Flower Garden Planting & Maintenance

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.

michelle_tmy asked:


If it is not suitable, how do I treat and turn the soil to make it great for vegetable planting?
The print is in German. It says nur Blumen und Pflanzen. Active Dunger. Vorteilhafte Komplett Losung. Kein Nachdungen.

girlysikajam asked:


Are there any tips on gardening for first timers, because I am a first timer, I am 12 (but my mom is going to help me), and the soil in my backyard is very dry. Any tips? Please help! Thanks!

~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!!!!

Sunshine asked:


I’m going to start the flowers inside and then repot them outside is Miracle grow the best soil to use?

wen4003 asked:


will I have a problem with worms or slugs? If so, what’s the best way to deal with them?

Morgenstern asked:


It is about 15 feet long and 5 feet deep. The soil is not the best but is decent. It doesn’t get the sun until about 11am then only until about 4 or 5pm.

What kind of flowers should I plant in here?? I bought some seeds for Dianthus, Monarda, and Oriental Poppies but would these all go together?? Any other suggestions?

Also, should I start the seeds inside or is it okay to plant them out there?

Thanks!

austinmy<3 asked:


I have a 6×4 septic lid that is flush with the ground I am planning to plant flowers on top of. I plan on covering the lid with soil and planting herbaceous flowers on top, since nothing else is safe to plat near a septic. If this works, how thick should I make the soil and will the flowers be able to survive? I figure annuals may, but will it be enough for perennials?