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Banana Trees
I have 2 dwarf banana trees about 2' tall. Both of them put out new leaves like crazy. However after only a few days, the leaves crack, and turn brown/black. Consequently, I am not getting any...
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My baby trees; and no fax here.
I appreciate your comments regarding my post. I have no fax availability here. We are no doubt going to be buying large trees for the back, and if the Catalpas and Willows grow big enough to plant...
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Flower-Plant ID Needed, Please
This grew up in one of my pots. I do not know what it is. I did not plant it. Whatever it is, it found its way into and overwintered in the pot. It is rather cute and I am more than happy to nurture...
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would like advice on garening and house plants
Hi everyone, I hope someone can giveme advice, I have recently moved and have a large garden that has not been looked after for over 8 years, I am totally new to gardening so I would like advice on...
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Harvesting garlic
I plant garlic cloves between roses to deter pests. When the tops fall over, I harvest the garlic. They are always very small, measuring perhaps 1-1/2 to 2" at the widest. How do other people do with...
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Recommendation to get rid of small yellowjacket nest
Hello, I have a yellowjacket next forming under one of the eves on my house. It's still small, so I'm looking for some recommendations to get rid of it. I put up a bee killer thing (those yellow...
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Huge amount of overgrowth
Hi, My very large lawn has been neglected for years. Moved away, came back. So a very large portion of my lawn is covered in overgrowth. About 2 acres. As high as six feet. Its pathetic, I know. How...
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Clematis montana hardiness
Has anyone been able to grow Clematis montana 'rubens' in Zone 5a or b? I never considered it here (Durham, NH with frequent 0-10 below nights), but I just noticed that Dirr rates it hardy to Zone 5....
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Small Terracotta Pots
I'm looking to source about 60 small, 6cm or 7cm traditional round terracotta pots (not plastic). New or secondhand, I don't really mind. Does anyone know of any online retailers or garden centres,...
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Rooting shrub? ? ?
I've tried several times to root a cutting from an osmanthus fragrens shrub -- sometimes called tea olive or sweet olive. I've even used Rootone, but so far I haven't gotten a cutting to root. Does...
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Chanticleer Gardens
I live within a half hour drive of the world famous Longwood Gardens. Folks come from all over the world to see the grounds and the wonderful conservatory/greenhouse. But it wasn't until a couple of...
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15 years ago
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Garden corner - complete beginner
My front lawn has a small wooden surround in the corner, that is about 3 feet wide by 2 feet across. I am looking to plant something in it just to take the bare look off the lawn. The garden is very...
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15 years ago
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how to clone a thuja green giant
I see where the Thuja Green Giant is grown from cuttings. Has any one tried this? Can you take a cutting and grow a new one? Would appreciate any suggestions on the method if any one has had success....
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arcobill
I am attemting to grow F1 cucumbers hydroponicly. I have beautiful 8-9 ft vertical vines, The vines are flowering profusly, but have about 95 % male flowers. I have been picking them off daily. Why is...
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