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magic carpet spirea mold
Posted by diane Jones | May 31, 2021I have a very mature plant(severely prune back every year) that is showing sign of white powdery mold on both the leaves and buds.this has never appeared before. Why? And how do I control?
Perrinal plants
Posted by Kathy Price | May 28, 2021How late can I plant perrinials?
Chili pepper plants
Posted by mike koslosky | May 28, 2021I planted several chili pepper plants (jalapeno, serrano) over a month ago in planting soil mixed with compost. They have not grown an inch. They recieve drip watering every Wednesday and Sunday, rain water, and at least half day sun if not more. What's causing them to not grow?
Order not ok
Posted by Charlene Kase-Shaw | May 28, 2021I just received my order for one Coreopsis 'Zesty Zinger" and one Delosperma Jewel of Desert Moonstone and both appear to be dead. Please advise.
Woodland Plants…weeds or not!
Posted by Cathy McLeod | May 28, 2021Hi Marianne! Any chance you do any consulting in the Gig harbor area? Would love to have your (paid) advise regarding my new woodlands and full sun yard, only about 200 feet apart! But if not...I have been exploring my woodlands, and have found some plants/weeds that I'm not sure about. I've attached some pics, with my best guess as ...
Osmocote and Rosetone on hydrangeas???
Posted by Diane Carlson | May 27, 2021I normally use rosetone on my hydrangeas in the spring. My hubby, by accident, put on Osmocote on them instead. Is it safe to put the rosetone also? My hubby did not measure how much he put on of the Osmocote (which I use in other places), but said he just sprinkled it around. Help!!! Diane Carlson
Strawberry
Posted by Marvin wade | May 24, 2021planting instructions
Forsythia not blooming
Posted by Mary Ann Coty | May 24, 2021Purchased and planted a fairly new forsythia this year. Planted in mostly sun but have bark around it. I have had Forsythias before, one which grew for 30 years and never have I had a problem with blooming. Is it a year type thing as it must be a certain age before it blooms? I am at a loss with ...
Laurel Removal
Posted by Michelle Farrell | May 24, 2021We inherited a completely overgrown hedge of laurel that took over the front yard. We've removed the plants and removed as much of the roots as we could find. There continues to be runners that keep resprouting. They come up under other plants. How do we get rid of them and stop them from coming back without damaging the other ...
Trumpet Vine
Posted by Geanette Barry | May 24, 2021What is the best and safest way to plant this vine and contain it? Also is it safe for animals?
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