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Gardening: I bought a somewhat leggy tomato plant and upon looking online to see
how to plant it, I found a video that said to put it into the ground sorta lying on its side but then pull it up into the upright position. Said the part underground would form roots and send up new plants (I think that what's she said). Shown here is a screen shot from the video showing how she's lying part of it down into a long hole in the ground. She also said to put some bone meal into the planting hole to produce more tomatoes instead of more green parts. Ideas on whether any of this is a good idea?
Gardening: Planting corn?
I'm looking for advice about growing corn. I'd like to plant some in my backyard, but I have a lot of questions. Does corn need a lot of sun? What type of soil is good for growing corn? Does it require a lot of water? Also, when is the best time to plant? Spring or fall?
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Aaron, I try to plant my corn in the spring so I will have a summer crop. I also like using ...»
Gardening: Rhubarb Help Please!!
I am wondering why one of my rhubarb plants is thinking it is time to go to flower? or go to seed? I am not sure what it is doing.
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Gardening: What are some good plants for starting an herb garden?
I'm finally ready to start a garden on my balcony and I'm looking to start with herbs since they're fun to cook with, they smell nice, and I've heard that they're relatively easy to care
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Gardening: How to keep squirrls out of my flower garden
how to keep squirrls out of my flower garden
Outdoor Living: Jasper or Agate?
I found this rock in my backyard tonight. Not sure if it is Jasper or Agate. Anyone know? It weighs almost 4 lbs and is bigger than the palm of my hand. If it is agate or jasper is it
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Gardening: How does one make money via gardening?
I have a 10k square foot lot.. I have tilled and (almost) prepared 1/3 of it for a vegetable garden for my family.. But I still have 2/3 of this lot and got the idea to start seeing if I
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If you're going for the local restaurant market, also consider fresh herbs in addition with ...»
Gardening: Plant install etiquette
Is it ok to ask for the entire cost of the plants prior to purchasing?
How many follow-ups and what should I charge? ...»
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The very best of luck to you with your new en-devour! xo
Gardening: My Iris have stopped blooming. Should I cut them back or what is best
When is best time to divide?
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New to iris, can I pull off the dead flower parts? or do they nourish for next year? Thanks ...»
Gardening: Hydrangeas
I bought a root bound hydrangea(sp?) but there were new leaves at the bottom. The three heads are dying. Should I snip the heads off to give more nutrients to the plant?
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I have gotten into these beauties. I have always shied away from them because we face due ...»
It doesn't work to leave that long, leggy stem out of the ground because you have a weak plant easily damaged by wind or by the weight of the tomatoes.