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Ametrine’s Update on the Lemon Balm and Stevia
Posted by Ametrine | April 25, 2017Hi Marianne, I asked about why my Lemon Balm and Stevia were acting like vines a couple of months ago. You answered and suggested I let you know how they are doing. The Lemon Balm didn't survive. My dad had suffered multiple small strokes at the end of January, and the day after Valentine's Day he began the process of ...
Krissy’s Question
Posted by Kristina Allen | April 24, 2017I have a monkey tree in my front yard that is 25+ years old. It is turning brown. Is this from the intense summer heat we had last year? Is there anything I can do to save this tree? Help I don't want to lose this beautiful tree.
allplants’s Question
Posted by Dora Loeffler | April 24, 2017My orchid is new. Is it all right to be in a container that has no opening at the bottom. And should I use 1/2 TSP since it is new? Thanks.
Agate Beach’s Question
Posted by Suzanne Simchuk | April 23, 2017I am trying to locate the Superbells Calibrachoa-"LemonSlice". Tried to order from Home Depot site. Was told that the plant in not allowed in WA and therefore it can not be shipped to me. Is this true? If not do you have any suggestions where I can find the plant? Thank you.
Garden Fish’s Question
Posted by Cathie Pitman | April 23, 2017Which Osmocote product is best to use on hydrangeas?
Suze’s Question
Posted by Suze | April 21, 2017Hi Marianne, I've read that the brown fern fronds can be cut but the large sword fern in my yard is turning brown on all the fronds. We moved here last July, and the fern looked healthy and green despite the brown ones underneath. This was our first winter so I don't know if this is common, or if it's ...
Mandygurl’s Question
Posted by Deb Templin | April 20, 2017Wanted your recommendation for spring plantings
jbetz001’s Question
Posted by Jan Betz | April 20, 2017Years ago I was told a plant I had was called Mother of Thousands. I'd like to find one now. It's not a succulent, the only thing with that name I could find on the web. It had leaves similar in shape to geranium leaves. New leaves grew successively from the older ones. If you know where I might find ...
Salharren2’s Question
Posted by Sal Harren | April 18, 2017Ive had my cactus for a year and recently it's not looking to good . It's yellow on the bottom and black little spots are appearing. A few of the cactus pads are failing off and I don't know what to do. It also was wiki ting and dried up so I had to cut that part off and it ...
jrollando’s Question
Posted by JOHN ROLLANDO | April 18, 2017I have been using a Nutricote 14-4-14 for my Orchids... do you suggest osmocote plus 15-9-12
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