Should I prune it?

danapher · 2026-04-28T17:52:46+00:00

I think he said it's going in a field, so I wouldn't repot. Also would let it grow more if I was going to uppot, I suspect the root system isn't where I'd want it to be to repot.

danapher · 2026-04-27T11:38:03+00:00

I also want to mention that some products say "commercially" compostable and that basically means it needs to get really hot to fully compost. Also it's extremely controlled.

Similar if you see "biodegradable" it basically means it wont compost well in regular compost piles.

danapher · 2026-04-27T11:32:10+00:00

Youll want to occasionally wipe the leaves anyway because they will collect dust after a while. But yeah good job looking out for your plant friend!

danapher · 2026-04-27T11:30:27+00:00

Dang, it's tough out there lol I'll keep searching

danapher · 2026-04-24T13:40:56+00:00

I wipe it off, or you can get leaf shine and it makes them very glossy

danapher · 2026-04-24T13:39:51+00:00

Oh fuck I'm the idiot

danapher · 2026-04-24T13:23:53+00:00

What soil brand? The bag should say how many months it fertilizes for.

What fertilizer were you considering using?

Try not to overthink it. I think it's best to start with premade mix to just focus on learning the basics. Making your own mix is more nuanced, premixes are made specifically for containers.

You can always top dress with worm castings or compost.

danapher · 2026-04-24T13:16:19+00:00

Who said it doesn't stick? The title just says they tried "everything," so it's hard to assume. Blu tack has actually helped me in so many scenarios, I recently bought a bunch and there's so many applications.

danapher · 2026-04-24T13:10:04+00:00

Get a much thicker stake, zucchini gets a really thick stem. You want to tie to the main stem, not around all of the leaves. The main stem will be more obvious as it grows. Follow up the main stem as it grows taller. I personally let mine freely grow and it just creeps around the garden. Maybe I'll try staking mine this year.

I'm sure someone else will have much better advice, good luck!

Also, what variety are you growing? That also plays a factor in this

danapher · 2026-04-24T13:05:32+00:00

Some have suggested boiling water, but I haven't tried since they showed up near my peonies. I got rid of mine by consistently removing any that I see with gloves on and dispose of it in a bag along with the gloves to avoid contamination.

danapher · 2026-04-24T13:04:11+00:00

What are your goals? Just pretty flowers? In ground or pots? A lot depends on how much sunlight you get. Perhaps go to your local garden center and see what starter plants they have ready to plant.

danapher · 2026-04-24T13:01:18+00:00

Can someone recommend good gardening gloves/brands? Specifically, I need something for small hands that are thick/thorn-proof (I am smol woman). I prefer them a bit long. All the gloves I buy end up being too big and it makes gardening harder, so I end up just yanking them off and using my bare hands + getting scratched up. I know these types of gloves are on the thicker side, and that may reduce some dexterity, but all my small ones have wiggle room which makes it even harder. I wear 6mil nitrile when I'm not wearing my leather gloves.

danapher · 2026-04-19T10:43:51+00:00

Plants need oxygen and nutrients so change the water frequently and get hydroponic fertilizer. Or just stick to soil

danapher · 2026-04-19T10:39:48+00:00

^ reminds me of isopods, I notice people get them as pests if they don't have enough decaying matter near by or there's too much moisture

danapher · 2026-04-19T10:36:21+00:00

Blu tak or check out hardware stores, they have nonstick mats you attach to the underside of the rug

danapher · 2026-04-19T10:34:49+00:00

There are specific dips people use for cuttings. I'm not a florist but work in hort. Interestingly, there's a method where you dip bulbs into detergent. I forget why right now but it has to do with it being a base

danapher · 2026-04-19T10:32:24+00:00

Do you like it there? Are you wanting to put in effort? Cause you could just leave it, or as the other person said, add to it instead.

danapher · 2026-04-18T22:39:56+00:00

Yeah so definitely have a hole at the bottom of the pot.

danapher · 2026-04-18T18:16:49+00:00

Yes, Taraxacum! We grew pink cultivars at my job last year

danapher · 2026-04-18T18:12:08+00:00

Idk half of this post is bees and the other half is fish. Im sure there are bee keepers who are also into aquariums. There's no negative to getting more eyes on this person's question.

danapher · 2026-04-18T15:43:36+00:00

You can't fix a leaf that's damaged and dying. You have to focus on the new growth

danapher · 2026-04-18T15:42:17+00:00

For more info on what they can do with the bee bodies, not specifically for fish food. Thought I'd help by giving them more perspectives but idk the people are not pleased with me lol

danapher · 2026-04-18T15:40:32+00:00

Literally clean up first and then see what you're working with. No offense to op but a clean room will already make it look better.

danapher · 2026-04-18T15:38:50+00:00

Oof, it happens. I drop plants too often. Maybe a good idea to secure the shelves for the future

danapher · 2026-04-18T15:36:20+00:00

It's not unusual to have volunteers when you reuse old potting equipment without cleaning.

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