My flower garden has gotten out of control. Weeds and grass have taken over?

flower gardens
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.


I have a huge flower garden area and I am a new gardener. Where do I begin?

flower gardens
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.