I have 2 garden mirrors on an outside wall. They are quite large and heavy. Should I bring them indoors ( shed) for the winter to protect the glass from frost. Or should I cover them?
The frost won't hurt the glass. It is up to you what you want to do with them. It is always good to cover them , though for protection during the winter.
I know little about gardening and would like to learn. How may I receive articles from you regularly? I want to do things that will not kill what I plant.
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Hi! I would like some help answering questions regarding a science fair experiment related to gardening. My experiment is the effect of caffeine on plant growth. 1. Have studies regarding caffeine in agriculture been conducted before? If so, what was the outcome of these studies? 2. Does the type of plant influence the effect caffeine has on it? 3. Do you have any suggestions or recommendations regarding my experiment?
Here's an article from our archives.
For scientific papers, have a cup of tea and enter an Internet search for "caffeine effects on plants". You will find a list of references, like these:
https://www.education.com/science-fair/article/effect-caffeine-plant-growth/
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC1276408/
https://www.hunker.com/13428051/caffeine-effects-on-plant-growth
http://www.all-science-fair-projects.com/project1169_50_1.html
When I read your online article on how to ship a live potted plant by mail, the author suggested using a collar of cardboard. Can you buy a cardboard collar? If so, where can I buy them. If not, can I make them and if so do you have any instructions as to how to do it? I thank you for your assistance and look forward to hearing from you. Eric
Eric, if you don't have cardboard to form into a collar shape, look to the home improvement stores for a "quick form" cardboard tube like this one. https://www.homedepot.com/p/SAKRETE-8-in-x-48-in-Concrete-Form-Tube-65470075/100321209. They come in various widths. Any kind of cylinder will do from PVC pipe (heavy) to dryer vent tubing. Also, mailing stores like the Fed Ex store will pack for you, for a price. Ask local florists what they do; maybe you can buy a mailing box from them. Lastly, consider a small box that will fit over the plant's container a protect the stems. Fill in open areas with tissue paper or packing peanuts. Make sure to mark it Fragile, This End Up.
We experienced a flood in June 2017 and lost everything as our seeds and fruit plants went out the Tittabawassee River. We are getting back on our feet and want to start our large garden again. We home school and rely on the food we raise and grow. Can you offer any help in rebuilding our garden and seeds. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9Mr9DIBu1fM This is our area. I home school and a lot of our education was held outdoors. Julie Smith 1618 E. Putnam Dr. Midland MI 48640 * You can find you tube videos flood of 2017 Midland MI 48640
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A tree was cut down at the back of my house around 25 years ago. A cross was cut on top of the stump and it was paved over. For a number of years I've been getting lots of white marks on my paving (even at the front of the house now). I believe the roots of this long expired tree are still growing? Is that possible? If I pour root killer between the slabs at the back of my house would that sort it? Any advice would be greatly appreciated.
Tree roots can not survive 25 years without photosynthesis, the source of their power. Tree photosynthesis only occurs in leaves. The roots are well on their way to becoming compost and not affecting your paved areas.
Hi I've been following your blog for a few months now, it’s a great place for reading about gardening tips from a different perspective. Really enjoyed your article on plants for cutting gardens, your blog has some great information that I put to use day to day. If you are interested I want to write an article about gardening plants for survival that I think your audience could really find useful. Please let me know if you like this post idea or would interested in another garden/lawn article and I can get started right away. Thanks! Sincerely, Josh Andrews