Marianne’s Responses
Why do my Amaryllis bulbs not bloom?
Posted by Carolyn Schlueter | March 15, 2023Amaryllis bulbs are a bit tricky to coax into bloom again after they flower. Enjoy the green leaves on your bulbs now and set the plants outdoors during the summer keeping the soil slightly moist. Then in fall bring the plants indoors. Place near a bright window so they can experience shorter days.
Should I Repot My Beautiful Orchid Plant?
Posted by Carolyn Schlueter | March 15, 2023There is no need to repot an orchid that is flowering. The new stems growing upward may have more blooms so just wait and enjoy the show.
Full sun low maintenance tall plants
Posted by Annmarie Adreani | March 14, 2023Balcony in full sun, need privacy sun tolerant plants.
Lime
Posted by Pat Smithson | March 14, 2023When should I put lime on lawn to avaid buttercup?
Flowers/Pots
Posted by Rob Krok | March 14, 2023Hi Marianne, I'm new to Planters Place and found the site interesting. Regarding Flower's and Pot's. My backyard has assorted shrubs and trees. Two ornamental plum trees, Ligustrum, Lorpetalum, Highlight Evergreens, Camelias, Holly, Abelias, and my favorite, Skip Laurels. On my Patio, I usually plant the usuals in pots and containers. My backyard and Patio receives about eight hours of ...
Transplanting Snowdrops
Posted by TomandLinda | March 6, 2023I know in the past you have mentioned digging up a clump of snowdrops, in bloom and planting them in a pot to enjoy indoors. My question is, can you dig up and move snowdrops around in your garden, while in bloom? I live in the Seattle area of Western Washington.
Kalanchoe
Posted by Marjorie Pescatore | February 24, 2023How to get a kalanchoe to bloom???
Transplanting Butterfly Bush pt . 2
Posted by Suzbo | February 17, 2023Hi Marianne, Thank you so much for answering our questions. I really appreciate it. So here's another for you. Earlier this year I asked about transplanting a butterfly bush that was too big for the space. Now that I'm digging it out I find that the root system is way bigger--as in the roots are large around and very long. ...
Where To Get Kangarhu rhubarb
Posted by Jeff Van Hoy | February 17, 2023I live in a very hot and hostile gardening environment and would like to try to grow Kangarhu rhubarb since it is supposed to be heat tolerant. When I do an internet search I get all sorts of varieties, none of which are Kangarhu rhubarb.
Changing hydrangea colors
Posted by Cathy McLeod | February 10, 2023Hi Marianne Welcome home to the wet (but kind of warm) Northwest. I’m wondering when the best time to add the Garden Select to my hydrangeas? I really want some blue, as I ended up with an abundance of pink. As always, thanks! Cathy
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