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When Planting Things Of Side Or Sowing Seeds, Do You Have To Mix Compost In With Soil Or Not.?

Mum — Fri, 06 Nov 2009 12:57:55 +0000

If its veg seed, then its beneficial to mix compost into the soil, firm it down by walking over it, then give it a light rake over. Leave for a couple of weeks before sowing the veg seed or if planting small veg plants /onions/garlic/potatoes then they can go straight in , without waiting.
If sowing flower seeds then there is no need for compost unless your soil is poor.Shrubs and trees like a small amount in the planting hole.

The Well-Tended Perennial Garden: Planting and Pruning Techniques [ILLUSTRATED] (Hardcover)

Mum — Tue, 03 Nov 2009 21:38:26 +0000

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Planting Perennials From Tip Cuttings?

Mum — Fri, 30 Oct 2009 00:47:00 +0000

hi! i went to a nursery…
and this guy gave me two perennial tip cuttings, told me to put it in water to root, i did, they both have great long thin and thick roots and i dont know how to plant it, when to, and what soil to use please help me
please and thanks,
JT

Where Do You Buy Your Garden Seeds?

Mum — Thu, 29 Oct 2009 13:06:58 +0000

Over the years I have purchased my garden seeds from a number of different places. I have ordered seeds and I have purchased them over the counter. If you order seeds you need to do it well in advance to be ready when the ground is ready to work in the spring. Nothing worse than ordering seeds and not have them when things are ready in the spring.
When you order seeds you can get just exactly what you want. If you prefer a certain variety of bean or corn you can pretty much get it some where. You can also try varieties that you would never see in a store. One place I have ordered from a few times is Johnny’s Selected Seeds in Maine. When I first ordered there years ago they just had a little black and white catalog. Now they have a nice website to order from. They have a lot of varieties that are very interesting to try. We have also purchased stuff from Henry Fields Catalog. Not sure if they are still in business even.
If you buy over the counter you are pretty much limited to what the retailer has in stock. I used to buy seeds at the local hardware store. They sold Burpee seeds which I liked but they were not a big store and had a limited choice of varieties. It was about the same with any store in the area. The hardware store is now closed, the owner retired. There is a new lawn and garden store in town and they have a small selection of stuff but not much. They did order some of the Royalty Purple Pod green beans I like but they sold them all before I got in there to buy some.
The last couple of years I have purchased seeds at a natural foods grocery store where we shop. They are just small packets but it actually suits my garden philosophy of smaller individual plantings and more variety. They sell seeds by a company called Botanical Interests and they are all Organically grown seeds I think. I have had good results with them. I also purchase some Ferry-Morse Organic seeds at Lowe’s. I planted some of their Okra this year and I planted a few things last year and had good results.
I usually buy organic seeds when I can. But, the sweetcorn I plant is usually treated seeds. It is hard to find sweetcorn that is not treated around here. I do not buy the small packets of corn since it would take too many so I buy my corn in bulk at the local garden store. I might order some untreated seeds next year if I can get it done early. I like to plant the early varieties of corn. We had our first sweet corn this year during the last week of June. I was a little delayed by wet weather and cool temps in the spring planting but good rains made up for the late planting.
I usually purchase my green bean seeds at the garden store but this year I planted some of the small packets from Botanical Interests. Each packet had enough for about 10 to 12 feet of row and I split my rows between a couple of different varieties, half yellow was and half green beans.
I just planted a green manure crop of buckwheat on a small section of the garden which has germinated and is coming up pretty good. I purchased that seed at the natural food store. It was food grade buckwheat that was unhulled. I planted it right a day or so after we had about a half inch rain and then last week we had about two inches of rain over a 12 hour period so it came up pretty good. I will let it grow until it flowers and then till it under.

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Killing Weeds And Planting Perennials In Their Place?

Mum — Sat, 24 Oct 2009 01:12:35 +0000

How could I kill some hearty weeds growing along our fence line and plant a perennial in their place? I want the flowers to grow along the fence as the weeds once did I’m thinking of planting daisy or blackeyed susies or something else that can be cut- planted by seed. I don’t care how the plant looks, just about getting good cut flowers off it. I would till, but there is ground in between the fence and the fences baseboard that the weeds grow in to. Can I spray and kill the weeds, and then plant the seeds? OR will the spray kill the seeds too? What spray? What perennial would be a good choice? Something that will spread like a weed, along the fence that is! We are in IN, zone 4 I believe.

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What Should I Be Planting In Late Summer/early Fall In Zone 6?

Mum — Thu, 15 Oct 2009 01:13:16 +0000

I am planning and constructing a community garden for my inner city university (New York City) using raised beds. The footage of the beds has not yet been determined, but I would say at the very least 4′ on all sides.
Types of plants I’m interested in: mostly hardy plants, perennials, colorful, flowering in different seasons.
Any good planting resources you can refer me to would be great as well.

What Perennials Are Best For Planting On The South Side Of A Michigan House?

Mum — Fri, 09 Oct 2009 00:47:52 +0000

I have a Rhododendron and Jacob’s Ladder, but I just found out they’re ideal for shade. Should I move them to the north side?

Planting Annuals & Perennials, Do I Plant Flush W/ The Surrounding Dirt Or A Little Higher?

Mum — Tue, 06 Oct 2009 00:52:42 +0000

there is a rule of thumb when planting anything , and it`s quite easy to remember . ” plant it high , it won`t die . plant it low and it won`t grow . “

Planting Strawberries Amongst Blueberries And Perennials?

Mum — Wed, 30 Sep 2009 00:47:39 +0000

I want to remove a few perennials and plant strawberries in their place. Will the blueberries and other perennials be compatible if within a few feet and in the same garden patch?

What Perennials Are Best For Planting In The Spring And Next Fall?

Mum — Sun, 27 Sep 2009 00:47:55 +0000

We bought a house about four months ago, and have spent this summer on inside work, like painting and repairs and such. Next year we’ll be focusing on the outside of our house, and I’d like to get some great perennials to go along with a variety of annuals that I can change from year to year.
So what plants make a good foundation?