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Wounded tree
Posted by Amy Douglas | May 11, 2023We have an Autum Flame Maple we planted 14 years or so ago to shade our patio. A couple of years ago we noticed bark falling off the trunk and a branch. The pictures illustrate. The branch is about 4 inches wide and the trunk about 12. Is this something to worry about and if so can we do anything ...
Blackeyed Susan
Posted by Tish Lockhart | May 11, 2023I just purchased a blackeyed susan vine that is already about 4' tall. I would like to plant it in a planter box that is attached to a trellis. The box is 27" long, 10" wide and 10" deep. Is this pot big enough? In the past I've tried a clematis and a mandevilla in this pot with no luck. ...
Teddy Bear Magnolias dropping leaves
Posted by Jerry Kenan | May 11, 2023I leave in Frisco, Texas. I have 6 Teddy Bear Magnolias that I planted last October. Two of them are dropping all almost all their leaves. They look healthy and I am getting great blooms on 4 of the trees. Can you tell me what might be causing them to lose their leaves? Will the leaves gro back or do ...
How do I change a submission photo for the 2023 Spring Has Sprung Photo Contest?
Posted by Kevin O'Donnell | May 11, 2023I want to change one of the ten photos I submitted for the 2023 Spring Has Sprung photo contest. How do I do this? The submitted photo I want to delete is attached below. I want to replace it with another photo, of a peony. Thanks.
Amaryllis
Posted by Karen5235 DeAngelis | May 7, 2023My amaryllis is not blooming. I have a lot of beautiful leaves. Last year it bloomed. What do I need to do to make it bloom. I live in Columbus Ohio
Raised bed
Posted by Judy Faubion | May 7, 2023I would appreciate guidance on starting a raised bed for the grandchildren. What ratio of compost to potting soil should be used? Container is 4x2x17”. Any tips are appreciated. Thank you.
Rhododendron name
Posted by Kellie Moudry | May 7, 2023Hi Marianne, do you know what rhododendron this is? Low growing, in my neighbors planter. Thank you!
Supertunia
Posted by Nyla Wood | May 7, 2023Hello. , I was just wondering where you can purchase the supertunia"honey" that you had mentioned in one of your articles? I am located in the Lacey Olympia area.
What happened to my snowbound spirea?
Posted by dogluvr | May 4, 2023I hope you didn't receive this twice. I believe the first one failed so I am resending. I have had 3 snowbound spireas for about 15 years and they are a beautiful plant. Years ago you told me how to prune them because they grew to almost 6 ft tall. I've been pruning them about every 2-3 years after they've ...
14 14 14
Posted by Susan Higgins | April 25, 2023How do I use Osmakote 14 14 14 in my residential garden?
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