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What is the best soil and sun for Black Mondo?
Posted by mdumaine | May 21, 2015I live in Auburn, WA and have black mondo grass. It doesn't seem to be happy where it's planted. What kind of area is it happy to be in?
Growing plant beans in Zone 7
Posted by mdumaine | May 21, 2015Good Afternoon Marianne, When is a good time to plant beans? I'm located in Auburn, WA.
Do I need to cut back my Stargazer lily before planting it outdoors?
Posted by sweetpea | May 21, 2015I received a potted Stargazer lily that has died back. I want to plant it outdoors, but I don't know if I should cut it back to about 3" or not.
Is it a problem if my orchid has a red stem?
Posted by Viki Irvin | May 21, 2015I have orchids and one has a red stem. What is wrong with it?
How to care for a Fuchsia plant, and shade tolerant perennial plants
Posted by ALICE ANHALT | May 21, 2015Hi, I'm new at plants and have a small area under stairs on the south side of my house. It gets some sun. What would be the best plants to put in this area? I want something that will come back year after year. My husband got me a Fushia plant. It has pink with purple flowers inside the pink. ...
Organic pesticides for snails
Posted by pat khyle | May 21, 2015Good day, I have been gardening on my 3/4 acre land for the past 20 years. I change my garden plot every three years. I usually use ladybugs and marigolds as a natural pest control, but this year we seem to have an epidemic of snails. How can I keep them out of my garden and my fruit trees and ...
How to identify a comfrey plant
Posted by | May 21, 2015Marianne, are you able to tell me if the plant in the attached photo is Comfrey? Someone gave it to me as Comfrey, but the back of the leaves are rather smooth then rough, like a comfrey plant's leaves. Hope you can help. Thanks.
Is it necessary to rotate corn in my garden?
Posted by robert bufalini | May 21, 2015Can I plant corn in the same place every year?
Where to find large black plastic tubs
Posted by Kay Remillard | May 20, 2015I would like to know where I can purchase the large black plastic tubs which I can plant my tomatoes in. I've not been able to find them.
How to create a garden map with corn, cucumbers, tomatoes, and squash
Posted by Brian small | May 20, 2015I'd like suggestions for a home garden, approximately 30X100'. I'd like to plant a few rows of corn, pickling cukes, tomatoes, maybe some butternut squash if room permits. I also would like room between rows and crops to get in with my tiller to make weeding easier.
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