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Fastest blooming sunflower
What is the fastest blooming/maturing sunflower species or cultivar that grows at least 3-4ft?
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Can this Zamio be saved?
Hi there, Wondering if this Z plant can be saved… sun exposure and water have not done the trick. Perhaps re-potting in larger pot? thanks…
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Honeycrisp Apples
Hello – a few years ago I purchased a honeycrisp apple tree. Since then the tree has gotten bigger and I’m failing at harvesting a…
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Tall cacti
I have some cacti growing indoors that are flopping over as they grow taller (8-10″). I have been propping them up with wooden skewers but…
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Salt Tolerant Boulevard Garden
How do I begin selecting plants for a garden along the street? Any advice you have is greatly appreciated.
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Warm Fall
I heard on the weather, that the next three months will be warm.. into October, how do you think that will affect our perenials?
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Snow Burn
We had lots of snow burn on our arborvitae last year. We didn’t know we should have covered them. Â What can we do to prevent…
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Neonicotinoids and Bees
Hi! I understand several Twin Cities garden stores (including Bachman’s and Gerten’s) are no longer stocking plants that have been treated with neonicotinoids, as these…
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Time to Plant
Is it safe to plant ornamental grasses now–October 18? How late can into the Fall can Gro-low fragrant sumac be planted? Thank you.
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