I am just starting out with a new garden/farm in WV. I planted small fruit trees (2-4 ft) and some sprouting seed potatoes (3-4" shoots) and some non-sprouting seeds in the nice temperatures. Now we are going to have below freezing overnight and a few nights in the coming week. I don't have official garden freeze material, but do have weed block, hay, old bed sheets and empty plastic bottles from milk, soda, juice. What's a quick, impromptu method of protecting them and do I have to? Thanks.
You can certainly cover any plants that risk being damaged by freezing temperatures. You can find information on several methods of protecting your plants here: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/plant-problems/environmental/frost-how-to-protect-your-plants.htm and here: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/plant-problems/environmental/protect-plants-in-freeze.htm
Each year our blight has gotten worse, until I finally learned that it was being caused by a fungus. How do I get rid of it before I replant my garden?
You can solarize the garden beds.
Here are some articles to help you.https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/garden-how-to/projects/how-to-solarize-garden-beds-to-eliminate-garden-pests-in-the-soil.htm
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/plant-problems/disease/verticillium-wilt-treatment.htm
I got this green stuff growing in parts of my yard. In dirt and on rocks and on the expansion gaps on my sidewalk. I can't figure out what it is or how to get rid of it. Can you help? Thanks Allen Zagel
Thanks. It's not growing where grass is but on bare dirt between flowers and on some stones.
Allen
This is a Moss that is growing in your yard.
Here a few links that will have more information.
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/foliage/moss/moss-types-for-gardens.htm
http://bryophytes.plant.siu.edu/PDFiles/Bryo-poster%201.pdf
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/foliage/moss/killing-moss.htm
An old rose and a clematis planted last year have died. When should I plant in that area? Thank you.
You can clear the area of old roots and work the soil so it is ready for new plantings.
A soil test can be preformed to see if the soil needs any amending.
Plant the area when weather permits, generally after the last frost.
Your local County Extension Office can help you with this.
Here is a link to find your closest office.
(04-11-16) We just experienced a hard frost here in the northeast; evening temp dipped below 20 degrees. Some of my perennials were up and blooming - daffodils, spirea, bleeding hearts. Since it is currently the spring season, how do I proceed with the spirea and bleeding hearts? I did cover the hearts with landscape cloth (good choice?). Some articles say to fertilize, some say not. We are expecting warmer temps this week - 60-70s. Typical spring in central PA!
The plants you mention should be fine in brief dips in temperatures and light frosts.
Covering is fine to ensure that you don't lose buds and flowers, but make sure you uncover as soon as it warms back up in the mornings.
Here are some articles with care information for your garden plants.
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/bulbs/daffodil/daffodil-planting-care-tips-how-to-plant-daffodils-in-your-garden.htm
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/shrubs/spirea/growing-spirea-shrubs.htm
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/flowers/bleeding-heart/bleeding-heart-care.htm
The blooms fall off immediately after blooming and some of the buds are falling off also. I water daily. What else should I be doing? It sits in a sunny spot all day.
Inspect for insect damage. It could be that there are tiny insects called thrips at work. They tend to cause such things to happen. Many times it takes the use of a systemic insecticide to get at them.
The cactus frailea is becoming sunken. Also, every time I plant the pith from the avocado, it dies even with a big root.
Your cactus has likely suffered from root rot.
Make sure you are growing the cactus in a cactus planting medium and not over watering.
Here are some articles that will help you with growing Avocado.
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/fruits/avocado/indoor-avocado-plant-care.htm
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/fruits/avocado/avocado-houseplant-care.htm
Here is a link with more information.
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/cacti-succulents/scgen/cactus-going-soft.htm
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/cacti-succulents/scgen/