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| Dwarf Lilacs in Containers | 6/22/2009 | nick mccann |
Q: I know you have already said that lilacs are not container plants but I live in an apartment. My ...
A: There is a small one called "Dwarf Korean Lilac one" that can allegedly be put in a container, ...
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| brown turkey fig | 6/21/2009 | nick mccann |
Q: I just received a brown turkey fig for Fathers day. The plant is about three feet high in a five ...
A: I would leave it in its container (and eventual larger one..) that way you can move it out of harms ...
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| Patio (Dwarf) Peach Tree | 6/20/2009 | nick mccann |
Q: I have a patio peach tree that I bought about 3 years ago at Lowes and planted in the ground, the ...
A: you didn't mention where you live, but there are Peach trees that are of the "southern" variety that ...
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| MADAGASCAR JASMINE VINE | 6/19/2009 | nick mccann |
Q: I recently potted (clay pot with potting soil) a Madagascar Jasmine vine and it is on my patio with ...
A: from what you describe, it sounds like it could indeed be too much water, but in a clay pot, it is ...
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| geraniums | 6/17/2009 | nick mccann |
Q: I have purchased two large hanging baskets full of geraniums; very full, lots of blooms, nice ...
A: Yes, it is a fungal problem, usually brought on by wet foliiage going into the cooler evening; there ...
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| mushy Bonanza peaches | 6/15/2009 | nick mccann |
Q: I have a Bonanza peach tree that is about 8 years old. Sometimes the peaches are wonderful, but ...
A: check your "Mushy" Peaches closely, they may be infested with the Carribean Fruit Fly larvae; I too ...
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| Dwarf Peach Tree Issues | 6/15/2009 | nick mccann |
Q: Last year I purchased dwarf peach tree, not sure of the variety. I live in Nanaimo B.C. Canada, ...
A: it seems to be stressed, and rightly so, overwintering it under the eves most assuredly was the ...
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| yellowing leaves on salvia | 6/11/2009 | nick mccann |
Q: I have 3 contianers of mixed annuals with a Salvia Mystic Spires in each. The salvias in the 22 inch ...
A: different annuals need different amounts of irrigation, it sounds like your Salvia may be receiving ...
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| worms | 6/11/2009 | nick mccann |
Q: Yesterday when I watered in the a.m. my plants looked fine. When I came home at night I checked ...
A: Squash is susceptible to the Pickle worm, I suspect that might be what is afflicting your lettuce ...
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| Container gardening in a north-east wrap around balcony in Northern Virginia | 6/8/2009 | nick mccann |
Q: What kind of flowering plants as well as green shrubs are best to plant on a balcony, one side ...
A: thats a pretty broad spectrum question, for the varieties are endless, any of the perennials or ...
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| Blueberries in container | 6/3/2009 | nick mccann |
Q: I'm in my third year of trying to grow a Sunshine Blue blueberry bush in a container in Zone 9 ...
A: Blueberries need a very acidic soil, and more importantly, it needs to be maintained at this low ...
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| Bugs on Tomato Plants | 5/24/2009 | nick mccann |
Q: I live in NYC and have a rather large terrace so I decided to buy several large containers to grow ...
A: its either mites or aphids, but either way, the soap should do the trick, but in the future if you ...
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| bonfire dwarf peach tree | 5/23/2009 | nick mccann |
Q: I have 2 patio peach trees that I planted in the ground 2 years ago. They did fine the first year ...
A: These types of questions are the toughest to answer, for without actually seeing the tree, it is ...
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| patio tomatoes | 5/22/2009 | nick mccann |
Q: Our patio tomatoes started off great, but now the leaves are starting to turn yellow and we haven't ...
A: Tomatoes will not form if the temps exceed 90 degrees, this could be the problem; the yellowing ...
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| Catnip 'Garden' | 5/20/2009 | nick mccann |
Q: Nick! I'm living in an apartment with no balcony right now. I would like to grow a couple catnip ...
A: I grow it for my cats all the time (and even put some out for a couple of feral cats I sort of ...
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| Indoor to Outdoor Brown Turkey Fig Tree | 5/14/2009 | nick mccann |
Q: I was given a turkey fig tree that is potted. I live in Vancouver BC and winters often have below ...
A: ....sure!..and then take one of the smaller branchs you prune off and put it in a container of ...
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| Indoor to Outdoor Brown Turkey Fig Tree | 5/14/2009 | nick mccann |
Q: I was given a turkey fig tree that is potted. I live in Vancouver BC and winters often have below ...
A: You are absolutely right to know enough not to shock it, and bring it out in one step; it needs to ...
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| growing impatiens indoors | 5/9/2009 | nick mccann |
Q: We have a beautiful impatiens plant indoors that is putting out lots of lovely blossoms. However, ...
A: Impatiens need to be pinched back constantly to keep them full, otherwise they are prone to ...
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| matilija poppies | 5/9/2009 | nick mccann |
Q: I have a matilija poppy that is in a 3 gallon container. At it's tallest it is about 2 feet high. ...
A: that would be tantamount to trying to raise an elephant in a shed....the roots system is going to be ...
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| potted plants | 5/8/2009 | nick mccann |
Q: Im currently growing a variety of different plants that have shed several leaves on lower branches. ...
