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Planting a potted tree for year-round interest
Posted by Dana Toland | April 23, 2014I am wanting to pot a shrub or small tree in a full sun location. It will be located on a short walkway to my front door, and will be quite visible to the street, so I am hoping to find one that has year round interest, even if deciduous (which is my preference). The location is exposed to wind, ...
How to get rid of ants in the garden
Posted by CHARLOTTE GOMEZ | April 23, 2014How can I get rid of fire ants from my lawn and garden?
Growth rates of seeds starting indoors
Posted by Robert Frescatore | April 21, 2014Hello, my name is Robert and I live in Hampton, Virginia closer to the east coast. I started my seeds inside about 2 weeks ago and I have tomato plants at 1 inch and cucumbers at 1 inch as well. I am still not seeing my cilantro, green bell peppers, and chives as of yet. Do those three seeds need ...
Where to purchase Osmocote fertilizer
Posted by sylvia swensen | April 21, 2014Can I purchase online form you folks?
What is the best organic planting soil for veggies?
Posted by sylvia swensen | April 21, 2014What is the best organic planting soil for veggies?
Sun needs for agapanthus queen mum
Posted by Amy Rogers | April 21, 2014Where do I plant the agapanthus queen mum - sun or shade?
When is the best time to till a garden?
Posted by Craig Caste low | April 20, 2014Zone 7/8 trying to find the best tilling dates for our garden.
Container gardening with rosa glauca plants
Posted by Lori Diamond | April 20, 2014Hi Marianne, Hoping you can answer a couple questions about our lovely rosa glauca: 1. What is the best way/time to prune a rosa glauca that's planted in the ground? 2. Can a rosa glauca be successfully grown in a container? If so, could you please include details such as the size of the container and any other specific care ...
How to make sure daffodils return every year
Posted by Kareen Shanks | April 19, 2014 | Marianne's FavoriteI live on South Hill, Puyallup. I planted many daffodil bulbs and had a good showing last year, but this year I have had only a couple bloom!! I have let the leaves die back and have not disturbed them--and it doesn't seem that this year the winter was as harsh as last year. Should I "feed" the bulbs something ...
Reasons for why my perennial tulips aren’t blooming
Posted by Mary Kerrigan | April 18, 2014About 2 years ago I planted about 3 dozen tulips in a couple of areas at the front and side of our house and patio. Last year I had a lot of tulips. When they stopped blooming I pinched off the blooms and left the leaves till they turned yellow, then cut them back to a couple of inches. I ...
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