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Butterflies
Species identification, host plants, Monarch waystation help, raising caterpillars, and migration sightings.
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Birds
Feeder setups, identification, migration watches, nesting boxes, hummingbirds, and backyard birding tips.
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4,788 replies
Latest: “Hello Mudit Test” — 2 months, 1 week ago
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Blooms
Native plants, pollinator gardens, plant identification, garden design, and wildflower questions.
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248 replies
Latest: “color of hydrangeas” — 1 week, 1 day ago
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Bushel Basket
Canning, vegetable gardening, composting, yard projects, beekeeping, and garden recipes.
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Ask Anything
General questions that don't fit neatly into one section. Our most active forum — 94% of questions get answered.
319 threads
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Latest: “Vaccination” — 1 week, 4 days ago
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Bushel Basket
Soil test
I want to plant something which needs the soil to be acidic. How do I find out if my soil is acidic?
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Andrew
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Blooms
Hydrangea cold tolerant?
I want to try planting some hydrangea, but have no idea if they can survive the harsh winter here. Anybody has hydrangea?
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Andrew
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Blooms
Flowers to go with roses
I have some lovely blooms of flowers. I want to add some variety to my garden by planting some other flowers along with roses. Any suggestions?
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Andrew
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Bushel Basket
Conifer turning brown
Some of my conifer trees are turning brown and dying off at the bottom. Any ideas why?
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Andrew
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Red spots on eucalyptus leaves
From a week or so, I see red spots on the leaves of my eucalyptus tree. Any idea what could be the reason?
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Andrew
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✓ Answered bushel basket 18 years ago
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Blooms
Hyacinth not flowering
My Hyacinth plants are three years old and hasn't given me any flowers. I thought they will be mature enough by the third year. Is there some other…
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Andrew
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Lavender and rose
I have planted some lavender beneath the rose plants. Now the lavender are getting too big. Should I move these plants or prune them?
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Andrew
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Compost manure and clay soil
I have clay soil in my garden, so was advised to add some compost to it. I went to the nearby store and all they had is compost…
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Fennel and dill
I want to grow some fennel in my garden. I heard dill is a good candidate for companion planting along with fennel. Is it so?
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Andrew
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✓ Answered bushel basket 18 years ago
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Blooms
Pruning camellias
Should I prune my camellias after the flowering season is over or should I let them be?
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Andrew
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✓ Answered blooms 18 years ago

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