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Snake plant ‘Bantel’s Sensation’ is reverting - My snake plant’s new growth is reverting. Is there anything I can do to stop it? Shall I cut out the new undesired growth or just live with ... Read More
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Broken torchiere lamp shade replacement - While attempting to swat a wasp, I broke a very sentimental lamp! I know nothing about it, there are no markings. Anyone have an ideal of ... Read More
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Pruning suggestions for an old honeysuckle vine - I would like to rejuvenate this ancient honeysuckle vine.I 'm thinking about beheading it and fertilizing to stimulate fresh growth. It has ... Read More
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Is Horticultural oil harmful to Syngoniums? - I sprayed my syngonium with horticultural oil and it appears to be slowly collapsing! Is it slowly dying? Is oil bad for aroids? Can I do a... Read More
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30 plus year old snake plant decides to flower for the 1st time! - I've been growing this snake plant in a sunny East window since the 1980's. After decades in the same pot, I decided to repot last fall. T... Read More
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Climbing Rose Pruning Suggestions - I have mature 'New Dawn' climbing roses which have formed thick, woody canes with all upper growth. I would like to prune this year to reju... Read More
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Flower Bed Ideals - My flower bed has been the same for decades. This year I am considering expanding the left flower bed, maybe in an oval to soften the landsc... Read More
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Christmas palm ( Adonidia merrillii ) spotted leaves - My Christmas palm leaves are spotted. I've had this plant for about three years. I water weekly with aquarium water and Foliage Pro. I also... Read More
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Midcentury furniture/rug suggestions? - My seagrass rug is wearing out...I've had my 'matchy', slip-covered love seat/sofa since the late 1980's. I am in the mood for a change. I... Read More
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Scale on Crown of Thorns? - I'm taking my plants inside and I notice all these bumps that don't rub off like the usual scale...is it scale? Is the plant salvagable, or ... Read More
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