Drought – Container Safety

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Dwarf Fruit Trees – Winter Care

Q: I have three dwarf fruit trees: cherry, apricot, and …

Bird of Paradise – Growing

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Indian Meal Moth – Control

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Dipladenia – Identification

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Repotting – Drainage Holes

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‘Fat Albert’ Colorado Spruce – Branches Dying

Q: I am stumped. Two months ago we bought a …

Hyacinth – When to plant

Q: I have some questions about hyacinths and I would …

Citrus – Growing Indoors

Q: I have an orange tree which I have grown …

Potting Soil – Sterilize

Q: I re-use the potting soil in my containers. Last …

Hornworms – Garden tomatoes

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Coleus – Making it Come Back

Q: I have a coleus in a container that did …

St Augustine – Planting Sod

Kill all weeds by spraying the area with a non-selective …

Horsetail – Control

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Pesticides – Disposal

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Bulbs – Storing for Winter

Most of us enjoy the cooler weather ushered in by …

Outdoor Container Soil – Information

Q: I limit my gardening nowadays to pot gardening mostly. …

Plants – Determining pot size

Q: I have a lantana and a ‘Siskiyou Pink’ gaura …

Cacti for Cold Climates

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Mandevilla – Overwintering

Q: I have a five-year old mandevilla growing in a …