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Growing healthy cucumbers
Posted by YVONNE STRICKLAND | July 19, 2016Cucumber plants are all leaves and no fruit. What can I do to correct?
How to transplant a fern
Posted by Marcia DuBell | July 16, 2016How do you transplant ferns?
Wilting roses
Posted by chris nowak | July 15, 2016I planted a rose root about a month ago. Leaves emerged quickly and were growing, but now the leaves are wilting badly.
What is “good” topsoil?
Posted by John Knowlton | July 14, 2016I need some topsoil for a landscaping project I'm doing, and a friend advises me to get "good" topsoil. My question: What are the attributes of "good" topsoil? How do I know if I have good topsoil and what should I expect to pay for it delivered? I will be wanting/needing 5-8 cubic yards. Thanks, Johnniethek
Yellow leaves on tomato plant
Posted by Leonard Aytes | July 14, 2016Why are the leaves on my tomato plant turning yellow?
Air plants for wedding favors
Posted by mamabrown311 | July 14, 2016I was planning on acquiring 70 air plants to be used as favors for my daughters wedding reception. How far in advance should I acquire the plants so that they'll still be healthy on that day? I was not planning on providing supplies for their care; just instructions. DEB
Powdery mildew on tomatoes
Posted by CynScotland | July 12, 2016I am trying to figure out what is going on with my heirloom tomatoes. The leaves and some stalks have a grayish/whitish powdery stuff on them. These are grown in a greenhouse.
Did I Plant My Hostas Too Deeply?
Posted by Margy | July 12, 2016I have several hostas under a Canadian Cherry Tree. Most are doing well. However, there is one that only gets a little larger or fuller. I purchased this plant three or four years ago and thought it was large enough to divide it, which is what I did. The section that didn't get fuller is a single stem. It comes ...
Mystery yellow flower
Posted by Tricia Stabenfeldt | July 11, 2016I found this yellow flower in my yard. Any idea what it is? Located in Enumclaw.
What to plant under a Monkey Puzzle tree
Posted by SuzyMay Bauer | July 11, 2016What plants can I successfully grow under a mature Monkey Tree in the Seattle area? Currently, it is bare soil.
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