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Canary Bird Vine
Posted by Sylva Downing | March 27, 2019A few month ago in your TNT article you talk about the subject vine. Are these only Ed Hume seeds? I haven't planted seeds for many years so can you tell me who locally carries his seeds? (Just a side note, Christie (Schultz) B grew up two doors from where we raised our family for 39 years. Still in touch ...
cactus
Posted by Naomi Holroyd | March 27, 2019Is the Outdoor & Indoor Plant Food compatable with cactus?
Arborvitae snow damage
Posted by Debbie Owens | March 26, 2019Can my Arborvitae be saved? Though we brushed the snow off of them, some of them look like this. Should we tie them up with the stretchy green tape? What is your suggestion? Thank you!
I’m on my third Aeonium Kiwi Plant – Please Help
Posted by Alice Chang | March 26, 2019Hi Marianne, I am trying to add some color to my apartment and have purchased a few Aeonium Kiwi plants. However, I haven't had much luck keeping them alive (see attached picture). Do you have any tips for nurturing Aeonium Kiwi plants in an apartment? Thanks!
Dalia replanting
Posted by Karen Murphy | March 26, 2019We dug up our dalia in the fall and are wondering when to replant. We hung it by a string to overwinter in the garage. Should we divide it before replanting? If so, how is that done please? Thanks Karen
Multi nutrients
Posted by DHIRENDRA YADAV | March 26, 2019Does this plant FERTIZER contain all essential nutrients and micronutrients ?
Deer problem!
Posted by Denise Alvord | March 19, 2019Hi Marianne 🙂 do you have any tricks on keeping deer out of my yard. They are definitely enjoying what they can find...I try to plant deer resistant plants, shrubs, trees. I have tried hanging Irish during soap, & sprays/granules. I live on So Hill Puyallup. Thank you!
How much to use
Posted by Chuck Anderson | March 19, 2019I have 2 crape myrtle plants I would like to use Osmocote Plus on. These 2 plants have been in the ground for 2 years now. The instructions on the Osmocote bottle say to use 1 capful per 2 gallon pot. When I planted these crape myrtles, they came in a 8 inch pot and were only about 10 inches ...
OscomocotePlus for vegetables?
Posted by Eva Schick | March 12, 2019I bought Plus because it has the NPK equaled what I have been using in my pond but is no longer available. Is there any reason why I can't use the 15-9-12 that lasts 6 months on my vegetables also instead of the flower and vegetable that is 14-14-14 that lasts only 3 months? I have an 8 lb bag ...
When Is the Best Time to Prune Lemon Ice Ceanothus?
Posted by snyderoly | March 11, 2019I have two small Lemon Ice Ceanothus plants that I planted last year. I didn't prune them much because they continued to bloom into the fall. Now they are very leggy. When is the best time to prune, or do I have to wait until after they bloom again? I tried to upload a photo, but not sure if it ...
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