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G.W. ROSE PLANT 11 YEARS OLD
Posted by Christine Yuschak | March 4, 2021I HAVE AN 11 YEAR OLD GEORGE WASHINGTON HYBRID ROSE PLANT THAT HAS STOPPED FLOWERING. IT HAD BEAUTIFUL VERY LARGE BLOOMS FOR THE FIRST FEW YEARS. THEN IT STOPPED FLOWERING. THE GREEN SHOOTS GROW VERY TALL AND THE PLANT LOOKS HEALTHY, JUST NO BLOOMS. I FERTILIZED IT ONCE PER WEEK ALL SUMMER, STILL NO BUDS. IT LIVES ON THE SOUTH ...
What about chard
Posted by Ronsung | March 4, 2021I've heard that chard can be planted before most other vegetables but I don't want to jump the gun. I live in the Lacey/Olympia area. When can I safely put the seeds in the ground?
USE OF BAYER PRODUCT WITH OSMOKOTE
Posted by Vicki Newsome | March 2, 2021I put osmokote on all of my trees. I also want to use bayer advanced protect and feed. Can I use them BOTH?
Plants for shady area to attract birds
Posted by Suzbo | March 2, 2021Hi, We have a corner in the yard that is very shady in the spring and summer due to the neighbor's willow and Doug fir, and the huge camelia and large lilac tree in our yard. During the summer months it gets bone dry from mid-July to whenever the rains start in the fall. Our typical Western WA weather. In ...
Usage Chart for Osmocote Plus and container gardens
Posted by Diane Burke | March 2, 2021Where is the usage chart that is shown in your container plant video. Says available on website but I cannot locate it?
Fertilizing frost bittrn trees and scrubs
Posted by Merlin Peacock | February 28, 2021i live in south east texas needless to say we had a bad cold spell. My scrubs,bottle brush and Oleander have lost there leaves. I was told to cut them to 3' to 4' in height and see if they will come back. What are your recommendations for type of fertilizer to use where to go from here Thank You
How to Make Compost
Posted by betty willis | February 28, 2021Hello Marianne; I would appreciate knowing the best compost you recommend using for garden borders? Thank you Betty Willis
Roses
Posted by Marie Eyre | February 28, 2021What is the right Osmocote to use on roses? Also, can I use a liquid fertilizer within the 4 or 6 months? Thank you.
Plant food amount?
Posted by Elisabeth Coats | February 28, 2021How much osmocote Plus should I put on each plant?
How much fertilizer to use on potted satsuma
Posted by Julie Wong | February 24, 2021I have a satsuma potted in a 20 inch diameter container and was wondering how much of the Osmocote 14-14-14 fertilizer I should use. It says to use a capful for 2 ft of branch spread and have read on other post that half the amount should be used on potted plants. I purchased it in 2019 with fruit on ...
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