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When to divide and replant lilies
Posted by suejohn | April 24, 2015I have some lilies that have come up with much more plants than they had last year. Can I divide them and replant now, or do I have to wait? I am in Northern Indiana. Thank You.
Crab grass invasion
Posted by mdumaine | April 24, 2015I live in Auburn WA and have trouble with crab grass. It is growing up in my plants and planter box. How can I get rid of it and not kill the plants?
My Pieris japonica won’t bloom
Posted by mdumaine | April 24, 2015I live in Auburn, WA and my Pieris japonica has never bloomed. What am I doing wrong?
Daffodil bulbs have leaves, but no flowers
Posted by | April 23, 2015Why did I have daffodil bulbs come up with healthy looking leaves and no flowers? Some in pots and others in ground? Many pots came back perfectly.
Epsom salt for Knock Out roses?
Posted by Cynthia Bell | April 23, 2015Will epsom salt help fertilize my knock out roses? My rose buds are very small and once they open they fall.
Protect sprouting perennials from frost
Posted by pat buch | April 23, 2015Must I cover sprouting perennials for frost?
Best annuals for wooden barrels
Posted by Kind | April 23, 2015Can annuals be planted in wooden barrel planters? If yes, would you recommend some annuals? I have four huge wooden barrel planters; two in direct sun light and two in the shade. I reside in the Enumclaw plateau, rural Auburn area. I really appreciate any advice. Thank you so much for your time.
Caring for althea bushes
Posted by lemon sharbrough | April 23, 2015How and where should I plant an althea bush and how do I care for it?
What causes gardenia blooms to yellow so quickly?
Posted by robert burner | April 23, 2015Hi, I have gardenia buttons and the blooms are turning yellow so fastâtwo days or even less. Is this normal? Is there something I can do? Thank you.
How to divide hostas
Posted by mdumaine | April 22, 2015What is the best way to divide hostas?
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