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The same thing happened last year when I bought new soil. I kept spraying the soil and the plants with soapy water, but some of my plants couldn’t stand the solution too well. what plant friendly remedy can I use to eliminate this annoying problem? Thank you SOOOOO much!

It sounds like you have fungus gnats.
In houseplants, usually this is caused by overwatering. Depending on the type of plant, you might need to let it dry out inbetween waterings.

To deal with the problem, go to a local garden centre and buy sticky traps to stick in the pot. This will catch the adults.

To get the eggs, take a pencil and use it to take out the soil just around the rim of the pot around the top. That’s where they like to lay their eggs. After you do this, stick the sticky trap in. Then, let the plant dry out before you water it again. Check google for the plant’s watering needs. Never use soil from your garden to repot, always get sterile soil from a garden centre. Make sure you are getting the right type of soil.
Good luck!

I’m thinking of setting up my own gardening business. What’s the going rate for mowing, weeding, clearing, planting, pruning, laying paths and patios, installing sheds, decking, fencing, outdoor lights, ponds etc?

Expect to pay minimum wage, of at least £5-35 per hour

I want to make flower gardens in my yard, but I want flowers that bloom often or last a long time. I don’t like flowers that last 2 days and then they are gone.

Thanks for answering this.

Look up perrenials, they bloom for a longer period of time and return. I have elephant ears in my garden along with a variety of other perennial plants. This is the second year for my elephant ears which were a gift from my neighbors when I moved into my home. How cool was that!?!?!?!!
Also, there’s a ton of information on the web about perennials.
I suggest spending a little time with Better Homes web site.
Enjoy your garden!
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I recently got a pet tarantula, and her cage looks terribly bare. I know that plants are a good thing to have in them, due to them wanting places to hide, but what type of plants should i put in there? I have spider plants (airplane plants) do you think these could go in her cage with her, or would they be toxic to her? Also, will she be fine with that cricket water? the blue gel stuff.

hello, i’m a trantula breeder/ raiser.

As far as plants some are not good to have and will harm your pet. So what i do is have plastic plants they come in all different colors and shapes and with all honestly she doesn’t care what her cage looks like lol. Just get a few diffrent plastic plants a heat pad, a log some shiny rocks to sprinkle in there and you have a nice looking cage. And no the cricket water won’t harm her, just make sure to have plenty of water for her to drink and if you have a sponge in the water, you might want to take it out, they are very bad. the crickets will defecate on the sponge therefore making it toxic for the tarantula. if you do this you will have a happy spider.

Hope i helped you

Seriously I like gardening. I like growing corns and pomegranates, I like to plant things that can be eaten. Not because I am poor but when I plant things I like stuff that can be eaten.

http://forums.gardenweb.com/forums/

Is the largest and best gardening forum on the internet. There is a forum for ever topic imaginable. And unlike some places that I won’t name you don’t have to pay to see all of the posts and forums.

I’m getting married September 2010 and looking for fresh cut flower ideas. Can anyone tell me what flowers will be in season for my wedding?

- gladiolas
- hydrangeas
- gerbera daisies

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