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Lilac Primrose
Posted by Debbie Metzger | February 28, 2022I would like to know if Lilac Primrose will grow in Enumclaw? Where and what nursery can I purchase a 1 gallon Lilac Primrose at?
Orchid
Posted by rebecca murphy | February 23, 2022I think my orchid is a moth orchid. It was blooming when I got it about 18 months ago. It is blooming again now. My concern is the leaves. They seem slightly limp. The leaves are almost laying on top of each other rather than standing up and apart. The leaves look healthy but would be more attractive if they ...
Help identifying plant with broken heavy leaves
Posted by Anne Taylor | February 20, 2022What plant is this? It looks like a type of yucca. It appears I let this one grow too large and some of the leaves have snapped. And any tips on maintenance and pruning?
Pruning St. John’s Wort and Burning Bush
Posted by Debbie Nighswonger | February 19, 2022I’m posting one picture with two questions. I have a “compact”Burning Bush that is trying to outgrow its space. When is the best time and how? Should I just round it off? I live in Port Townsend on 5 acres with about an acre that is cleared for our home with the fir and cedar trees growing taller every year ...
Ok to cut back?
Posted by Cathy McLeod | February 11, 2022Hi Marianne! After the cold temps and snow in Gig Harbor in January, my grasses and hardy fushias are not happy. Is it ok to cut them back now? Or should I leave the foliage on, as kind of a protection for more cold weather to come? As always, thanks! Cathy
thinning/pruning
Posted by vickie ward | February 2, 2022My rhubarb is in large pots, so side of house. Is it too early to divide and transplant? My dwarf (?) blueberry is in a pot on patio. Is it too late to prune? If I remove volunteers from perimeter of my raspberry shortcake raspberry plant, in a whiskey barrel...will it affect the main plant for blooming? Thanks for any ...
Crows and Grubs
Posted by TomandLinda | February 2, 2022We are having problems with crows pulling up tuffs of lawn I believe looking for grubs. I’ve been reading about Beneficial Nematodes. Was curious if you have ever used them to get rid of grubs. Or would you suggest another idea?
Peace Lilly
Posted by dan peeler | February 2, 2022everytime i buy a peace Lilly it looks great for about three or four weeks then it dies. I must be doing something wrong but i don't know what. Can you help?
Plants for pots in drought tolerant locations
Posted by Christine Ware | February 2, 2022I have two large container pots by my front door. It faces west and gets very hot afternoon evening sun throughout the summer. The plants in both pots have died after years of pampering. What is a good drought tolerant, container plant for a location like this? Thanks, Chris
Annabelle Hydrangea
Posted by TomandLinda | January 19, 2022I have a Annabelle Hydrangea that is about 60+ years old. I know it blooms on new wood and I have pruned it some over the years. I recently read an article stating it could be pruned to the ground or should I stop at about 18”. It’s looking a bit spindly. I’m located in the Seattle area.
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