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C.L. FornariAvailable
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Annuals suggested for specific situations (sun, shade, windowboxes etc) New or unusual annuals are a particular interest of mine, and I grow many of these from seed. I am happy to help problem solve, answer questions about maintenance, and guide you to sources of unusual plants. | |
Mike MascioU.S.
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I have been an avid gardener since 1985 and an AllExpert volunteer since 1998. I specialize in soil preparation, seed starting and plant propagation, flowers, vegetables, and general landscaping. I am a strong advocate of the square foot method of gardening and the use of organic controls for pests and diseases. | |
Long Island GardenerU.S.
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Decisions, decisions... If you can't make up your mind which Annuals to grow, you're not alone. Problem with your new flowering Annuals flats? I`ve been there, done that. Petunias, Sweet Alyssum, Larkspur, Marine Blue Lobelia -- they all grow here at my house on Garden Street on Long Island, N.Y.. Cutting and Cottage Gardens, Sun and Shade Gardens, White Gardens and Night Gardens, I`ve done them all. Annuals are the perfect summer flower, bursting with color June through fall's first frost. I can`t speak on Cactus or tender Tropical Plants -- they don`t grow outside in my Zone 7 ..... |
Gretchen, Have the flowers stopped blooming and started (or finished) making seeds? If so, this is the natural way that a plant shuts down. True sunflowers have a very short life - they grow for two to
Dean, Like many plants we grow as annuals in the northern states, Impatiens is prone to whitefly and other insects when grown indoors. Also, most plants grow leaner and weaker indoors, even when grown
Shawn, It's pretty hard for peppers to bear fruit indoors, and if it was in the ground first, then dug and put in a pot, it is suffering both from the transplanting process that cuts off roots, and from
When blossoms fall off prematurely, it is usually an indication of one of two problems. Either your plants are not being fully pollinated, or they are receiving too much water. If you do not have enough
It's that time of year again, gardeners (like me) head out for a game of Russian Roulette with their tender potted plants. You're not alone. I exposed my late mother's cherished 20-year-old bonsai to

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