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Osmocote fertilizer
Posted by Jose Hernandez | January 25, 2021Can I use Osmocote fertilizer on citrus trees?
Greenhouse fertilizer use
Posted by Marilyn Betzold | January 25, 2021My 6 friends and I have a greenhouse. We plant our own seeds and order plugs for our own use. What is the best fertilizer I should use in the greenhouse for the about 8 weeks that the plants are in there before. Being planted in our gardens ? Balanced? Water soluble?
Liriope
Posted by Kathy Price | January 25, 2021When should I cut back my liriope? When should L cut back my roses and how much?8
Houseplant contest
Posted by Mary Rekar | January 21, 2021Hi Marianne, I hate to bother you with this question but I submitted my pothos photos with incorrect spelling. Is there any way to delete the duplicates and correct the spelling? Thank you. I love seeing all the plants. I am in much need of gardening weaher😀🌹
Best fertilizer for indoor tropical houseplants?
Posted by Jane Farrell | January 21, 2021Planting Bulbs in Pots
Posted by Susan36 | January 18, 2021Due to an accident last fall, I was unable to plant my spring bulbs. Can I still plant them now? I would like to plant in black pots and then put the pots in the ground.
Care of Yucca
Posted by Elsie Hunt | January 14, 2021My yucca is growing out over community sidewalk. Is there anything I can do to control it short of total removal?
Prune mop head hydrangeas
Posted by jmiller817 | January 14, 2021Hi Marianne, I wonder with this mild tho wet winter when to prune back the mop heads? They are beginning to bud out and that’s usually early March and I prune the old heads at that time. Also as they are old, 40+ Years and could use thinning a bit. Ideas on that as well? Thanks, Julie
Dappled Willow bush
Posted by Jill Sim | January 14, 2021When do I trim back my dappled willow bush? It likes it location so well, it is obstructing the pathway.
Where can I purchase Alstromeria
Posted by Lisa Winiecki | December 21, 2020I am looking for a source to purchase a couple of alstomeria plants - the tall variety. Last year I was so pleased to have found them - only to discover they were the short variety! Thanks for your help!
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