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Barney’s Question
Posted by Bernard Racely | September 24, 2016My lawn is packed soil with only half with any grass. Dead grass and soil on the other half. I see you suggest new loam. Should I put it only on grass bare areas or the whole lawn? When do I apply new seed? Do I need to cover the seed with peat moss or something to hold the seeds ...
daneff66’s Question
Posted by david neff | September 24, 2016wjen can i plant garlic bulbs and how deep do you plant them
Suzi’s Question
Posted by Suzi Tolson | September 24, 2016Good morning, Marianne. In August I started from seeds Hardy Hibiscus and Hydrangeas. It is now almost October and the plants are a foot high. They are being grown in the garage in front of windows and with massive amounts of grow lights 16 hours a day. My plan is to plant the in the yard next March or April. ...
cincinwi55’s Question
Posted by Cindy Wiles | September 23, 2016Can you tell me what this is? They are growing randomly in my flower bed and I did not plant them. They grow just like this, one leaf at a time. Thank you!
FERRUM22’s Question
Posted by ELIZABETH CARSON | September 23, 2016when to plant roses 24151
aigek’s Question
Posted by Gek Ai | September 22, 2016I grow edibles in containers but recently bought the wrong fertilizer: Osmocote® Plus Trace Elements - Vegetable, Tomato, Herb & Garden Beds. I only realised that this is not suitable for containers after I opened it. Is there any way I can still use this fertilizer for containers?
seeker80’s Question
Posted by Darlene Liddick | September 22, 2016Why are many, I mean many, fir trees and other types covered in a grey bluish lyken and totally denuded of their needles or leaves?? It has been driving me crazy for a few years now, and now trees along our driveway are totally dead looking. Acid rain?? Lack of rain??
connie189’s Question
Posted by connie189 | September 22, 2016I am trying to grow specific cold weather spinach and lettuce; I live in WI in an apartment with a balcony. I started the seeds in our fridge; tiny plants are now in planters and under grow lights. I am new to WI and wasn't sure how much sun would come in over summer into fall. Our apartment faces north. ...
ddionne’s Question
Posted by don dionne | September 21, 2016I have rose of sharon plants which have grayish spots that turn dark brown or black. The leaves eventually turn yellow and fall off. I have used Bayer Advanced disease control which dosen't seem to be helping. I wish I could sent you a pic but I can't. I do not seen any bugs nor can I detect any fungus. ...
beljo6907’s Question
Posted by Belva Johnston | September 21, 2016what steps do I take to plant rose seeds I bought some by mail but there were no directions on how to plant them?
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