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I planted 3 bareroot clematis plants in regular potting soil in pots and they’re drying up. How can I fix it?

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Question by Mama Stace C: I planted 3 bareroot clematis plants in regular potting soil in pots and they’re drying up. How can I fix it?
I just read online that I’m supposed to bury the “crown” of the plant a full 3″- 4″ below the soil level. The plants I got were shipped from TN to CA and I think they were kept in cold storage to keep them dormant before I got them. Including the root system of these plants, they were all of 6″ total, no leaves, just 3″ – 4″ long stems w/ about 2/3rds of that again roots (tiny, really). I think I was supposed to soak them for a day before I planted them, but I was so excited to plant, I just stuck them in a pot & watered them like crazy. Now all the stems are really stringy looking & I’m getting really concerned. Could it still be possible to save them if I bury them completely? Help, all ye gardeners of clematis out there in Y!Answers-land!

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Answer by Leqesha
water dem plants yo

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Tomato plants in a garden are not growing well.The gardener hypothesizes that the soil is too acidic.?

admin — Thu, 18 Aug 2011 12:16:17 +0000

Question by Shimmathy: Tomato plants in a garden are not growing well.The gardener hypothesizes that the soil is too acidic.?
To test this hypothesis accurately, the gardener could?

a. plant seeds of a different kind of plant
b. move the tomato plants to an area with less sunlight
c. change the pH of the soil
d. reduce the amount of water available to the plant

Best answer:

Answer by SnackJohnson
b, because it matters on what type of soil the plants are growing in to grow correctly

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Hydroponics Gardening for Organic Vegetables – hydroponics supplies and system over soil grown plants

admin — Fri, 15 Oct 2010 04:44:51 +0000

hydroponic plants receive all the nutrients they need for growing and fruiting from the growing liquid with all the nutrients dissolved in it. Hydroponic nutrients are available in great variety at specialized hydroponic stores. By the way, both chemical nutrients and organic nutrients can be used for the needs of hydroponic gardening. The only thing to remember is that organic fertilizers require more skills, time, and attention to use them effectively.

Hydroponic gardening allows anyone to grow organic vegetables, fruits, and flowers. A little research, learning and training, combined with enthusiasm, will soon bring the first success in hydroponics to you.

Today, there are many ready-made hydroponic systems available on the market. They are not too expensive, but such systems can really help to make an easy start in hydroponic gardening. For the beginning gardeners it is even recommended to choose simple inexpensive hydroponic systems – they are enough to give you the necessary experience. Of course, you can always build you own system to suit all your particular growing conditions and requirements, when you have enough experience and understanding of how hydroponic system works.

If organized properly, hydroponics gardening can even be easier than traditional plants growing. For example, with hydroponic system it is much easier and less time-consuming to test and maintain the necessary pH level in comparison to the regular soil gardening, where even the pH level testing can be a very challenging task, not speaking about maintaining it on the required steady level.

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Hydroponics Gardening:Food Growing for All

admin — Fri, 03 Sep 2010 04:43:08 +0000

Hydroponics gardening is great for anyone who wants to do some gardening but may not have the space or a lot of experience.

Hydroponics gardens are different from regular gardens in that there isn’t any soil involved, which makes them great for indoors. The word begins with hydro for a reason! Hydroponics gardening isn’t anything new, either, as it’s been around since as early as 600 BC. The other wonderful thing about hydroponics gardens is that they can be grown anywhere. For example, NASA uses indoor hydroponics gardening for growing produce during lengthy missions. Lettuce is also being grown on U.S. submarines.

To get started with hydroponics gardening, you will need to germinate seeds just as you would for any other type of garden. Then you choose a growing medium. The medium can be anything from composted bark to peat moss to sand to nutrient-enriched water. You can also purchase kits that have everything you need to get your hydroponics gardening started—and growing. For the beginner, this is probably the best way to go, as you can get everything you need along with expert advice.

The benefits of gardens grown using the hydroponics gardening method are many. They allow you to grow your produce organically, without harmful pesticides or fertilizers. And since water is re-circulated in a specialized system, you also conserve water. This is great news for people who live in drought-stricken areas or in places where water is scarce. Even in these places hydroponics gardening is possible.

