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How do I fix my Peony and Camellia plants?
Posted by Julianne Jansen | July 8, 20221. Looks like I can upload only one photo, so this one is missing. Leaf on a smaller size camellia, growing in a container. It may have been labeled dwarf, not sure but will remain much smaller than full size plant. Is this a fungus? Should I spray or just remove affected leaves? 2. Peony story. I planted 5 peonies ...
Tips to prune/transplant a butterfly bush?
Posted by Suzbo | July 2, 2022Hello Marianne, Wondering how to prune back a vigorous "dwarf" butterfly bush for moving. It's too big for where I initially planted it. It's a beautiful bush, planted from a four inch pot I got at a nursery in Long Beach or Westport a few years ago. Don't have a tag. I am going to give it to my daughter ...
Is my Cassia tree overwatered?
Posted by Dianne Rohald | July 2, 2022My Cassia tree is dropping limbs. Is this from over watering? Click here for our YouTube page for more answers to questions! For more answers on pruning similar trees, click here. To search more questions related to yours on manual edgers recommendations, click here.
How do I Replant Red Roses?
Posted by Paul Suschak | July 2, 2022I have some red roses that I would like to dig up and plant in a different area. They are several years old. Is it dangerous to do this? When would be the best time to do this? Click here for our YouTube page for more answers to questions! For more information on replanting Primrose, watch this YouTube video on ...
Can my Succulent be Saved?
Posted by Jennifer Mulqueen | July 2, 2022Hello, unfortunately my succulent fell prey to my two year old and his action figure. I managed to keep one large leaflet but it’s admittedly looking really sad. Think there is a possibility it will make a comeback? suggestions?
How do I take care of an Amaryllis?
Posted by Sandra Hendrickson | July 2, 2022I received an Amaryllis Galaxy Minerva for Christmas that had already bloomed. It is still alive and has put up a shoot in the side of the container. Should I remove and replant it or leave it alone? The container is only about 5 inches in diameter and 6 or 7 inches deep. I don't know what to do next. ...
What do I do with my Anchusa?
Posted by Gladys Garay | July 2, 2022What can I do with my Anchusa, the small leafs that are on the flowering stims are turnjng yellow and brown? Click here for our YouTube page for more answers to questions! For more questions, ask here. To search more questions related to yours, click here.
Advice on Fire Light Hydrangeas?
Posted by Grace Demaio | June 30, 2022Hello, we planted some fire light hydrangeas two months ago. They are starting to bloom nicely, however we are getting yellow leaves. We read where that can be caused by too much or too little water, so it’s confusing. We don’t water when it rains. Otherwise, about three times a week. The bushes are not drooping, but we are concerned. ...
How can I save my plant?
Posted by shayna arandela | June 30, 2022Good afternoon. I will be attaching photos of my plants here and I need advice so they will not end up dying. They were presents and I would like to keep them as long as I can. I do not have a green thumb (I killed a cactus, for Pete's sake) but I would like to be successful in caring ...
Best colorful flowers recommendation?
Posted by Rebecca Oldham | June 30, 2022This is really two questions. First what is the best colorful flowers that grow no taller than about 18 inches for zones 9b and 10a. Second is the same question without height restrictions. Click here for our YouTube page for more answers to questions! For more questions, ask here. To search more questions related to yours, click here.
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