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Harold 2006-2008 asked:


In gardening books it mentions hardening out ~ what does hardening out mean?

Devil’s Advocette asked:


I live in an apartment, so I am limited to patio gardening. I have minature roses in an 8 inch pot, and a ‘Victory’ rose (med. sized, also in 8 inch pot) both in Miracle Grow potting soil, in full sun watered daily or as needed.

The mini’s are doing great, I’ve had them for weeks now and they look even better than they did when I bought them, no questions there.

The med sized, ‘Victory’ roses, I have only had for a few days now, they were budding when i bought them and now fully bloomed for the most part. I live in southern california, so frost pruning is not necessary (during the colder months I intend to leave them outside during the day for full sun, and bring them inside at night)

My questions are, when should I prune? And how exactly should it be done?

Also any other tips you think I might need to know.

(Please understand that I am new to gardening in general so if you could explain in detailed lay-man’s terms it would be greatly appreciated.)

Thanks

greasydame asked:


I’m a beginner at gardening and don’t know what flowers and plants look nice together or how to plant them. So I am looking for a site that has examples of gardens and points out what kind of flowers and plants were used. I found Burpee.com which sells a kit but I am looking for something more detailed. It doesn’t even need to be a plant selling company. Or maybe a web site of experts that i can send a picture to and could label the flowers.

charisha luvs joey asked:


i want to plant a garden in my front yard but i would kinda like to see what it might look like. it that possible?

Gran Gran asked:


My granddaughter want to make a garden in a boxed area. What is the best method for making a raised garden bed?