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BigKKK1’s Question
Posted by Victoria MacKenzie | May 8, 2013I am planting in a large planter box at my front door. I live a winter area so was wondering if there are any trees or bush type plants I could use as a base for all 4 seasons? Then I would just add other plants around it during as the weather changes. Thanks.
luis9880’s Question
Posted by Luis Rivera | May 8, 2013How do you dead head flowering plants?
malcolmhand’s Question
Posted by Malcolm Hand | May 7, 2013I am about to plant 160ft of lavender hedge. Which Osmocote slow release fertilizer should I use please?
cmcfad’s Question
Posted by CLARICE MCFADDEN | May 7, 2013I have many large hydrangas which I have started from cuttings both in pots and in the ground. They usually always bloom the first year but last year many of them are not blooming. I usually cut them back in the winter leaving them 1 ft. from the ground but did not cut them back as far this year. I ...
caribsun’s Question
Posted by caribsun | May 2, 2013After pruning the forsythias, can the cuttings be planted to produce new plants? Thank you.
Jamsack2’s Question
Posted by Sandy Atkinson | May 1, 2013Can I still plant the daffodil bulbs I purchased in sept 2012? They are alive and budding in May 2013. sandy A
BillMoore’s Question
Posted by BillMoore | May 1, 2013I thoroughly enjoyed your article in today's Olympian newspaper. My mother-in-law is considering a move with us to Tri-Cities. Her 1st question is "what about my rhodies?" Three of her current rhodies are in large pots on her deck. Will we be able to keep them alive in Tri-Cities on the east side of a home? Are there specific varieties ...
woltzen’s Question
Posted by woltzen | April 29, 2013Hi, my phygelius looks like it needs to be cut back. Can I do that and if so when and how much? I did not cut it back last fall . I live on the south hill of Puyallup. Thanks
Alpha’s Question
Posted by Rusty Avery | April 29, 2013When is the best time to traansplant a Variegated Weigela?
dlabiche’s Question
Posted by Dohn LaBiche | April 27, 2013Is Osmocote harmful to poultry? I have backyard chickens and would like to let them roam the yard but I'm afraid of the Osmocote.
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