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Can I Feed a Japanese Maple with Osmocote?
Posted by David Rux | August 31, 2017Can I apply Osmocote to my Japanese maples ? If so, which formula is best and how much ?
How to Position Raised Garden Beds
Posted by woltzen | August 31, 2017I am going to be putting up some raised beds in an area in Graham, WA. It gets full sun all day. Does it matter if the beds go north-south or east-west? Thanks
Low Growing Plants for Year Round Interest
Posted by Kathleen Cole | August 31, 2017We are new to the area and purchased a home that has a large front garden surrounded by a circular driveway. It is lovely...in summer. The few shrubs lose their leaves and the perennials die back to the ground in winter, leaving a less than inspiring view for a good part of the year. We would like to replace some ...
My Squash Has Powdery Mildew
Posted by woltzen | August 31, 2017Hi, I live on the south hill of Puyallup, WA. My squash has powdery mildew. Do I cut out all the infected leaves even if most of the leaves are infected? Thanks
How Much Osmocote in a 10″ Basket?
Posted by Tonya Hahn | August 31, 2017I am a greenhouse owner. I made up 10" baskets and grow bags this year. How much Osmocote should I put in each basket and each bag? I'm also going to put in Soil Moist to help with the watering for my customers. Thank you, Tonya Hahn
How to Plant a Foxtail Palm
Posted by Theresa Henry | August 29, 2017What kind of soil should I use to plant a foxtail palm? My soil is about 4 inches of sand and the rest clay.
What Is Best Time to Plant Turnips in the Fall?
Posted by Kenneth Erwin | August 29, 2017Southeast Texas, zone 9 Best timeframe for planting fall crop.
How to Care for Rhubarb
Posted by vickie ward | August 29, 20171) My rhubarb is in a container for 3+ years. It always grows. The stalks are thin and long. If I do get thick stalks, they never get to 13 inches. Am I harvesting too soon? I gave up and watered but did not try to harvest. Now I have thick long stalks but they have been growing for almost ...
What to Feed Ligustrum Japonicum
Posted by Inna Mason | August 29, 2017I brought Privet LIGUSTRUM JAPONICUM. I read that it should be fed with Osmocote Plant Food. How often should it be fed and which formula should I use? Thank you in advance
Palms
Posted by Jill Morris | August 29, 2017I live in South East Texas, new to the area. Can you plant palm trees at any time?
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