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Your Questions About Gardening

GardenersCardiff — Thu, 04 Dec 2014 20:05:02 +0000

Helen asks…

Where can I purchase a rare Parrot Plant?

GardenersCardiff answers:

Http://toptropicals.com/cgi-bin/garden_catalog/cat.cgi
http://www.growbyseed.com/Tropicals.html

Sharon asks…

praying mantises?

i live in taylor michigan, i want a praying mantis, i dont nowwere to look,please help!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

GardenersCardiff answers:

Many garden Catalogs sell Praying Mantises in the spring. Try a farm and garden supply store, they will be able to help you.

Carol asks…

Brand new to gardening…Help!?

I am brand new to gardening. My husband rented a tiller and tilled up a spot to put our veggie garden. We bought seeds for bell peppers, sugar snap peas, tomatoes, cucumber, and yellow squash. I call my mother to tell her about it and she said we need to start it inside first, then move it outside to the garden. My hubby says we can plant the seeds directly in the garden. Can we? Any other advice to help our garden? Thanks!

GardenersCardiff answers:

Yes, you can plant outside once the weather has warmed. It is best to wait until the night temperatures are in the 60’s every night. We usually wait till the temps are between 68 and 70 degrees. Lots of people wait until after Mother’s Day to plant seeds. Your packets will have all the information on the back.
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You are gonna love gardening, don’t try to do it all in one year. Get to know where the sun shines the most, and where the shaded areas are. Because you will need flowers for the sun areas, and flowers for the shaded areas.

Since you are a beginner, this year start your garden with plants that you get from a garden center or nursery. They are called bedding plants and come in a six pack. Look for a little tag sticking in the six pact showing directions on how to grow the plants. If the tag is not there, ask for one or buy something else. Directions are VERY important.

Seeds are not always easy to grow. And wildflowers are the hardest so don’t be disappointed if they don’t show up.

Two good things to do for yourself is to call your local County Extension Service and ask for all the information that they have about gardening in your area. They usually have a packet/kit of things for the home gardener.

And number two would be to pick up a couple of beginner books. You really do need to know about soil, compost, mulch and etc.

To keep from over watering or not watering enough, buy a water analyzer from a nursery or garden center. Be sure to read the directions. This will be one of your best tools.

Send for some free gardening catalogs and get use to the different types of plants, colors, and when to plant. They are filled with good informtion and pictures. And they will keep you company during the long winter months. Here is a list of just a very few. There are hundreds more:

http://www.waysidegardens.com
http://www.dutchbulbs.com
http://www.jacksonandperkins.com (Roses)
http://www.parkseed.com
http://www.burpee.com

Other catalogs:
http://www.leevalley.com
http://www.gardeners.com
http://www.GardensAlive.com
http://www.deerbusters.com (all types of animal control)
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Container/pots/window boxes needs:

All need holes in the bottem for water drainage,
Potting soil that comes in bags,
Slow release fertilizer for flowers (not for green plants), OR liquid fertilizer that will need to be used more often-read directions,
Water crystals to be mixed into the soil for holding water,
Bedding plants or full grown plants.

Here is an excellent link to check out for color combinations and plants that look good together:

http://www.fernlea.com/awesomeaccents/recipes.html

Your Questions About Gardening

GardenersCardiff — Wed, 27 Aug 2014 14:05:03 +0000

David asks…

Houston Garden Supply?

I have this list:
http://www.associatedcontent.com/article/2822000/houston_garden_nurseries_from_the_perspective.html

But with this weekend looking so beautiful want to get in the garden. Any other garden suggestions?

GardenersCardiff answers:

There are many things you can do in the garden this weekend. You need to pick a chore and do that first.
Here is another list of garden centers to help you.
Http://www.houstongardencenters.com/
http://maps.google.com/maps?hl=en&um=1&ie=UTF-8&q=houston+garden+centers&fb=1&gl=us&hq=garden+centers&hnear=houston&view=text&ei=8Pq7S_uDK9PNngeh9bHQCA&sa=X&oi=local_group&ct=more-results&resnum=4&ved=0CC4QtQMwAw

Paul asks…

Best garden supply store for indoor gardening?

what is the best one stop place to shop for indoor gardening? I need lights,soil,nutrients,tomatto,lettuce, and basil seeds. And growing pots. Lowe’s? Homedepot? Walmart? Other? i am searching specifically for CFL lights due to the low cost and good results i have heard about. If nothing else where would i go to get good 65 to 120 wat 6500k CFL’s?

GardenersCardiff answers:

Gardener’s Supply Company offers a selection of innovative gardening tools, … Shop quality composters, self watering planters, vegetable supports and rain barrels – perfect for the home gardener.

Sandra asks…

Gardens ?????

There Are Tv Shows That Give You A Chance To Win A Makeover For Your Garden

Can You Give Me Some Websites So I Can Submit My Garden

Thanks xxx

GardenersCardiff answers:

Try hgtv.com. You can sign up if you want to be in any of their shows. Most of the shows do ask for a budget from you since they only supply the designer and an added thousand dollars (or less) to your already existing budget.

If you are planning to do it anyway and pay for it then it would be a good idea since they help with the planning, execution and all that other stuff.

Your Questions About Gardening

GardenersCardiff — Sun, 05 May 2013 12:05:02 +0000

Susan asks…

please recommend a place to buy garden seeds and supplies in Bangalore, India?

