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Gardening

Gardening

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Gardening is one of the hottest topics on Hometalk. Whether you're gardening as a profession, or as a hobby, you'll find awesome gardening inspiration on Hometalk. Do you need to identify a plant? Post a photo of it, and a gardening expert will be able to identify it for you. Is your garden blooming in a spectacular way? Share the joy with fellow gardening buffs. All garden talk is welcome on Hometalk; so whether you're planting a flower garden, looking for green gardening tips, or researching the perfect gardening tools, you've come to the right place.



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  • There's only one flower spike in about five iris plants in my garden.
  • It's gorgeous, but lonely
  • Love the colour variations between the upper and lower petals. Plus the nectar stripes are so pretty.

Gardening: One Lonely Iris

Last year, I planted a number of iris cuttings from a friend. The only one to bloom has just opened. They are in full sun and I planted them shallow as I've done before successfully. What could be wrong?

Heather Benton
Heather Benton Canada 2 days ago
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    Heather Benton 9 minutes ago
    Robi -I did not know that - thanks!!
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Gardening: A mystery plant has shown up in my flower bed. Any one know what it is

At first I was worried that it was Hog Weed, but after looking at photos on line I'm not sure.
Aimee Maas
Aimee Maas Fruitport, MI Yesterday
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    Debbie Siemens 12 minutes ago
    rhubarb,,,cook the stem up with sugar and water and eat it! (but not the leaf, Ooo tummy ache)
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Adding More Whimsy to My Garden

I found this sweet statuette at TJ Maxx - already on clearance!

She dances through life with a ballerina's elegance and her presence is a joy for those around her. Gucci

Kathy R
Kathy R Sparta, GA Yesterday
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  • Debbie Stanley
    Debbie Stanley 17 minutes ago
    I love statues of children and this little girl is adorable!
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  • The same White Christmas cactus that bloomed once back in December of 2011 is now budding  in May 2013.
  • The pink one also..
  • White Cactus bloomed in 
December of 2011

Gardening: What is the secret for carrying for Christmas cactuses?

I love the Christmas cactus but try as i may...I have never understood how to keep them healthy and alive. I have read instructions on how to water... ...»

Don't over water, do not allow them to dry out...Place them in well draining soil... Blah, blah, blah,...... I purchased a couple two years ago and as usual they still remain a mystery to care for.

In December of 2011 my white cactus bloomed, the pink one did not.

When I moved to a new apartment the following year I placed them at the window with my other sun loving plants as I did in my last apartment..

That December, neither bloomed.......I assumed it was the change and like the other plants... they needed to get acclimated...

I changed their soil and pots over and over again...Some dried them out to quickly like the clay pots...Others like ceramics, would keep them appearing healthy for a while but then they would stop growing.

This year the only thing I've done differently was to change the pots again!. I purchased two cheap little plastic pots from the dollar store and forgot to place holes in the bottom, however, when I watered them... I allowed them to dry out between watering...and did not bother to punch holes in the bottom because they seem fine..

I than decided this month to place them on the balcony where they receive indirect light... And guess what...They began to bud!

I still can't figure this out...What did I do right/wrong? They are blooming in May??

are they not Christmas cactuses?.

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Vetsy Spartanburg, SC 10 hours ago
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    Rosemir Fadel 24 minutes ago
    Aqui no Brasil São chamados de Flor de Maio, TALVEZ ISSO explique o florescimento Que Voce ...»
    diz ser fóra de epoca.

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A Re-Purposed Country Potato & Onion Bin

A garage sale outdated potato and onion bin becomes a fun garden annual container. #Maygarden
Organized Clutter
Organized Clutter International Falls, MN 7 hours ago
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    Organized Clutter 24 minutes ago
    Thanks Barb. Can't wait until the flowers fill in.
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Make a Easy and Versatile Terrarium in No Time Flat

Looking for a super easy way to add interest to a stylish window? in less than 30 minutes?! Wanting a little more greenery your home? Learn to ...»

incorporate succulents {real or artificial} using this How to make: a DIY hanging terrariums tutorial. Jump start your spruce-ups before Summer.

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    Fresh Idea Studio - There... 34 minutes ago
    Thanks Dria! You should give it a whirl. It's easy.
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DIY Pallet Planter

Simple step-by-step tutorial for how to make this cute AND functional planter! I used mine to plant fresh herbs, but it can be modified to house most any small plant!
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Christina @ Christina's A... Coopersburg, PA Yesterday
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    Juanita 37 minutes ago
    Doing this tomorrow. I have a stack of saved pallets just waiting for projects to do.
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  • Right now it's about 3" tall.
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Gardening: Weed?

I have this coming up all through my flowerbed. Can anyone tell me what it is? I can't find anything online that even looks remotely close. I live in the West Central part of Oklahoma if that means anything...

Donna N
Donna N Weatherford, OK 2 days ago
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    Christie 1 hour ago
    From the wife of a chicken farmer who also grew row crops for 10 years, the weeds don't come ...»
    from the chicken fertilizer. They are dormant in the soil and the fertilizer "wakes" them up. Yum, yum good stuff. : )

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Gardening: Gardening

I am trying to find out what kind of Rose Plant this is...
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Cheryl Hutchens Siloam, NC Yesterday
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    Paula 2 hours ago
    Joseph's Coat
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Gardening: How do you get rid of nut grass permanently?

We have a problem with nut grass. (My mother bought dirt from a nursery and it was in the dirt) We pull it and its back in back in a week. She has used Roundup and it doesnt work. She bought a " nutgrass killer selective herbicide" by a company called Monterey this also had no effect. As you can see from pics below.
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Kathy Devencenzi Stockton, CA 6 hours ago
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