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- Q.Morning Glory Seeds - Why are some of the seeds from my morning glory a beige color and not the black as most of ...
- Q.Planting On Railroad Ballast - I live just downslope from an active railroad track. It was covered by stinging nettle, but I've removed most of ...
- Q.Bush Morning Glory - When I planted the bush morning glory plants, they were full of beautiful white blossoms. Now, all of the blossoms ...
- Q.Star Of Yelta Morning Glories - I grow in containers (city living) and love my morning glories. I finally got some nice planters and would like ...
- Q.I Have 2 Morning Glories Growing In 2 Separate 5in Pots. They Are About 2 Ft Tall Thus Far And I Thought I’d Report Them Togethe - r with a trwllace for them to continue climbing on inside my apartment. Is it ok to repot them together ...
- Q.Morning Glories - will they come back each year? we had beautiful ones last year, but the vines look brown and dead. ...
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Morning Glory on
October 10, 2016
97224Q.Morning Glory removal
Can removing morning glories be toxic?
Answered by
Alisma on
October 11, 2016
Certified ExpertA.Morning glory sap can cause skin irritation, so I recommend wearing gloves while removing it. Morning glories are toxic if eaten, and it's plausible that toxic chemicals could be absorbed through the skin if large amounts of the plant sap got on your skin, but this is unlikely with a small project.
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- Asked by
circkett on
October 21, 2016
99224Q.Morning Glory Seeds
Why are some of the seeds from my morning glory a beige color and not the black as most of them are?
- Answered by
Downtoearthdigs on
October 21, 2016A.This is perfectly normal, some of the Morning Glory seeds may be beige and some black.
White seeds are not dry or mature, so make sure that you do not harvest those.
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Perri Morrison Smith on
April 8, 2017
Marshall, NC - Western NC mountainsQ.Planting on railroad ballast
I live just downslope from an active railroad track. It was covered by stinging nettle, but I've removed most of it over the years. I need something to plant there beside the morning glory and small trumpet vines to cover the gaps. It is a steep sloping grade with solid ballast rock, and I don't want the nettle taking back over. I have a periwinkle patch elsewhere. Would that possibly work on this area? I need a no-maintenance idea, as the slope is steep. Thank you for your help. PS - full sun. Good drainage. Good soil underneath.
- Answered by
Downtoearthdigs on
April 9, 2017A.Periwinkle would be best in a part sun location.
Here are some links with some other ground cover choices.https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/special/slope-hill/hill-ground-cover.htm
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/shrubs/juniper/growing-creeping-junipers.htm
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Lola on
April 22, 2017
Las Vegas 89149Q.Bush morning glory
When I planted the bush morning glory plants, they were full of beautiful white blossoms. Now, all of the blossoms are gone and I don't see any new ones developing. Do I need to deadhead? I don't see any new buds, just the spent flowers. One bush is in full sun for at least 4 hours; the other is in dappled sun. Both have drip irrigation. Both plants look healthy other than not producing any more flowers. From what I've read, I should not be fertilizing them, which I did 2 weeks ago before researching. I'd appreciate your help.
- Answered by
Alisma on
April 26, 2017
Certified ExpertA.Deadheading usually helps promote more flower growth in morning glories. Once the plant makes seeds in its spent flowers, it considers its job done (in terms of reproduction) and will stop making flowers.
A nitrogen-containing fertilizer can also suppress flowering, especially if you already had enough nitrogen in the soil. Please see this article for advice:
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Jacqueline Church on
May 3, 2017
02111Q.Star of Yelta Morning Glories
I grow in containers (city living) and love my morning glories. I finally got some nice planters and would like to plant something with them to fill in around the soil. I was thinking Marigolds? They're easy and low and bushy. Would they be okay? what about lettuces? or some herbs? I'm in zone 6b (I think, Boston) and in between buildings so I get partial sun (it's morning sun, shade most of the day and some afternoon sun). Cannot grow vegetables but have had success with flowers, herbs and small peppers. Also, I get plenty of volunteers and I save seeds and share. Lately I've read that I'm to file and soak seeds before planting? Is this really necessary?
- Answered by
Downtoearthdigs on
May 5, 2017A.Yes, most vegetables and herbs do need full sun, 6 plus hours.
These links have more information for you.
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/herbs/hgen/shade-tolerant-herbs-for-your-herb-garden.htmhttps://www.gardeningknowhow.com/special/containers/designing-your-container-vegetable-garden.htm
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/flowers/marigold/growing-marigolds-in-containers.htm
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/herbs/hgen/growing-herbs-in-containers.htm
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/herbs/hgen/herb-plants-growing-in-one-pot.htm
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/garden-how-to/gardening-by-zone/zone-6/plants-for-zone-6.htm
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/garden-how-to/gardening-by-zone/zone-6/zone-6-herb-gardens.htm
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/vegetables/lettuce/growing-lettuce-containers.htm
Not every seed needs to be soaked or filed. This is sometimes done for seeds with a hard outer shell.
Most seed packets will direct you to do this if necessary.Visit your local garden centers and greenhouses for some more ideas for your container gardens!
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Melcassell on
May 15, 2017
Boston maQ.I have 2 morning glories growing in 2 separate 5in pots. They are about 2 ft tall thus far and I thought I’d report them togethe
r with a trwllace for them to continue climbing on inside my apartment. Is it ok to repot them together in a 8 x 10in pot at this stage eventhough I just heard that morning glories don't transplant well? Or are they too far along at this point and should simply leave it? Just seems like 5in pots might be too small, no?
- Answered by
Downtoearthdigs on
May 17, 2017A.It looks like a great set up!
You should have no issue transplanting your young seedlings provided you use a good commercial potting soil and follow the care information below.
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/vines/morning-glory/morning-glory-in-pots.htm
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Anonymous on
May 25, 2017Q.morning glories
will they come back each year? we had beautiful ones last year, but the vines look brown and dead. we were told they would come back.
- Answered by
Downtoearthdigs on
May 26, 2017A.Morning Glory is generally grown as annuals or tender perennials in colder regions.
They will grow as perennials in warmer climates.
The can reseed themselves easily and can become invasive.Your plant likely did not winter over in Ohio.
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/vines/morning-glory/growing-morning-glories.htm
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