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clematis pruning
Posted by WILLIAM WALLACE | June 18, 2019I planted several clematis around my deck which has a 12 foot trellis all around. They are in great big pots. Trouble is, I cannot move them to paint and clean under, so I want to put them in the ground. I have lost track of which varieties I have. None die back in winter. How far back can I ...
Staghorn Ferns
Posted by Dianna Kerr | June 18, 2019How to mount a staghorn fern on wood
Planter box issues
Posted by Eddie Eads | June 18, 2019I have 3, 5' sq. x 3' high planter boxes on my deck. I have tried several shrubs including Alberta Spruce and Japanese Maple. Can you recommend an ornamental that will grow in these containers at 6500 ft. Elevation?
Pumpkin vine color
Posted by Kolby Schultz | June 18, 2019Hey Ms.Marianne I have been trying to grow pumpkins this year and noticed and weird color on two of the vines I was wondering if you could tell me if it was normal or not. Thanks Kolby Schultz
Mystery plant
Posted by Jan Reid | June 15, 2019This popped up next to my herb boxes. Any idea what it is? Thanks!!
clematis trouble
Posted by Kathy Strain | June 15, 2019Hi! I have been growing a Vancouver Fragrant Star clematis for about 5 years now. Last year it looked beautiful. Last fall it appeared to be dying. I thought maybe just going dormant? This spring, no life, so I cut it down to a 4" stub. Well, a new shoot appeared and I was happy! But, it just keeled over ...
Desert Rose
Posted by Kathleen Lucas | June 15, 2019I have 2 Desert Rose Plants that have no leaves, yet the plant seems to be still alive, as the steams are still green and firm. What is wrong and is there anything I can do to save them, they have been this way for months.
Purchase product
Posted by Veronica Walker | June 15, 2019Where can I purchase Osmocote Roses, Gardenias, Azaleas, & Camellia plant food in my area? Is Osmocote flower & vegetable plant food safe to use on gardenias & camellias?
Christia Obcordata
Posted by Evan Carr | June 15, 2019Will Christia grow outdoors here in south Texas? We’ve recently been classified as zone 9. We do get an occasional freeze. Will Christia come back if it does freeze? Thanks!
How to train Jasmin Sambac on a wall fence?
Posted by Canan Pembe | June 15, 2019In our garden, we have planted 10 jasmin sambac plants near the wall which is 120 cm height. We would like to have the wall covered by the jasmin plants in time. Currently, some of the branches of the jasmin plants are connected with a string to the wall as seen in the picture. Is this enough? Or is a ...
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