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Using Osmocote Plus on trees
Posted by Kay Jones | April 28, 2016Our trees have been here less than 3 years. Our soil is not good. Is Osmocote Plus a good product to use in the spring for these trees? Thank you Kay
Using Osmocote on roses
Posted by Elizabeth Goodman | April 28, 2016Can I use Osmocote with already established in-ground shrubs such as roses?
Planting in whiskey barrels
Posted by Kristen Thomas | April 28, 2016I bought large (26") oak half whiskey barrels and am seeking advice on how to prepare them for superb planting, drainage and to ensure they do not rot out. I live in Maine and plan to keep the planter outside year round (over our winters.) I am being told to line the barrels and I also being advised that its ...
What’s eating my hostas?
Posted by Louise Panzeri | April 28, 2016 | Marianne's FavoriteI have several hostas in my back yard and every year some kind of animal eats them. I do not see any animals out there, but my yard backs up to conservation land. What can I do to stop this?
Cutting back Ti plants
Posted by Shary Luck | April 27, 2016My red sister Ti plants continually lose their base leaves and I end up with thin stalks with a few beautiful bright leaves only on top. Can I do something to make them more bushy? I live between Houston & Galveston Texas. I have some in pots & some in ground. The ones in pots are in full sun for ...
Tall ground cover with white flowers?
Posted by brandandli | April 27, 2016My MIL has talked about a plant she used to grow and cannot find. I would love to find it for her. It appears to be a tall ground cover with white flowers. She has always referred to it as "company flower." Any ideas what this could be???
Leaves falling off parasol plant
Posted by Pat Grindstaff | April 27, 2016Why are the leaves falling off my parasol plant?
Removing succulents from a crowded pot
Posted by Barbara Keller | April 27, 2016I have a pot that is so crammed with succulents that I cannot figure out how to get them out without tearing them up. Do you have any advice?
Keeping out groundhogs
Posted by rich1944 | April 27, 2016Groundhogs keep getting into my garden and start eating my stuff. Is there any thing to put around to stop them besides a cage?
Help identifying this bulb
Posted by Drucy | April 26, 2016What is this? It was dug out from under a crepe myrtle tree today.
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