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How can you keep your neighbors' cats out of your garden?
Keep Cats Out of Your Garden Try: Moth Balls, Cayenne Pepper, or Blood Meal. you may also check the leash laws in your...
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How can you stop a dog from eating flowers and vegetables in the garden?
When they eat the flowers, smack them on the nose and in a deep voice say no or don't. Then ignore them for a couple of minutes....
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How can you remove mold from the dirt in your garden?
Removing Mold From Dirt Are you sure this is mold. If the dirt has a white look to it, it is probably alcalie. Take a soil...
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When is a good time to dig up outdoor plants like peonies and roses?
When to Dig up Outside Plants I think outside roses should be dig once in a week by which nitrogen can enter the plant. I'm...
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Where does corn come from?
Where Corn Comes From Corn grows in the ground for about 95-103 days at which time it has produced an ear of new kernels (about...
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Why won't your dahlias bloom?
Reasons Dahlias Will Not Bloom One possible reason is over-fertilization. Here's what I do with my dahlias: 1. Fertilize...
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How do you treat a bamboo shoot that has gone yellow?
Treating a Yellow Bamboo Shoot I don't know how to treat the problem per say but I think the cause is your water level...
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What flower would best to grow for commercial sale if the ground is not light holds water well and gets lots of sun?
Flowers that Do Well in Wet, Heavy Full-Sun Conditions As you know, most varieties of perennials do not do well in wet soil -...
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What country did Poinsettias originally come from?
Origin of Poinsettias Poinsettia History and Lore The Aztecs called poinsettias "Cuetlaxochitle." During the 14th - 16th...
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Can the wildflower Western Trillium aka Western Wake Robin be grown in a home garden?
Western Trillium in a Home Garden Yes it can, if it is from your home area, or growing zone that you are in, I live in zone...
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What happens if you inject a tulip bulb with food coloring?
Injecting Food Coloring into Tulip Bulb Any flower that is white will absorb the color you choose. You see that often with...
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What are the techniques and requirements for planting white buttercup bulbs?
Planting White Buttercup Bulbs With any bulb rinse and pat dry with a paper towel to clean off any debris from shipping or...
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When backwashing a salt water pool will the water kill plants and flowers?
Ok, the answer is yes, depending on what plants you are talking about, if you are talking about epsom salts that is a good thing...
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Should you cut down your Winter Iris leaves or should you let the leaves die back as you do with daffodils?
Care for Winter Iris I have a couple types of iris plants and I either cut them back as they start to die in the fall or just...
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How should you raise the pH level of a poinsettia plant?
where do you live. what soil do you have. the most important thing is light exposure. search. or get back to me. Raise the pH...
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What type of climbing rose grows well in a Northern Illinois climate?
Northern Illinois Climbing Roses Depends on your gardening zone. The colder your area is the fewer the choices are. If your...
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Should you use baking soda to raise the pH level in a poinsettia plant?
Do Not Use Baking Soda Not that I can find
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How do you get an indoor gardenia to bloom?
YOU FERTILIZE IT. DONT GET ANY ON THE LEAVES IT WILL BURN THEM. DO NOT SIT PLANT IN DIRECT SUNLIGHT IMMEDIATELY AFTER DOING THIS....
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How do you neutralize soil that has been saturated with salt?
Neutralizing Salt Saturated Soil Flush repeatedly with fresh clean water. While the above solution might work fine for say a...
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What should you do with wilted blooms on a Tiger Lily plant?
Wilted Tiger Lily Blooms Never 'pull' off dead blooms. Always take caution and 'pinch' them off. Usually with lilies, it...
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What are the bulb like growths where the flowers were on my rose bush and why are they there?
It's a seed pod, often called a "rose hip".
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When do you plant morning glory flowers?
When to Plant Morning Glories This depends on where you live. I would plant them in a pot in mid-March so they are well...
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Is it too late to plant perennial seeds in the Midwest if you will have a greenhouse to grow the plants in during the winter?
The question does not state what time of year it's being asked, but let's assume it's late autumn. If the seeds were free or...
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How do California poppies reproduce?
The seeds are loose and blow off with the wind. the actual flower petals fall off, do not cut because the center of the flower...
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What are some flowers that will take the full sun?
they are just flowers and organs i think;D
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What does an anther have on it?
Anther The anther is the part of the flower that holds the pollen. This and the filament both make up the stamen.
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How do you care for an iris?
The great thing about iris's is they take no care. The bulb is a rhizome so it just sits on the top of the soil no need to dig a...
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Does the amount of sunlight affect the growth and color of plants?
sunlights affect on plants Generally, the more light, the more plant growth. Color is more related to the type and amount of...
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How often should you water pansy flowers?
Watering about 10oz. a week is good
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Why will soil grow plants better than sand?
Soil Grows Better Plants Soil holds nutrients that plants need a lot better than sand or clay. Clay is hard, so it makes it...