Hydroponics gardening is also very low-maintenance. Because the produce is grown in water, you don’t have to do any digging. Even better, with these gardens, there’s no weeding involved either. Plants grow faster, too. Thirty to forty days from seed to fruit or flower is average. This is 30-50% quicker than plants grown in soil.

Also, hydroponics gardening makes it possible to grow produce year-round. This means you can enjoy fresh vegetables and fruit anytime of the year without paying outrageous prices for them. Plus, since there’s really no telling just how fresh the produce is in your local market, you’ll never have to guess about freshness and purity again. You’ll know because you grew it yourself under circumstances you control.

This is an important advantage that hydroponics gardening has over traditional gardens. When you grow plants in soil, even under the best of circumstances, you don’t know for certain that your plants are truly getting the nutrients vital for them to grow. In gardens grown hydroponically, you know your plants are getting the very best nutrition right at their root system. This not only ensures the highest quality possible, but it also takes the guesswork out of your hydroponics gardening.

HydroponicGarden.net is a website dedicated to hydroponics awareness and supplies. Visit and discover the choices you have for hydroponics gardening and start growing your own food.

Plants vs. Zombies Xbox 360 Trailer

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Sensitive Plant Kit – Contains Seed, Soil, Pot, Care Tag

admin — Fri, 13 Aug 2010 02:57:19 +0000

Easy to Grow!
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Great gift for an Office, Dorm, Apartment, Home
Contains Seed, Soil, Pot, Care Tag
In Approximately 3 Weeks, You Will Have a Sensitive Plant to Enjoy!

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Sensitive plants are native to Southeast Asia. They have developed an interesting and effective means of protection. When touched the leaves fold to reveal thorns, creating and unappetizing meal for it’s preditor. Besides being a strange plant, the Sensitive Plant is very attractive and topped with exotic purple blooms. This plant was featured on an episode of CSI!… More >>

Sensitive Plant Kit – Contains Seed, Soil, Pot, Care Tag

How can I overcome my fear of gardening?

admin — Tue, 03 Aug 2010 10:24:38 +0000

I tried to get into the hobby of gardening recently. I loved it until one day in my garden after removing weeds I saw the soil move by itself! I’m very superstitious and I fear that my house has being built on an ancient burial ground. I’m very scarred to go out into the garden now and I’m afraid something terrible will happen such as zombies. It makes it hard to sleep at night. I’m being very serious, how can I overcome this?

Easy Vegetable Gardening

admin — Thu, 29 Jul 2010 04:45:22 +0000

Overview of our gardening DVD on turning your backyard into a your own organic produce department, step-by-step from soil prep, planting, pest control, harvesting and storage of your bounty

Hydrospike Hs-300 3-pack Worry-free Automatic Watering Kit

admin — Mon, 12 Jul 2010 02:54:44 +0000

Automatic watering system for indoor potted plants
Automatic “smart” water soluble fertilizer delivery system
Keeping your plants thriving when you are on vacation
Keeping your plants healthy using the just-in-time watering principle based on capillary action

Product Description
The HydroSpike is a simple, effective method for keeping your plants watered, without your constant attention. It works by automatically siphoning water from a nearby container when the surrounding soil becomes dryer than the ceramic spike. The spike replenishes the moisture at the same rate your plant draws it from the soil, thereby maintaining an optimum moisture level. Perfect for keeping plants watered while on vacation, or when you are too busy to tend your pla… More >>

Hydrospike Hs-300 3-pack Worry-free Automatic Watering Kit

Carrots Love Tomatoes: Secrets of Companion Planting for Successful Gardening

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ISBN13: 9781580170277
Condition: NEW
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Product Description
This classic has now taught generations of gardeners how to use the natural benefits of plants to protect and support each other. Here is a reader’s complete reference to which plants nourish the soil, which keep away bugs and pests, and which plants just don’t get along. Here is a complete guide to using companion planting to grow a better garden. 555,000 copies in print.Amazon.com Review
This gardening classic was first published in 1975, and now a seco… More >>

Carrots Love Tomatoes: Secrets of Companion Planting for Successful Gardening

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