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worms on English dogwood
Posted by martha childers | June 18, 2021every year just as they start to bloom small worms strip my English Dogwood shrubs. After stripping and leaves return the worms come and strip again. This happens in the early spring. What could they be? They are white . Can't tell you anymore because I can't get close, I have a worm and caterpillar phobia.
Rabbit repellent
Posted by William Duffy | June 18, 2021I watched Dan Gluesenkamp's video on his rabbit repellent recipe. How is this applied after the solution is mixed in a 5 gallon bucket. With a sprayer ? On the plant? Just the perimeter? Thanks William Duffy
Bush with berries
Posted by Anthony Wall | June 18, 2021can you help us identify the bush in this photo?
purchasing plants
Posted by Diane Akbar | June 16, 2021hello im new on the web site ! im trying to order plants / seeds..where do i go
Advise needed
Posted by Mary Lou Loeschqaa | June 15, 2021What is the best way to star growing lavender. I have a small vegetable garden with some herbs. Thank you, Mary Lou
Much thanks!
Posted by Cathy McLeod | June 15, 2021Just quick thanks for all of your speedy responses and advice!
Not sure of 4sq.ft.
Posted by Bob Paul | June 13, 2021Your Smart-Release Plant Food was recently recommended to me. I bought some and intend to use it on most of my young trees and in-ground shrubs (most of which are fully established). I fully understand "1 scoop per foot of tree height". However, what exactly does "1 scoop per 4sq.ft." mean for shrubs? Thanks for taking the time to help ...
Pods on my hydrangeas
Posted by Mary Craig | June 12, 2021My hydrangeas leaves are developing pods of 2 leaves sticking together by a white worm (or other white substance) inside. Eventually, the shrub dies. I’ve cut off each of the pods but, more keep developing. Please help!
Osmocote plus ? Placement of granules near each flower
Posted by Kathy Jaszczak | June 8, 2021We had over 400 plants put in And how do we use osmocote plus with each plant
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
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