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Split leaf philodendron
Posted by Betty Chiang | April 27, 2021My split leaf philodendron needs to be repotted, roots are coming out of pot. Also how to propagate this plant.
Christmas cactus
Posted by Roberta Harter | April 27, 2021Was given dried up plant. Flower buds were dry, soil was dry. Plant is alive but after 4 months no sign of growth. Any suggestions? Thank you.
How to repot and propagate a root bound philodendron.
Posted by Betty Chiang | April 27, 2021Roots of this philodendron. Have Come outside the pot. Should I cut off some of the roots, and can it be propagated?
Hydrangaes
Posted by Stiner Pieri | April 27, 2021Just bought a big bag of Osmocote Plus! I finally wised up cuz I was always running out! Question...is Osmocote Plus good for hostas, Rhods and, especially, hydrangaes? Thank you! Stiner
Hydrangea on the brink.
Posted by Matthew Partin | April 27, 2021Good morning! I unfortunately left a fuschia glow hydrangea in a pot over winter. Unlike my flower beds that I engulfed them with leaves to protect and it has a few tiny leaves growing at the base but that’s it. Should I trim the small stems to promote growth or would that make it worse if it’s not already incapacitated?
Should I keep it
Posted by Diana Stansell | April 25, 2021I have several bulbs of Amaryllis that I dug up from my daughters yard. Three of the four are growing stalks with flower bulbs on the end, the 4th one is not doing much of anything. The bulb wasn't very big when I planted it, should i just leave it alone and see if in a couple of years it ...
Moss like ground cover in flower gardens
Posted by Shirley Erickson | April 23, 2021I have this mossy like plant covering my entire dirt in the flower gardens. I have been told I must dig up at least 4” deep of the moss and dirt and replace all of the dirt. I am obviously answer shopping with you. Is there an easier way, like putting baking soda on it so it dies, rather than ...
What flowers/plamts will work best
Posted by dogluvr | April 23, 2021Landscaper built us a flower bed. It gets sun in the morning but then mostly shade. Once the leaves appear on the maple tree, more shade than sun. What plants/flowers would be best. Was hoping for tulips, daffodils and hyacinths for spring but not sure they would go. Shasta daisies love sun as do my rosebud azaleas. Would like taller ...
Abutilon red tiger
Posted by Julia Miller | April 23, 2021Hi Marianne- I’ve killed it! I brought it up next to my house but it dried out. Do you know the name of the local nursery that used to bring them to the Garden Show? Thanks so much. Julie
Oxalis in lawn
Posted by Dan Powell | April 23, 2021I have a huge infestation of Oxalis in my lawn. Do you have any suggestions for getting rid of it. Or should I learn to live with it?
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