Flower Garden Planting & Maintenance

nessa asked:


I live out in the desert and during winter/spring…the weather is beautiful…but during the summer…forget it! heats reaching 120 degrees! so…any advice?

vauleyouranswers asked:


i spray some roundup weed killer in my planter area, two days ago, and i am wondering when shall i plant flowers the same day or wait for a week or so.

katie asked:


but the place where im planning on planting flowers doesnt get TONS of sunlight (does get enough however) but its right by my front door and i would like for that area to look nice. i live norther california and get lots of rain and sunshine. but i want these plants to last all year round! is this possible????

Dinosaur asked:


Should I buy bulbs or buy flowers that are ready to go now and just plant them?

~Jennie~ asked:


OK I am new at all this and I already killed some poor innocent tulips, so please stop the madness.I dont know if I what I need to use to plant hostas, like fertilizer manure soil compost. Do I use one or two or all and if I am planting flowers and plants in the same area do I need to use one thing in one area and a dif thing in the other area, AHHHHHH I am a messs but I want flowers!!!!

Stepford Wife asked:


I live in Plant City (Central ) Florida. I have no green thumb whatsoever- but I want to make a difference in my lawn… I adore Hibiscus. But before I go and flop one down, I need to find out if it will survive in a mix of sun and shade and what I specifically need to do to help it grow. My soil has a ph level of 7 roughly. Also, Do you have any suggestions for a very low maintence flowering plant?

pijon_frise asked:


I am in Southern California and would like to start planting some flowers. What type are best at this time of year?
Thanks!
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guillmon9005 asked:


I have no clue when to plant my beautiful flower.The weather has me so confused!First the weather starts showing times of spring then all of a sudden their’s this huge snow storm that comes out of now where!!! What do i do?

cher I asked:


Husband wishes to experiment with different flowers (from seed.) I say great - what about a plan? Focal point? Other features? We’re stuck! I need pix and great ideas -pronto!!!

if this helps; Sidng is white, colonial style 2 story, some red brick front and chimney. This is mature landscaping area. Area underneath square bay window is bare although a little ground conver is beginning to take. Red metal roof above window. We’ve tried rhododendrons, roses and hydrangeas. All failed. So what to do? Please help with your ideas, pictures, web sites etc. Thanx!

missytjg asked:


I want to plant some tulip bulbs so that they’ll be ready for my garden in the spring. I’ve always been told that you can’t plant tulips until spring. Can I plant the bulbs in flower pots and keep them in my house until spring? Or will they still not grow good during the winter.. I’m new at this.