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Herbs, plants & soil
Posted by Rita Ott | April 18, 2022I have a beautiful container box my son made for me, 2' x 4'. The box will get afternoon sun. I would like to plant a few herbs ... maybe basil, chives, and parsley along with some flowers. What soil should I use or combine for best results? Thank you
Flower id
Posted by Angela Drake | April 18, 2022What is the common name for this plant and the “fancy” Latin name?
Advice for My Majestic Palm plz?
Posted by Millicea Mitchell | April 18, 2022Was gifted a Majestic Palm on Valentine’s Day for my new apartment. Named it Kingston. Got him a new pot with new fresh fertilizer. Cut off the dead fronds and found a spot in the bring living room for indirect, bright sunlight. A few months later, not looking bad but he has a few dry spots and just noticed these ...
Here is a better picture of the insects I am trying to ID
Posted by Tom Crocker | April 18, 2022I have cropped the picture to show the bugs. Not real sharp, but you can see they are 6 legged with a large posterior. There is an ant in the photo; but it is significantly larger than these critters. The bugs are all over the leaves.
What is this insect or spider
Posted by Tom Crocker | April 16, 2022We have an infestation of very small bugs (or maybe spiders) that have shown up in our raised beds. Can you identify what it is, and if possible how we should treat for them? Thank you
What plant is this
Posted by Elizabeth Dye | April 16, 2022Don’t know what plant is this ?
tulips
Posted by Sharon Walters | April 15, 2022Can I plant tulips that I bought from the store right out of the pots?
Plant placement
Posted by PHYLLIS Pyenta | April 15, 2022Getting raised garden beds 24x2x3ft. Need help choosing plants and placement of same. Please help. Like, lettuce, tomatoes, etc. 3 beds ordered.
Miniature Azeleas
Posted by Sheila Reno | April 15, 2022Can I cut back miniature Azeleas after they have bloomed ?
WET AREA IN VEGETABLE GARDEN
Posted by MARK KRESEL | April 15, 2022VERY WET AREA IN MY VEGETABLE GARDEN. WHAT CAN I PLANT THERE ? THANK YOU MARK
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