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osmocote use
Posted by elaine padeni | June 8, 2021can i use osmocote plus, pink cap on tomato plants, or should i purchase a different one for tomatoes, thanks, elaine
My Yard is Pesticide Free
Posted by Amy Ellison | June 8, 2021I haven't sprayed my yard or home with pesticides for the last 10 or 11 years. I used to have roaches - you would see them on the patio after dark and a few would venture into the house, especially after a heavy rain. And they would nest in the bottoms of my potted plants. I raised the pots up ...
Compact Strawberry Tree
Posted by wstrkmp | June 8, 2021Hi, Marianne. I have had this strawberry tree in my yard in Bonney Lake for about 3 years. Can you tell me what would be causing its leaves to suddenly start turning yellow and drop off? This tree is in a western location, so lots of sun, and the soil has been heavily amended with compost.
Proper fertilizer
Posted by Bob Paul | June 3, 2021Hello: I'm new to my area and I've chosen to shop at a local family-owned nursery. They have convinced me to use Osmocote products for best results. My zip code is 37343, my soil is hard clay & rock, and the soil seems to be more basic than acid and not the best drainage. All my plants are small and ...
Dry Figs
Posted by Ronsung | June 3, 2021I read your advice to not overwater figs. What are the consequences of under watering? How often is appropriate?
Is this unusual?
Posted by Serena Garland | June 3, 2021Is it unusual for a calla lilly bloom to form in this manner or is it fairly common? I have never had one to grow like this before. Thank you.
Why won’t the cherries develop properly?
Posted by Margy | June 3, 2021in 2017 we planted a Joel bush cherry. It develops the fruit and then turns black. Any idea what we're doing wrong?
Bishops weed
Posted by Ann Zielinski | June 3, 2021How to I get rid of bishops weed permanently?
Tomato Plants
Posted by TomandLinda | May 31, 2021My neighbor is new to gardening and she asked me what was wrong with her tomato plants. They get many hours of sun so could they be burnt from the sun? I was wondering if maybe she is watering them too much.
Beefsteak growing
Posted by Tom Crowley | May 31, 2021Have I have three foot tall very healthy looking plants the flowers won't set we have been using tomato set spray with some luck on other verities. these plants are getting a good bit of mid day sun aprox. 10:00am till 4:00pm do they need more morning sun arizona temps are just reaching 100 is it to hot?
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