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Is urine a good fertilizer?
Posted by Sandra Lee Tanner | September 22, 2015My darling husband says that human urine is a great fertilizer, but I am not so sure. Please help us settle this family issue. I have 3 boys who think they should be able to pee in the garden too. Help!
How to identify the cause of yellow Sago Palm leaves
Posted by Robert Godwin | September 21, 2015I have a Sago Palm and the branches are turning yellow. I have applied fertilizer but I do not see any changes. Could you give me any suggestions?
Should I start rose bushes from seeds or cuttings?
Posted by Nancy Underwood | September 17, 2015When should I start rose bush seeds indoors for spring planting? Also, is it ok to place prepared seeds into those "pods" and place in my small indoor greenhouse dome? I have two different types of seeds, rainbow and blues blue. I'm aware that I have to do some work in order to get the rainbow bush to be rainbow. ...
Single stalk versus multi stalk Crown of Thorn seeds
Posted by Bloch_Bob | September 17, 2015Hi Marianne, Do you advise growing Crown-of-Thorns from seed? If so how can the proper seeds for single-stalk plants be selected? Does the single-stalk plant have a name different from the multi-stalk? Thanks. Bewildered Bob Palm Bay, FL
What is the best drainage for a foam pot?
Posted by Jenifer Johansen | September 16, 2015Can you tell me what my plant pot is made of.? It's light weight and feels like a mix between Styrofoam and plastic.
When can I plant Marion Berry?
Posted by Lloyd Livernash | September 16, 2015When can I transplant Marion Berry new grow-elsewhere? If you could let me know, that would be great. Thank you.
Ficus plant with white flies
Posted by Anita West | September 16, 2015I think I have whiteflies on my ficus. How do I get rid of them? It is a houseplant in a very heavy pot, so it would be difficult to move outside.
How to avoid powdery mildew
Posted by Holly Addiss | September 15, 2015What is the best way to avoid powdery mildew without using products harmful to pets?
How to diagnose split tomatoes
Posted by Holly Addiss | September 15, 2015Why are my cherry tomatoes splitting open before ripening?
How to keep trees from spreading
Posted by Craig Weckesser | September 13, 2015My wife and I inherited an established landscape when we took over her late father's home. One tree is a crepe myrtle (sp). It is a pretty tree in the Spring and provides wonderful Summer shade for the back deck (it's at least 12 years old). But it has become invasive with runners and shoots all over our back yard. ...
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