Namaste

I am looking for ordinary flower, vegetable & herb, and fruit seeds ……in addition, for some
equipment like shovels and watering cans and the like for a home garden…….please advise

I was going to put all this in my luggage when I next visit Bangalore, but perhaps it would be easier to buy things in India rather than go through the process of obtaining permits to take the material into India

thank you in advance for your consideration
xxx

GardenersCardiff answers:

There’s a wonderful shop just near the gate of Cubbon Park

Ruth asks…

garden supplies in Spain?

Movin to Girona Spain and need garden supplies. I need a large amount of plain gravel for the garden and the only place i could find it was from a jardinere and it was really expensive, any ideas as to where i can find a supplier please.

GardenersCardiff answers:

A builders merchant seems like your best option.

Thomas asks…

What is an online landscaping and garden supply store that delivers in Brisbane?

I am looking for an online store where I can buy plants and landscaping supplies (such as pots, mulch, pavers, pebbles, etc) which will deliver in the Brisbane region for a reasonable fee. Bunnings charges far too much for home delivery.

GardenersCardiff answers:

Bunnings delivers in sydney so im sure they would in brisbane to. I think you would have to visit the store and collect your items first, then get it all delivered

Your Questions About Gardening

GardenersCardiff — Wed, 26 Dec 2012 12:05:01 +0000

Mary asks…

Would you tend to agree or disagree that people are rediscovering vegetable gardening in America?

Almost year-round, when I visit Home Depot and Orchard Supply Hardware or any nursery, it tends to be active with people buying supplies for their garden. Also, I have been seeing television programs focusing on neighborhood gardens; there are even websites about “living off of the grid” that incorporate how to live off of your patio garden. What is your view on all this?

GardenersCardiff answers:

I feel the prices of food today is contributing to the fact more people are growing their own. I am totally stunned at the prices I see at the market. We have been growing a garden for about thirty years and the funny thing is,we have no place to really grow one. If there is a will there is a way. We have grown just about everything there is but all in large pots and tubs around the pool and patio. The funniest one I can remember growing are the cantaloupes. We had them in pots but the fruit is so heavy they needed support as they couldn’t lay on the ground to grow. This is kind of embarrassing to say, but I put them in a pair of panty hose and tied them to the fence behind.The panty hose allowed them to grow quite large and supported their weight.Like I said, if there is a will there is a way and I refuse to pay the prices of today’s food when I can grow my own. I think more people should try doing this. It’s fun and fun for the kids. Kind of brings the family together again.

Donald asks…

Where can I get supplies for a Japanese garden diorama?

I need to make a small diorama of a japanese garden (not a zen garden) does anyone know where I could find some good supplies for it?

GardenersCardiff answers:

I guess you’d just use the same stuff that hobby shops sell for making the landscaping for model railroads, etc…. Grass, trees, bushes, gravel, etc. To make a flowering cherry tree for a diorama I once made (for the opera Madame Butterfly), which was seen through the sliding doors, I glued tiny bits of scrunched toilet paper to a multi-branch twig I cut outdoors… Looked pretty convincing!

HTH,

Diane B.

Chris asks…

Best garden supply store for indoor gardening?

GardenersCardiff answers:

Check out Spray-N-Grow Hydroponics….everything you need for indoor gardening – Fertilizer, supplements, foliar spray, light systems, etc.
Http://www.spray-n-growhydroponics.com/

Your Questions About Gardening

GardenersCardiff — Wed, 24 Oct 2012 12:05:03 +0000

John asks…

How or where can I get FREE garden supplies?

We are having a Vegetable garden this year. We live near Midland, MI. It will be a 1,000 Sq. feet garden but we do not have a whole lot of money. How can I get free Soil, mulch, Compost, manurer, tools, seeds, plants and anything like that?

GardenersCardiff answers:

First ask co-workers who own homes, homeowners always have stuff they want to get rid of. Also in the local papers at the beginning of the want ads they list the free stuff and you can also list what you’re looking for. Don’t forget the hardware store has all that stuff also and if you know anyone there they can help you, sometimes the bags of the stuff you need break in transit or even at the store, tell them not to throw it away and save it for you. Plants you can get from the nursery again some get messed up in transit and they get rid of them. Last let the neighborhood know what you’re in need of. And last you can ask at your church. Good luck………Tell me how you make out.

Steven asks…

Petville facebook – Where do you buy lawn and garden supplies to start building your lawn?

I know there is a place that sais lawn and garden in the shopping place but iwent there and all i found were pets to buy and furniture and stuff. Is there anywhere to but the actual things I need to start making the garden?

GardenersCardiff answers:

They can be sent as free gifts by your neighbors. If u wanna buy it its at the lawn and garden store and its the blue pack with the wheelbarrow

Paul asks…

Is it safe to bake in terra cotta pots? The ones for gardening?

I’m thinking of doing cupcakes in the small pots from your local garden supply store.

GardenersCardiff answers:

Since I have done this more than a dozen times, I would say it is ok to bake in a terra cotta pot. BUT, you need to buy a NEW one, sterilize it by washing/scrubbing it with soap dish and water, put it in the oven for 2 hours at 200 degrees.. Let it cool, them VOILA ! It is safe… BUT, you need to line the whole inside with foil tightly before you pour your cake. Don’t forget to spray with cake release from Wilton. Marthat Stewart did this once on her TV show.