In Zone 5, is it too late to plant bushes?
A little late. If you can wait until early spring to plant hydrangeas, that is better in your area.
What is the best way to carve a pumpkin? From the bottom or the top?
From the top. Cut a hole around the stem and use the stem for a handle. Pull up the cut out circle by the stem and use a spoon to scoop the "guts" (seeds and stringy gunk out). Then, carve the eyes, nose and mouth in the side of the pumpkin. Use the handle and the top part you cut out to cover it up.
Growing garlic
Depends on the garlic variety. Elephant and Italian garlic are planted in the fall, left in the garden over the winter, and are usually good to harvest by May. An old farmer's saying is plant by Columbus Day and harvest by Mother's Day. Good luck.
Can I grow heirloom tomatoes from the seeds of a fresh tomato?
Sometimes yes, sometimes no. It depends on the variety of tomato. Some produce viable seeds while others do not. I'd buy fresh heirloom seeds. Seed Savers Exchange which Dfm mentions is a great source. I also like Baker Creek Heirloom Seeds for heirloom tomatoes.
When do you prune apple trees?
Prune it in late winter, before the spring. I live in Virginia and prune my apple trees in February. They are easier to prune and it is safer to prune them before the sap runs. A little tip: use rubbing alcohol to clean your pruners between trimming each tree. It prevents the spread of diseases.
How do I remove my Brussel sprouts ?
I pick them off by twisting them; you can also use a sharp knife and cut them off. Wait until after the first frost, they taste better!
How late can I plant bulbs in Michigan?
Yes, you can plant them as long as you can still dig deeply enough into the ground to plant them. Get them in soon before the ground freezes.
How do you prepare mint plants for Winter
They should do fine outside. Trim them back, cover with some mulch or clean straw, and uncover in the spring.
How can I cut back my dillydallies while I’m cleaning out flower bed
Cut off any dead leaves and rake them up. Leave the leaves until they turn brown as they are making food for the plants. Once they turn brown, you can cut them all the way back.
How can I stop algae from growing in a backyard fountain?
I keep an old scrub brush in the garage and scrub my bird bath and fountain about once a week. Running the water frequently should prevent algae build up, too,
Choose an area that's sunny to partly sunny in your yard. Dig a hole the size or slightly larger than the pot in which the mums are in. Turn the pot on its side and gently tap the sides and bottom to loosen the mums. Grasp by the stem and pull everything, dirt and roots, from the pot. Set the dirt and roots into the hole you dug and push back the soil around the plant. Tap it down with your hands, water, and you're all set.