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lantana’s Question
Posted by lantana | June 23, 2013I bought Osmocote Flower & Vegetable by mistake. I usually use Indoor/Outdoor. Have already opened the container, therefore, I can't return it. I added to some flower boxes and was planning to add it to outdoor pots. Will my flowers be fertilized enough or should I supplement with liquid feed? Thank you!
Iplantthings’s Question
Posted by Iplantthings | June 23, 2013Follow on information to Hosta "Liberty" Identification question sent previously - The Hosta you asked me about on Saturday at your home, Enumclaw Garden Tour is also pictured in the. A- Z encyclopedia of Garden Plants on page 531. Sharyn
Iplantthings’s Question
Posted by Iplantthings | June 23, 2013Hosta Identification at Enumclaw Garden Tour I believe the Hosta we discussed on Sat.is 'Liberty'. I found it on pg. 256 in "The Color Encyclopedia of Hostas, Diana Grenfell & Michael Shadrack. I need to get better at attaching photos so I will work on that. Sharyn
jvanderk’s Question
Posted by jvanderk | June 22, 2013I have some very large lupine plants. When they are through blooming, do I cut back the foliage and if so, how far? Similar question about bearded iris. My mother always cut the foliage back to a fan shape about 4 inches from the ground. Do I do that immediately after blooming is done or do I wait awhile? Thank ...
nelson1021’s Question
Posted by Jackie King | June 22, 2013How can I get rid of mint plants that are taking over my small garden? We tried diggin up the roots in the spring, but they keep returning.
jvanderk’s Question
Posted by jvanderk | June 22, 2013I remember you saying that you can spray your hostas with an ammonia and water mixture to repel slugs. Can you also use this mixture on other plants that slugs like, such as marigolds or newly emerging dahlias?
barjim’s Question
Posted by Barb Gross | June 20, 2013Hi, Is osmocote good only for one year or can it be saved to use next year?
baanderud’s Question
Posted by Bette Aanderud | June 18, 2013I read somewhere you mentioned about cutting Horsetail and morning glory off three times in a row and they will quit remembering to grow again..can you repeat this rules..someone said Casoron and I do not like it. Thank you ...I love all your columns
mymother’s Question
Posted by sarah menzies | June 18, 2013I used with great success "peter's" plant food. I don't see anything in retail store marked but Miracle Grow. Is there something better? I am aware of organic methods but don't have the means for. Thank you.
kaye30’s Question
Posted by kaye30 | June 18, 2013Hello, I have a Dwarf Meyer Lemon i was told that i shouldn't let it get to much sun or put it direct sun light . And i also found a little green worm on it.Can you please tell me what i have to do to take care of it please. Melissa
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