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Powdery Mildew
Two summers ago I purchased 3 gorgeous peony plants from Sunnyside Gardens. This year they are covered with powdery mildew. What is the best course…
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Japanese Beetles
What’s the best way to stop the Japanese Beetles from destroying my grapevine. I tried the soap in the bucket pick them and drown them…
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Smaller perennial for around a lamp post
Dear Sunnyside: I am looking for a short, colorful perennial that does not get taller than 8-10 inches. I am planting in and around moneywort,…
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Earwigs
I saw a picture of this bug on your website. I have these and do not know what to use to get rid of them.…
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Damaged Sweet potato leaves
I planted a couple of sweet potato vines in my big pots as a bright green accent to my flowers. Unfortunately I found out that…
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Cat’s out of the garden
How do I keep my neighbors cat from using my flower box as a litter box? âLorna
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Deer repellents
Dear expert, I caught the last part of a TV segment about a new deer repellent tablet that was developed by UMD. Do you have…
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window boxes
I am looking for suggestions for window boxes, west facing, under overhang, so not many hours of sun, but intense when it is present. /thanks!!!…
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Perennials for wet and shady areas
What perennial would you suggest planting in a flower bed that is quite wet and shady? I have tried roses and rhododenron, but neither of…
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