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What are some helpful tips for gardening?
A few gardening tips If you have yet to plan out your garden, enlist the help of a good book or two that will have good...
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Does a plant need soil to grow?
1 Plants get nourishments from soil and the roots get protected from the harsh rays of the sun, but it depends on what plant...
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Why is water conservation in c3 c4 and cam plants important?
carbon fixation Cam stands for Crassulacean acid metabolism. C3 and C4 conserve less water than Cam plants. Actually,...
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Can soft drinks help plants grow?
Coke Does Not Help Plants! I honestly don't believe Coke or any other soft drink is beneficial to the growth of plants. IN...
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What plants do well around a saltwater pool?
I have worked around a saltwater pool for years a variety of plants grow near it. They are all down hill from it so they cop the...
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How do you keep deer from eating flowers?
Keep Deer From Eating Your Flowers I have heard that you can by cougar urine and spray your bushes/flowers. It can be purchased...
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How do you neutralize soil fertilizer?
If you mean you've recently added too much fertilizer, you can apply LOTS of water to dilute and flush away the excess, if not...
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Do tulips do well indoors do they need lots of sunlight?
Keep tulips out of sunlight and away from drafts and heat.
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What is the maximum number of flowers on a sunflower plant?
Number of Flowers I do not think Sunflowers in general have a known maximum number of flowers. Most have one main flower and...
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What are the best plants and flowers to plant in a small yard in a climate with cold winters?
Grow Hostas Hostas, Hostas Hostas. You just have to trim them every end or beginning of the winter and let them do the rest....
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How much sunlight do tulips need?
go to the better homes and gardening website (bhg.com) then look for the tulips they will probably be able to answer your question
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How often do florists feed their plants?
It depends on the type of plant, but they usually feed/water them once a day or twice a week.
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How long do you have to wait before putting tree mulch that was just shredded on your flowers?
Putting Newly Shredded Tree Mulch on Flowers It's not so much a function of time, but more a function of conditions. The...
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Does it matter how you plant a seed?
It has to be at least 1 inch in the ground. Answer As a general rule, plant seeds the same depth as their size. Also, most...
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What is a Russian Sage plant?
Russian Sage Russian Sage is a shrubby, gray-green perennial that blooms in mid-summer. It grows best in full sun and...
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Do sunflowers undergo epigeal germination?
I'm no expert, but I believe yes: From: http://www.answers.com/topic/epigeal In botany, a seed is described as epigeal when...
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How do you keep miniature roses alive and growing?
Growing mini roses Go to the web site Nor'east miniature roses and click on growing tips they have a good amount of...
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Are hydrangeas and begonias the same?
No. Hydrangeas are a bush with large snowball flowers on them. If you look closely to the ball of the flower you will see it is...
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Can you use water from a dehumidifier to water house plants?
It wont hurt the plants. but the water may be lacking some of its natural minerals.
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Where can you find pictures of white flowers and their names?
try going on the botanical gardens website.
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What should you do when a plant will not stand up straight?
Keeping Plants Upright To keep plants and stalk flowers upright, I like to use green pea poles that you can pick up...
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How do you prune ivy geraniums?
In amongst the leaves you'll see two tiny little leaves and just take your nails and nip them off. It's a long and tedious job,...
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What plant has a large white carnation top pink large roselike petals umbrellad underneath large oval leaves?
? Could it be a peony? i think it is a peony too.
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How high does the Amaranth plant grow?
It is a tall annual that grows to about 3 feet and can get to 6 feet.
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What is the most popular color of roses?
red
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How do you get rid of scale on your plants?
An effective method of eradicating scale is to thoroughly spray the plant with a solution of 1 part rubbing alcohol, 5-8 parts...
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Is there such thing as a black or blue rose?
No, there is no true Black or Blue roses in nature. There are roses that are called black roses or blue roses but these are...
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Will true lavender grow in part sun?
Yes, it will. It perfer's full sunlight, but it will tollerate partial sun. You can use lavender as an oil. rub some oil on...
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Did tulips originate from Turkey?
Turks First Cultivated Tulips Tulips were originally a wild flower in Central Asia. The Turks were the first to cultivate it...
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What does an Ixia flower symbolize?
happiness (search it on google and it should say around the 3rd site down the list)
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Will chlorinated water splashing from a fountain damage hosta foliage?
It depends on the strength of the chlorine. People drink tap water with clorine in it and we use this water to water our lawns...
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What are the names of some flowers prefixed by the word 'water'?
Waterlily?
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How do you plant roses bought in containers?
dig a hole and build a mound in middle of hole and lay roots of rose on mound in hole and fill with dirt but I always soak my...
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What flower is associated with Provence?
Lavender, a wild and cultivated summer flower is the flower of Provence.
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Is a gladiolas a perennial?
