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Proper Osmocote for daffodils in containers
Posted by Steven Guynes | October 20, 2022I grow daffodils in 5-gal containers in the Dallas area. I plant the bulbs in late Nov; they bloom in Mar/Apr. Since Osmocote releases nutrients based on soil temperature and soil temps will be low in the winter, is there an Osmocote product appropriate for this application? I don't mind purchasing one of the professional varieties. Would Osmocote Plus Hi-Start ...
Potted hanging Geraniums
Posted by maximiliano acuna | October 13, 2022What you suggest for fertilizer? .Plants are grwing on self watering pots on Promix soil. I'm in Ventura Cal. Thank you.
care of Hawaiian Ti plants
Posted by Jan Willitz | October 10, 2022My brand new Hawaiian Ti plants are splitting at the end of the leaves and are also turning yellow and brown. These were just installed by the landscaper about 3 weeks ago. Should I just cut off the entire yellow/brown/split leaves and it will regrow or what do I do? These are outdoor plants.
Transplanting hydrangeas /prune Rose of Sharon
Posted by CAROL TRUDEAU | October 7, 2022When can I transplant hydrangeas that need to be moved and prune back Rose of Sharon Thank you
Potted deck plant
Posted by Stacey Long Collins | October 7, 2022This year I had a red Hotlips plant on my deck for color and to encourage Hummingbirds. That thing was extremely messy when it dropped flowers. Any suggestions for an alternative next year that isn’t so messy? Red is the theme of the deck
Using osmoco to fertilize potatoes and wild trees
Posted by Jeff Homolka | October 3, 2022I'm trying to go oak trees from acorns and want to use osmoco as a fertilizer to try to get them as big as possible in one year. Also can I use this fertilizer on 2 year old oak trees that I have planted out in the wild? If there is a drought and they don't get enough rain will ...
Fig tree (Chicago) not producing fruit
Posted by Shaheda Sultan | October 3, 2022Planted the fig tree one year ago. Have kept it watered and fertilized, but not a single fig. Any Recommendations? Thanks for your help. Shaheda
What is growing?
Posted by Markisha Horner | October 2, 2022I hope you can help! My plant is a Monstera that I bought over a year ago. It's starting to grow these weird stick like things and was wondering if you knew what they were? I also would like to repot and place in a bigger pot and add some more soil. What would you recommend?
How do Treat Piper Negrum Leaf Fungus
Posted by Richard Davis | September 27, 2022Recently purchased two Piper Negrum plants. I transferred them to new, never used clay pots. Some lower leaves have this fungus looking deterioration on the leaves. The plants are showing new growth and seem ok but the fungus is spreading. I have removed numerous lower leaves that were showing signs of fungus but other leaves begin showing signs of fungus. ...
What is this flower?
Posted by Debbie Nighswonger | September 20, 2022Can you help identify a flower? It is growing in Bonney Lake and we can’t identify it.
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