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Why do iris blooms change color?
Posted by Harry Wimpling | June 2, 2016I have had bearded irises for about 12 years and were always very beautifully colored but this year about 90% have lost their color and although still beautiful they are mostly white. What happened?
White, Transparent Bugs on Plants
Posted by David Manley | June 1, 2016 | Marianne's FavoriteHello Marianne, I have become a better gardener these past couple of months, but I am having an issue with some kind of bugs. I have a couple of indoor plants, and they have these tiny white/transparent bugs on them. I need your help figuring out whether it is dangerous to my plants. Thank you, David.
Curling leaves on roses
Posted by Janet Howad | June 1, 2016What is causing my knockout rose's leaves to curl?
Putting gardenias outside in the summer
Posted by Joyce Fillmore | June 1, 2016I just bought a gardenia plant. Can I put it outside in the summer? I live in Boston, MA.
What’s Eating My Petunias?
Posted by amanda15 | May 31, 2016 | Marianne's FavoriteI have successfully grown annuals in pots on my sunny patio in the past. This year, something appears to be eating many of my flowers - the petals have no leaves - especially my petunias! It seems to be happening overnight. I use Sluggo in the pots to control slugs and snails. Do you have any ideas what this is ...
The best time to transplant flowers
Posted by ginny2 | May 30, 2016 | Marianne's FavoriteWhen is the best time to transplant flowers?
How to care for hibiscus
Posted by Kay Kvant | May 29, 2016Hibiscus care?
Mary Luntao’s Question
Posted by Mary Luntao | May 28, 2016Hi Marianne, Is Osmocote Plus safe to use with herbs? Thanks, Mary
fami’s Question
Posted by fahami hussain | May 28, 2016Please advice how to plant papaya tree in a pot
BettyBoo509’s Question
Posted by BettyLou Lovato | May 27, 2016planting time to grow rose of sharon from seeds in Western Washington State
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