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When to cut back phlox and daylilies
Posted by Jutta Mead | April 16, 2014Dear Ms. Binetti, Could you please tell me if now is a good time to cut back my phlox as well as daylilies? I think I might have read about it in your TNT column, but am not sure about the timing. Your help is greatly appreciated. Thank you, J. Mead
Reasons for why an Escallonia hedge suddenly died
Posted by Denise Tholl | April 15, 2014Help please! We have (had!) a beautiful escallonia hedge growing between our driveway and the neighbor's. There were approx. 10 plants I believe this is their 3rd year and they were thriving, getting so large and bushy they needed trimming last summer. At some point in the past few months, they ALL died. We're not sure when it happened, but ...
How to keep potatoes from sprouting
Posted by norman gibson | April 15, 2014Is there a product to keep potatoes from sprouting?
Using a heat mat to grow from seed
Posted by Joann Morrow | April 15, 2014My friend was watching This Old House on PBS. They were showing a heat mat that they placed under seedlings in their little cups. He inquired at Lowes, Home Depot, etc. and they had no idea what he was talking about. I need to know where to purchase the "heat mat", how much it should be, and how to use ...
What to do with horseradish flowers
Posted by Bruce F LAMM | April 14, 2014My horseradish is in its 2nd year. It has started to grow flower/seed stems. Do I let them grow and flower/seed or should I snip the stems off? Thank you. Blamm
Growing conditions for an okra plant
Posted by Cora Hawkins | April 14, 2014How and when should I plant okra?
Leaf spot on arbutus unendo, and splitting begonias
Posted by Dianne Boerger | April 13, 2014HI Marianne, tried to get you on Ciscos radio show yesterday, but none ever went to the phones. My arbutus unendo has awful black spots on all the leaves. What can I do? Also I have a begonia Bolognese 'bonfire' in a 20-inch pot and the tuber fills the whole pot. Can I split that and have more plants? Thanks ...
Vegetables and flowers to consider growing near marshland
Posted by patti griffin | April 13, 2014What thrives among marshland? I am hoping to start a vegetable and flower garden.
Best time of year to plant tomatoes
Posted by atwood edwards | April 13, 2014 | Marianne's FavoriteWhen is it ok to plant tomatoes in Clemons?
What flowering plants can I grow in full sun in hanging baskets?
Posted by mdumaine | April 13, 2014In the past I have used Ivy Geraniums in my hanging baskets. This year I am having trouble finding Ivy Geraniums. What would be good in hanging baskets in full sun? I am in Auburn, WA. Would sweet peas grow well in hanging baskets? How well does Preen work for preventing weeds?
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