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Canna bulbs in Ohio winter
Posted by Myrtice Bridges | October 12, 2014I live in Akron, Ohio. Do I have to dig up my canna bulbs?
Where to buy a Western Larch tree
Posted by Bruce McLean | October 11, 2014Where can I buy a Western Larch tree? I live in Castle Rock, Washington.
How to safely remove moss
Posted by Brenda Haase | October 9, 2014I have moss growing on my patio blocks which makes them slippery. I need to get the moss off but can't use anything that would be harmful to my dogs. Any suggestions?
Overwintering an Angel Trumpet
Posted by spadams01 | October 9, 2014My Angel Trumpet was beautiful this summer. It's 3 1/2 feet tall and planted in the ground. Is it possible to winter it over? If so, what is the best way?
Killing buttercups
Posted by | October 8, 2014I live in Graham, and we are surrounded by trees. Our ground must run on the sour side. I have been fighting creeping buttercup and don't gain, only lose ground. Any time we clear ground the buttercup moves in. We have 10 acres with about 7 to 8 in pasture. Is there a spray you can recommend that would work ...
Is this Amaranth?
Posted by | October 8, 2014What are these plants? Are they Amaranth? The flower tendrils are not as fat and bushy as my garden book shows (see attached photo). The plant seems to reseed itself profusely, and that's okay with me. For years I've been trying to rot out the ivy that covers most of this area, without success. But this plant seems to do ...
Why aren’t my oleander bushes reblooming?
Posted by Mary Stanford | October 8, 2014 | Marianne's FavoriteI have 6 oleander bushes that are 1 1/2 years old. They bloomed beautifully when I purchased them at the nursery, however they have not rebloomed yet. They are deep dark green in color and growing. I purchased Osmocote flower and vegetable in hopes that it will help my oleanders bloom. I do not know if I need to break ...
Help me find a narrow evergreen tree
Posted by giovanni22 | October 8, 2014 | Marianne's FavoriteI am looking for a recommendation on the proper tree. I have two corners of my barn that I would like to put a tree. There will be walls on two sides, some direct sun. It can't get too tall nor send out large roots without possible damage to structure. I would prefer evergreen, but am open. Is there any ...
How to prepare hydrangea cuttings for winter
Posted by Owen Lawson | October 7, 2014I was recently given six hydrangea cuttings in small peat pots and was wondering how to prepare them for winter or where to plant them now so they thrive in the spring. They are still tented in plastic bags and are continuing to sprout new growth. I don't want to lose them this fall and winter. Thank you, Owen J. ...
Berries won’t grow on Beauty Bush
Posted by Sandra Stubbins | October 6, 2014I have a Beauty Bush (Calicarpaânot sure of spelling) that has flowers, but most of the purple berries don't develop. They just shrivel up. Do I need a cross pollinator? It is about 10 years old and has only had a few little berries.
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