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LTHastings · LTHastings

Hi! I just brought home a cone flower plant and transplanted it into my front flower bed; which receives full-half day sun and has amended soil. I have watered the bed, and this evening it is looking wilted and droopier than when i planted it. I wouldn't be concerned if the foliage wasn't wilting s well...

tlhoop · tlhoop

Is it ok to plant perennials and annuals over my septic system? There's lawn over it now, but I'd like to take it out and plant a garden bed. Thank you.

marilee · marilee

Is it to late to prune my trees? I have fruitless mulberry, maple and oak. Also i have small pecan trees next to my house and i want to transplant them, how do i do this and what time of year?

SimpleKids · SimpleKids

We just moved from Houston, TX to Lubbock, TX & I brought all of my plant friends with me. However, they have to stay in the garage for now, because it's still getting down to freezing temperatures some nights -- even after daytime temps in the upper 70s. What's my threshold night time low before I...

mrspmnky · mrspmnky

could you please tell my what type of soil lubbock has I also have numerous angel wing begonia's that are growing like weeds but I can't get them to flower Any suggestions?

Kathy · Kathy

I would like to plant a few hydrangeas and crepe myrtles. When and where would be the best time to plant each one and would either one do very well in containers? Thanks, Kathy

Sunshine · Sunshine

Hello. I purchased 2 Venus Fly Traps in April 08. One has been been well and the other died (or I killed it ). Anyway, the VFT has been and is still outdoors on the north side in full sun within a little mini-bog hanging basket. It is still in it's original pot and producing new traps. With fall coming, I...

hayu · hayu

I have some Adenium seedlings. One is taking a zig zag shape. Is the the adenium a good plant to use for a bonsai? If so what age do you start one and how do you do it? Is it really complicated?

hayu · hayu

What do you use to root your cuttings?

brienne · brienne

Hello, We have a large front bed full of vinca, and over the last 2 years I've noticed another vine slowly taking over. I did a little research and I've come to the conclusion that it very well could be virginia creeper. I think it is very weedy-looking and it is taking over my vinca and climbing up my trees...

leesadunn · leesadunn

Anna, My peach tree has tons of peaches on it that are smaller than apricots. There is a ring of sap at the base of the tree. The peaches are ripe but too small to do anything with. What is wrong with my peach tree? Leesa Dunn -- Edited by leesadunn at 16:19, 2008-07-12

RazorDog · RazorDog

Speaking of sedums, I bought a Jade Plant from Little Red Nursery the other day. I bought one of the smaller ones. Do I need to transplant it from the pot it is in, or can I leave it in that plastic pot and put IT inside a decorative planter. I bought it to live indoors, is that all right. Al of my other se...

sdanae · sdanae

I have an area of flagstone in my front yard, and I would like to plant groundcover in the cracks. I saw a picture of blue star creeper with flagstone that was really pretty. Does that grow in this area... I've never seen it! Thanks!

sdanae · sdanae

I have an area of flagstone in my front yard, and I would like to plant groundcover in the cracks. I saw a picture of blue star creeper with flagstone that was really pretty. Does that grow in this area... I've never seen it! Thanks!

Sunshine · Sunshine

...what exactly does "unauthorized propagation prohibited" mean? I am taking this as you can't sacrifice any portion of the plant to create more unless it sets it's own seeds. Is that about the jest of it?

Sawyer · Sawyer

Hi there - first time owner/planter of Spanish Broom. I have two questions: first -- my flowers on it are drying up/dieing -- is this normal? I just didn't know how long they lasted. Second -- On my flowers, I've noticed bugs which look like tiny tan/brown slivers. They're on every flower. What are th...

RazorDog · RazorDog

Have you ever heard of anyone growing them in this part of W. Texas (Lubbock). I planted 100 pips last year, end of May, and nothing grew from this. I would like to try again, but I was told they will not grow in this part of the world. Which seems strange to me because most people elsewhere can't get rid...

Krystal · Krystal

Hey, Mrs. Anna it's Krystal Schmidt that used to work for you. How is everyone? Anyway, I knew this was the place to go with my question. I don't know the exact name of this lily, but it's not re-blooming. I have pinched it back and it acts like it wants to bloom but just keeps making theese balls like ro...

Sunshine · Sunshine

I've got some tetraploid daylilies on their way and was wondering what soil they will do well in. I use the Berger' I purchase from LR and/or ML for 95% of my flowers. Will that be suitable? They will come bare root. I will use the HydroStretch in them as well. These will be my first daylilies ever. Th...

