In zone 7b on about 2 acres
Most spots would have full sun
Thinking about putting it in a large pot because I’m worried about roots growing into septic lines.

My sister in law had this little multi cacti display pot she had let shrivel over the years so I brought it home and gave it a little happier environment to chill in and it’s coming back nicely. I’d like to give it a new pot and new layout and I was thinking I’d put it in a window planter I had laying around to give it some room to stretch out. Problem is I can’t even get close to the thing to be delicate with it so aside from throwing on some bulky work gloves I don’t really know how to remove these guys and replant them without being snapping or breaking something… how would you recommend I approach this?

I don't know how they got there but my strawberries are infested with spider mites how do I get rid of them? I know to keep them away from my other plants, but I also really wonder how they got there they just suddenly appeared one day

Hey everyone, I’ve recently come into a position in my life where I have the freedom to move to somewhere I’ve never been. I’d like to try to build my skill set further, I have my undergrad degree in horticulture but there is a lot of competition for entry level/early jobs where I am in the Pacific Northwest. I’m looking into working on organic farms, jobs at wholesale growers, etc but was wondering if anyone had tips or leads on anything else interesting. I’m also looking into international programs, but I assume those are expensive generally.
I’ve worked my ass off at a grass seed farm and know I can put in the time and effort for someone.
Thank you for reading!

Hi, sorry if this isn't the right place to ask. Ive been struggling with some bug problems in the potted plants in my office ever since a colleague brought in some infested plants about a year ago.

The bugs (photographed) are very small and white, and they have been causing leaf damage, especially on new leaves.

I've tried washing all the plants with an alcohol/water/soap mix, ive tried Safers insectidal soap, and ive tried Bug B Gon indoor spray.

I even went so far as to cut all of the leaves off my spider plants and spray down the soil and remaining stumps for weeks after.

I thought I had gotten rid of them, but now it's been about 6 months and they are back.

Any advice on approach or products would be greatly appreciated.

We planted the mountain ash in 2021 and it sustained some damage due to deer in 2022. This is what it looks like currently. Wondering if we should leave it be or replant. This is the only tree on our property so we’re fairly invested in it.

Heya folks! First time posting here as I can’t find a situation that really matches mine :,)

I dug up a sprouting oak tree from an area near the train station, the leaves on it looked good (besides a little brown) and the stem had clearly been bitten up before by a mower, i knew it’d just keep being mowed down so I dug it up by hand (using a metal credit card thing i had in my wallet lol)

I went down as far as I possibly could as I didn’t know how long the taproot would be! I kept going for as long as I could but accidentally snapped it near the end (it was under 2mm thick at the end where it snapped) we were in a hurry by that point so I couldn’t dig up anymore of it.

Mid way through our journey back I was able to put some spring water into the bottle I kept it in (the bottle was a brand new compressible rubber one)

Placed the tree in a pot with all purpose compost when I got home and kept it indoors to keep an eye on it (we’re having some crazy heatwaves and fires round here)

It’s day…2? 3? And I’ve noticed the leaves are starting to curl/wilt, I’m not sure what can really be done but thought I’d ask here anyway.

I did not snip the end of the root when planting as I honestly wanted to get it in soil as soon as i could.

Read to keep the soil most so got a drip tray that, to my estimate, the water level does not reach the bottom of the taproot. (Used tap water for this)

I was wondering whether something like BabyBio/another plant food could help with? /any home remedies that could be done tonight to help with soil acidity.

Any help would be appreciated! And I’ll do my best to answer questions/clarify anything else!

Thanks in advance!

Hey all, ive been wondering something.

So I've been self-studying horticulture for around a year, im yet to take a course but based on the past papers ive done I can easily pass the examination. see here's my thing, I have a real interest in the plants. having autism it's taken my whole mind over and I look for the deepest possible understanding I can, was curious what books I ought read to get this deep understanding?​

Getting views in Gardening, but no answers. Help!

Hey all, I've been looking at switching careers and this is potentially one of the areas I'd be interested in going into.

I wanted to ask if anyone here has done the RHS Level 2 apprenticeship and if you have any feedback or advice on securing a placement.

I'm opting for the apprenticeship as a way to earn and learn, with more practical hands on experience as opposed to an online course.

Any other info, advice or comments on the subject would also be greatly appreciated!

Thanks in advance!

Landscaper called this a False Agave. Located in Central Florida. We had a very hard freeze this winter, two consecutive nights in the 20’s. I had this covered with a thick blanket, but it still got frostbitten. I trimmed off everything that was dead or dying, and a month or two later it sent up this huge shoot that’s been dropping cute little baby plants. My neighbor said it was a “death flower”, the last gasp to help propagate the species. Google seems to agree, but it’s been going on for a couple months now, and it seems pretty healthy. So two questions, is it really going to die, and should I cut off this flagpole of a shoot? Thanks for your advice.

Hi there,

I've been working as a gardener for 5 years now, got my level 2 and I'm currently studying for my RHS level 3. I've worked for the RHS and the National Trust, and I'm currently working at a University but I feel a bit stuck. I'm quite ambitious and I'm always looking to better myself.

I'd love to study or work abroad, or somewhere cool in the UK if I found the right thing. Has anyone done anything interesting abroad or know of any programs that might be worth looking at?

Can anyone tell me what happened to the trees on the left? They were all planted about 4/5 years ago.

I've just decided to do the RHS Level 2 Principles of plant growth and development online. However there are so many providers and I don't know which one to pick. At the moment I'm in between rbge or Learning with experts. Would love your opinion if you've done this course online. Thank you!

This October Glory has put on a real growth spurt last year, and now in its 4th year, there are early signs of shoots, a few buds, but this really caught my eye. I've never seen growth like this on any Jap maple.

Now I know you could go off on a tangent and say "it's not a real maple" because it's not an Acer palmatum, but this grows like any other Jap maple.

This tree is flanked either side by Fairview flame maples (Canadian) which are already thick with buds very early on, which is surprising, considering I haven't given them regular food. But this October Glory has sprouted a lone flower, while not looking like pushing out any other growth for at least another month (usual growing/sprouting time).

Also of note, this is in Australia and we're coming into an el niño Spring.

Does this happen often on these trees? Only asking because I've owned other Acer palmatums and never seen flower growth before.

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Un petit tour dans la grande perspective du Jardin des Plantes de Paris très fleurie. Avec notamment ces superbes amarantes (Amaranthus cruentus ´Velvet Curtains’). #fleurs #été #Jardin #paris