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Teddy Bear Magnolias dropping leaves
Posted by Jerry Kenan | May 11, 2023I leave in Frisco, Texas. I have 6 Teddy Bear Magnolias that I planted last October. Two of them are dropping all almost all their leaves. They look healthy and I am getting great blooms on 4 of the trees. Can you tell me what might be causing them to lose their leaves? Will the leaves gro back or do ...
How do I change a submission photo for the 2023 Spring Has Sprung Photo Contest?
Posted by Kevin O'Donnell | May 11, 2023I want to change one of the ten photos I submitted for the 2023 Spring Has Sprung photo contest. How do I do this? The submitted photo I want to delete is attached below. I want to replace it with another photo, of a peony. Thanks.
Amaryllis
Posted by Karen5235 DeAngelis | May 7, 2023My amaryllis is not blooming. I have a lot of beautiful leaves. Last year it bloomed. What do I need to do to make it bloom. I live in Columbus Ohio
Raised bed
Posted by Judy Faubion | May 7, 2023I would appreciate guidance on starting a raised bed for the grandchildren. What ratio of compost to potting soil should be used? Container is 4x2x17”. Any tips are appreciated. Thank you.
Rhododendron name
Posted by Kellie Moudry | May 7, 2023Hi Marianne, do you know what rhododendron this is? Low growing, in my neighbors planter. Thank you!
Supertunia
Posted by Nyla Wood | May 7, 2023Hello. , I was just wondering where you can purchase the supertunia"honey" that you had mentioned in one of your articles? I am located in the Lacey Olympia area.
What happened to my snowbound spirea?
Posted by dogluvr | May 4, 2023I hope you didn't receive this twice. I believe the first one failed so I am resending. I have had 3 snowbound spireas for about 15 years and they are a beautiful plant. Years ago you told me how to prune them because they grew to almost 6 ft tall. I've been pruning them about every 2-3 years after they've ...
14 14 14
Posted by Susan Higgins | April 25, 2023How do I use Osmakote 14 14 14 in my residential garden?
Yellowing/dying boxwoods
Posted by Debbie Nighswonger | April 24, 2023Is there anything to do to save this boxwood hedge? They are turning orange in places and even have some dying spots. This has slowly been happening over the last couple of years. Zone 8 in full sun in Auburn, Washington. There is an automatic watering system that sprays water directly on them - top and sides. There are two ...
Mix Osmocote into Pottimg Medium
Posted by Bill Burke | April 17, 2023I made a 5 gallon batch. I mixed in 31 grams of Osmocote Flower and Vegetable 14 14 14. I want a low dose. Is this a good recipe?
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