can i get some gardening tips plz?

i love to do gardening…can u give me sum tips which will help my plants frow better???

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I want to become a part time gardener for people down my road just to earn a bit of money. I cut my back and front garden lawn every week and my lawn is 25 meters sq. I know how to pull out weeds nd all that but I need to know more. Anyone got any tips?

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

I promised my Nanna I would look after the garden while she’s gone, and now she’s coming back and our garden’s a mess. I need tips on where to start? & what to do?

Good day. If there is a lawn, first pull out the weeds. Then mow the lawn. We would not want to scatter weed seeds when we mow the lawn. Then work on the bushes. Trim if necessary. Of course fertilize. Since Nanna will be coming in soon, I suggest if you can spray the lawn with foliar fertilizer so the effect is immediate and you don’t have the risk of burning the grass. You may fertilize the shrubs and hedges with commercial fertilizer mixed into the soil as you till or if this is too much, you may just spray the plants with foliar fertilizer. Fertilize in the morning. Water in the morning and afternoon nod mid- day

I live in Saskatchewan Canada, and this is my first garden.
I saw one flower on one of my pea plants yesterday, and I am wondering how long they will take to produce now that they have started flowering?
Also I have about 13 watermelon plants that have been doing ok, but a few of them are right next to others, how much space do I need inbetween plants?

Thanks for any help!!

From flower to pea pod takes a week or so.

Watermelon plants, like pumpkins, tend to sprawl. Ideally, you’d have a square metre, at least, per plant. Maybe you should take out some of your seedlings, so the other plants have room to grow. If you’re ruthless about pruning, clipping off the growing tip of the plants, so you have only a few flowers, you’ll get larger melons. If you don’t prune, you’ll get more smaller melons.

How I miss Big Sky Country!!

I have a small garden in my back yard, I live in MI, and we probably want to do sunflowers and cosmos and we are trying to find a vegetable that will grow well. We have tried carrots and corn and they don't seem to grow well and we don't want to do cucumbers. Also any other general tips for gardening?? Thanks!!
We tried lettuce too and that didn't turn out to well either!!

Run, don't walk, to your nearest library. There are loads of good books for beginning gardeners. I am from England now living in southern Ontario, Canada so I am not familiar with your climate and, therefore, unwilling to get into specifics about particular flowers and plants.

The one thing I would stress is that you MUST have good soil -can't do a lot without it unless you are growing wildflowers. Once again a good book will help you with this.

Good luck. Hope you begin to enjoy gardening as much as so many of us do.

just started gardening a few weeks ago, already have peas carrots cantalope watermelon tomatoes and cucumbers and lettuce growing. im excited but just wondering if anyone has tips or secreats they want to share with me?

wow for a first time gardener you have alot good luck if your growing all this i suggest you make a salad

Ok, I'm trying to find flowers, that will grow in ireland, that are annual.
I'm trying to make windowboxes that never have to be changed, that old flowers grow when the ones before them are dying, that doesnt have to be reset and every year the flowers come again. I like daffodills, but they only last for a certain amount of time. Does anyone Know a collection of flowers I could stick into the boxes for a year round(or close to) annual flowering?? Plus I have hanging baskets if you have any annual trailing one?

Try some evergreens like lavender or rosemary together with some spring bulbs like daffs and tulips and some small perennials that are also hardy so will survive the winters.

I have a pretty big backyard and I am prepared to do the work required for eating primarily from the garden. Do you have any tips or links?

I am already a basic gardener and I have grown things but I'm taking it to the next level this year.

Thanks everyone.

Try square foot gardening.Its not how much you plant but how much it produces per plant.

in pot containers..all tips and suggestions greatly welcome here..good day..

