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gregwarner’s Question
Posted by gregory warner | February 23, 2017I have an dwarf alberta spruce tree that I want to turn into a "spiral" tree. The last time I did the cutting in late fall, the tree died the following year. What time of the year should I do this? Can I do it this time of year??
reeree’s Question
Posted by reeree | February 22, 2017Is it ok to plant a few leftover bulbs now? I have a few containers I want to plant them in.
Fatherjz’s Question
Posted by Father Jerome Zubricky | February 21, 2017I have a number of Thuja Green Giant trees from 6 feet tall to about 12 feet that I would like to fertilize. I have been told to use your 14-14-14 but have no idea how much to apply or how often. Can you help?
brianinoly’s Question
Posted by BRIAN KESSLER | February 20, 2017How do I prune pond plants that I over wintered in my shop? They are Cyperus "Nile Princess" I got then last year and they are in one gallon pots that have been in water throughout the winter. Thanks for your help. Regards, Brian
Kitten’s Question
Posted by | February 20, 2017Hi, I live in south Louisiana. I received an Amarilys bulb in a pot for Christmas.It has been inside and has bloomed.Leaves are beginning too appear. When can it be planted outside? Do I leave the long stalk on it? We have had apretty mild winter but, we may have one more frost before Easter. Thank you
Ann Harrison’s Question
Posted by Ann Harrison | February 19, 2017Thanks for letting me know about this site. I am having problems with a boxwood hedge. One of the shrubs right in the center died and I replace it. Now I am noticing that the leaves look like they have been invaded. Can you tell what it might be from the pic I have sent you of the damage? This ...
Jewels’s Question
Posted by Julie Schoneberg | February 16, 2017I have 58 houseplants and a gardener sold me some Osmocote 277160 Flower and Vegetable Smart-Release Plant Food, 14-14-14. I have no idea how much I should use on 6-8 in. potted plants. Most of my plants are begonia's. Can you help me please? Thank you, Julie
Jigme’s Question
Posted by Sterling Fuller-Lewis | February 16, 2017I have two flower beds which receive full sun in Summer; but go to full shade in Winter. I planted iris last Summer, but now worry that I've made a mistake placing them there. Any suggestions for this weird situation? [Since the photo, I also planted about 150 Spring bulbs for naturalizing.] Thanks in advance for your help.
tess10’s Question
Posted by tess10 | February 15, 2017I have 6 rosebushes on the south side of my greenhouse, with plenty of sun.Last spring I fertilized with rose fertilizer, bone meal,and alfalfa, plus enhanced the soil with steer grow. Not one of my roses grew from the height that I had pruned them. On digging up a few it looked like the roots were dying. Should I give ...
TomandLinda’s Question
Posted by TomandLinda | February 12, 2017I remember you mentioning at one time that heavenly bamboo can be cut back. Ours is almost up to the gutters on the first story of our home. If we cut it down about half way will it survive the pruning?
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