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- Q.Self-Watering Planter In Garden Window - Hi. I have 2 rectangular self-watering planters. These planters are small and right now I have them sitting in my ...
- Q.One Acre No Lawn - Hi, I have a one acre residential lot and don’t want a lawn. That being said I would like to ...
- Q.Planting Flowers In Acidic Soil - We had a pine tree removed and would like to plant flowers in that location. What would work?
- Q.Which Evergreen Fruit Trees Can Provide Screening Privacy From 2 Metres Upwards And Best For Planting Next To A Brick Wall? - I have a 24 metre long, 2 metre high brick wall which runs east to west - the trees will ...
- Q.Plants Preventing Soil Erosion. - Small riverbank.Plants growth no higher than 6-8 inches, hardy for sunny garden.Water gets high at times so must be resilient.
- Q.My Home Is A Blank Canvas. I’d Like Hanging Plants For My Windows. I Have Both East And West Facing Windows. - Which plants would do well and grow quickly? I have 3 bathrooms and would like to have ferns in the.. ...
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cpompe1 on
May 1, 2024
Ventura CA 93004Q.Self-Watering Planter In Garden Window
Hi. I have 2 rectangular self-watering planters. These planters are small and right now I have them sitting in my garden window (this garden window faces West and definitely gets all of the afternoon sun). I have a good idea as to herbs/plants that grow well in self-watering pots but what I want to ask is this. Are there herbs/plants that grow well in self-watering pots AND sit inside a garden window that gets VERY BRIGHT sunlight in the afternoon – especially strong sunlight as the sun sets? If someone can please give me some ideas about this, I would greatly appreciate it.
Answered by
BushDoctor on
May 1, 2024
Certified ExpertA.You have quite the array available to you. Your limiting factors will be the oversize of the herbs vs the container, and making sure that they get enough of that bright light. This article will help with procedure and suggestions for plants:
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/herbs/hgen/growing-herbs-in-containers.htm
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unclepete on
May 9, 2024
27834Q.One Acre No Lawn
Hi, I have a one acre residential lot and don’t want a lawn. That being said I would like to have drought resistant ground covers and flowering plants. My question is can I do this from seed, because the cost of buying plants is going to be beyond my budget. I also understand that at this point I have to wait until fall to plant whatever is chosen. Please advise. Thank you.
- Answered by
BushDoctor on
May 12, 2024
Certified ExpertA.Sure! Depending on what you are planting. It will take longer from seed, and some plants have lower germination rates, so going from seed is usually not the choice method. It can be done, though.
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/search?searchTerm=lawn+substitutes
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May 10, 2024Q.Planting Flowers In Acidic Soil
We had a pine tree removed and would like to plant flowers in that location. What would work?
- Answered by
GKH_Susan on
May 10, 2024
Certified ExpertA.You may want to get a soil test first to see exactly how acidic the soil is. I've included an article on soil testing as well as flowers for acidic soil.
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/garden-how-to/soil-fertilizers/testing-soil.htm
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/garden-how-to/soil-fertilizers/acid-loving-plants.htm
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May 10, 2024A.Consider planting any panicle hydrangeas (h. paniculatas) in shrub or tree form with the dimensions, bloom form, bloom colors you like.
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May 31, 2024Q.Which Evergreen Fruit Trees Can Provide Screening Privacy From 2 Metres Upwards And Best For Planting Next To A Brick Wall?
I have a 24 metre long, 2 metre high brick wall which runs east to west - the trees will be planted on the south side of the wall. There is a raised walkway beyond, so I have a need for trees which I can plant along the wall, 30-50cms from the wall (trees with roots which will not undermine the wall) which will provide privacy. Ideally, I would like evergreen fruit trees and have considered Feijoa Sellowiana (Pineapple Guava) and Eriobotrya Japonica Loquat (Loquat). I have arrived at these from research - I know very little about trees or gardening in general. My garden will hopefully be ready for the trees by around August time. My quandry is which trees would be best? Are there other evergreen fruit trees I should consider and how many trees should I purchase, at what stage of maturity and when should I buy/plant them? I worry about buying trees which will grow taller and then the trunk will get longer and leaves a gap between the top of the 2 metre wall and the crown, which would defeat the purpose of the screening! So a tree with a trunk of 2 metres with foliage which will remain at roughly the 2 metre height and upwards, would be best. All suggestions appreciated. thanks!
- Answered by
GKH_Susan on
June 3, 2024
Certified ExpertA.The pineapple guava would make a great screen if it weren't for the brick wall. You will have to cut a lot of limbs to get the canopy higher than the 2 meter wall. Plus, no tree will do well only 30 or 40 cm from the wall. Trees need more room to spread their roots and canopy.
A better choice would be evergreen shrubs to provide privacy. Then plant a couple pineapple guavas elsewhere in the yard. Arborvitae and Japanese plum yew do well in narrow spaces. Here are some ideas:
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/foliage/fogen/best-evergreens-for-hedges.htm
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/fruits/pineapple-guava/feijoa-pineapple-guava-info.htm
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/shrubs/shgen/evergreen-shrubs-for-privacy.htm
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June 12, 2024Q.Plants Preventing Soil Erosion.
Small riverbank.Plants growth no higher than 6-8 inches, hardy for sunny garden.Water gets high at times so must be resilient.
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GKH_Susan on
June 14, 2024
Certified ExpertA.These articles should help:
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/plant-problems/environmental/plants-for-erosion-control.htm
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/garden-how-to/design/lideas/how-to-stop-yard-erosion.htm
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/plant-problems/environmental/erosion-and-native-plants.htm
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/grains/cover-crops/living-mulch-ground-cover.htm
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/groundcover/gcgen/full-sun-groundcover-plants.htm
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June 13, 2024Q.My Home Is A Blank Canvas. I’d Like Hanging Plants For My Windows. I Have Both East And West Facing Windows.
Which plants would do well and grow quickly? I have 3 bathrooms and would like to have ferns in the.. 1 has a window. 1 doesn't and the main bath with the tub and shower doesn't have a window. What are my best choices? Also, Where is the best place to purchase. I haven't had much luck with big box stores. They usually die off fairly quickly.
- Answered by
GKH_Susan on
June 14, 2024
Certified ExpertA.If you aren't having luck with big box stores, try a garden center or nursery. They usually have a large selection and knowledgeable help.
Some of the easier hanging basket houseplants to try are variegated pothos, spider plant, hoya (many varieties), Boston fern, Thanksgiving/Christmas cactus. Plants for pots include schefflera, jade plant (very little water), ponytail palm, lucky bamboo.
Here is more:
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/houseplants/hpgen/8-houseplants-that-live-a-long-time.htm
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/houseplants/hpgen/best-hanging-houseplants.htm
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/houseplants/hpgen/indoor-hanging-basket-care.htm
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/houseplants/ferns-houseplants/growing-ferns-indoors.htm
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/foliage/ferns/care-of-ferns-in-hanging-baskets.htm
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/houseplants/ferns-houseplants/indoor-maidenhair-fern.htm
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/houseplants/ferns-houseplants/button-fern-indoors.htm
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/houseplants/lemon-button-fern/lemon-button-fern-care.htm
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June 17, 2024Q.What Evergreen Vine Will Stay Green In Winter In Zone 6
Winter hardy evergreen vine Zone 6
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GKH_Susan on
June 19, 2024
Certified ExpertA.This article should help:
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/garden-how-to/gardening-by-zone/zone-6/zone-6-evergreen-vines.htm
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