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Questions tagged [planting]

Putting plants into the ground

"Planting" refers to the putting of plants into a pot or bed. It could be used for questions about how to put a plant into a bed or pot, or choosing which plants to use.

is a bit of a generic term, and more specific tags should be chosen if at all possible.

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How can I grow a pineapple plant from a store-bought pineapple?

I've read in several places that a pineapple plant can be grown from the top of a store-bought pineapple, provided it has a crown/leaves intact. The only problem is that I'm finding many contradictions in the exact method to do so. This method…
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Is there any kind of plant or vine that can grow so thick as to replace the need for sheetrock?

I've been looking at the sheet rock and I've decided it's kind of boring. I want to rip it out exposing the rafters behind it. I was thinking it'd be kind of cool to layer the framing and the sheet rock behind it with a strong white epoxy (for…
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Cyclamen hederifolium tubers - which side goes up and which down?

I just received some tubers of winter hard Cyclamen hederifolium and planted them right away. On one side of the (flat) tuber I noticed a kind of spot which looked like it had been cut off before drying. I even saw some dried roots and thought…
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I've read that burdock contact can cause irritation, where can I plant it?

Where would be the best place to plant Burdock so that it won't irritate me when digging in the garden?
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Will Burdock grow from the root?

Does Burdock grow from the root of the plant, or do you need to plant a seed to get it to propagate?
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Is it true: plants, that keep snakes away?

Someone told me, that there is a plant, that keeps away snakes and other lizards. All you have to do is plant it near the fences and the house. Is it true and if yes, what is that plant? Thanks in advance
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Strawberry Plants from Home Depot not producing.

This is the 3rd year and they have done ok, until this year and no fruit to mention. Planted nicely in ground on retaining wall of rock. Growing very large, should I cut them back or just let continue to let them grow???
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Gardening on a slope

I have a back yard with a slope, about 25-30 degrees, and there is only a small amount of space that I can garden. What is the best way to garden on a slope?
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How do properly I plant small shrubs or flowers from a bucket?

I have several plants (some flowers, some shrubs) in 1 and 2 gallon buckets. I want to know how to plant them correctly. I intend to spread mulch of some sort over the planting area afterward, so I think the top should stick out a little. The…
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Need to plant these plants is it a good moment?

Below is a picture of our 'nursery', plants we recently bought and plants that we had in raised beds. I have all these plants and I need to move them to their place and I am wondering if it is too late for that. I am worried about the grasses and…
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Transplanting Satsuma Tree and Need to Know the Root System

I want to transplant a satsuma tree, and I need to know what the root system is on satsuma trees. I Have not tried any method, but I need to know how the roots run, and how far from tree to dig so as to not harm the roots.
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What should I know before planting the American Groundnut?

Is there any advice someone can give me before I look into planting the American groundnut?
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Thin Guava Plant. Too late to 'top'?

I have guava plant from seed that is about 14 months old. It is about 50 centimetres tall, lots of leaves on top but it is VERY thin, about 5mm (millimetres). Shall I let it grow or top it? From reading other questions I now realise I should have…
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The fastest way to produce fruits from trees

I want to plant a fruit tree orchard, and I am a bit confused between: Planting trees from seeds and then grafting them Growing from existing tree cuttings Cloning branches and transplanting them What is the fastest way to obtain fruit? Also, what…
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What's the deal with these spikey seedy things from my blue carex grass?

We are in our 2nd season with this blue carex grass, which runs the length of the house. But this year there are tall, spikey, seedy looking things coming out of them. Not all of them, but most of them. The picture tries to capture some that have it…
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