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Laceleaf Maple
Posted by John Reeves | March 12, 2018My laceleaf maple is growing across my cement walkway. Can I prune it? If yes, how do I do it and is it too late this spring to do it?
When is your scientist going to respond?
Posted by Frank Battaglia | March 10, 2018My original question was: Why no trace elements in Flower & Vegetable Osmocote? You stated that you were referring the question to your plant and nutrition scientist.
cheesecloth for sprouting peas
Posted by Kathy Morris | March 8, 2018In a recent "On Gardening" column, you indicated that what worked for you when planting peas or sweet peas was to use damp cloths as part of the process. Since, once the seeds have sprouted, they and the cloths are planted into the soil, I was wondering if cheesecloth might be an appropriate substitute for "a damp dish cloth." Also, ...
Make me happy.
Posted by | March 8, 2018Please remind me of the beneficial chemical (?) released when we work the soil. You mentioned this at the Tacoma Garden Show this season. Thank you.
Dahlias
Posted by sbox | March 8, 2018Hi Marianne, What's the best way to prepare a bed for planting dahlias? I used to have 7 or 8 and then lost all but 1, replanted last year but none of them came up so not sure what's up. I did wait until late May so that the soil was not so wet as we had such a wet ...
Osmocote smart release outdoor indoor plant food
Posted by Buffy Bader | March 8, 2018Can I use this on my growing vegetables plants?
Organic seeds
Posted by Rihana Gilbert | March 5, 2018I want to start my organic seeds indoor without lights. I have organic seed mix and organic seeds. We are a group of housewifes who hate organic veggie prices and small varities. Im also wondering if companies give seed samples.
growing moss
Posted by Barbara Burton | March 5, 2018how does one grow moss, and how do you keep the grass and weeds out of the moss, i am a beginner. thank you
Planting Roses
Posted by John Bannon | March 5, 2018The soil here is glacial till. How do I prepare it for planting roses.
Weeping Goldenchain
Posted by John Wagnon | March 5, 2018My Weeping Goldenchain is 40 years old and seems to be doing fine. Every winter I get hardened twigs that I can snap off or they fall off. Is this a normal part of the tree. Also, I'm getting fewer blooms lately. I'm not sure if it's caused by grass fertilizer or a lack of bloom food. Winter has become ...
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