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Geraniums
Posted by Dorinda Medkief | May 21, 2018How to prune, water & plant food requirements? It is an older plant. Thank you.
red carpet border lilies
Posted by Steven Bullard | May 21, 2018I have about 50 that are growing very well in my front yard. They are supposed to be around 15" tall. Mine are about 40" tall. What type fertilizer should I use to feed the flower production over the growth of the stalks? These would be perfect if they weren't so tall. I presume I used a nitrogen rich fertilizer ...
Peace Lily
Posted by Alice Lane | May 21, 2018Can I put my Peace Lily outside for the summer?
Siberian Irises
Posted by Nancy Ebinger | May 21, 2018why do my siberian irises bloom halfway down inside the leaves? My hydrangeas do this as well...
Budget Way To Kill Stubborn Weeds and Not Flowers/Lawn
Posted by Danita Lopez | May 21, 2018I have been renting a home for a couple of years and the owner would rather the beautiful lawn and rose bushes die as they pay the water. The problem is that there is an infestation of weeds all over the place. I've tried harsh chemicals, ACV with dish soap, lawn sprays, lawn weed and feed, etc. Oh, did I ...
Fertilizer/Soil
Posted by Danny Lee | May 21, 2018Curious as to why some of my produce has large tops and small bottoms. The garlic has rather large stalks and small garlic heads. The garlic stalks are at least twice as large as what I see on the internet. The same seems to be true with the turnips. Very large plants and small turnips. The garlic will be harvested ...
Pruning Hardy Kiwi Vine
Posted by amanda15 | May 17, 2018Hello Marianne, I have a new house that came with a ginormous hardy kiwi vine that is on a trellis and climbs up to our deck and is pulling the deck railing off. How hard can I prune it without killing it?
Fertilize new hydrangea
Posted by Constance McCabe | May 17, 2018we are putting in a new Everlasting Revolution Hydrangea (Macrophylla Hokomareva). Paper work says fertilize with a phosphorous-higher NPK. We have Osmocote Smart Release for Azalea-Camellia-Rhododendron. Is this OK for the hydrangea? Thanks!
Sourwood Tree
Posted by sbox | May 17, 2018Is a sourwood tree a good choice for our area?
Garden Select for Blue Hydrangea Blossoms
Posted by Deborah Noack | May 14, 2018Hi, I realize that this is not a fertilizer but is to turn the flowers blue. When should I apply it? For example, when the blossoms are forming or? Thanks! Debbie
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