Archive for the ‘Garden & Landscape’ Category

Do you have a book recommendation about Container Gardening for Vegetables?

mom23boys asked: I’m a novice gardener and I’m interested in starting a vegetable garden next year, but would need to do it in containers. Do you have any book recommendations for container gardening? I’m also looking for suggestions on how to get started and what would be easy to grow in containers. [...]

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How to get savvy with gardening?

reader.erin asked: Every time I buy a houseplant or look something up that’s related to any kind of gardening I get completely lost in all the terminology, latin names, etc.
I’d like to get better at gardening and growing things without having to get my degree in horticulture. Are there any sources (websites/books) for beginners who [...]

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What is the appropriate time to start gardening?

Sweet Potato Pie asked: I want my vegetables to be in full bloom in late spring or early summer. So, when should I start my gardening to make that possible? Thanks!Betty

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What are some recommended books for newbies to gardening?

Citrine Dream asked: Especially helpful if they’re about small spaces, herbs, and organic gardening. I have an apartment and I’d like to have a small organic herb and flower garden on my deck, but I’m not sure where to start. Thanks!Charles

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How do you keep fingernails clean when gardening?

laura D asked: Does anyone have any “Martha” tips on how to keep nails from looking like an auto mechanics when you are an avid gardener? Martha Stewart suggested to put rubber gloves under gardening gloves, but they make your hands sweat badly! Or, how best to clean “gardener’s hands?” Thanks!Viola

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what fruits can I grow here, and anyone has some gardening tips?

**♥purdy-lil-thang♥** asked: I live in Montana, and I was wondering if anyone knew what kind of fruits and veggies would I be able to grow in my area?
Also, if anyone had any gardening tips that would be great! I am planing on growing strawberries and rasberries (any tips on those), but if anyone knew of [...]

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What are the best plants for gardening in Arizona?

♥ Erin ♥ asked: I want to start gardening but I am not so sure what is best for the climate here in Arizona.Linda

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How does someone become an expert on Gardening, get certified and make it a career?

HereAndThere asked: I am interested in turning my small time hobby of gardening into a bit of a career. Are there classes, certifications, training that I can take in order to become an expert on plants, trees, etc? I’d like to have a deep knowledge of the various kinds of trees, shrubs, flowers [...]

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How do I create a flower garden around a tree? I am a beginner in gardening and planting?

Inge asked: I have an old tree in front of my home. I like to add a flower bed around the tree, but I am new to planting and gardening. Also, my lawn needs a lot of care. Last year my husband tilled part of our lawn and we replanted new grass, [...]

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Is there any difference between flower arrangement and gardening?

vun44 asked: Is there any difference between flower arrangement and gardening?There are various types of gardening these days-gardening, terrace gardening & indoor gardening? Does indoor gardening differ from flower arrangement?Dawn

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