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Flowers/Pots
Posted by Rob Krok | March 14, 2023Hi Marianne, I'm new to Planters Place and found the site interesting. Regarding Flower's and Pot's. My backyard has assorted shrubs and trees. Two ornamental plum trees, Ligustrum, Lorpetalum, Highlight Evergreens, Camelias, Holly, Abelias, and my favorite, Skip Laurels. On my Patio, I usually plant the usuals in pots and containers. My backyard and Patio receives about eight hours of ...
Transplanting Snowdrops
Posted by TomandLinda | March 6, 2023I know in the past you have mentioned digging up a clump of snowdrops, in bloom and planting them in a pot to enjoy indoors. My question is, can you dig up and move snowdrops around in your garden, while in bloom? I live in the Seattle area of Western Washington.
Kalanchoe
Posted by Marjorie Pescatore | February 24, 2023How to get a kalanchoe to bloom???
Transplanting Butterfly Bush pt . 2
Posted by Suzbo | February 17, 2023Hi Marianne, Thank you so much for answering our questions. I really appreciate it. So here's another for you. Earlier this year I asked about transplanting a butterfly bush that was too big for the space. Now that I'm digging it out I find that the root system is way bigger--as in the roots are large around and very long. ...
Where To Get Kangarhu rhubarb
Posted by Jeff Van Hoy | February 17, 2023I live in a very hot and hostile gardening environment and would like to try to grow Kangarhu rhubarb since it is supposed to be heat tolerant. When I do an internet search I get all sorts of varieties, none of which are Kangarhu rhubarb.
Changing hydrangea colors
Posted by Cathy McLeod | February 10, 2023Hi Marianne Welcome home to the wet (but kind of warm) Northwest. I’m wondering when the best time to add the Garden Select to my hydrangeas? I really want some blue, as I ended up with an abundance of pink. As always, thanks! Cathy
Samples/local rep?
Posted by Marcia Hirst | February 9, 2023I am an Illinois Master Gardener. We are hosting a garden conference in March. I was told we can get Osmocote samples for our bags. Can you help me find out how? Thank you!
Yellowing Strawberry tree
Posted by Debbie Nighswonger | February 8, 2023My son in Auburn, Washington has three mature Strawberry trees in his backyard in full sun. They are about 10’ tall, all at a back fence in about a 12” deep raised bed, in straight line from each other, spaced about 12’ apart. The one in the middle stays bright green whereas the two on the outside turn a paler ...
Potting soil for the PNW
Posted by Lorene Johnson | February 8, 2023Marianne, I am curious if you have a favorite potting soil for the Pacific Northwest? I have heard many complaints lately about Miracle Grow Potting Soil and I have always used that, but I too have noticed lots of trash in it lately. Is there another kind that you would recommend for our gardens? Thank you for your help!!
Skip or Cherry Laurel Winter Burn
Posted by Karen Meyers | February 7, 2023Hello! I just planted these laurels last Spring ( 2022) This winter burn happened in the past Montreal or so .. I had been out town for the last two weeks. I have 12 of these. I have no idea how to approach this .. Only to say I am quite concerned. Do you think they will survive? Thank you ...
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