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save a angel trumpet vine
Posted by John Carrier | August 16, 2021I have a cutting (broken half) of angel trumpet vine - can I get roots if leaving it in water in the sun. John
Spots on fig leaves
Posted by Deborah Moss | August 16, 20211. There are spots on the leaves of my fig tree. What is causing it? How to treat it? Picture attached. 2. The leaves on my holly shrub turned brown and the shrub died. It has spread to the next holly. What are potential causes and treatment? Thanks!
Old Raised Beds
Posted by Bill Maxwell | August 16, 2021Just recently purchased a place in the country that has 5 raised beds. The previous owners did not take care of them and they are completely run over with grasses and weeds. What would be my best course of action? The structure wasn't built very well and isn't much to look at. I've considered tearing it out, tilling it under ...
Osmocote
Posted by Jacob Reber | August 16, 2021While Osmocote is not specifically made for lawn fertilizer, would it be OK to spot fertilize new plantings of grass in small areas prior to planting of the grass seed?
May pop
Posted by Linda Cermak | August 16, 2021What does a may,pop look like and when are you supposed to plant the seeds
Gladiolus
Posted by Cheryl Grono | August 16, 2021I live in Norris town PA. Do I need to dig up the corms each year?
Shrubs Problems
Posted by John Douglas | August 16, 2021Why are my shrubs suddenly turning yellow and brow???
poisonous for pets
Posted by Mary Ann Sullivan | August 16, 2021are yucca plant seed pods (pods drying on cut seed pods) poisonous to pets?
American Elm trees on the central coast of california
Posted by Claudia Vierneisel | August 16, 2021What is an average life span for an American Elm tree in Monterey California. If the circumference is 8-10’ around, can you estimate it’s age? Thanks you
Withering Begonias & Stressed Japanese Maple
Posted by Troy Acree | August 16, 2021We are having serious issues in our front planting beds. About 10 years ago, we used to have the most beautiful success with impatiens - but then we were invaded with the dusty mildew / impatiens plague and have never been able to plant them again without their melting away. This year we attempted Begonias - and like the impatiens, ...
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