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- Q.Day Lilies - Do I have to dead head them daily. I would like more blooms.
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Rich Mickiewicz on
June 2, 2017
30066Q.Starting a Flower Garden
Greetings and Salutations ! I would like to buy some plants but I've never done a garden before. I am REALLY intimidated by the spacing and sizing aspect. I know that I want all UNIQUE perennials for my island - see pic below. I can dig up the Stella D'Oro daylillies if you think so, but the Mrs. wants to keep the two Otto Luyken laurels in the two corners. The dimensions of this "triangular" island are approximately 26' X 22' X 24' Ideally I'd like some BRIGHT, low-growing ground cover, then a few taller plants, then a few more taller plants climaxing with the highest (and concentrated in the center) to be some Fire Dance Red Hot Pokers. What do you recommend?
Answered by
DLarum on
June 2, 2017
Certified ExpertA.These articles should help:
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/special/spaces/designing-four-season-gardens.htm
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/flowers/fgen/gardening-with-perennials.htm
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/special/spaces/garden-themed-landscaping.htm
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- Asked by
Kathleen Schroeder on
June 2, 2017
Bensenville, ILQ.daylilies and hosta
our gardener cut down our daylilies and hosta by mistake. will they come back or do I need to start all over?
- Answered by
DLarum on
June 3, 2017
Certified ExpertA.They should come back. Maybe give them a boost with a general purpose fertilizer
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Loveoldmovies on
June 3, 2017
Hingham,ma; 02043Q.Eliminating invasive day lilies
How can I eliminate invasive day lilies?
- Answered by
Downtoearthdigs on
June 5, 2017A.Most Daylily can be dug up and removed.
You can treat stubborn bulbs and roots with a herbicide.
Use caution when applying herbicides.https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/plant-problems/weeds/using-herbicide-in-gardens.htm
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Bob Gray on
June 6, 2017
Washington, DCQ.Shade alternative to daylilies
Hello, I planted daylilies along a strip between an urban road and sidewalk. I chose daylilies because they are tough/robust plants that grow and flower well. However, I don't think they are receiving enough direct light for them to thrive. Is there an alternative shade plant that could tolerate urban conditions and provide similar benefits? Thanks.
- Answered by
Downtoearthdigs on
June 8, 2017A.Here are some links that will help you.
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/special/shade/shade-tolerant-flowers.htm
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/garden-how-to/info/partial-shade.htm
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/special/shade/finding-a-shade-loving-plant.htm
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Lynn Jenson on
June 19, 2017
Spokane, WA. 99208Q.Daylilies
Hello, When the flower on a day lillies is spent do I cut back that spent flower to the base of the plant? Is it necessary to cut back that flower right away or should I wait until the flower has dried?
- Answered by
ellie13232 on
June 20, 2017A.Cutting the spent flower and stem close to the base of the plant should encourage to rebloom.
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Grandma on
June 22, 2017
Columbia, TN 38401Q.Daylillies
Should I cut off the balls that come after the plant has bloomed? ( on top of the plant.)
- Answered by
ellie13232 on
June 22, 2017A.Unless you plan of collecting seeds to grow new plants, remove spent flowers and any seed pods that have developed to encourage new flower development.
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Miggi on
June 25, 2017
10956Q.Day lilies
Do I have to dead head them daily. I would like more blooms.
- Answered by
Downtoearthdigs on
June 26, 2017A.Deadheading the Lilies will actually help the plant.
I try to deadhead either in the evenings or first thing in the morning. Each flower lasts about 24 hours.https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/bulbs/daylily/growing-daylilies.htm
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