Aucuba – Identifying Seed

Q: Last year I bought a bunch of aucuba plants. …

Bulbs – When to Plant in Fall

Spring-flowering bulbs have been on garden center shelves for weeks …

Rabbits – Repelled with Milorganite

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River Birch – Not Greening

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Garlic – Requirements

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Mexican Heather – Is it Evergreen

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Iris – Selection and Care

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St Augustine – Cold Tolerance

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Azalea, Rhododendron, Woody plants – Phytophthora Root rot

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Swamp Hibiscus- Growing

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Alphabet Gardening

Q: I am planting an alphabet garden with my son. …

Dogs – Urinating in the garden

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False Aloe

Q: I found some interesting looking plants on a building …

Branch Drop – Crapemyrtle

Q: I am puzzled by twigs dropping from the three-year …

Joseph’s Coat – Care

Q: Can you identify this small plant for me? I …

Cacti for Cold Climates

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Leaf Spot – On Maple

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Primroses – When To Plant

Q: My sweetie gave me beautiful blooming primroses for Valentine’s …

Cleome Seed

Q: How does one collect and plant cleome seed?

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Purple Beautyberry – Identification

Q: Can you please tell me the name of this …