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Storing Yucca
Posted by Rick Clark | August 16, 2021I have two grown Yucca’s I call them palm trees. 6 years old and now they are nearly 8 foot. I doubt I can get them into the house this year for the winter. I was looking for a place that I can pay to store them through the winter. I fear they will perish if I leave them outside ...
Germinate
Posted by Jason Jesweak | August 16, 2021Hi I am just getting into gardening and I would like to do my growing indoors for the winter and transplant in the spring.i have Sakura seeds and Japanese red maple red plum tree pawpaw tree pear tree persimmon tree black pine tree trident maple tree. I have been reading on the different was of germinating but everyone has a ...
Trimming iceberg rose standard
Posted by Christine Gemuend | August 16, 2021Hello Marianne, I have rows of iceberg rose standards and they just finished blooming for the second time. Shall I leave them like that until early spring and then trim back or shall I trim them back now and again in early spring? Thank you fir your help. Christine
House plants
Posted by Rita Hardin | August 16, 2021How do you apply it to your house plants
Plant that tolerates shallow poorly draining container
Posted by Laura Springston | August 16, 2021I am looking for help choosing a plant that will do well in a shallow poorly draining cement container. I’d really prefer an annual that flowers. It will be in direct morning sun. Thank you for the help, Laura Springston
Do I Need to Know the PH of the Soil Where I Am Planting
Posted by Anne Northup | August 14, 2021I have a 1/2 acre residential lot. And many gardens. How important is it to know the pH of the soil where I am planting? Would the whole 1/2 acre area be the same or would it change in each space? Since I amend the soil every time I plant something new, would the PH change too. If I should ...
Lucifer corms
Posted by Diane Mortensen | August 14, 2021I was given 5 crocosmia Lucifer corms, but it is early August....not spring. Can I plant the corms in a large pot now or should I store them until spring?
Amount of Osmocote Smart release
Posted by Ronnie Lloyd | August 14, 2021Hello Maryann, First time grower and I’m planting heirloom lettuce (cut and come back) inside with a grow light. Directions on the Osmocote Smart release (14-14-14) has amounts for tomatoes, onions, carrots etc. What would be your recommended amount of food for my lettuce? Thank you for your help.
Uploading Photos
Posted by Doug Daniloff | August 14, 2021Hello! I'm trying to upload a photo for this website and I'm not connecting somehow. My photos are JPEG, 2.3 mb so they fit the criteria. I'll try to upload a photo in this message. Done! It arrived when I clicked NEXT button. How do I get it to arrive on my membership page? Please advise. Doug Daniloff
Hibiscues care
Posted by Jim McMahon | August 14, 2021My hibiscus are large and growing nicely. However about a month ago there have been no buds or blooms. Help
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