Flower Garden Planting & Maintenance

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.

? Jasmine ? asked:


Is there anything you need to do to a half whiskey barrel before planting flowers in it?
What I mean is…the smell of whiskey coming from a whiskey barrel is so strong, it seems like it would be toxic to the plants!
Does it affect them in any way?
Other than maybe making drunk plants?lol

Jamie asked:


I’ve planted a bunch of “spreading” plants and flowers. I deciced to use pea gravel instead of mulch. Will the pea gravel prohibit the spreading of the plants??

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????

Jen G asked:


I want to put a flower garden in the yard in front of my house, but I’m not sure what I would be able to use. Since that side of the house faces the west, it doesn’t get sunlight until the afternoon. I’ve looked around at a few different green houses to get some ideas, but all I find is plants that require full sun. I would like to get flowers or small shrubs or maybe even some climbing flowers. Any suggestions??? Thanks!

Loves Dogs asked:


I have my first house and I get to plant flowers! I’m so excited! I bought some flowers and I have planted them. I have a feeling I am supposed to be doing more though. I mean I just dug a hole in the ground, put the plant in, tried to break up the “bulb”, covered it with dirt, patted the dirt, watered and moved on. Do I need to fertilize? Should I have used special dirt? Any tips or good websites to visit? I have many more plants to plant as our landscaping stinks.

Crocus asked:


Each year it is the same. The perennial garden is too large. I should have divided plants in the spring. It now seems like an insurmountable task. My garden has outgrown my energy! Any suggestions? Zone 3

Brande F asked:


I want alot of roses all types. Do they have to have FULL SUN all day? What are other types of flowers/greenery that I can plant near roses? The garden is the length of my home around 70 ft long So I need alot to fill it. Also I need a good weed killer that will not harm my flowers. Do you recommend anything? How about a good fertilizer for plants to help them grow beautifully? Also I need a big bush or tree to put at the end of my home can you recommend any that will not touch my house ( afraid of color bleeding on house?) skinny but tall like 6 feet tall? Can I plant azaleas near roses? Thanks so much.

locopa04 asked:


I tilled a corner part of my lawn to put ina new flower bed, and I found grubs. Are they going to be bad for my plants too or just grass? I am new at this if you can’t tell. Thanks for your help.

janiegirl asked:


I bought some pretty shrubs and perennials for my backyard and my two dogs have run of my fenced yard but they have completely ruined the shrubs and flowers, I’ve tried fencing the plants but my dogs can jump really, really high and get into the plants. I took the fencing down as it was a lost cause. How can I keep my dogs from ruining my plants? I am looking for some way that does not cost alot of money . Please help if you can! Thanks to all who answer.