really turn green from too much gardening? I've heard that one or both of your thumbs can turn green from gardening. I myself am an avid gardener, but I don't want green thumbs. Is there any way of preventing this? Thanks. Answers and Views: Answer by Shelly A.Seriously, are you for real? No your thumbs do not turn green … [Read more...] about Can your thumbs really turn green from too much gardening?

suzette s: Is anybody out there into hay bale gardening? If you are hay bale gardening, tell me what plants are working for you and what plants aren't. Do you have any helpful tips about hay bale gardening? I started doing this 3 years ago and I love it! It is so much easier than regular gardening. You're further off the ground, there are far … [Read more...] about Is anybody out there into hay bale gardening?

Justin: What dimensions should the garden be to maximize the area while keeping the same perimeter? The area of the garden is 160 ft² and the perimeter is 52 ft. How do I do this? I already know the dimensions of the garden are 10 × 16 ft but what does it mean to "maximize the area while keeping the same perimeter"? And how would you solve … [Read more...] about What dimensions should the garden be to maximize the area while keeping the same perimeter?

986Orange: What is the purpose of a Wildlife certified garden, or butterfly garden? Can anyone tell me what is the purpose of having a butterfly garden, such as why it is important and how it helps the environment. Please explain thoroughly because I need to write about it in at least a paragraph. If you have any websites I can refer to I would … [Read more...] about What is the purpose of a Wildlife certified garden, or butterfly garden?

cpslo96: What "product" would you like/expect to receive from a gardening consultant? I would like to take jobs as a gardening or landscaping consultant, working with homeowners as clients. I do not want to take measurements/draw landscape plans. That takes too much time outside of the meeting/appointment. I feel many people just want to pick my … [Read more...] about What “product” would you like/expect to receive from a gardening consultant?