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46.
I recently moved to Temple from Bellaire (Houston) and brought along an extensive collection of crotons, plumerias, gingers, etc. Before, I watered with well water. Now, I water with City of Temple water. My crotons that are supposed to be almost maroon in color are now yellow. Is this some sort of deficiency in the water?
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Published: December 21, 2007
47.
Can cotton seed hulls be used in a daylily bed or will they defoliate the daylilies?
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Published: December 21, 2007
48.
My sugar snap peas are not doing well. We have been very dry here, but have been watering every other day. They are turning very light green and brown and some have dried up altogether. Can I salvage any of them?
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Published: December 21, 2007
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I have planted lupines in full sun, as indicated on the tags, for several seasons. But I have had no success getting them through the Minnesota winter. My mother says they grow wild in the ditches. Is there a trick to this?
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Published: December 19, 2007
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My large Christmas cactus isn't doing well. Healthy branches turn yellow and eventually brown and die. Meanwhile, my smaller, younger Christmas cacti look fine. What can I do?
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Published: December 19, 2007
51.
My hardy kiwis are now several years old and growing at the rate of 15 to 20 feet per season, but there are no signs of flowers. Any suggestions?
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Published: December 19, 2007
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I want to plant two dwarf apples and a dwarf cherry in my yard (16 by 24 feet). The exposure is south and west, and the soil is mostly yellow clay and rock. Is there any way to amend the soil for trees?
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Published: December 19, 2007
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My tomato plants are dark green, vigorous, and healthy. However, flowers are not forming any fruit. What is the problem?
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Published: December 18, 2007
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We hired a service to landscape our new home. They have laid the mulch down without an underlying lining. Will we be OK without the lining underneath the mulch?
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Published: December 17, 2007
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My entire yard is bordered with pine trees. What can I plant around these trees (flowers and shrubs) that will not be killed off by pine needles?
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Published: December 17, 2007
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