Glad you asked Yes the Glad or Sword lily is a Perennial Herb
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Should Narcissus flowers be cut back after their spring bloom?
No,because the nutrients from the leaves are re-absorbed to help make next years flowers.Don't cut them back until the leaves are...
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Should you water tulips with cold water?
cold water and water at night dont water when the sud is out
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Do Foxgloves flower in winter?
Usually they flower in summer.
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Does playing music affect the rate at which a plant grows?
something from a science jounal Yes, playing music does have some effect on plant growth. Here is an abstract from Ultrasonics...
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How do you get rid of the aphids on petunia plants?
Squirt them with a weak soap solution with a hand sprayer bottle. This suffocates them while not harming the ladybirds that also...
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Where is the seed on a carnation flower?
Much like lavender you wait for the carnations to die off. As soon as those buds are dry rub them between your fingers to get...
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How do you care for impatiens?
It depends. I have found that most impatiens prefer shade, and need water, especially if they are in a pot. New Guinea...
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What is the best way to take care of your tulips?
water them each day, and take good care of them, and they'll live.
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Why would a rose bush stop making more roses?
Many roses only flower once or twice in a season and are not repeat flowering. If the rose is not flowering over a very long...
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What flowers can you eat?
Nasturiums, squash blossoms.
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How do you transplant a star jasmine?
In a temperate climate you would cut it down by about two-thirds and transplant it in the autumn.
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What is the proper way to cut roses?
is proper way First I want to ask u dont cuts the Roses caz its good to be there on his places ,and if u want to cut Roses dont...
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How do you plant an orchid pod?
You need to refine your question: 1) are you concerned with germinating seeds from an orchid seed-pod; 2) planting a sympodial or...
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Why does ammonia change a flower's color?
Ammonia diffuses readily through air and water, and since the petals of flowers are usually permeable to air and water, one can...
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How long do flowers usually last?
Bloom Time for Flowers Some flowers, such as Bachelors Buttons, Zinnias, Marigolds, and Petunias last pretty much from the time...
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How do you cut a flower from the plant?
That depends on what sort of flower!But in general,use a...
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What is a sepal?
Sepals are the part of the flower that cover the petals when at bud stage. They also help protect the flower bud.On an open...
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What should you do when a 6-pack of Zinnias dried out and wilted and they are still look wilted after you watered them?
Wilted Zinnias A lot of times once potting soil is dried out, it is extremely difficult to get the soil moist again. I would...
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Why would the leaves on your wild rose bushes be turning yellow in June?
s You've either let the rose bush get too dry or over-watered it. Also check on the back of the leaves (also in the rose...
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How long does it take for a sunflower to become fully grown?
In a warm temperate climate sunflowers grow from seed to flowering stage in about three months and another six weeks until the...
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How do you preserve seeds from your garden harvest so you can plant them next season?
First of all, ensure that the seeds are dry and free from any plant debris remaining from the seed head. Then store them in small...
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Can a rose bush become a weed?
No roses will not turn into weeds. Roses should be pruned and if you go onto www.google.com and type in: pruning rose bushes...
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How difficult is it to propagate grevilleas?
Propagating grevilleas can be difficult. Some species can be grown from seed, caught by placing a paper bag over the flower, as...
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Why did your daffodils change from yellow to white over the years?
Many flowers like tulips, daffodils and glads were once white and the breeders crossed them to give color. In time the bulbs...
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Are Chinese lantern plants edible?
The immature fruit can have undesirable effects, but the mature fruits appear to be edible. Please check the related web link in...
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What does formosa mean as in Leycesteria formosa?
There are several sites to help understand plant Latin. These references give the botanical etymology of plant names. However...
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What does a primrose flower look like?
The plant usually referred to as a primrose is a simple, flat, pale yellow bloom with a darker marking around the center. See...
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When do you use anvil pruning shears?
when you want more power and dont care so much about the minor injury to the plant you're cutting
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What is the fastest growing plant?
Bamboo Bamboo grow pretty quickly.
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How does the plant daffodil reproduce?
Daffodil reproduction abdul love saria
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How do you determine the type of flower by the characteristics of its leaves?
In order to give an answer I would need to clarify the question. What is meant by "the type of flower"? Are you trying to...
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Can you use phosphate on flowers that are grown in container pots.?
Hello, You probably can, but why don't you use the Granulated Slow Release Fertilizer you can buy at most Supermarkets or Garden...
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How many bags of top soil weighing forty pounds each would it take to make one cubic yard of top soil?
A good average density for topsoil is 100 pounds per cubic foot. There are 27 cubic feet in one cubic yard, and so one cubic yard...
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How are epson salts used?
Epson salts are reffered frequently in Cayce readings as a relief for various diseases, such as arthritis. If you enter the site...
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What florist is Hermes the mascot for?
I think you mean Mercury and it's FTD. Another answer: The Greek god was called Hermes, and the Romans called him Mercury....
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