Q&A for How to Plant Flowers

Bulbed plants, such as Daffodils or Tulips, do best when planted in the Fall.

Add some compost to the soil to help with its moisture retaining abilities. Look for flower varieties that are drought-tolerant.

It depends on what kind of plants you have. If they're annuals, you should be getting flowers soon, as they tend to quickly bloom as long as the environment is right, then die. If you have perennial shrubs or forbs, there's a few possibilities: 1) You missed the window of opportunity, as some plants, like lilies and irises, only bloom once at a particular time of year; 2) The plant is still growing and not focused on reproduction; or 3) The plant species has flowers that are hard to notice. You didn't make any specification to what kind of plants you have, so it's hard to tell from here.

Depending on how young the plant was when first planted (as well as the cultivar), it can take about five years before it grows fully enough to be able to produce blooms. Some cultivars take less time to bloom. Once it reaches the stage it starts to bloom, it's not going to stop growing.

It depends on the type of plant. Some plants need need to be watered every day, while others need to be watered once a week. In general, you will want to wait until upper layer of the soil appears dry before watering your plants again. Over-watering your plants can be just as bad as under-watering them.

You can plant them at any time, so long as they are established in the ground before next spring, and the soil is not wet. I would not recommend planting them in a warm area, as it can lead to the growth of fungus or mold that could kill the bulb. Fall is the best time to plant them, however, because the growth of the hyacinth has slowed, the temperatures slow the growth of mold and fungus, and the moisture levels are high enough to keep the bulb going without drying it completely out; this will increase its chance of survival.

Only edible flowers are good to eat and these are the exception rather than the rule. Most flowers are not good to eat and many are toxic to humans. You'll find some more information at How to Choose Edible Flowers .

An answer to this depends on which plants you are referring to as some plants need a lot, some very little, and most in between. It isn't possible to give one answer to such a broad question. Most houseplants don't appreciate being over-watered and many garden plants prefer well-draining soil that their roots aren't soggy but you will need to research each plant's needs individually.

This depends on the depth of the bed, the drainage, and how much light the bed receives. The depth of the bed determines how big the plants can be. If the bed is only 6" deep, you may stick to pansies (partial sun) or marigolds(full sun). If it is a ground bed, then you can choose larger flowers. The drainage determines what plants fit that soil requirement, and the light determines the range of plants that fit within that lighting; full sun, part sun, or shade.

The plant grows 8" (inches) high and is 4.5" wide.

It's not a good idea. African violet soil is suited for African violets, not other plants. The nutrient mixture may be wrong for other plants and affect their growth. Use soil meant for those plants - whether it's found in your area, or is soil you purchase from a local greenhouse.

Most people use the standard 20-20-20 mix, but some plants need more of some nutrients than others. Talk with a local gardening specialist for more info.

If you live in an area where killer frosts and snow are common, come November or December, you will know you're done gardening for the year.

Fill it all the way up to the top, packing it lightly into the toe, then top it off with more soil to the top. Plant the flowers, then lightly pack it down.

One foot apart maybe too far apart. Try putting them closer together, like 4"- 6" apart, in different bunches or patches (or lines if you want) so you can access them for easier watering. It also sounds like an ideal area to grow vegetables as well!

It is possible that your plants are infected by pests, fungus, bacterial diseases, gas leaks or fluoride.

Plants with roots or bulbs that would freeze. Research each type of bulb you want to grow. Some are dug for the winter, others are planted in the fall. It depends on the zone you are in as to which plants can overwinter and which cannot.

If the stomates on the leaves are open when your breathe on them, yes very slightly. Actually, just being present in the room with the plant may increase the CO2 levels a small amount, depending on room ventilation.

Mixtures are very enjoyable to look at. The biggest thing to know is to not grow different species with different growing conditions together, like don't put begonias with gazanias because the former prefer shade and the latter love full sun.

Any flowers you like, see what is available at your local gardening center. Just pay attention to the labels indicating whether they need full sun or full shade or somewhere in between.

Your local home improvement store will have seeds, or you can order any kind you like online with a simple internet search.

Plant them in sunny location. They don't need fertilizer; as wildflowers, they are happy without a lot of tending like cosmos and black-eyed Susans.

I would recommend adding enough stones so that the bottom inch or so of the pot is free of soil.

It really doesn’t matter what brand it is, as long as you get it from a reputable company.

You could do it in rows. For example, do butterfly flowers in a line, and then do other flowers in parallel lines. Just make sure they are somewhat spread apart.

Choose a potting mix or soil especially created for potted plants. These could include a composted soil or peat mixture with fertilizers to supply nutrients.