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Container Redbud, bent taproot transplanting - I bought a Flamethrower Redbud, tree is in good shape, about 6' tall. As I went to plant it, I found the tap root, but it was curled back on... Read More
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Cestrum nocturnum not happy? - Last year it was going gangbusters and I hacked it back to stumps and it regrew over winter, but we're half way through the season and it's... Read More
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West facing shaded area need vigorous heat capable plant - So I have a spot facing west that is shaded until around 3-5pm when it literally bakes. I've tried the standard shade plants, Astible, Dicen... Read More
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Hardy Orchid? - I found these in my back yard and I though they were weeds so I've been mowing them down, but finally let a few grow out and it looks like ... Read More
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Heating cables around the base of half hardy plants? - So after my second year with my Osmanthus Fragrans losing all it's leaves outdoors, I'm trying to decide whether to abandon the effort and b... Read More
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Unknown Perennial, small yellow flowers, leaves like strawberries? - So I started a bunch of perennial seeds last year, and I've figured out what most of them are, but this little guy/girl is starting to take ... Read More
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Two Perennials finally flowered but what are they? - So I started a bunch of seedlings two years ago, and finally these survived and are flowering, but no idea what they are. They're pretty, bu... Read More
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Petco has "repti-bark" on sale - Normally $25 on sale for $16, and free shipping on orders over $49! After a rather unsuccessful over wintering with the gritty mix I'm swit... Read More
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Help with Seedlings! - So I attempted a huge seedling project 2 years ago, and only had about 10 of the 20 varieties survive, but what has survived I'm missing som... Read More
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Salvia Greggi, Jamensis and Agastaches late to start? - So last year was the first year of our perennial beds and everything went swimmingly, particularly the Agastaches, Salvias, and Penstemons. ... Read More
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