QuestionHello, The afternoon and evening sun hits my deck. I love to put lots of flowers on the deck (it faces the highway). What are some flowers that will live and be pretty in the full sun? Thanks...
QuestionWe live in NE Illinois where our backyard has a septic tank. The concrete lids are exposed on the ground and we want to set containers with plants on them to cover their view. During the summer,
QuestionI just moved into a condo in Boston that has a terrace that is about 7feet by 15 feet. It faces the south so there is not a great deal of sunshine. In addition the railing is wood that encloses the ent
something edible for a window box
Questiondear Bakerplanter, I would like to grow something(s) edible and pretty to look at in a window box outside a southfacing window. Im in SW France, equivalent to zone 8 I think. We will have h
blossoms on miniature pepper plants
QuestionI started miniature pepper plants from seeds given me from friend, the plants germinated and are good and healthy, full of blossoms, but have not produced any peppers yet. The blossoms dry up and fall
QuestionThis may be a part woodworking and part gardening question so I thought Id start here. I have built several wooden planter boxes for my deck. Since cedar was not in the budget, I used pine. Id like to brush
QuestionI have several plants in pots outside. In particular, 2 young tomato plants, and a pot that has daisys, pansies & marigolds. Just today, the tomatoes leaves curled up, but the soil is moist... an
QuestionHi, my yard gets sun all day long I cannot enjoy the yard due to so much sun though it is good for the flowers. I have an umbrella but that is not enough coverage my yard gets the sun from east to west
QuestionHi, I have recently bought an apartment in Spain with a built in container on the terrace. Its about 2 metres x 1/2 metre. Im not going to be there to tend to plants on a regular basis so are there any you c
QuestionOur soil is reclaimed river land and it is awful so we are starting to pot everything and make raised beds. We can manage most things by catering for different plants with varying depths of soil, but what ab
planting tomatoes next to oleander
QuestionI have cherry tomatoes growing in a container with marigold and a small oleander shrub. Are the tomatoes o.k. to eat? I know that oleander is poisonous, but didnt know for sure if the tomatoes ar
View-blocking windowbox suggestions
QuestionThanks for answering so quickly, but let me reiterate...Im not a gardener. In my world Prune is something they make juice out of! Not only does the word conjure up yard work but also evokes a nea
QuestionHi, I live in Southern California. I love the idea of cutting fresh flowers from my garden to bring inside the house. Unfortunately, I dont really have a garden. I use my balcony and pots. The balcony
Questionhow do i keep squirrels out of my flower potse? AnswerYou can catch a squirrel in a medium-sized trap baited with fruit, nuts or peanut butter. Use a scent repellent such as Ro-Pel, a commercial product, t
Question------------------------- Followup To Question - I recieved an Avacado tree in a potted container. It haves a 6 leaves on it. Need advice!! How to care for this Avacado tree. Do i leave it in this contain
QuestionWhat is the best way to grow bell peppers in a container? AnswerBest varieties are space-saving varieties such as Canape,Gypsy Hybrid, Italian Sweet, Pepper Pot, or any hot pepper variety. Full sun, warm te
QuestionI have 4 veriaties of tomatos in 1/2 wine barrels. The plants are looking great and have lots of blooms, but no tomatos are setting. some of the lower leaves are curling on one of the plants. What can I do t
QuestionI plan to grow herbs, ivy and flowers on a covered patio that get sun from 7:00-10:30 only. What kind of containers and drainage system do you recommend? AnswerI recommend large plastic containe
QuestionSeveral weeks ago I planted Gerber Daisies in potted planters. They looked great for about a week but now they are drooping and sagging. I water every couple of days, however, they are only getting morning/e
QuestionI just purchased Eucalyptus cinerea at a local garden center. I planted in a 10 hanging planter outside with some other annuals(allysum, and petunias). I live in Northern New Jersey. When s
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