Archive for April, 2008

What is the appropriate time to start gardening?

Wednesday, April 30th, 2008

Sweet Potato Pie asked: I want my vegetables to be in full bloom in late spring or early summer. So, when should I start my gardening to make that possible? Thanks!Jacob

How to change a light bulb on chandelier where bulbs are facing up?

Wednesday, April 30th, 2008

dimka448 asked: I live in house with 2 story foyer. In that foyer I have a chandelier with few light bulbs that I need to change. The height is approximately 16 feet. The problem is that the light bulbs are facing up so devises like light bulb changers with long ...

How do I make my succulent plant flower?

Tuesday, April 29th, 2008

Edward H asked: I have a succulent (Aloinopsis luckhoffii), which I keep inside on a south facing windowsill and water correctly. It is supposed to flower every year in March. In the 4/5 years I have had it, it has so far flowered only once, and that was a few ...

I dug up some bulb plants to plant in my yard. they are turning brown. will they grow like that?

Sunday, April 27th, 2008

CAVEWOMAN asked: I dug up some bulb plants to replant in my yard. I keep thew bulbs/roots wet until I relannted them in my yard. They have turned droopy and have turned greenish brown. Will they grow like that?Julie

How do you keep zucchinis from getting blossom end rot?

Sunday, April 27th, 2008

SED asked: I have three zucchini plants and two squash plants in my yard, and they form zucchinis and squashes but then they rot! How do I prevent this? They are planted in urban soils so the calcium level should be high already. Thanks!Caffeinated Content

How can I get my orchid to blossom?

Saturday, April 26th, 2008

Jody asked: I've had an orchid for over 5 years and it grows well, but it never blooms? What can I do to get it to bloom? I have it in my office at work.Caffeinated Content - Members-Only Content for WordPress

What “product” would you like/expect to receive from a gardening consultant?

Tuesday, April 22nd, 2008

cpslo96 asked: I would like to take jobs as a gardening or landscaping consultant, working with homeowners as clients. I do not want to take measurements/draw landscape plans. That takes too much time outside of the meeting/appointment. I feel many people just want to pick my brain and ...

Looking for a site that sells gardening statues and home decor?

Monday, April 21st, 2008

BloodLust asked: My mom loves gardening and little things in her yard to show off. What are good sites for gardening and yard statues or home decorations?Daniel

What flowers stay in bloom all year round?

Monday, April 21st, 2008

George asked: My friend is looking for a flower to give her mom for mother's day. The problem is she wants one that stays in bloom for all year. It would be inside the house too. any suggestions...?Sandy

Around how long does dendrobium phalaenopsis take to bloom in tropical climate?

Monday, April 14th, 2008

FGM asked: I live in the Philippines which is a tropical country, and my searches say that most flowering plants including orchids bloom from late summer to fall. I guess I won't find that information useful to me. My plants send new growth even before flowering, so not sure when ...