Flower Garden Planting & Maintenance

horizon4926 asked:


I’m using the black mesh liner to prevent weeds and other things from growing in my new flower garden? I want to know how deep should I dig to get my garden and other grass even?

mozart_1526 asked:


My rose plant has a white (looks like mold almost) on it’s leaves and flowers. It is spreading around the plant. It was just on one section of leaves, now it’s on almost the whole plant. Flowers and all. Any suggestions on what it is and how to treat it?

Lanae asked:


The spot I’m planning to plant a flower garden is 20 feet in length and 4 feet in length. Its in a very sunny during the noon and evening times. I live in 8a zone.

Please give me some tips too, since I’m an extreme beginner.
I meant 20 feet in length and 4 feet in width.

CO#1 asked:


i am in the process of planting new flower gardens…FUN! but im trying to come up with something inexpensive, and pleasing to the eye that i can use as a boarder, and for a retaining wall…any ideas you may have would be great!

nannyjmk asked:


We have two little spots that have been rocked off by the previous owner, it really looks like nothing more than dirt. How do I start the planting process, its now late september, do I need an early start to start getting things ready for spring, or can I start planting now to bloom in spring? I’ve never done any kind of gardening before and dont even know how to turn my dirt into something of substance! Help!!!

purplepeep asked:


I have never planted a flower garden. I would like too but don’t know where to start. Any imput would be great.

dirty_knight_dragon asked:


I have tried wood ash and lime. I do not want to kill the flowers, but the moss is getting thicker. I have torn it out, but it is spreading into my lawn as well as the the garden.

Abigail’s Mom asked:


I was wondering what flowers are edible by humans. I was talking to a friend of mine about this the other day. I am thinking about starting an edible flower garden and I can’t remember what flowers are edible.

So here are my questions

1. What flowers are edible?
2. What edible flowers will grow in South Louisiana?
3. Do I treat the edible flower garden like I would my vegetable garden, fruit garden, herb garden, trees, or regular flower beds?
4. What are the advantages to the edible flower gardens vs buying the flowers for eating?

penman11 asked:


I live in southern Michigan, I live in Macomb township to be more specific and I was wondering when I should start planting perrenials like petunias.

Ericka asked:


or will adding mulch after they sprout hurt or weigh down the new sprouts?