Gardening Tips Weekly (June 02, 2019)


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Today's Featured Post

Planting Tomatoes

By Beverly T.

Planting TomatoesPlant from sibling as early as possible in large flower pot. When the temperature is nice set the plant outside. Bring it in before evening. A week after blossoms appear, sprinkle with a little fertilizer (do not sprinkle close to the stem) and give a lot of water.

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This Week's Guides
Using a Covered Bucket as a Gardening Stool
A woman sitting on a covered bucket while weeding in the garden.
Keeping Birds from Eating Figs
Figs on Tree
Repairing an Ariens Riding Mower
An orange riding lawn mower on a white background.
Killing Stinging Nettles
Patch of Stinging Nettles
Using Glass Jars as Cloches
A houseplant with an upside down jar over the top.
Curing Cow Manure
Hand holding cured Cow Manure
Today's Posts

Sky High Artistry (Spiderweb)

By VeronicaHB

Sky High ArtistryWe recently had a large tree in our yard trimmed. When the work was finished it was sad to see tree standing there with no leaves adorning it. The morning after the tree was trimmed, I walked outside and saw that a spider found the tree to be an ideal place for her to display her artistic skills. The beauty of her web was an outstanding distraction from the bareness of the tree.

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Thrifty Plant Shopping Tips

By 15mhhm15

Thrifty Plant Shopping Tips - same plant in less expensive potWith some DIY home improvements going on, I have been wandering the home improvement stores lately. I love to stop by and peek at the plant section.

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Making Simple Suet Cakes

By Donna

Making Simple Suet Cakes - place can in the suet feederWe always pour the oils collected from our (George Foreman) grill into a tin can, add bird seed (dusted in a little wheat flour or ground oatmeal) and leave it cool down (or freeze) and then place in our suet feeders.

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White-breasted Nuthatch

By likekinds

A white-breasted nuthatch on a tree.It's so nice to watch this little fella. He is the acrobat of my back yard. He goes to the feeder, selects a sunflower seed, then proceeds to the nearest tree.

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Sweetheart Roses

By Ana

Sweetheart Roses - pink roses against a trellisThese sweetheart roses are a new addition to my garden. I wanted to capture their beauty in color and in black & white. Hmmmm having trouble choosing!

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The Balloon Flower

By likekinds

The Balloon Flower - closed flowerPlatycodon is another member of the Campanulaceae Family (bell flower). It is a very winter hardy perennial. It can withstand 3 degree temperature. It is native to East Asia.

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Simple Edible Bouquet

By Mina

A bouquet of chives and lovage.This simple kitchen bouquet is pretty and edible. I used chives and lovage for this arrangement but celery would do too.

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Growing Cape Fuchsia

By R Barbara

view down garden of fuchsia with other plantingsOne of my favorite perennials is the Phygelius, commonly known as the cape fuchsia. I include them in my garden because they attract hummingbirds, bees, and other pollinators. They are a dependable bearer of lovely, warm hued flowers from spring, thoughout the summer, and into fall.

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Deep Watering Hanging Baskets and Containers
A simple way to ensure that water gets to the heart of your basket or container is to insert a piece of hose or pipe long enough to reach the centre of the container. For hanging baskets often two are required, one each side.

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This Week's Questions
Growing an Avocado Tree
I have a avocado tree that I babied all winter long. It survived and it got to be 4 feet tall. I got this man to put it in the ground for me. I don't know any better so I cut off the dead leaves. I am watering it about every other day, but it just doesn't look good. What can I do to help it?
Cub Cadet with Kawasaki FH721v Engine Won't Start
I have a 2008 Cub Cadet with a Kawasaki FH 721v 25 hp engine and it will not start. I have replaced the coil packs, spark plugs, fuel filter, and fuel lines. I cleaned and rebuilt the carb, replaced the air filter, and fuel back fire solenoid. It will run briefly after starter fluid is added or gas is added directly to the carb. I know the fuel pump is working.
Husqvarna RZ46i Stalled and Won't Run
My tractor was galloping last week This week it stalled out and now it won't run. It started a couple of times, ran a bit and then cut out. I'm thinking fuel pump? Is there a way to test it?
Identifying Your Growing Zone
I believe I am in a zone 4 or 5, but I am not sure. I live in Massachusetts.
Replacing the Blade Cable on a Yard Machine Mower
I have 2007 42 inch Yard Machine riding mower. I forgot which hole my blade cable goes in on my deck.
John Deere Mower Keeps Stalling
I have a John Deere LA110. It shuts down after 20 minutes or so. The fuel is not the problem; it is spark. I have replaced the mag and voltage regulator. it is still doing it. I am not sure where to go from here.
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