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What’s eating my cilantro?
Posted by Barbara Nevens | June 24, 2016When I went to pick some of my newly planted cilantro a few days ago, I found that only the stems were left. What critter might have decided that my herb garden was its salad bar? Whatever it was, it appears to have like my marigolds as well. What, if anything, can I do to deter the critter?
Caring for rosebushes
Posted by Erin LeDrew | June 24, 2016Hi Marianne, I got a rosebush for mother's day. It does not look pretty. How do I take care of it? How do I take off the dead wilted flowers? Thank you Erin
The correct way to deadhead petunias
Posted by Alice Janny | June 23, 2016I need to know correct way to deadhead petunias. Can I just pull off the dead flower alone, or do I need to snip the thin stem that holds the flower?
Slow growing Wave petunias
Posted by Catherine Wilson | June 20, 2016I have 2 large planters on my deck that I planted Wave double petunias. I used fresh miracle grow potting soil and Osmocote at time of planting. There were a few blossoms on the plants when I purchased them however since those blossoms were spent no others have come. The plants look green and healthy and are growing, just no ...
Saving and storing seeds
Posted by Shirley Davis | June 20, 2016Best way to save seeds for next year?
How to care for coral bell
Posted by MemeSharon | June 19, 2016Hello Marianne! I'm so glad to find you again! I am having difficulty with my coral bell plant recently. It's looking really puny in it's container. Never had this before. I've not paid much attention to it - just watering as needed. Now it's telling me something's wrong. Possibly the plastic container - yes there is a drainage hole. The ...
Cedar chip walkways
Posted by mdumaine | June 19, 2016I live in Auburn, Washington and have weeds taking over my walkway. I heard if I use cedar chips for my walkway I won't have weeds. If I put down newspaper under my cedar chips will that help get rid of weeds? How deep should the cedar chips be?
When to cut dead fern fronds
Posted by Kellie Hogan | June 18, 2016Hi: I live on a large 2 acre, heavily forested lot in Olympia. We have many large established trees and ferns. The ferns are very large with areas at the bottom that die off and become brown with new sprouts in the middle. Is it a good idea to trim those sections that have died off? I love the ferns ...
Do camellias like crushed oyster shells?
Posted by Belinda Horn | June 18, 2016Will using crushed oyster shells benefit my gardenia bushes or hurt them? I am planting them in containers until I figure out where I want them.
Why do rose petals change color?
Posted by Suziegail51 | June 17, 2016I have 3 butter popcorn knock out drift roses, this year they have have pink/ peach colored roses and even yellow with pink dots ones. They are pretty but why???
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