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Identity problems
Posted by Suzbo | May 18, 2024I want to thank you for the quick responses/ answers to my identity problems! I appreciate knowing what's in my garden. Especially when I've forgotten the variety of something I planted years ago. Still growing- Suzette B
What Is Eating My Garden?
Posted by Mya Casella | May 18, 2024Hello! This is my first garden. It was going ok, I think. But, something is eating it. The rows in the photo are corn, green beans, yellow beans, and purple beans. Something has attacked the broccoli, scallions, and squash. The damage has happened overnight. It (rain) poured last night. The flowers, poppies, along the garden's border also show damage. Geckos ...
Need Help Identifing Type of Azalea
Posted by Suzbo | May 15, 2024Hi Marianne, Can you identify the type of azalea this is? I bought it years ago. It's turned out to be unique - at least to me - but I can't remember what it is. I thought a type of Hinode. I also thought it had a fragrance, but it does not. Deciduous. Blooms before leafing out. Thanks! I hope ...
Full Sun on Rhodies
Posted by Susan Copeland | May 10, 2024I lost a tree and now my rhodies have full direct Southern exposure. Any suggestions?
How to Treat Black Spots on Viburnum Davidii
Posted by Ruth Faldet | May 10, 2024I have five Viburnum davidii. They are about nine years old. They face south, allowing them to receive several hours of sunlight. They were initially planted on too many rocks in poor soil. Last summer, I removed the stones in the area surrounding them and added new soil. While flowering continuously, they've developed many black spots on the leaves in ...
How and When to Fertilize Peonies
Posted by RICHARD SYKORA | May 7, 2024What type of fertilizer, and when, should I apply to my peonies?
Seeking Help with Landscaping Design
Posted by Eleanor Griffith | May 7, 2024I would like a recommendation for someone to come to my house and design two sections in the front of my house. I've been here 50 years and two of my large shrubs have died and I'm in need of some help. Do you know of someone who would come to my house and do the design work and also ...
Identifcation of a Plant
Posted by Annmarie Adreani | May 3, 2024What is this plant?
How to use Peter’s Fertilizer bought years ago
Posted by Maureen Christian | April 22, 2024I have a bucket of Peter's fertilizer that I bought years ago and, unfortunately, did not write instructions for its use. I need to know several things. First, can I mix a small amount with the soil when transplanting lily of the valley? How much do I add to a gallon of water for use on plants in the garden ...
Is This a Weed?
Posted by Suzbo | April 22, 2024My daughter has this in her yard and wondered what it is. I have seen the kind of plant before--I'm thinking it's a weed. Can you help?
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