1. What would be a good fast-growing vine to cover an arbor? The area is in full sun. Published: July 31, 2009
2. When is the proper time to cut back vining clematis? Published: September 14, 2008
3. What are the ideal pH conditions and cultural practices for clematis? Published: September 14, 2008
4. I want to know how to split and transplant an old-fashioned bleeding heart that has overgrown its space in the garden. Published: May 15, 2008
5. Can you tell me about the ornamental sweet potato vine? Published: May 15, 2008
6. I would like to plant ground cover in a shady area to eliminate the need to weed; some of this will be planted around existing hostas and hydrangeas. In another garden (full sun, circular, has some day lilies, peonies, and phlox), I need to plant either annuals or perennials. Here, I'm looking for something rather high in the middle to balance the peonies and phlox and that has lots of color. Any general suggestions? Published: May 15, 2008
7. Most perennial plants come with directions to plant 18 to 24 inches apart. What happens if you plant closer than that? Do you risk losing the plants? Are they less hardy? Published: May 15, 2008
8. I have vinca ground cover and moneywort that are spreading into bee balm, veronica and other perennials. Will they overtake the perennials? I typically plant annuals such as impatiens in that area and wonder if they will be compatible. Published: May 15, 2008
9. I want to know if there are options for organic pest control on roses. Published: May 14, 2008
10. Are there any concerns regarding using chunk cedar instead of a shredded mulch for a perennial garden? Published: May 14, 2008
11. Perennials, wildflowers, and shrubs planted near the sidewalk are dying from the salt applied to the roads and sidewalks over the winter. Are there any shrubs or perennials that are more tolerant to that? Published: May 01, 2008
12. How is "hard freeze" defined? Published: April 22, 2008
13. What is the best way to prune rose bushes that the winter snows have broken and damaged? Published: April 22, 2008
14. I live in Moorhead and have been trying unsuccessfully to find the hardy mum varieties developed by the University of Minnesota. Are these not widely available? Any suggestions about where they can be purchased? Published: April 03, 2008
15. I am expanding my perennial garden, and I would like to divide two salvia plants and a sedum. Can I do that now in mid-July? Published: April 03, 2008
16. What are some vines that could be used to cover an arbor? Published: March 22, 2008
17. About three years ago, some of my snow-on-the-mountain started coming up a solid dark green color instead of the normal pale green and white. What is happening? Published: February 27, 2008
18. Our huge blue hostas started dying from the center out last year. One is dead and the other has only a few shoots on the outside of the crown. The centers are gone, and the remaining shoots are hollow. Our other hostas are unaffected. Any ideas? Published: February 27, 2008
19. I have had a trumpet vine plant for several years that has never bloomed. I suspect it is because of not enough sunlight, as it is on the west side of the house. We have been trimming it down to the ground in the fall. Should we be doing this? Published: February 05, 2008
20. I'd like to know if pampas grass is hardy in Minnesota. I'm planning to plant near a tall fence by a swimming pool in very sunny area. Do you have any other ideas? Published: January 13, 2008
21. How does one plant the shrub called Angel Trumpet? Published: January 08, 2008
22. Can you suggest some evergreen, deer-resistant vines we can plant in our Texas yard? The area will be in the sun most of the day. Published: January 07, 2008
23. Amaryllis is beginning to show green again. When do you transplant? Published: January 07, 2008
24. Can I grow bougainvillea outside all year long in Austin, Texas? Published: January 07, 2008
25. Are you supposed to cut peonies back in the fall? Mine get so big, the flowers just flop over, even though I have them in cages. Published: January 07, 2008
26. This past fall, I transplanted bearded irises from native clay soil to a raised bed. Once they were fully up, I added 2 inches of pine bark mulch. The iris bloomed, but several plants are rotting off at the base of the leaves. What is wrong? Published: January 07, 2008
27. I planted a candy corn vine (Manettia bicolor) this past spring on a trellis. Will it winter over? Do I need to do anything before winter? Published: January 07, 2008
28. How do I get rid of spider mites on my clematis and morning glory vines? Published: January 07, 2008
29. Will you tell me about a plant called Ixora? The plant appears to be winter tender, but in season it is beautiful. Published: January 07, 2008
30. My bearded irises were overcrowded and looked bad. I divided them and found iris borers? What do I do? Published: January 07, 2008

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