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Coneflower turning black and not growing
Posted by Jacqueline Marsh | August 31, 2021I just plant an orange Coneflower almost 2 months ago. It looked healthy when I planted it, but then we had a bit of a drought and I trimmed the spent blooms. Now, I'm not sure the plant can be saved. Some leaves look like they've been eaten, but I'm more concerned with them turning brown. What should I do?
pruning Hydrangea
Posted by Terri Sanville | August 31, 2021my landscaper has been pruning my Hydrangea, therefore they are not blooming like they used to. what should I do, not prune
My hibiscus is sickly
Posted by Bonnie Winslow | August 31, 2021I need advice about how to get my hibiscus back in good health. All the neighbors plants are thriving. I don't know if the problem is too little water, too much water, or pests. Does it need feeding? I am just a novice gardener and need direction. Thank you.
Hydrangea
Posted by George Hunter | August 30, 2021Black spots on Hydrangea
Tree
Posted by Betty Cober | August 30, 2021I live in Irving, TX, 75062 and want to plant a tree in my front yard, west side - full sun. Where to purchase? What tree should I purchase and when to plant? I want: tree height & canopy 30 - 40 ft - round canopy - fast growing - non-invasive roots - draught & insect tolerant - fruitless - ...
Help with Hibiscus Plant
Posted by Carolyn Schlueter | August 30, 2021My plant ‘s leaves are turning yellow. What to do?
Watering
Posted by Barb Amm | August 30, 2021can I use dehumidifier water to water house plants/not an plant that will be eaten or produce fruit/veg
Blackberry bush in hedge
Posted by Mary Ann Coty | August 30, 2021I live in a Town house (Owner) and have asked the gardener to get rid of a blackberry bush which just started growing in the hedge in front of my house. He just cut the top of the hedge and didn't dig out the blackberry bush. I presume he will do that again when it reaches the top of the ...
Replace Cypress Trees
Posted by Monty Bowen | August 30, 2021My name is Monty and I live in Las Vegas and I have 14 cypress trees, about 12-14 feet high, which are dying and I need to replace. The trees run along side a 5 foot high cinder block wall in my back yard, which is not very big. The trees are spaced a few feet apart. I am looking ...
Please identify
Posted by Lisa Rolik | August 30, 2021Please identify
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