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Mix Osmocote into Pottimg Medium
Posted by Bill Burke | April 17, 2023I made a 5 gallon batch. I mixed in 31 grams of Osmocote Flower and Vegetable 14 14 14. I want a low dose. Is this a good recipe?
Fertilizing Flame Lily
Posted by Richard Goodwin | April 13, 2023What is the recommended fertilizer for best results growing Gloriosa (Flame) lilies?
Trees in my backyard
Posted by Yvonne Ortiz | April 13, 2023Hi Marianne, it’s me again Yvonne. I also would like you to take a look at my other tree which I’m not sure what kind of tree it is and let me know if it needs to be replaced. See pic attached. Thank you! Yvonne
My Birch Tree
Posted by Yvonne Ortiz | April 13, 2023Hi Marianne, happy spring! Please take a look at the pic attached, of my birch tree, and let me know if the tree is dead and needs to be replaced. Thank you! Look forward to your response. Regards, Yvonne
Free Samples
Posted by Judy Snyder | April 3, 2023At one time you gave away free samples to garden clubs who were planning kids gardening activities. We are doing it again and would love some samples to put in our pollinator garden kits of seeds, plants and a grow bag for kids/families. Do you still do that? How do I apply?
Osmocote samples
Posted by Mary Holm | April 3, 2023Could I please get 60 Osmocote sample packets for our garden club tour? We are helping sponsor a 54 passenger bus trip to the Minnesota Landscape Arboretum on May 5 and want to give everyone samples to try for their spring planting. The samples can be sent to: Mary Holm Pomme de Terre Garden Club 20709 464th Ave. Morris, MN ...
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?
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