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Is there any way to save my Thundercloud Plum tree that has black knot disease?
Posted by Dawn Dekemper | June 2, 2015My thundercloud plum. This past fall I observed what I later confirmed to be black knot. I was informed by an arborist to prune and ensure that I sanitized the loppers, which I did. It is my understanding that my tree will eventually be taken over and die a slow death...it is sad to hear. I continue to marvel at ...
How to keep deer from eating my Mandevilla
Posted by Goldie Lan0s | June 2, 2015Hi I live in WV with lots of deer around my property. I just bought a red mounding Mandevilla called Escape and would like to know if deer like to munch on them. Just looked at it and it seems to be putting small tendrils hmmmm.
Should I harvest my broccoli rabe when I see yellow seeds?
Posted by Dawn Dekemper | June 2, 2015Hello! I live in MA on the northshore. This is my first year for planting broccoli rabe. The 4 plants are doing well, however only about 6-7" tall and are getting the yellow seeds visible. Should I pinch those off or is the rabe ready for harvest? I'm not too familiar with never planting previously but don't want to harm ...
Best plants to grow in containers in the North East
Posted by pamela pruitt | June 2, 2015Hi, I live in Massachusetts and I want to start container gardening. Can you tell me which plants would be easy for me to start with in my area?
Can Osmocote Plus be used with vegetables?
Posted by Carolyn Novy | June 2, 2015I see that the "Osmocote Plus" bottle has pictures flowering plants on the container but does not show vegetables. Small type on the back says it contains molybdenum "which may result in forage crops containing levels of molybdenum which are toxic to ruminant animals". Is this product safe for vegetables that will be consumed my humans????
Maintaining a money tree
Posted by Jose Mireles | June 1, 2015How can I maintain, water, and sun a money tree?
What is eating my squash blooms?
Posted by Nita Granberry | June 1, 2015What bites squash blooms off?
Why Iris leaves are curling and how to help azaleas recover from leaf gaul
Posted by CEGrnThumb2 | June 1, 2015Question 1: My Iris are in full sun. Some of the buds, before fully emerging, are curling inward and withering. This started happening two years ago. Do you know what is causing this? If so, can anything be done to prevent it? Question 2: All of our Azaleas are infested with leaf gaul (abnormally thick and deformed leaves with white ...
How to identify weeds from new shoots of Gerber daisies and snap dragons
Posted by Mmccolligan | June 1, 2015I planted seeds at the beginning of spring (cornflower, Snap dragon, apple blossom, and Gerber daisy). Now I'm nervous to pull any weeds because I'm not sure if they're flowers! Can you please identify what this might be?? They're overtaking my garden!
How to use organic material to build up garden soil
Posted by bill cowdell | June 1, 2015How do I build up the garden soil ... it does not produce like it use to.
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