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Marianne’s Favorite Gardening Questions
I recently visited a friends garden and saw this beautiful plant with dainty bright blue...
I don’t have a question, just wanted to say how much I enjoy the info from Planters Place. Thank you. Linda Benci
New to gardening. Is it okay to add soil to the top of an existing flower pot, or do I need to mix slightly?...
Can you plant different herbs together?
Hello Marianne, I have become a better gardener these past couple months but I am...
Most Recent Gardening Questions
I’m intrigued by your recent mention of dwarf ginkgo trees that can grow in pots. Are there specific varieties that you recommend? Thanks, Anne-Marie Olympia, WA
I’ve never seen this on a dahlia tuber. Is it...
How deep do I plant naked lady bulbs? I am planting them in the ground. I’ve read to plant them just so...
Hi, Marianne, I had three large Rhodies (over 20 years old) that were...
I have a very large garden with vegetables and lots of dahlias. I have gardened in this spot for 40 some years. This...
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