Any gardeners on the forum?

[themechanic]

 

[themechanic]

I had a front flower bed installed last June. I specifically asked for plants fir dummies that are easy to care for and especially drought tolerant. The garden out back is going to be installed in May.

 

[R413]

The drought tolerant plants still need to be babied and watered regularly until they are established.

 

[440Coronet500]

Transplanting peppers today for the garden. Still to early to plant outside here. 440'

 

[davek]

Crap I cant even get my lawn to grow.

 

[themechanic]

Some of the synthetic plants look very realistic.

 

[440Coronet500]

Some of the synthetic plants look very realistic.

Have you ever harvested fresh vegetables from them? Lol 440'

 

[themechanic]

Have you ever harvested fresh vegetables from them? Lol 440'

Where do you think the fake fruit bowl on the dining room table is from?

 

[Grant McLeod]

Plants KILLED all types, i can even melt plastic ones. Sadly weeds love me

 

[themechanic]

Apparently, you can't go wrong with native plants.

 

[ricks_RR]

just built this

 

[69a100]

As a new homeowner, I want & need to get a garden going. I just have to figure out where I want to put it? Being the first growing season in the new place, I'm figuring out what I have and what needs to be done?
I have this little beauty that bloomed last week! Wondering what else will bloom as the season goes?

 

[themechanic]

I highly recommend getting a soil test. Also, go outside and observe the sunlight patterns throughout the day noting how many hours each area will receive. Take note of the USDA hardiness zone you're in, too.

https://gilmour.com/planting-zones-hardiness-map

 

[69a100]

I highly recommend getting a soil test. Also, go outside and observe the sunlight patterns throughout the day noting how many hours each area will receive. Take note of the USDA hardiness zone you're in, too.

https://gilmour.com/planting-zones-hardiness-map

I already about 5 steps ahead of that plan, It's the sun I'm watching. I wish it was on the South side of the property. But the North side seems to be the sunniest so far.

 

[hemi71x]

My attempt at gardening. lol

 

[BDF6]

I highly recommend getting a soil test. Also, go outside and observe the sunlight patterns throughout the day noting how many hours each area will receive. Take note of the USDA hardiness zone you're in, too.

https://gilmour.com/planting-zones-hardiness-map

Agree with at least one soil test for a 'bench mark' for a garden.
This website is good for general soil characteristics of a given locale. Can type in address and zoom in pretty good.
To good actually.
https://www.nrcs.usda.gov/wps/portal/nrcs/detail/soils/survey/?cid=nrcseprd1464831

 

[Don selleck]

depends on what you want to grow. different plants like different ph levels which can be adjusted. fertilizer application of potasium early on in small amounts promotes root growth while nitrogen can burn the unestablished root system. some plants like more water some like less. some like full sun, partial or shade. research the plant you want to grow. and timing of fertilzer application throughout its growth and bloom cycles is everything. use 1/2 of recomended fertilizer application. soil test is a good start to know where you're at.

 

[Don selleck]

one of my better successes jacqueline mums with my 3 year old granddaughter

 

[BDF6]

My attempt at gardening. lol View attachment 1275653 View attachment 1275654

one of my better successes jacqueline mums with my 3 year old granddaughter View attachment 1275807 View attachment 1275809

Pretty!

 

[69a100]

One of my surprise plants at the new house. I just wish it wasn't up against the house! It's a keeper either way!