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Sungron’s Question
Posted by | October 3, 2013I want to overwinter my dahlias in the garage this year. At what point do I dig them up and do I want to cut them clear back to the rhizome? Thanx
Roxiana’s Question
Posted by Margie Vinciguerra | October 1, 2013I make loose leaf tea every day and put the used leaves in with my compost. Would this compost be okay to use in planting my rhododendrons (mixing with the soil) and also would it be fine adding it into my veggie garden? Thank you
SquibSauce’s Question
Posted by SquibSauce | September 30, 2013Hi, I live in Renton and I've noticed that my Rhododendron's leaves are turning copper and red. Is that anything to be worried about? If so, do you know what causes it and how it can be treated? Thanks, john
mdumaine’s Question
Posted by mdumaine | September 27, 2013I recently brought home an Aquilegia Chrysantha "Flore Pleno" and Aquilegia Fragrans "Fragrant Columbine" from California and not sure where to plant it here in Auburn, WA.
jpayne’s Question
Posted by Judy Payne | September 25, 2013Am trying to reseed the lawn in bare spots etc. How long does it usually take seeds to germinate and how long should I wait before having my lawn mowed? Will the mower suck up the seeds?
Debbien’s Question
Posted by Debbie Nighswonger | September 24, 2013My husband swears that the city water, with chlorine and fluoride, does not green up the lawn like rainwater does. We watered the lawn occasionally this past summer with an oscillating sprinkler (which was also watering the flower bed) and he swears the lawn didn't green up with the city water, like it does after a good rain. Any truth ...
CMcLeod’s Question
Posted by Cathy McLeod | September 19, 2013Hi Marianne! About this time last year I purchased an evergreen Honeysuckle, Lonicera Henryi. It's been growing like crazy, seems to be very happy in a fairly sunny spot. However it didn't bloom...Perhaps this was a growing year, and next year it will produce flowers? Thanks as always for your help! CM
csayer’s Question
Posted by Carol Sayer | September 15, 2013Love your column in the TNT. Can you tell me what this plant is? It has lots of beautiful foliage but refuses to bloom. I have moved it to 3 different spots and it will not bloom. It is now on the west side of our yard and gets morning and some early afternoon sun. My garden books show only ...
wrightmare’s Question
Posted by Marianne Harmier | September 15, 2013We severely cut back old Rhody's and some say they will die, I think they will come back in the spring, do you think they will?
grfrey’s Question
Posted by George Frey | September 12, 2013I was disappointed in your answer in the September 11th TNT to the question about what to do with ground fall apples. Fallen apples are a source of food for rats, possum, racoons and other pests. They also are a source for apple maggot. I agree with your recommendation to donate their surplus to the food bank but good maintenance ...
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