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plantersplace website problems
Posted by julie hammond | October 17, 2021Pardon me for directing this to you, but could not locate another way to do on the website. I'm trying to upload pictures for the fall photo contest, but after a few hours, I've only been able to upload 2 and when I try to edit the title, the site goes dark within a few seconds of the pop-up window. ...
How to divide Bolivian Begonias
Posted by Pat Hergert | October 9, 2021Hi Marianne, I have two Bolivian Begonias that are three years old. I bought them in 4” pots at Molbaks and they have really thrived. They were originally in hanging baskets but we moved this year so they went into pots. I really had to cram them in and despite the hard start they have been beautiful. I will winter ...
Another Barefoot root strawberry
Posted by Harold Fontana | September 29, 2021I just received some barefoot strawberries in the mail and they are a bit moldy. Will they be ok or should they be trashed? Also, how should I prepare my existing straberry plants for winter? I've heard many opinions. Thanks, Harold
How to plant flowers in a garden where both edges are visible
Posted by Karla Keyes | September 29, 2021We have a boomerang shaped garden. Purple cone flowers came up towards the middle of the garden in several areas. Also, lavender Monarda self-sowed in the same area. I would appreciate help with how to plant the right height of plants to give the garden a more cohesive look. The photo is looking away from our house toward the neighbors. ...
Removing plants from container to in-ground
Posted by Sandra Turner | September 27, 2021I purchased a pot from Lowes that I think you also purchased. I just left everything in the pot for the summer. I was wondering if I can keep it in the pot or should I transplant into the ground for next year.
Mayer Lemon
Posted by Harold Fontana | September 25, 2021Hello. I have a Mayer Lemon in a 10 gallon 18" container and I live in zone 7a. At what night time lows should I bring it in for the winter?
Why Do My Tomatoes Have Tough Skins
Posted by Cherrie Weaver | September 25, 2021I have grown tomatoes in pots and have gotten tough skins on them, so this year, I decided to plant in the ground and still have tough skins. I planted two different kinds and both have tough skins. What am I doing wrong?
How to Maintain Soil in Containers Over the Winter?
Posted by Susan Volk | September 25, 2021Hi. I have several large planters on my deck in zone 5. Some have just potting soil (no plants), and some contain perennials and some have lilac, forsythia, red twig dogwood shrubs. Question - how to best to maintain the soil and plants over the winter. Is a slow release fertilizer helpful, or would it cause the plants to start ...
Preserving Hydrangea Blooms
Posted by TomandLinda | September 25, 2021I have some gorgeous hydrangeas in my garden that I would like to dry for a Thanksgiving arrangement. Do I just cut them or do I need to do something to them so they keep their beautiful color?
Trimming sedge grasses
Posted by Page Knapp | September 22, 2021We have 9 huge Carex EverColor Everest Sedges. They have been in the ground for about 4 years. Over the years they are looking a little shabby. Next spring I plan on trimming them. I've done some reading on how to and how much to trim off but the one thing I can't find is how long it will take ...
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