Marianne’s Responses
How to choose a potting soil
Posted by Daxa Patel | January 8, 2014Hello, Does the Osmocote Potting Soil contain water management polymers? Regards, Daxa
Removing leaves from hellebores
Posted by Ann Greene | January 2, 2014In today's Olympian Newspaper, Marianne mentioned pruning off old foliage on her hellebores. Did she mean the all-green ones or just the lowest yellowed ones? My white hellebores are in full bloom now and gorgeous, but are surrounded with the green leaves. Do new leaves come with the flowers? This is my 2nd year having them and they are so ...
Slug bait and how to get rid of slugs
Posted by bobbievon | January 1, 2014You write in the newspaper about 'bait for slugs'. Could you explain, please? I have quite a crop every year.
pmccullough’s Question
Posted by Patricia McCullough | December 31, 2013I have a Meyer lemon tree that blossoms around November which results in tiny lemons (size of nail of small finger). By December the tiny lemons drop off and do not mature. The tree is 2 ft. tall with a 1 1/2" trunk. It stays outdoors and is brought in by the first frost. I fertilize 3 times/yr. and water ...
dwilhelms’s Question
Posted by dwilhelms | December 28, 2013Care to expound on clematis? I'd like to plant one so that it climbs a very tall rhododendron. The top of the plant will get plenty of sunshine, and the roots will be protected from the sun by the rhody's lower branches. What would do well in Aberdeen's maritime microclimate? Soil concerns or needs? Thanks! David Wilhelms
Woodlands’s Question
Posted by Les Smith | December 23, 20133 years ago I planted honeysuckle around my garage doors.Despite feeding and watering, the leaves got mildew and spots and within a few weeks there were more leaves on the ground than on the plant.This has now happened for 3 years! The garden centre where I bought the plants has suggested I use Osmacote next season. Is this good advice ...
Sungron’s Question
Posted by | December 21, 2013Hi, Marianne- A while back I took your advice to use of plenty of lime when growing tomatoes and it paid huge dividends. I spot compost using kitchen waste but since the waste includes a lot of citrus peels and coffee grounds I avoid the area where I plan to next grow tomatoes. Will the amount of acid in citrus ...
lmgardener’s Question
Posted by Lila Gardener | December 21, 2013I have lost the article you wrote about small stature trees for the garden. It included some very nice small maples. Would your post these selections for me? Thank you!
Bevy’s Question
Posted by Bevy | December 12, 2013I found your article on Hellebores interesting. I had what I only knew then, as the Christmas Rose. Didn't get to save it when our old house was demolished. My question: Can they be planted in a container like a half whiskey barrel. Will they winter in that type of container? I would love to have one again--w/pink flowers. Thanks, ...
lindadike’s Question
Posted by lindadike | December 2, 2013I have three cyclamen that I planted in pots on my somewhat covered front porch on the north side last week. With the anticipated cold front approaching I was wondering if I put sheets over them do you think they will be ok. My husband wants to move them to the garage but they are really big pots and very ...
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