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Bug ID

Saw a bug on a Cosmos a bit ago that is the size of a yellow jacket bee, same coloring as a bumble bee, in fact if you...
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posted by jsdeboo
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broadleaf weed killer and reseeding lawn

My lawn is fairly weedy. I would like to kill the weeds without harming what grass is left (probably using a 2,4-D type...
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posted by d
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What kind of plant is this? - Plant.JPG (0/1)

Who can help me to identify what kind of plant it is? I have attached the picture of it to this message Thanks, Ron
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posted by REMOVErp3
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Re: Ornamental Grass for Shade?

I don't know of any that tall for shade, and I'm not sure how far north Inland Sea Oats is hardy, but I have that in fu...
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posted by animaux
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Re: making mini greenhouse

> HI all, > > I am considering making (er...commissioning my husband to make) a mini > greenhouse. I would like a small...
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posted by snowshoe
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Re: Lawn/turf question

> We have decided to plant a small section of our acre with grass (mainly > to keep the soil in place, since our proper...
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posted by wholzem
4 comments posted 23yrs posted by wholzem

Water & fertilize bulbs in spring or fall?

I'd like to get some input on the group here on when it's best to water and fertilize established bulbs (bulbs that hav...
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posted by omeTAKEOUTga44
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Plants for Northern Los Angeles

Hello everyone! I moved into a condo last October, that has a fenced patio with some planter beds. I merrily put in som...
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posted by r.rice
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radical pruning of Pivet hedge results

Last fall I Chopped, Hatched and otherwise radially pruned my 7' high Pivet hedge down to about 18". I happy to report...
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posted by gmouser
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Sick cedar

Hi! I bought a small Emerald Cedar (10" pot, plants about 12" tall) that I keep in my office. I've had it a few months...
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posted by postmaster
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Re: Oh please may the force be with me!

>Why don't you go out and do your weeding already? > >Be careful you don't trip over your light sabre, Rosiewan!!! By t...
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posted by roseb441702
3 comments posted 23yrs posted by roseb441702

Watermelons

Should watermelons be under leaves or exposed to the sun?
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posted by brsher
3 comments posted 23yrs posted by brsher

Looking for a tiny potato variety

I am new to vegetable gardening. I have seen a tiny variety of potato in India which is great to eat in fried curries....
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posted by dipumisc
2 comments posted 23yrs posted by dipumisc

Black ants

Is there anything I can do to keep black ants (they are coming into my kitchen from the outside) other than using Raid o...
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posted by mceezee
9 comments posted 23yrs posted by mceezee