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Is it possible to over-prune wall germanders?
Posted by Susan Sandor | May 8, 2014My three year old wall germanders had some dead spots last season which I was able to prune to keep the plants looking good. But this year's harsh winter left too many dead spots so I cut them down to the ground. Little sprouts are pushing up but did I essentially do these plants in or will they grow back ...
Shot hole disease on pecan tree leaves
Posted by linda jacobs | May 8, 2014I have something chewing my plants and pecan tree leaves. It looks like little holes just taken out of the leaves, very precise bites.
Could tree roots be the reason my garden is dying off?
Posted by Sharon Meinen | May 8, 2014I have a small flower garden close to some trees. I now have tree roots growing in the flower bed, and the flowers are now not growing and doing as well. I have a number of perennials like day lilies, and they only bloom once which should bloom at least twice during the summer. The annuals don't do so well ...
Safely removing invasive morning glory plants without harming a garden
Posted by Tiffany Warringer | May 7, 2014Morning glories are taking over my beds. How can I stop them without hurting my lilies and iris?
Suggestions for changing the PH in acidic well water
Posted by Harlean Greathouse | May 6, 2014I have very acidic well water. It actually retards the growth of plants in my vegetable garden. Can I mix lime into the water to change the PH? Or what do I have to do to correct this problem? We usually have very dry spells when rain water is not sufficient.
Planting creeping phlox as a ground cover for a large area
Posted by Belinda Milone | May 5, 2014We have a large slope to cover, and want to use creeping phlox. It currently has some grass and weeds. Can the phlox be planted through landscaping paper? And if so, will it reproduce and spread? We have an area 27x20 feet.
My seeds have germinated, now what?
Posted by rabbits23 | May 4, 2014What do you do after germination?
Can I revive the blooms of my rhododendron after over-pruning?
Posted by tlm2006 | May 3, 2014Last year I continually cut off new growth on my rhodies, hoping to keep them under control. Now they are suffering the consequences of my pruning. Hardly any blooms! What is the latest time in the Spring or Summer that I should prune to ensure lots of blooms next year?
Can tall geraniums be trimmed?
Posted by Sharron Eckert | May 3, 2014I purchased geraniums from a high school greenhouse. They are much too large and bend over. Can they be safely trimmed?
Can I build a raised bed with treated lumber?
Posted by Donna Demous | May 2, 2014Can I build a raised bed with treated lumber? I will be growing vegetables and herbs in the raised bed.
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