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How can I tell if frost damage has happened?
This is a follow up to Protect flowering fruit trees from frost
Background: We have several fruit trees in our back yard. They are in full bloom at the moment. It was supposed to be pretty cold last night. (I don't know what the actual low…
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Identification needed on this plant with reddish stems
I am needing an identification on this gem growing in Utah. I usually pull them up when they are little so I've never seen it grow this big.
I appreciate your help!
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What kind of orchid did I buy?
I stumbled upon a farmers market in North California this weekend and bought this really pretty orchid, but I guess I was too excited about my purchase to ask the seller what kind of orchid it was, and there is no identification on the pot or…
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Is this weird glob of brownish stuff a fungus?
I was doing my daily inspection of my plants I noticed this weird glob of stuff in the pot of one of my trees. I'm trying to figure out what exactly this is, because I've seen the same thing in another pot about a month ago. Is this some kind of…
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how different manures perform in a garden
I was just thinking, how do different manures from animals perform in a garden? Since each animal has different digestive systems and different meals I would think the manure is very different, say comparing a chicken to a cow.
So the question, how…
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Why are the tops of my Brussels Sprouts turning purple?
What does it mean when the tops of the Brussels Sprouts start to turn purple?
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When should I transfer from pod to pot or ground?
Since the pre-sprouted plant season is in full bloom, what is a good indicator of the time to transfer a pre-sprouted plant? For instance I have a mexi-bell pepper in a plastic pod and two basil sprouts. The pepper is about 8" and seems primed to be…
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Can rhododendrons be cut back?
I have a situation where a row of rhododendrons in front of the house is overgrown and getting large. I was told by someone else that they need to be removed and replaced with smaller rhododendrons. Is that true, or can they be cut back?
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Rabbits ate the blueberry shrubs I planted right down to the ground. Will the shrubs grow back?
I made the mistake of not setting up chicken wire and the rabbits ate these 24" bushes I just planted. All that remains are 1-2 little twigs, stripped of all the branches and leaves.
Will these plants grow back in spring?
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What ground cover would be best for my old stone driveway?
I have a steep driveway that isn't very practical for parking in, but looks pretty nice. It is "paved" with bricks and large marble slabs, with dirt in between the stones. Although this looks pretty nice and rustic in the winter/spring, but it…
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Can a Japanese Maple Tree be Tapped for Sap to be Used in Syrup?
I have a large Japanese Maple tree (about twenty feet tall) in my yard and am wondering if it can be tapped for sap to be made into syrup. Is this possible or would it just be a waste or taste bad? If it is possible, can you please provide any…
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Is there an optimum time to mow the lawn?
I am looking to buy a robot lawn mower for my newly laid lawn. These mowers are designed to make small cuts but to be used often. This I understand to be beneficial. They are capable of being operated on a schedule, mowing every day in the…
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What are the best soil amendments for container grown blueberries?
What are the best soil amendments for blueberries grown in containers? What's the best mulch? Last year I used chopped leaves from a friend's landscaping job that is no longer around. I also remember hearing about adding coffee grounds to the…
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Do dead bamboo limbs run the risk of seeding a garden bed?
I have these three bags, along with two more waiting for curbside pickup of yard waste to start back up. I am also about to dig a garden bed for a bunch of pepper plants. Although I don't anticipate that the varieties will bear too many rodent…
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What is the difference between a melon and a squash?
When looking at either the fruit, or the plant of either, is there a specific characteristic, or set thereof, of either group that distinguishes one from the other?
I am curious as to the classification of watermelon. I saw a listing of them with…
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