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insects
Posted by Leo Hofmeister | August 23, 2017My loufia buds and leaves are being eaten by insects and wasps. The plants are growing all over the house,fence and trees. So far i used seven power and a insectacide but still ave the insects.
Phlomis?
Posted by Debbie Nighswonger | August 22, 2017Hi, I have one last picture to share of my "mystery plant." I first started sharing pictures around July 11th and you thought perhaps it was a Phlomis and asked for reader's input but I saw none (probably just missed it). This is the flower head in its final full bloom stage. The color morphed from a dusty rose color ...
How can I hide a ramp to the front door?
Posted by Mary Anderson | August 22, 2017Sorry I can't send a picture. I have a disabled son who lives with me, and now needs a ramp into the house. He currently uses a walker and he might, in the future, need to use a scooter or wheelchair. There's one step up onto the porch and then one step into the house. We've been advised that we'll ...
Blueberry blues
Posted by Ronsung | August 12, 2017I planted four blueberry bushes of different varieties 5 or 6 years ago. According to what I read they like acidic soil and lots of water so I provide them that. I cover them with nets to keep the birds and the squirrels out. Their output is meager to say the least, with not so many blossoms and even fewer ...
Lily of the Valley not blooming
Posted by mike koslosky | August 12, 2017Lily of valley
Please help me identify this plant!!!
Posted by Danielle Pautz | August 9, 2017She blooms at night, but loses her bloom by the next evening. She smells vaguely of Citronella, and has leaves like an Amaryllis. Please help!!!
murback’s Question
Posted by murback | July 16, 2017You discussed raspberries today in the TNT article which prompted my two questions: 1. When the raspberries start to die back because they are done producing, do you water less or continue water the same amount. A follow-on question - do raspberries like a lot of water or will they tolerate some dry soil. 2. One of our rows of ...
russ0975’s Question
Posted by Russell Harrison | July 14, 2017What is your best controlled release product for roses, gardenias, azaleas, and camellias?
wlhylton’s Question
Posted by Wanda L Hylton | July 12, 2017I love osmocote and use it a lot. My question is can I use on pond lilies? Will it hurt the fish?
carolfouch’s Question
Posted by Carol Fouch | July 11, 2017I have the 1 lb bottle of Osmocote Plus. Can I use it for the vegetables that I grow in pots, or is it for non edible plants? Thank you!
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