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What is this invasive weed and how do I get rid of it?
Posted by Debbie Nighswonger | September 20, 2022The last couple of years this weed has been coming up in a flower bed, not in my lawn, in Port Townsend (although my sister in Bonney Lake gets this in her lawn). It is extremely hard to just pull out as it only breaks off and the roots seem to go on forever. What is the best way to ...
Lemon Nyerere improved
Posted by Bill Hahn | September 13, 2022I just purchased a Meyer lemon tree from Home Depot. It appears that about half of the branches originate from below the graft. How can I be sure?
Artic snow bush loosing leaves
Posted by Nola Hart | September 13, 2022I planted several of these lovely bushes, two weeks ago. Suddenly over night, one of them had many leaves off of it. (See picture)Over the last week I noticed a second one has this problem. Can you please tell me what is happening and how to fix it? Thank you, Nola
Geraniums
Posted by Mary Vincent | September 13, 2022How can I winterize my geranium?
Soil for tomatoes
Posted by Jerome Cavanna | September 13, 2022What should my soil composition be for growing good tomatoes?
iris
Posted by Karen5235 DeAngelis | September 13, 2022I divided my irises in the fall. can I keep the irises over the winter?
Info on the anthurium indoor plant
Posted by Stephanie Robbins | September 11, 2022Hi my name is Stephanie Robbins and I was just wondering if you could give me some pointers on how to look after my new anthurium indoor plant many thanks
Succulents over the winter
Posted by Don West | September 11, 2022Outside I have several hanging baskets and pots brimming with succulents I got earlier in the year. They have thrived pretty well in this long hot summer. Question is do I need to bring these in at some point for the winter or can they survive the Puget Sound winter weather outside? Thanks!
Mexican Shrimp Plant
Posted by Robert Whitney | September 11, 2022How do I care for my shrimp plants?
Ornamental grass
Posted by Mary Diane Dowling | September 11, 2022I have several MATURE (10yrs or so) ornamental grasses. They typically grow to at least 3 1/2 feet. This year only two turned green but didn't grow past 2 feet. My question should I assume they have maxed out there life expectancy and remove them now or wait and see what happens next spring?
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