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Archive-name: gardens/plants-by-mail Posting-Frequency: monthly URL: http://pbmfaq.dvol.comThe Plants By Mail FAQ maint...
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posted by jorob
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Hedges - how often to prune?

Hi, I'm starting a fast growing Myrtus Luma hedge. At the moment, it's growing about an inch a week. How often should I...
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posted by han_chung
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douglas fir pruning?

Are there resources on the web on how to prune a douglas fir tree (about 70 feet tall) to prevent wind damage?
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posted by nospam
14 comments posted 21yrs posted by nospam

ball winder & swift recommendations

Hi everyone! Does anyone have a ball winder and/or swift that they would recommend? I'm looking for specific brand or t...
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posted by lauraremovethis
1 comments posted 21yrs posted by lauraremovethis

Composting leaves in plastic bags

Has any one had success doing this? I've tried on several occasions with very little compost and lots of leaves looking...
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posted by cherylisaak
12 comments posted 21yrs posted by cherylisaak

how to dig up tulip bulbs safely?

When digging up tulip bulbs, to divide them: (1) How do you avoid damaging the bulbs? I can't think of any way to preve...
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posted by shoemakerted
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Aphids on My Bushes

Any suggestions for getting rid of aphids? I would prefer a home made solution, but if it takes a harsh one from the ha...
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posted by Me
5 comments posted 21yrs posted by Me

A Big Frog Just Ate the Moon!

It's a quarter after seven (west coast time). The moon is almost GONE. How totally totally amazing. I'm running back out...
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posted by paghatSPAM-ME-NOT
3 comments posted 21yrs posted by paghatSPAM-ME-NOT

DESERT GARDENING

We've just moved to the Southwest. Like many, I used to think of desert as rocks, and sand. I'm amazed at the variety o...
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mandevilla vine

I've got a mandevilla vine that I've recently brought indoors for the fall/winter. We're in a zone 7/8 area (southweste...
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posted by brenda_silvey
2 comments posted 21yrs posted by brenda_silvey

How Long Has This Been Going On?

*spits* I just caught our four month old Pixie-Bob kitten in the bathroom licking our toothbrushes. Ew. Not nearly as d...
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posted by hugnkiss98122MYBLOUSE
21 comments posted 21yrs posted by hugnkiss98122MYBLOUSE

passion flower

Is my passion flower a perenial in North Carolina? I 'm considering bringing it inside for the winter. Sorry I dont know...
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posted by morgand
2 comments posted 21yrs posted by morgand

Spinosad

Hi Everybody, Spinsad... What do you think? A Google search just finds manufacturer propaganda and dense chemical data....
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posted by anyone
2 comments posted 21yrs posted by anyone