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2008-09-03 seed-saving & cross-pollination: Erin, one word of caution when collecting seeds for propagation. The chance of duplicating them is minimal. Your plants, like most sold today, are most likely hybrids. Hybrids are a cross between two different...
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2008-08-29 Dry Seeds: Kim, they may be too dry or too old. You did the right thing by placing them in a paper towel and plastic bag. I keep seeds for up to five years by storing them in a plastic bag secured in the back...
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2008-08-21 Rose of sharon; Propagation: Holly, you are doing all the right things. As long as you keep the soil moist, they will eventually germinate. This can take up to 4 weeks. One word of caution. If your sister-in-law's plant was a hybrid...
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2008-08-20 trimming a mimosa tree: The best time to prune trees is early fall, late winter, or early spring. As some gardeners like to say, there really is no bad time to prune. The exception would be flowering trees and bushes since you...
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2008-08-18 apple propagation: Richard, cuttings are by far your best option. Simply cut a tender shoot that is at least six inches long. Remove the lower sets of leaves. Dip the cutting in a rooting compound. You can purchase this...
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