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lcriscio’s Question
Posted by Louis Criscio | November 10, 2013Would like to know if Osmocote outdoor & Indoor plant food good for an orange tree planted out door?
Do Cedar Leaves Make a Good Mulch?
Posted by chris cain | November 7, 2013At this time of year, the cedar trees around my yard routinely drop bracts as a part of their 'fall cleanup'. Is that material a useful mulch to be placed around acid-loving perennials? Can it be used in my vegetable garden compost?
woltzen’s Question
Posted by woltzen | November 3, 2013Hi, I want to move some plants around. I live on the south hill of Puyallup, Wa. When can I transplant my Viburnum (David's ), Red twig Dogwood(Cornus stolonifera), butterfly bush, and Lavatera (red rum). I made some errors in plant placement, some plants are not seen due to others being taller and in front of them. Thanks
NelsonGarden’s Question
Posted by Matt Nelson | October 30, 2013Hi Marianne, My Grandmother and I are big gardeners, and something happened in our yard that she hasn't seen in over 60 years of living here. Our Cream/White Rhododendron bush is in bloom right now. Its started about 12 days ago, and is flourishing. She does not own a computer let alone understand the Internet. So I told her how ...
Sungron’s Question
Posted by | October 29, 2013Planning ahead- I would like to add some color next year with a firebush. I want the brightest red possible. What type shall I ask the nursery for?
mdumaine’s Question
Posted by mdumaine | October 29, 2013I live in Auburn WA and recently started planting in raised beds. I heard this time of year I should add grass clippings and leaves to my raised beds. How much should I add? Will it break down by Spring?
mdumaine’s Question
Posted by mdumaine | October 29, 2013I'm noticing in some locations of the yard mushrooms are growing. In another spot mushrooms have taken over. When I pull these ones up they poof. What can I do to control the mushrooms and protect my plants?
mdumaine’s Question
Posted by mdumaine | October 28, 2013I live in Auburn Wa and am looking for a tree. I need something that would be good in part sun and only gets about ten feet tall. Any suggestions?
judyhart’s Question
Posted by Judy Fishkin | October 27, 2013I've had aconitum in my garden for many years. I just love the color!!!! At the time gets closer for the flowers, the leaves start at the lower end of the stem to discolor and dry up and they work their way up the stem also. This year in addition to that the stems came right of of the ground ...
blackdiamond’s Question
Posted by Cindy Proctor | October 27, 2013I have two Salvia types the woody hotlips and a purple that has a more traditional stalk. Do I cut both back for the winter? If so, when and how far back? I saw the previous comment about covering with leaves etc. to prevent rotting...thanks for that tip.
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