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2009-07-04 hydrangea won't bloom: Diane, it is important to prune the hydrangea in early spring, before the plant produces buds. This includes cutting the dead canes as far back as possible. This will promote a stockier growth habit and...
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2009-07-01 Black Bumps on Wave Petunias: This could be the onset of black spot, a fungus disease that crops up when the weather is humid. You can prevent this by praying the plants with an all-purpose fungicide. I use a product called Soap...
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2009-06-30 Petunia Disease: I am assuming you used a sterile potting soil in the window boxes and not soil from the garden. If so, this would rule out a soilborne disease. It also means the disease was probably spread through the...
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2009-06-29 Petunias Dying: Petunias hate wet feet, meaning they are best planted in beds with excellent drainage. When the roots of petunias are in constant moisture, they rot very easily. This prevents them from absorbing oxygen...
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2009-06-18 starting annuals: Ryan, leggy plants are the result of one of three problems. Either the plants are not getting the proper light, they are becoming root bound, or they need pinched to promote bushiness. The ideal situation...
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