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  • Answered by
    Downtoearthdigs on
    June 16, 2016
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    The answer is no, you should not plant annuals on top of dormant perennials or bulb plants.

    Watering your annuals would likely lead to bulb or root rot in the perennial plants.

    The same would go for placing heavy pots on tope of perennials. Plants, even when dormant, need oxygen and air circulation.

    Here are some articles that will help you get started with your garden project.

    https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/special/spaces/connecting-the-garden-with-its-surroundings.htm
    https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/special/spaces/designing-four-season-gardens.htm

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  • Answered by
    Downtoearthdigs on
    June 22, 2016
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    It is a bit far away to make a 100 percent identification, but the heart shaped leaf leads me to say Wild Violet.
    Here is a link with information.

    https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/bulbs/violet/kill-wild-violets.htm

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  • Answered by
    Downtoearthdigs on
    July 10, 2016
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    They may be unhappy with too much sunlight or too warm of temperatures.
    They prefer a shady location an cooler temperatures.
    Here is a link with more information on growing requirements.

    https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/bulbs/violet/wild-violets-care.htm

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  • Answered by
    AnthonyParker86 on
    July 26, 2016
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    There could be many reasons actually. One of them is that violets need sun only partially and if they are exposed to it too much or the sun is just too strong in the last two years, they can start withering and dying from the heat. Another reason is over-watering or not enough water as well. When you over-water your plants, the leafs turn yellow, but inside the ground the plant is rotting. And when there's not enough water it just dries. In this case you could try installing an irrigation system - http://www.fantasticgardenersmelbourne.com.au/irrigation/ , which will not only make sure your plants are watered on time, but also with the exact amount of water they need.
    Another reason for your trouble could be the quality of the soil. Violets need a lot of nutrients in order to grow, and if you're not fertilising the ground regularly, then maybe the soil is just too exhausted to keep it going. You should definitely check all these options. Of course, diseases are also quite common, so you should never rule them out completely.

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  • Answered by
    Downtoearthdigs on
    September 21, 2016
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    Just allow them to die back naturally.
    Here is a link with growing information.
    https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/flowers/gentian/growing-gentian-plants.htm

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  • Answered by
    Downtoearthdigs on
    February 18, 2017
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    This may be a sign of too little sunlight.
    Also make sure the temperatures are warm enough for good plant health.

    Here is a link to refresh you on the care requirements.

    https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/houseplants/african-violet/african-violet-care.htm

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