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Tuesday, January 27, 2015

That ugly cottony scale.

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Icerya purchasi Q.  Since the subject came up and there is a likelihood of that ugly cottony scale this time of year, could you ad...
Monday, January 19, 2015

How to control mealybugs on Japanese hollies.

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Mealybugs by Alexlutor CC BY-SA 3.0 Q . How can I control mealybugs on my Japanese hollies? A. First, make sure those are mealybugs...
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Wednesday, January 14, 2015

Must-Have-Plants: Canna 'Cleopatra'

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Canna 'Cleopatra' Must-have plants are among the best plants for appropriate garden situations. When you need great gard...
Tuesday, January 13, 2015

The Pearl Fryar Topiary Garden, Bishopville, SC

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Mr. Pearl Fryar with the author The Man A visit to Pearl Fryar's topiary garden is not complete without a visit with Mr. P...
Wednesday, December 24, 2014

Foam is bubbling out of my Chinese elm. Any ideas?

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Q. Foam is bubbling out of my Chinese elm. Any ideas? A . The foam is called "slime flux." It occurs sometimes when a tree...
Thursday, December 11, 2014

Winter gardening tips?

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Q. Do you have any winter gardening tips? A. Yes. Think spring. When you do, you'll be ready for it. Here are some specifics, which...
Wednesday, December 3, 2014

Savannah Botanical Garden, Savannah, GA

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Savannah Botanical Garden sign Escape the frenzy of mid-town Savannah, GA in the Savannah Botanical Garden . Begun in the late 1980...
Friday, November 14, 2014

Small-scale Composting for a Raised Bed Patio Garden

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Q. I want to make compost for my raised bed patio garden. I live alone, so I don't produce many kitchen scraps. I live in a townhouse ...
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Must-Have Plants: Japanese Ardisia, aka Marlberry

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Ardisia japonica aka Japanese Ardisia, Marlberry Must-have plants are among the best plants for appropriate garden situations. Whe...
Thursday, November 6, 2014

I'm in zone 8a. Should I wait till spring to plant Asiatic Jasmine?

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Asiatic jasmine in 2-1/2 inch and 3-1/2 inch pots Q.   I'm in zone 8a. Should I wait till spring to plant Asiatic Jasmine? A. ...
Tuesday, October 28, 2014

Can I compost egg shells?

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Compost Still-Life with Egg Shells Can I compost egg shells? I'm including a picture. Yes, you can compost egg shells, but you sho...
Tuesday, October 14, 2014

Mercer Arboretum and Botanic Garden, Houston, TX

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Gate, Mercer Arboretum and Botanic Gardens A fter having visited Mercer Arboretum and Botanic Garden in Houston - or is it in Humble ...
Thursday, September 18, 2014

FAQ: What is this? It's a dahlia.

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A new homeowner in Maine asks questions about plants he finds growing in his landscape. "What is this?" That's a dahlia. ...
Thursday, September 4, 2014

Try inter-planting your bulbs with summer blooming perennials.

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Daffodils in the landscape. Photo by Irina Iriser from Pexels Q. I would like to plant a large area with bulbs for spring bloom. The...
Wednesday, September 3, 2014

The Howard Peters Rawlings Conservatory and Botanic Gardens, Baltimore, MD

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Howard Peters Rawlings Conservatory and Botanic Gardens, Baltimore, MD The Howard Peters Rawlings Conservatory and Botanic Gardens ...