A: it sounds like they need to be changed out into larger containers and a new soil base; if you pop ...
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| gardenia | 5/7/2009 | nick mccann |
Q: I live in florida and have a gardenia in a large pot in my back yard. the buds turn brown and fall ...
A: its either getting too much water or the PH level is off, (5.0-6.0)..Florida soil tends to be in the ...
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| fig tree growth | 5/2/2009 | nick mccann |
Q: I recently found a wild tennessee mountain fig tree in the woods(3 trees actually). I brought one ...
A: when you disrupt a trees root system, it is an automatic setback on its timetable; the trees in the ...
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| North facing window boxes | 4/29/2009 | nick mccann |
Q: I have all north facing window boxes and for the past several years have been planting impatients. ...
A: ....very important point, good for you!....people tend to put way too many specimens in a small ...
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| Climate Zone for container planting | 4/29/2009 | nick mccann |
Q: I asked a question yesterday about suggestions for my 42" terracotta bowl which gets all day sun and ...
A: Ok Cindy, got a handle on it now, a great beginning would be "trailing Lantana", it has a cascading ...
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| Climate Zone for container planting | 4/28/2009 | nick mccann |
Q: I asked a question yesterday about suggestions for my 42" terracotta bowl which gets all day sun and ...
A: Ok thats a big container, so your choices are pretty extensive, so I am going to ask you for one ...
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| North facing window boxes | 4/28/2009 | nick mccann |
Q: I have all north facing window boxes and for the past several years have been planting impatients. ...
A: The North window doesn't preclude it getting sun, unless it is shadowed by trees or another ...
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| North facing window boxes | 4/28/2009 | nick mccann |
Q: I have all north facing window boxes and for the past several years have been planting impatients. ...
A: Inpatients are fine for a North window, for they like a shadier area , but they need to be pinched ...
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| what to plant at the pool | 4/27/2009 | nick mccann |
Q: I live in western Pennsylvania and my boss asked me to get some plants for the planters around the ...
A: 10.5 inch deep container will be fine for just about any of the annuals that grow well in Penn.; I ...
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| Bonanza Patio Peach tree and Bees | 4/25/2009 | nick mccann |
Q: I just bought one of these and plan on planting it in my backyard. While doing research i stumble ...
A: ..Plant it where it will get morning sun and afternoon shade for about a year, then if need be, it ...
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| Bonanza Peach Tree care | 4/25/2009 | nick mccann |
Q: I live in Southern Arizona, South of Tucson and have just purchased and planted in a large pot a ...
A: Take the peaches off first thing, this youngster needs to put all its energy into development at ...
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| Bonanza Patio Peach tree and Bees | 4/25/2009 | nick mccann |
Q: I just bought one of these and plan on planting it in my backyard. While doing research i stumble ...
A: yes it will attract bees, but only when it is in bloom, which lasts about a month, and then they are ...
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| Haworthia Attenuata Plant Problems? | 4/23/2009 | nick mccann |
Q: I purchased a haworthia attenuata plant from the store and I'm really not sure how to take care of ...
A: Here is the cardinal rule on growing your succulent, if you remember or do nothing else, "water only ...
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| self watering container plants | 4/20/2009 | nick mccann |
Q: How can I create self watering features on regular pots/containers that I have for both indoors and ...
A: there are all kinds of devices for sale that will place just the amount of water a plant uses at its ...
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| containers | 4/19/2009 | nick mccann |
Q: i have a brick mail box with a container on each side and want to now what is the best flower or ...
A: ....then instead of moving them when the temps fall, just cover them to protect them from the cold; ...
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| containers | 4/19/2009 | nick mccann |
Q: i have a brick mail box with a container on each side and want to now what is the best flower or ...
A: its funny you ask that, for I just put two beautiful dwarf Oleanders next to mine, they will do fine ...
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| re-potting avocado tree | 4/9/2009 | nick mccann |
Q: I have become quite attached to my two foot tall avocado tree that I grew from a pit. Well I decided ...
A: It sounds like your baby is going through severe transplant shock; when you transplanted it you ...
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| Soil for container tomato plants | 4/9/2009 | nick mccann |
Q: I just acquired two very nice homemade wooden box containers, 5' in lenght, 10" deep and 20 1/4 " ...
A: I am a little concerned to the dept of the wooden containers, 10 inches doesn't allow much room for ...
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| growing lettuce in containers | 4/5/2009 | nick mccann |
Q: I have read that I need to do successive plantings of lettuce seeds in order to harvest all summer. ...
A: albeit Lettuce doesn't have a very extensive root system, it is unwise to plant new seeds right next ...
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| vertical grow towers | 4/4/2009 | nick mccann |
Q: I have just purchased 12 pots, each of which have 6 planting ports (think "giant daisy shape"), ...
A: These containers are meant for smaller root systems, I wouldn't be thinking of putting Tomatoes or ...
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| planting season | 3/29/2009 | nick mccann |
Q: I live outside of Ft Myers & want to plant veggies in containers. I was an avid gardener in MA, but ...
A: I will do what I can from this end, but I really encourage new gardeners to Florida to contact their ...
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