STEP 1-PREPARE THE GARDEN FOR PLANTING
Locate vegetable gardens away from manure piles, well caps, garbage cans, septic systems and
areas where wildlife, farm animals, or the family pets roam.
Use compost safely. Compost is the natural breakdown product of leaves, stems, manures and other
organic materials-and also a source of pathogens. To be safe for gardening, your compost must
reach a temperature of at least 130°F. Check the temperature with a compost thermometer. Do not
use any animal waste, including pet waste, meat scraps or dairy product waste into your compost bin.
STEP 2- MAINTAIN THE GARDEN
Water source: Be familiar with the quality and safety of the water source(s) you use in your
garden.
If you get your water from a municipal or public water system, you can be sure that it is safe and
potable (drinkable).
Surface water (lakes, ponds, rivers and streams) can be polluted by human sewage or animal waste,
fertilizers and pesticides from lawns and farm fields, or chemicals from industry.
Ground water (which is the source for well water) is less likely to have microbial contaminants than
surface water. If a well is your water source, you need to take a little more care to be sure that it is
providing you with safe, clean water.
Conduct a standard water test at least once a year to determine if your well water meets the standards
of the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).
Animals: Animal waste can be a source of bacteria, parasites and viruses.
During the gardening season, keep cats, dogs and other pets out of the garden.
Curtail nesting and hiding places for rats and mice by minimizing vegetation at the edges of your fruit
and vegetable garden.
Do not feed wild animals, even birds, near your garden. Fencing or noise deterrents may help
discourages other wild animals.
STEP 3-HARVEST GARDEN PRODUCE
Use clean, food-grade containers. Food-grade containers are made from materials designed
specifically to safely hold food. Garbage bags, trash cans, and any containers that originally held
chemicals such as household cleaners or pesticides are not food-grade.
Use clean gloves (that have not been used to stir compost or pull weeds) or clean hands when picking
produce.
Brush, shake or rub off any excess garden soil or debris before bringing produce into the kitchen.
STEP 4-STORE GARDEN PRODUCE
If you choose to wash fruits and vegetables before storing, be sure to dry them thoroughly with a
clean paper towel. (NEVER wash berries until you are ready to eat them.)
If you choose to store without washing, shake, rub or brush off any garden dirt with a paper towel or
soft brush while still outside. Store unwashed produce in plastic bags or containers.
Keep fruit and vegetable bins clean.
When washing produce fresh from the warm outdoors, the rinse water should not be more than 10
degrees colder than the produce. If you are washing refrigerated produce, use cold water.
Fruits and vegetables needing refrigeration can be stored at 40° F or less.
Fruits and vegetables stored at room temperature (onions, potatoes, tomatoes) should be in a cool,
dry, pest-free, well-ventilated area separate from household chemicals.
STEP 5-PREPARING AND SERVING FRESH GARDEN PRODUCE
More often than not, we eat fresh fruit and vegetables raw so we cannot rely on the heat of cooking to
destroy pathogens that might be on our lettuce or tomatoes, it is important to prepare raw produce with
food safety in mind.
Always wash your hands first.
Rinse fresh fruits and vegetables under cool, running, clean water even if you do not plan to eat the
skin or rind.
Never use soap, detergent, or bleach solution to wash fresh fruits or vegetables. These solutions can
affect flavor and may not be safe to ingest.
Avoid cross-contamination when preparing fruits and vegetables. Cross-contamination occurs when a
clean work surface such as a cutting board or utensil (paring knife) or uncontaminated food is
contaminated by dirty work surfaces, utensils, hands or food. Be sure to wash your hands (as well as
the knife and cutting surface) before preparing any ready-to-eat foods such as salad, fresh fruit or a
sandwich.
If you have leftover produce that has been cut, sliced, or cooked, store it in clean, air-tight containers
in the refrigerator at 40°F or less.

My house is a gray ranch with white trim and burgundy shutters. My front window is a bay window, about 10' long and 5' high. What kind of perennials can I plant to make the area look inviting? I used to plant annuals every year but I would like something more permanent. They should not be more than 2-1/2 feet high. I like hot pinks, purples, yellows, and white flowers.

First I'd plant bulbs. Tulips, etc come in yellow. That will give you color in the spring.

Find a perennial that blooms for each season if possible.

Make sure you get plants that will do well in the shade/sun etc - whichever that area is.

Lowes usually has people that can be quite knowledgeable in which plants work best.

Oh - and don't use mulch. Roaches love mulch. Get something else - ask for suggestions especially if you do plant bulbs. You don't want to plant bulbs if you use rocks for example.