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iris, why cut leaves?

Why do we cut the leaves into a fan on iris when we dig and divide them? ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Delete the obvious to reply...
4 comments posted 21yrs
posted by lobo119
4 comments posted 21yrs posted by lobo119

What can I plant after lettuce bolts?

I've got a small garden going this year for the first time, and have planted leaf lettuce that has been going fine. I w...
16 comments posted 21yrs
posted by imzadi12
16 comments posted 21yrs posted by imzadi12

Cosmos - deadheading

How do I dead head my cosmos? Do I use scissors to cut the stem from the main plant or clip off the actual flower head?
1 comments posted 21yrs
posted by fellfromshootingstar
1 comments posted 21yrs posted by fellfromshootingstar

What is the best Pine Bark Beetle treatment?

Recently we bought some land and are building a home. We have several large pine trees that are a big part of the lands...
1 comments posted 21yrs
posted by jplasater
1 comments posted 21yrs posted by jplasater

Cold Frame in Zone 4-5?

I've been reading up about propagation. Most of the books talk about using cold frames for getting baby plants through...
3 comments posted 21yrs
posted by lottadatacarbs
3 comments posted 21yrs posted by lottadatacarbs

droopy hibiscus

Hi all, I finally found a "hearty hibiscus" as it is called. I wanted the huge flowering one. It is still in it's pot,...
4 comments posted 21yrs
posted by scullycat
4 comments posted 21yrs posted by scullycat

Banana peels

I was advised to use chopped banana peels on my ferns and have had beautiful results. Are there any other plants, indoo...
14 comments posted 21yrs
posted by Lorbilek56
14 comments posted 21yrs posted by Lorbilek56

Quality Cameras?

Looking to get ready to buy a video camera. It's been years since I've looked into video cameras. I'm looking for any c...
3 comments posted 21yrs
posted by anonymous
3 comments posted 21yrs posted by anonymous

2-Stroke, Unleaded to Superunleaded

Hi everyone, I reciently got a new toy. It has a 2-stroke engine similar to one found in a brush cutter and a the momen...
11 comments posted 21yrs
posted by TRBomb05.1rx4vz
11 comments posted 21yrs posted by TRBomb05.1rx4vz

Cleome

I have a two basic requirements when it comes to what gets planted in the very limited space that makes up my garden. T...
22 comments posted 21yrs
posted by mea
22 comments posted 21yrs posted by mea

soaker hose question

I like the cheap black soaker hoses, but have this problem: They clog up. What worked fine early in the season goes dow...
6 comments posted 21yrs
posted by invalid
6 comments posted 21yrs posted by invalid

Need reassurance

I lurk here quite often and the advice here seems knowledable...let me ask a few questions, I'm open to anyones suggest...
2 comments posted 21yrs
posted by gntry
2 comments posted 21yrs posted by gntry

Tree root question

How far from cement driveway / sidewalks should you plant trees to avoid problems with roots damaging the concrete? How...
4 comments posted 21yrs
posted by joedoakes
4 comments posted 21yrs posted by joedoakes

Do Earwigs damage garden plants ?

I have an insect problem in my garden, mainly the Broccoli and the Collards and the green bean leaves are being totally...
1 comments posted 21yrs
posted by dxer
1 comments posted 21yrs posted by dxer