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Fertilizer ratio
Posted by TARA BROWN | May 17, 2026I have Peter’s 15-5-15 fertilizer for my orchids but I can’t tell how much to add to one gallon of water
Japanese beatle on my roses
Posted by Catherine Gerace | May 12, 2026Does neem oil work for japanese beatles on my rose bushes?
Osmocote for Colorado Rocky Mountain Junipers
Posted by Mike Hillegas | May 12, 2026Hello, I recently planted 73 Rocky Mountain Junipers for a wind break in Salida, Colo. It was recommended that I use some Osmocote slow release plant food granules. The Osmocote website directed me to PlantersPlace.com. What is the best product for this and how much should be applied per tree and how often? Thanks, -Mike
Changing Address
Posted by Sharon Nelson | May 10, 2026Hello, I can't seem to update to my new mailing address. I clicked edit profile and doesn't seem to be working. Could you please have your webmaster change it to PO Box 254, South Milwaukee WI 53172. Thank you, Sharon Nelson
Blackspot on my roses.
Posted by Judith Schwieters | May 10, 2026I have blackspot on my roses. I have removed the infected leaves and put them in the trash. How do I proceed to get 1 -rid of the blackspot and 2-protect my roses from it? If you are going to recommend using/spraying them with a fungicide, please recomend a specific one. Should I use fungicide to water the roses? How ...
Spots on huckleberry bushes
Posted by Ruth Faldet | May 1, 2026I have four huckleberry bushes on the north side of the house. For several months they have had rust colored spots on the leaves. Should I prune them way down or use a fungicide ?
Shade tree
Posted by Pat Hergert | April 23, 2026We have a tall shrub at the front of our house that is dying. I think it’s mostly the fault of location. It’s east facing and quite shady most of the day. I need help figuring out what to plant in its place. My preference would be something that would provide some interest at the entrance and have some height. ...
Pear tree
Posted by Justa Magdalena Canales Berrios | April 20, 2026Can I put the an srtificial dragon flie on my tree?
Rosa ‘Zepherine Droughin’ and Clematis ‘Multi-Blue’
Posted by Lynn Versteeg Gunning | April 12, 2026I thoroughly enjoyed your lecture this past week with Cascade Gardener, where I saw your spectacular picture of the aforementioned rose! I spent nearly a decade researching and trying to decide what rose to grow up an arch that my husband made me, finally deciding on ZD. This is my 3rd year growing ZD in a non-full sun location (in ...
Snow damaged burning bush
Posted by Joanne Ciborowski | April 8, 2026My burning bush was a bit damaged from the blizzard and earlier storms we had this year. Should I wait a year to prune it?
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