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New potato container idea
Posted by William Henderson | May 2, 2025I am attempting a new idea for my potato crop this year. The usual way does not give me very many potatoes and the ones I do get are usually quite small. I do all of my gardening in totes and this year is no exception. With this on difference. I planted my seed potatoes in the totes as usual ...
Why are leaves falling from pieras japonica?
Posted by Ruth Faldet | April 27, 2025I have five Flaming Silver pieras japonica. Last summer they had what I think was a lace leaf or some type insect and I used some insecticide spray and they all recovered and did well after that. Now there is lots of pretty new growth but most of them have many leaves that appear to turn yellow and then brown ...
elephant ears
Posted by pasquale passo | April 17, 2025how to replant a big buls of elephant ears
Osmocote feeding for redbud
Posted by Mary Minard | April 17, 2025The instructions I've found is to feed my redbud 1 capful for every 2ft of the longest branch along the drip line & my tree is very large . The dripline is in the middle of my backyard lawn. It doesn't make sense to apply it to the lawn. Can you clarify the methodology for me please? Thank you SO ...
Hydrangea Care
Posted by Tanya Rottle | April 17, 2025What fertilizerdo you recommend for Hydrangeas.
Best Outdoor Pot for Full Sun in Lake Tapps
Posted by Debbie Hanson | March 18, 2025I'm looking to plant a memorial tree or bush in a pot outdoors. What kind of pot works best in full sun? Also, what kind of bush or tree will attract hummingbirds but is deer resistant? Thanks so much!
samples
Posted by carolyn wade | March 18, 2025Good afternoon, I have been trying to request samples of osmocote for our upcoming MGNA plant sale. Do ya'll still provide samples? If so, could we get 500 samples for our sale on 11 April. Thanks Carolyn Wade 119 victorian rose lane gurley al 35748
When Is the Best Time to Prune Panicle Hydrangea?
Posted by Lorene Johnson | February 18, 2025I have heard different views on this and last year I think I was a little late, cause it was already starting to grow, but pruned anyway. Is mid February a good time to prune these panicles? The Mopheads I do when it warms up a little, maybe end of March or early April and I do prune just above ...
Can I Replant in Soil Where Root Rot Killed the Previous Tree?
Posted by Cathy McLeod | February 16, 2025Hi Marianne! My fabulous but old hydrangea tree has finally succumbed to root rot. Can I replant using that soil? Or should I dig out most of the soil and rebuild it with amended dirt/compost? Alternatively, should I plant a new tree in the same area in my garden but in a really big pot? As always, thanks for your ...
What Should I Do with Italian Arum?
Posted by lindadike | February 16, 2025I’ve read that Italian Arum is considered a noxious weed in Washington State where I live. I did not purchase this but think it came with a potted plant I purchased at the nursery. I think it’s foliage is pretty but I understand it is very invasive. Do you recommend I remove it from my garden?
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