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Rhododendrons
Posted by Fred Rivera | April 15, 2022I just got two large rhododendrons with buds that look like they’ll be opening soon. Can I transplant them into the ground now, or should I wait until after they bloom. Summers are really hot in VA, so I’m worried about waiting too long.
Identify this tree/shrub
Posted by Glenda Unzelmann | April 15, 2022What is this tree?
Wet tolerant evergreen shrub
Posted by Jen Engelhard | April 15, 2022I live in zone 6. The back corner of my yard is low, wet, and occasionally floods. It has partial sun, but is bordered to the east by deciduous shrubs and growth. I am hoping to plant some evergreen shrubs along the fence to provide some privacy throughout the winter months. I've been looking at swamp tolerant evergreens and have ...
Weeds among ferns
Posted by Joyce Michaud | April 15, 2022I have a large bed of ferns, part of which has become invaded with weeds, large clumps of grass and goldenrod. How can I keep the ferns and get rid of the rest? It is mid April and as you can see in the attached pictures, the ferns are only up an inch so far. I appreciate any advice you ...
orchid care
Posted by Margaret Roberts | April 15, 2022How do you take care of orchids?
Planting time
Posted by Nancy Miringoff | April 13, 2022When is the time, in this area, to plant seedlings for tomatoes and other vegetables? After frost? thanks.
Gladioli planting
Posted by Barbara Mogyoros | April 13, 2022We live in NJ...Recommend when to plant, how far apart, will they multiple over time?
If Weeds Grow, Then Why Not Native Plants????
Posted by Cris Crissman | April 13, 2022I was given a challenge to turn a traffic island in the parking lot of our community garden into a productive bed. The soil is clay, hard clay. But the weeds are growing beautifully. I've been given lots of native plants and I'd also thought of trying to grow Mediterranean herbs like rosemary and lavender. Is there hope, do you ...
Is $$$ the only answer?
Posted by susan eason | April 13, 2022Motivating young folks gets harder and harder! Is $$$ the only answer? At 72 and 81 money is rather limited but we still need some yard help. Mostly a strong back and willing hands! Any answers?
Which veggie is this?
Posted by Ciao Muff | April 13, 2022My guess is cantelope (based on eating habits), but unsure. If yes, when do I harvest, how will I know?
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