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1. i have orchids for almost 2 years they will put out new leaves but they wont bloom--have them indoors
Hi Well I can't be of much help here without more information. What kind of orchids to you have, how much light/water are you giving them, indoor temperature, etc. Give me more to go on and I'll do m...
2. im going to be planting a perennial garden, i want to know what zone am i in, and what plants are best for my zone and when is the best time to plant to get the most out of my garden, im in new york
Hi Most perennials do best planted in the early spring. You can find your zone by plugging in your zip code into our zone finder which is available on many of our garden pages here on BHG.com. Howeve...
3. I live in Zone 9, and there seem to be very few plants listed for Zones 9 and 10 in books and magazines. Perennial flowers often are rated good only to Zone 8. Where can I find information about perennials, shrubs, and small trees for my area?
In addition to your need for plants that will grow well in areas with mild winters, you also need to consider the hot summers and extensive rainfall in your area. Shop local nurseries. When you see a ...
4. I left my ornamental grasses standing during the winter. When should I cut them back?
You were smart to leave the grasses standing through the winter. Not only do they add a strong architectural element to the winter garden, the seed heads also provide food for many birds. Shear grasse...
5. We have just bought this house in October and we are finding that the neighbors cat likes to poop in our yard. We do not own any animals and are planning to be in our yard as soon as winter is over. We love gardening but don't want to have to worry about stepping or putting our hands in it.
This is a problem for lots of suburban gardeners. You could speak to your neighbors about it, but I doubt that you would do much good. Cats are very independent creatures. If the cat has a particula...
1. i have orchids for almost 2 years they will put out new leaves but they wont bloom--have them indoors
Hi Well I can't be of much help here without more information. What kind of orchids to you have, how much light/water are you giving them, indoor temperature, etc. Give me more to go on and I'll do m...
2. im going to be planting a perennial garden, i want to know what zone am i in, and what plants are best for my zone and when is the best time to plant to get the most out of my garden, im in new york
Hi Most perennials do best planted in the early spring. You can find your zone by plugging in your zip code into our zone finder which is available on many of our garden pages here on BHG.com. Howeve...
3. I live in Zone 9, and there seem to be very few plants listed for Zones 9 and 10 in books and magazines. Perennial flowers often are rated good only to Zone 8. Where can I find information about perennials, shrubs, and small trees for my area?
In addition to your need for plants that will grow well in areas with mild winters, you also need to consider the hot summers and extensive rainfall in your area. Shop local nurseries. When you see a ...
4. I left my ornamental grasses standing during the winter. When should I cut them back?
You were smart to leave the grasses standing through the winter. Not only do they add a strong architectural element to the winter garden, the seed heads also provide food for many birds. Shear grasse...
5. We have just bought this house in October and we are finding that the neighbors cat likes to poop in our yard. We do not own any animals and are planning to be in our yard as soon as winter is over. We love gardening but don't want to have to worry about stepping or putting our hands in it.
This is a problem for lots of suburban gardeners. You could speak to your neighbors about it, but I doubt that you would do much good. Cats are very independent creatures. If the cat has a particula...
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