"I'm glad you asked this questions as I learned a lot from the responses. I transplanted in some new coneflowers and pruned the flowers back until the end of the season and did let them go to seed then. I am learning to take some…"
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Joan weed, Z5, VT replied to Adam's discussion Perenials going to seed. in the group Perennials"Adam, most perennials bloom once--although some for weeks and some a few days. I let seeds develope on certain plants for sharing or sprinkling around myself. lobelia,cone flowers, digitalis, cephalaria(white scabious), verbena bonariensis and…"
Patricia Bradley replied to Adam's discussion Perenials going to seed. in the group Perennials"You don't want to let them seed to early or they will quit blooming. It's ok to let the go to seed toward end of the growing season in your area."
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Perenials going to seed.
I am a beginer and I have a question. I read recently that you should not let your perennials goto seed as a general rule. For the first year when I buy them I remove the buds and dont let them flower so they can establish. Is never allowing them to seed a good rule of thumb?Just checking what other people have experence with. Thanks for the time.See More
Jessie replied to Adam's discussion How close to group plants. in the group Beginner's Corner"Hi Adam, I follow tags too but some plants can be placed closer depending on the plant. I'm not an expert but, from my experience, I've planted my plants according to how tall and wide they will get when fully matured.…"
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How close to group plants.
I have been starting out by grouping and spacing plants by what the tag says. IE 12" apart. But it appeares that people Practicly have plants on top of each other. Can I space closer together?See More
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Can anyone give me Ideas whats wrong here. They are Stargazers and were growing well but than the leaves started turning yellow and dying. There are other Lillies growing By them and are doing just fine Help would be appreciated.
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- Which category best describes you?
- Recreational Gardener
- Skill level
- Beginner
- What kind of gardening do you like to do?
- Flowers, I have no Real eye for design Just Plant what I think would look good. Improving with it though.
- How much time do you spend a week on average in your garden when weather permits?
- 1-2 Hours a Day
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Lisa Burns commented on Lisa Burns's photo
Re-Scape- mosaic stepping stone
"Thank you Sheena Bass! I couldn't resist when I found this plate. :)"
Beth Knight commented on Bonnie Long/zn5/Wi.'s group Birds in the Garden"thanks Nancy..now I remember reading that. I don't have them here in my area but sure a great admirer.
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