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Best growing conditions for Mandy Croton plants
Posted by Ronnie David | April 18, 2014Sorry for previous mess-up. Please re-call best conditions for the Croton and Mandy Croton. We're in Houston, Tx. Thank you.
How to tell if a ceanothus is still alive
Posted by Christy Nicandri | April 18, 2014At what point do I accept that my Ceanothus 'Diamond Heights' did not survive the winter? It has shown no signs of life yet. The winter of 2012 took it to bare stems, but it came back to life. I don't know if the winter of 2013 finally did it in. Is there a way to check to see if ...
Advice for beginner gardeners starting raised beds from seeds
Posted by Ellen Palmieri | April 18, 2014I am just beginner at gardening. I am building a raised bed and just purchased some spring seeds (peas, spinach, arugula, Swiss chard). I heard about salt hay and when I googled it the article by Ellen Wells caught my attention. My name is also Ellen. Just signed up for Planters Place and excited to learn more through your site. ...
When is the best time divide strawberry plants?
Posted by lisa simmons | April 17, 2014 | Marianne's FavoriteIf strawberry plants have blooms on them can I still thin them out? My daughter is wanting some.
What could have caused a fire in my planter that only has potting soil in it?
Posted by Eileen Gallamore | April 17, 2014I have a few planters outside on my porch. There are no flowers just soil and some white stuff that was in the planter. A fire started this afternoon in the planter. I have no idea how it started. Any ideas?
In my vegetable garden, where is best to use cedar mulch?
Posted by Thomas Nadeau | April 17, 2014Can I use cedar mulch for my veggie garden?
Pruning and shaping ornamental cedars
Posted by elizabeth clark | April 17, 2014Ornamental cedars (pyramid type) have gotten away from us and up to roof. Is there any way they can be pruned and keep some shape (preferably by ourselves)? I've asked a couple of places that didn't want to tackle them.
Are there any plants that will survive near black walnut trees?
Posted by Kathy Wheeler | April 16, 2014Marianne, I have 5 black walnut trees in my yard. I have been working on a flower garden for 5 years with little success. What flowering plants can I plant with in 5 feet of this type of tree. (These trees are at least 60 feet tall.) HELP!!
Where to buy forsythia in the Northwest
Posted by Donna Saasen | April 16, 2014 | Marianne's FavoriteWhere is a good place to buy forsythia this time of year in the Gig Harbor, Tacoma area?
Companion planting with tall phlox
Posted by Donna Saasen | April 16, 2014What should I plant around and/or with giant phlox? Thank You, Donna Saasen
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