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Hedge
Posted by Connie Snowden | September 8, 2020What is the name of this hedge Thank you
Green Fruit.
Posted by Tommy Adams | September 8, 2020I have a very large tree in my yard that is bearing a “fruit”.? Can please tell me what it is? It has a seed a lot like a peach, has a very hard texture Thank you in advance for your assistance
Overwintering tropical plants in zone 7.
Posted by Jim Clements | September 6, 2020Many web sites recommend keeping plants in the garage. They further recommend keeping plants between x low temp and y high temp. This is often a spread of 20 to 30 degrees. My garage has never gone below 45. Assume the recommendation is between 40 & 60. In Amarillo TX, in the middle of winter the high could be 60, ...
Soil
Posted by Junett Noack | September 6, 2020Can I add soil to The top of my plant without Repotting it. I, afraid when it gets taller it will fall over
balloon plants
Posted by roberta Miller | September 3, 2020I want to know if you should remove the old blooms from the plants? My plant is not blooming anymore and is full of deadheads.
Planting Spring Bulbs
Posted by Bonnie Cochrane | September 3, 2020Do you put any nutrients in when you plant Spring Bulbs?
Plant location
Posted by Lisa Antebi | September 3, 2020I have many plans outside on my deck, I want to bring them inside for the winter. I am concerned that I will also bring in bugs. How can I prevent this from happening? Thanks for your help!!
Is Fall a Good Time to Fertilize Shrubs?
Posted by Marilyn Piper | September 3, 2020Is this a good time to fertilize my shrubs and fall blooming perennials? I have some Pieris that are looking quite sad; they haven't grown much over the summer and I'm wondering if there is a boost I could give them now. Thank you!
ID Plant
Posted by TomandLinda | September 3, 2020I lost the tag for this plant. Can you tell me what it is?
Black Pearl Ornamental Pepper
Posted by hazel mccleary | September 3, 2020Hi Marianne: I have 2 of these plants in the yard. They started out beautifully and have slowly just withered. Have plenty of sun and water. What should I do? Replant?? Thank you Hazel
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