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Identify Plant
Posted by Jacqueline McCray | May 29, 2024I submitted this on May 19, 2024; trying again. If I keep this plant in water, it continues to grow. However once I plant it, leaves always start turning yellow and die. Any help would be appreciated.
Identify Plant
Posted by Jacqueline McCray | May 19, 2024This particular plant keeps well in water, but every time I put it in soil, leaves constantly turn yellow and die. I am definitely not overwatering it. Any help would greatly be appreciated.
Why Is My Peony Not Blooming This Year?
Posted by Denise Alvord | May 18, 2024Good morning, Marianne! I've a small peony that I've had for several years. It's not blooming this year. Do you have any thoughts as to why? It appears to be getting enough sun. I gave it some bulb fertilizer earlier this spring. Thank you! Denise Alvord
Why Is My Hanging Basket Dying?
Posted by ireneadams | May 18, 2024Hi Marianne, I purchased five mixed plant (sun-loving) flower baskets. Four of them are doing very well, but one of them started dying a few days ago. They are in the same sunny location, and I water all of them the same amount of water. Any ideas? I am including before and now pics. Thank you
Identity problems
Posted by Suzbo | May 18, 2024I want to thank you for the quick responses/ answers to my identity problems! I appreciate knowing what's in my garden. Especially when I've forgotten the variety of something I planted years ago. Still growing- Suzette B
What Is Eating My Garden?
Posted by Mya Casella | May 18, 2024Hello! This is my first garden. It was going ok, I think. But, something is eating it. The rows in the photo are corn, green beans, yellow beans, and purple beans. Something has attacked the broccoli, scallions, and squash. The damage has happened overnight. It (rain) poured last night. The flowers, poppies, along the garden's border also show damage. Geckos ...
Need Help Identifing Type of Azalea
Posted by Suzbo | May 15, 2024Hi Marianne, Can you identify the type of azalea this is? I bought it years ago. It's turned out to be unique - at least to me - but I can't remember what it is. I thought a type of Hinode. I also thought it had a fragrance, but it does not. Deciduous. Blooms before leafing out. Thanks! I hope ...
Full Sun on Rhodies
Posted by Susan Copeland | May 10, 2024I lost a tree and now my rhodies have full direct Southern exposure. Any suggestions?
How to Treat Black Spots on Viburnum Davidii
Posted by Ruth Faldet | May 10, 2024I have five Viburnum davidii. They are about nine years old. They face south, allowing them to receive several hours of sunlight. They were initially planted on too many rocks in poor soil. Last summer, I removed the stones in the area surrounding them and added new soil. While flowering continuously, they've developed many black spots on the leaves in ...
How and When to Fertilize Peonies
Posted by RICHARD SYKORA | May 7, 2024What type of fertilizer, and when, should I apply to my peonies?
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