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Snap Dragons and Gerber Daisies

QuestionI would like to know the correct way to deadhead snap dragons, do I pinch off the blooms or the round bulbs, or do nothing? And, I would like to know whats going on with my gerber daisies, suddenly t

potted petunias

Questionwhat does pinching back leggy petunias mean? where do i pinch them? is this the same as deadheading? AnswerPatty, You are not alone in wondering about this....many people write to me about petunias and how

birds of paradise

Questionwhy are my birds of paradise the flower part turning black? AnswerKathryn, Usually if a flower is turning black it is a fungal condition, often caused by frequent sprinkling with water. If the flower

Bougenvillea Question

QuestionHi... I live in Florida and have two nice size Bougenvilleas in my front yard. When we were going through the dry season here, they were blooming beautifully. Now, its been raining often and even

Long Shoots on Bougenvillea

QuestionHi... I live in Florida and have two nice size Bougenvilleas in my front yard. When we were going through the dry season here, they were blooming beautifully. Now, its been raining often and even

impatiens: spotted yellowed leaves

QuestionMy potted impatiens are suffering from spotted yellowish green leaves with black spots with a yellowish dot center in only one of 3 pots on my deck. 2 pots receive the same amount of sun. The oth

nasturtiums

QuestionMy nasturtiums are very full, but the leaves are often yellow throughout the flower bed. do they need Acid feeding? AnswerIt is highly unlikely that your garden soil is so acidic your Nasturtiums cann

Mutant Flower

QuestionMy wife sent me a picture of sun flower that started growing not planted in front of our house. The flower is 13-15 feet tall and I have never seen a wild sun flower grow that big. Is this a normal thi

Sick celosia

QuestionQUESTION: Last year I bought a purple celosia, which I planted out and it thrived till late oct with brilliant plumes. Bought another this year and all the colours gone- the plumes have turned grey - the lea

Japanese Red Maple

QuestionI received a Japanese Red Maple potted plant for Mothers day. I decided to keep it in the pot and in the house for the summer as it is quite small -- about 2/3 feet tall -- and I didnt want squirrels

Impatiens - Yellow Leaves

QuestionHello mike, I plant about 200 impatients every year, most of them in the ground. This is the first year that SOME of my leaves are turning yellow, and have spots on them. All o

annuals -vs- perennials

QuestionPlease tell me the difference between annuals and perennials. I live in Southeast Florida and would like to grow flowering plants that will endure the intense sun and flower year round. Thank you

Snapdragon

QuestionI planted a bunch of snap dragons but they are leaning over instead of standing up straight. the area is sun to part shade. The other flowers in the area are doing well. Is their something I can do? Thanks

identify plant

QuestionI bought a hanging plant at walmart and lost the card describing same. Here is a picture of one part. Leafy plant which sprougts vines. Can you help me define what it is so I can look up how to care for. tha

What are the little bugs on my flowers

QuestionI have little white(off-white)microscopic bugs, tons of them, on my annuals. They are leaving a cob-web like covering on the flowers and my plant stand. The leaves are turning purplish and they a

Overwatering flower garden

QuestionWe had a flood in April where our foundation collapsed and three walls of it needed to be replaced. As a result, we had a lot of heavy equipment all over my property causing the already mostly clay soi

petunias looking fried

QuestionI have two hanging baskets of petunias and they are beginning to look fried. I water them every day because they are in direct sunlight and it has been very hot here lately. I have also put miracle gro

purple pod bean plants

Questionthey are anualls and all other people are on vacation so im sorry if this is not your topic. can they be eaten? if so than thanx AnswerKaren, If you are talking about purple beans that grow on bush be

Impatiens; Necrotic Spot Virus

QuestionI NORMALLY PLANT A BORDER OF 100 TO 125 IMPATIENS PLANTS IN THE FRONT OF MY HOME, FOR THE PAST THREE YEARS THEY HAVE DEVELOPED NECROTIC SPOT VIRUS. IT STARTS IN THE SAME AREA EVERY YEAR AND SPREADS TO THE RE

Ground Cover Full Sun

QuestionWhat would you recommend for perennial ground cover, drought resistent, full sun, good drainage -- Cape Cod is sandy soil? How should the soil be prepared. Thank you. AnswerMary Ellen, For full sun and sand

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