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Osmocote for potted orchids
Posted by Dan Norwood | April 13, 2015Can Osmocote be used on potted orchids? Most of mine are in 6" clay orchid pots. Can you give me suggestions as to how much and how often to use if okay?
Removing dirt from plants
Posted by helen newton | April 13, 2015How can I remove the dirt from my plant, exposing clean roots?
Osmocote on African Violets
Posted by Ellen Swecker | April 11, 2015Is it okay to use Osmocote on African Violets?
Growing yucca in Florida
Posted by Kenneth Barnes | April 11, 2015Do yucca plants grow in Florida?
Is rhododendron food good for blueberries?
Posted by Sonya Deling | April 9, 2015I heard that rhododendron food is good for blueberries. True or false?
When to uncover tulips
Posted by Pam Myre | April 9, 2015When should I uncover tulips in my zone 3 garden?
How to break up clay and reduce moss with lime
Posted by David Hauntz | April 9, 2015How do I use lime to break up clay and reduce moss? I live in Parkland and both are huge problems.
Can I use last year’s potting soil?
Posted by Joanne Flagel | April 8, 2015When it comes to replanting my pots, I wonder at the advice to use completely new potting mix. Is that optimal, or can I economize by adding half new potting soil with fertilizer? I like to plant peas, tomatoes, and annuals in pots.
Mushroom rings, pearl wort, and vinegar spray alternatives
Posted by charles jacobson | April 8, 20153 questions: How to destroy and avoid mushroom rings in the grass? How to eradicate pearl wort and liver wort? Vinegar spray is sort of helpfulâwhat else?
Treating yards with lime
Posted by Adam Jackson | April 8, 2015How do I know how much lime and how often I need to add it? I have the typical shady NW yard and want to rid it of moss. Also, does the type of lime matter?
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