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Pruning Hellebores
Posted by woltzen | March 26, 2018Hi, I have a hellebore plant that I have had in a pot for several years. The stem of the flower is really long. I know to cut the leaves back in about Jan., but I have never cut the flowers back. When and how do I cut the flowers and stem back? I live on the south hill of ...
Donation request
Posted by Nancy Rimer | March 20, 2018Hi Marianne, I would like to submit a request for sample Osmocote packets for my Garden Club's annual event. Who is the contact person? Is there an on-line request form? The event is in June and Osmokote has graciously helped us in the past. Nancy
Determining best plus formula
Posted by Nancy Stuck | March 19, 2018I would like to buy a large bag of Osmocote plus, but I see there are different month options. How do I termite which is best for my woodland garden? I live in Fort Wayne, Indiana, if that makes a difference.
Identity?
Posted by Debbie Nighswonger | March 19, 2018Can you help me identify this lovely flower? I had this in a container with other part shade/shade plants. I have several plant tags and the only spare tag (besides a clematis) that I can’t attach to a plant is the tag for “Tricyrtis ‘Empress’”. However, the identifying information on that tag doesn’t really match this plant. The Tricyrtis is ...
does condo property need pesticides
Posted by Judith Kay | March 19, 2018My small 8-unit in Tacoma has a small garden on two sides (N & E). We pay someone to spray 4x a year for aphids, weevil, etc. There is a large field on the W. side that gets mowed periodically. At my former house in Tacoma I never sprayed once in 25 yrs . Can I cancel this service in ...
Correction to Osmocote Plus Application
Posted by Van Holden | March 19, 2018Correction to Osmocote Plus Application The scoop is 1 TBSP (15 milliliters) not 1 TSP as I posted in my questions.
Expiration
Posted by Mayumi Staton | March 15, 2018I just bought Osmocote, how long last good is this item. I only use for few small plants, so I do use much, but the store have 2lbs bottle is smallest size.
Osmocote Plus Application
Posted by Van Holden | March 14, 2018Hello Marianne, I purchased a 8 lbs bag of Osmocote Plus but the bag didn't have a scoop. I used the an old scoop from a 2 lbs Osmocote Plus container I have but realize after I applied the Osmocote Plus the scoop is only 1 TSP. For each Moso Bambo plant I applied 1 TSP per hole in a ...
Fertilizing raised vegetable beds
Posted by Kathy McCord | March 12, 2018I recently heard you speak at the Capitol City Newcomers Club in Tumwater and very much enjoyed your talk. You kindly gave me a packet of Osmocote for answering a question! I've never used it before and was wondering how it is used before planting in my raised vegetable beds. I usually add steer manure to the bed and then ...
Magnolia
Posted by TomandLinda | March 12, 2018The magnolia in our yard was planted long before we purchased our home 50 years ago. It's a bit unusual as it blooms twice a year, once in April before the leaves appear loaded with hundreds of blooms and again in August, not near as many blooms but always a showstopper. In this morning Seattle Times there is a photo ...
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