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	Sick echinacea? (Preview) Hi! I just brought home a cone flower plant and transplanted it into my front flower bed; which receives full-half day sun and has amended soil. I have watered the bed, and this evening it is looking wilted and droopier than when i planted it. I wouldn't be concerned if the foliage wasn't wilting s well...	LTHastings	0	1104	Jul 6, 2009 by LTHastings
	Septic System (Preview) Is it ok to plant perennials and annuals over my septic system? There's lawn over it now, but I'd like to take it out and plant a garden bed. Thank you.	tlhoop	0	776	May 22, 2009 by tlhoop
	pruning (Preview) Is it to late to prune my trees? I have fruitless mulberry, maple and oak. Also i have small pecan trees next to my house and i want to transplant them, how do i do this and what time of year?	marilee	1	793	May 5, 2009 by anna_johnson
	Cold Nights with an Itch to Transplant (Preview) We just moved from Houston, TX to Lubbock, TX & I brought all of my plant friends with me. However, they have to stay in the garage for now, because it's still getting down to freezing temperatures some nights -- even after daytime temps in the upper 70s. What's my threshold night time low before I...	SimpleKids	2	879	Apr 19, 2009 by anna_johnson
	angel wings and soil (Preview) could you please tell my what type of soil lubbock has I also have numerous angel wing begonia's that are growing like weeds but I can't get them to flower Any suggestions?	mrspmnky	1	830	Mar 8, 2009 by anna_johnson
	Hydrangeas and Crepe Myrtles Do you have them at LR? (Preview) I would like to plant a few hydrangeas and crepe myrtles. When and where would be the best time to plant each one and would either one do very well in containers? Thanks, Kathy	Kathy	1	886	Mar 8, 2009 by anna_johnson
	VFT bought from LR in April (Preview) Hello. I purchased 2 Venus Fly Traps in April 08. One has been been well and the other died (or I killed it ). Anyway, the VFT has been and is still outdoors on the north side in full sun within a little mini-bog hanging basket. It is still in it's original pot and producing new traps. With fall coming, I...	Sunshine	1	889	Oct 22, 2008 by Diane
	bonsai candidate (Preview) I have some Adenium seedlings. One is taking a zig zag shape. Is the the adenium a good plant to use for a bonsai? If so what age do you start one and how do you do it? Is it really complicated?	hayu	1	838	Oct 22, 2008 by Diane
	Hoyas and Epis (Preview) What do you use to root your cuttings?	hayu	1	804	Aug 16, 2008 by anna_johnson
	Virginia Creeper vine (Preview) Hello, We have a large front bed full of vinca, and over the last 2 years I've noticed another vine slowly taking over. I did a little research and I've come to the conclusion that it very well could be virginia creeper. I think it is very weedy-looking and it is taking over my vinca and climbing up my trees...	brienne	2	842	Jul 27, 2008 by brienne
	Peach trees (Preview) Anna, My peach tree has tons of peaches on it that are smaller than apricots. There is a ring of sap at the base of the tree. The peaches are ripe but too small to do anything with. What is wrong with my peach tree? Leesa Dunn -- Edited by leesadunn at 16:19, 2008-07-12	leesadunn	0	785	Jul 12, 2008 by leesadunn
	Jade plant (Preview) Speaking of sedums, I bought a Jade Plant from Little Red Nursery the other day. I bought one of the smaller ones. Do I need to transplant it from the pot it is in, or can I leave it in that plastic pot and put IT inside a decorative planter. I bought it to live indoors, is that all right. Al of my other se...	RazorDog	3	876	Jul 7, 2008 by anna_johnson
	rock garden (Preview) I have an area of flagstone in my front yard, and I would like to plant groundcover in the cracks. I saw a picture of blue star creeper with flagstone that was really pretty. Does that grow in this area... I've never seen it! Thanks!	sdanae	3	818	Jun 29, 2008 by anna_johnson
	rock garden (Preview) I have an area of flagstone in my front yard, and I would like to plant groundcover in the cracks. I saw a picture of blue star creeper with flagstone that was really pretty. Does that grow in this area... I've never seen it! Thanks!	sdanae	0	742	Jun 24, 2008 by sdanae
	I've got a question.... (Preview) ...what exactly does "unauthorized propagation prohibited" mean? I am taking this as you can't sacrifice any portion of the plant to create more unless it sets it's own seeds. Is that about the jest of it?	Sunshine	1	887	Jun 18, 2008 by RazorDog
	Spanish Broom Question (Preview) Hi there - first time owner/planter of Spanish Broom. I have two questions: first -- my flowers on it are drying up/dieing -- is this normal? I just didn't know how long they lasted. Second -- On my flowers, I've noticed bugs which look like tiny tan/brown slivers. They're on every flower. What are th...	Sawyer	1	876	Jun 3, 2008 by anna_johnson
	Lily of the Valley (Preview) Have you ever heard of anyone growing them in this part of W. Texas (Lubbock). I planted 100 pips last year, end of May, and nothing grew from this. I would like to try again, but I was told they will not grow in this part of the world. Which seems strange to me because most people elsewhere can't get rid...	RazorDog	5	1321	May 20, 2008 by anna_johnson
	How to get a Lily to rebloom (Preview) Hey, Mrs. Anna it's Krystal Schmidt that used to work for you. How is everyone? Anyway, I knew this was the place to go with my question. I don't know the exact name of this lily, but it's not re-blooming. I have pinched it back and it acts like it wants to bloom but just keeps making theese balls like ro...	Krystal	2	855	May 20, 2008 by Krystal
	Soil for potted Daylilies? (Preview) I've got some tetraploid daylilies on their way and was wondering what soil they will do well in. I use the Berger' I purchase from LR and/or ML for 95% of my flowers. Will that be suitable? They will come bare root. I will use the HydroStretch in them as well. These will be my first daylilies ever. Th...	Sunshine	1	846	Apr 30, 2008 by anna_johnson
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