Flower Garden Planting & Maintenance

Bre21 asked:


i live in Nevada. I have no clue whatsoever on how to take care of a lawn let alone plant flowers but i know i want to learn being this as our first house with a backyard.

Pretty decent size i’d estimate around 25×15. The grass is totally dead (if any at all) at the moment but the owners are planning on resodding it for us.

So any tips or websites on how to care for it and what types of flowers to choose for Nevada’s climate.?? Really want something low-maintenence.

jrene823 asked:


I want to plant perenials this year but dont know where to start. I’m new at growing flowers outside and want easy to maintain, beautiful, hearty flowers that can withstand the north-west region( pictures and websites would be a plus).

Need2Know asked:


I have quite a large yard that is mostly grass but want to create flower gardens in a few areas. I’ve read that salt kills grass but will I still have to pull up the dead grass in order to start my garden?? Also, will the salt destroy the soil beneath the grass??? Thanks for your answers. Much appreciated.

Knome Lover asked:


I do have some grubs (I have seen them). I also have noticed “holes” in some of my plants. I guess some sort of insect is doing that. I would like “cheaper” methods if possible.

~Jennie~ asked:


I have an area where I want to grow flowers/plants but in only gets morning sun,PLEASE Help!

bearlyhere_2000 asked:


Grass in the yard got very tall due to my illness has prevented me from trimming and weeding. The grass in the yard went to seed and all the seeds fell in my garden and that has caused grass to grow in my flowers. I have many wonderful plants and don’t want to damage them by digging them up. Also, because of the plants, I can’t spray with a grass and weed killer. Another problem, there are fireant hills in many areas of the flower beds…please help with ideas.

tri_valley_bear asked:


…your state or country’s health agency and water resource agency were to certify the water safe and if there was no odor to the water?

Most people in the United states don’t realize just how little “new water” is actually available. Also they do not realize the cost of the water. If we had to pay what the water really cost to produce many people would not be able to afford it.

Bad Billy asked:


There are a dozen planter boxes on a corner in my neighborhood that have nothing in them but dry dirt.
The planters belong to the city of Los Angeles, CA.
How can I get permission to plant flowers in them?
I could go on a what is called a “gorrilla gardening,” campaign, but watering these planters is problematic, and there is already a sprinkler system at the site, but it is locked.
Please advise.

juicyfruit’s mom asked:


At what temperature should I bring my petunias in? I have several hanging baskets and it still gets chilly here at night and was thinking when it falls below a certain temp, I should bring them in, but not sure what that temp is. Please help me save my flowers!

alliphant asked:


This is the first time that I’ve ever had my own house to decorate, and I’m really excited to plant flowers/garden, etc. However, my backyard is really small. Any ideas of how I can have pretty flowers in my backyard but still have enough room to have people over for a barbecue?