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Rhododendron shoots and flowering
Posted by Susan Van Doren | June 3, 2019My rhododendron has a few blooms but mostly shoots without any indication of dead blooms. I was not home to know if it bloomed, but without the spent blooms I think not. Is something wrong with it? How can I get it to bloom more? Should I prune it?
transplant
Posted by Matthew Jordan | June 3, 2019how do I transplant a cactus?
Use inground
Posted by Terry Galloway | June 1, 2019Can the indoor outdoor fertilizer be used on inground flowers and shrubs? Is the indoor outdoor fertilizer a good selection to apply during the rainy season in SW Florida?
Ground cover
Posted by Bruce Wicinski | June 1, 2019I have a fairly large slope on the side of my house. I have put down River rock but now want to scatter wildflower or other ground cover seed.....will this strategy work?
Fertilizer for bamboo
Posted by Ronsung | June 1, 2019Hi, Marianne We have clumping bamboo around the patio for privacy and love it. I give it plenty of water but it seems to be shedding more leaves than usual, I have never fertilized it in the 15 or so years we've had it and it dawned on me that it could probably use it. What's good?
RE: watering
Posted by Becky Fehnel | June 1, 2019What times are BEST to water my in full sun garden? I have squash, bell peppers, tomatoes (big boy & grape), cucumbers, watermelons, & jalapeno peppers.
Full Sun garden Zone7
Posted by Susan Little | June 1, 2019I haven't had a lot of luck. My garden is small. Would like colorful,all season,easy care.Max height 24" compact plants.No yellow or orange.
Where Do I Start
Posted by Thomas Wilson | June 1, 2019Hello Marianne! I’m a 55 year old retired disabled military veteran. Interested in becoming a gardener. Was wondering what would be the most beneficial method to start learning the art of gardening. I’m a “late bloomer!”🤣 Thank you❤️ P.S. I have no photos of any gardening projects at this time. Hopefully, uploading a photo of my pets wouldn’t be offensive.
Lillies
Posted by lori morris | June 1, 2019What is the best way to plant lily bulbs and should they have a lot or a little sun?
Rare Bonsai iris seeds
Posted by Linda Mann | June 1, 2019How do you start the seeds and then plant them in the garden?
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