Your Questions About Gardening

GardenersCardiff answers:

Lot’s of sun, are you in a warm area?I am guessing so or you will need to grow it inside. Snapdragons are pretty easy.The tall varieties sometimes need staking.You will see on the plant where the new tiny leaves are coming out on either side.Sounds tricky, but pinch the growth in the middle out.If you are saying What? Then just leave it alone.Pinching makes the plant wider , with more blooms.But if you don’t understand this process, you will still have flowers.After the snap is done blooming take the flower off and more will come!If it going in the ground, buy a small bag of potting mix with food in it.Take it out of it’s pot,and loosen the roots if they appear to be winding around in a circular pattern.Dig a hole twice as big as the container,fill halfway with soil, and gently put the plant in so the base of the plant is ground level.fill the rest with soil,and water in.Happy snapping!This is so much easier to show someone.

GardenersCardiff answers:

Good gardening tips – Weeds, pull as soon as you see them, they are much easier to get rid of when small and your garden looks better without them. Planting, plant one type of flower in groups of uneven numbers as it is more pleasing to the eye. Planting in drifts is also pleasing to the eye. If you have Hostas, snails and slugs love them, so take egg shells and squish them into little pieces and put around each Hosta since they will not want to crawl over them. If you want to have continual color in your garden be sure and dead-head all of your flowers and they will flower again. Happy Gardening!

GardenersCardiff answers:

1.Tomato Garden tips:

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Prepare the Garden
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A young tomato plant sprouting from the seed.

The first step in planting your garden is to purchase tomato plants or seed. Start seeds indoors six to eight weeks prior to the start of the growing season to allow them to begin producing fruit sooner, and for a longer duration. Choose leafy plants with thick, green stems if purchasing seedlings. Invest in diverse types of tomatoes for maximum success and various ripening times.
Tomato plants will fruit faster when placed in a sunny location. They adapt well to most soils, but prefer a well-draining, loamy soil. To help soil nutrients recover, rotate crops so tomatoes are planted in the same location only once every three years. Cover the planting area with black plastic two to four weeks before transplanting to help warm the soil and jump-start fruit production.
Planting
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Cherry tomatoes.

Plants should be a minimum of 6 inches tall before transplanting. Soil temperatures should range from 55 to 60 degrees F, with regular daily air temps at least 60 degrees F. Transplant on a cloudy day, after rainfall or during the late afternoon to help the plants adjust and prevent shock. Handle delicate tomato seedlings gently to prevent breaking or bruising.
For extra nutrients, spread compost over the bed and work the soil until it is loose. Tomato plants will sprout more roots from the stem, and require protection in cooler climates. In the north, dig holes deep enough to accommodate the entire root system and most of the stem. In southern climates, simply plant the root.
Care
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A tomato garden requires some care to produce a high-yield harvest of high-quality fruit. Water a minimum of twice a week, soaking the top 6 to 8 inches of the ground. Add a layer of mulch around the plants to help them retain moisture. Fertilize a week after planting, and as needed, with a liquid or granule containing equal amounts of nitrogen, phosphorous and potassium. Secure the tomato plants to stakes, cages or a trellis support with strips of soft cloth. Pick tomatoes when the flesh is firm and fully colored.

2.Greenbeas garden tips:

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10 Easy Tips For Growing Green Beans
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Growing green beans (sometimes referred to as pole beans, snap beans, string beans, or bush beans) is quickly becoming a very popular vegetable in the vegetable garden. There is a good reason why – green beans are very easy to grow and prolific producers. Most green beans are ready to pick 45 to 60 days after germination, making them a favorite for a quick and steady harvest. If you love green beans and are interested in growing them in your vegetable garden, here are a few tips for growing the best green beans in town.
Growing Great Green Beans

Pole Green Beans
* Green beans grow best in full soil and warm soil that has reached between 65°F and 70°F.

* You can soak most green bean seeds overnight in a small dish of warm water. This will help speed up the germination process.

* Plant your green beans in fertile, well-drained soil to suppress the chances of root rot.

* Choose disease resistant varieties of green beans to prevent diseases such as rust, powdery mildew, and curly top virus.

* Maintain good spacing around green beans to increase air circulation and decrease chances of powdery mildew. Pole beans can be planted at a spacing of 2-1/2 feet, while bush beans should be planted at 3 foot intervals.

* Water your green beans at ground level using a soaker hose or drip irrigation system. This helps to keep plant leaves dry and prevent diseases.