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1. What do I do with the dried flowers from last year that are still on my hydrangea? Should I prune them off?
To avoid cutting off this year's flower buds, cut the stems of the dried flowers just above where you see the top set of leaf buds on the stem. Then compost the dried flowers; if they're in decent sha...


2. I want to gut my tiny landscaping area infront of my town home. I love mostly green but want to use color too! I'm seeing burning bushes everywhere right now and I love them. I also really love haustus. I need tips on how to keep it simple, easy, inexpensive and also how to make it all fit together with my house (which is tan w/ burgundy shutters and door).
HI Well it's a bit difficult to do any landscaping in this format, but I recommend you go to our Plant Encyclopedia on this website and do an Advanced Search on your needs. It should give you a list ...


3. My grape hyacinths are starting to come up now. Will they bloom this autumn instead of spring?
In many areas, grape hyacinths (Muscari armeniacum) naturally send up foliage in autumn and then again in spring. It?s normal and doesn?t mean they?ll bloom out of season. Look at them as good ?marker...


4. This is the first year that I've grown leeks in my garden. What's the best way to grow them? Do I need to deadhead them as I do garlic?
Leeks (Allium) are a tasty winter vegetable and are usually best when used in late autumn and winter after cold temperatures have sweetened them. Because they're a cool-season vegetable, leeks will wi...


5. Since October my hibiscus has not had a single flower. It bloomed nicely all summer. The plant is growing well and looks good, but I miss the flowers. What can I do?
Patience may be needed. Hibiscus (Hibiscus) plants need a lot of sunshine; they bloom best in a bright window, preferably a southern exposure. Even with the right exposure, they may not bloom through ...


 
 

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