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Marijuana
Posted by Robert Whatley | September 21, 2021Does it work on marijuana
Stratification for Echinaceas?
Posted by Doris Kennedy | September 17, 2021I grow my flower seeds indoors on heat and under lights before planting them outdoors. Do you recommend that all kinds of echinacea seeds be stratified before planting? I have read that stratification may make them germinate faster but that it is not necessary to stratify all types. Are there some kinds that do just fine without being stratified? If ...
Ground couver
Posted by Molly Salout | September 16, 2021I live in S California. I have a 440 sauerkraut feet which I like to find green ground cover which is resisted to rabbit. It’s sunny area . I tried different things but it was just food for rabbits. Please help. Thank u
Mandevilla
Posted by Karen Brophy | September 16, 2021I have a Mandeville that I’ve had for 2 years. I live in S. Carolina by the coast. The vines are still growing, plenty of flowers and buds. During the height of summer it was in the sun most of the day. Now it gets the morning sun to late morning. A lot of the leaves are turning yellow. I ...
Over water ?
Posted by Mark M | September 16, 2021Hello. . I believe these are Cannon lilies. It's been hot here in California planted in direct sun. . I do water at least once a day.
Cactus
Posted by Bill Meyer | September 16, 2021I don't kniw what to do. Cactus miles around and I need to reposition the stake.
Fruit Trees in Florida
Posted by Kathleen La Valle | September 14, 2021We just moved to Florida from New Jersey. There were two trees in the yard here in Florida when we moved in. A Lemon tree and a Lime tree. Lime tree looks dead, Lemon tree is out of control. And I want to know in Orlando Florida can I plant a fig tree? I am trying to find a fruit ...
Hibiscus
Posted by Annette Paxon | September 14, 2021I have 2 beautiful hibiscus plants in pots. I would like to plant them. Do I need to wait until the flowers are done blooming I live in sw Pennsylvania the area I want to plant in gets afternoon sun what are your recomendations
Cinder block, retaining wall
Posted by William Tierney | September 14, 2021Hi Marianne, I have a 5’ x 60‘ cinder block retaining wall (see photo) that I’d like to cover with some sort of vine/plant. I like the look of Rock Cress Cascading “Aubrieta Hybrida Superbissima Cascade Purple” (see photo) but I’m not sure it will grow well in the Sacramento, CA area (zone 9) where I live. I am new ...
How to care for a climatis
Posted by Nancy Boe | September 14, 2021Best fertilizer? Should I trim it back in fall?
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