Petunias
Member MBabyCrush writes: Thank you for your last answer. You seem to always know the answers. Now, I'd like to know how to care for petunias! A. Petunias are the easiest annual to grow I would say, maybe ... read article
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Persian Shield
Steven writes: A couple of months ago I bought a Persian Shield. It had a bushy shape, however over time all the side shoots seemed to die away, and now it has only one main stem with leaves on it. In ... read article
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Persimmon Trees
Pearlene writes: My question is about a persimmon tree on property we bought 4 years ago. I don't know how old it is, but it isn't a very big tree. Can't remember the name of the variety, but it's the ... read article
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Peppers
Bell Peppers Virginia wrote~ I'm trying to figure out why my green and red peppers were about the size of golf balls this year. I took care of them the way I usually do, but the result was very different from ... read article
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Perennials
Separating Perennial Clumps When you are separating a clump, dividing it into pieces, it is best to have the soil a little on the dry side, not so much that the roots dry out a lot, but the soil around them. ... read article
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Peonies
Peonies provide an old-fashioned special attraction in northern gardens during their short bloom period. The pink, white and rose fully double flowers last only a week or so, but by selecting early, midseason and ... read article
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Pennyroyal (Mosquito Plant)
Q. What is a mosquito plant? Do they help keep mosquitos out of your yard? A. Mosquitos are driven away from various odors. Citrus is the most common. Think: citronella lamps and smoke which ... read article
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Penstemmon
Q. I seem to recall talking to my nurseryman about the penstemmon. I am looking for a big showy perennial to use in my south facing landscape. I recall him telling me that the different colors (purple, red, ... read article
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Pelargonium
We are aware of the garden geranium, so popular in borders and hanging baskets. But, there are a group of Pelargonium species that are scented. Their fragrances include various mints, rose, lemon, almond, ... read article
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Pecan Trees
Q. Not sure if you know the answer to this one or not, but thought I would try! My Mom has a pecan tree, (don't know how old) and it bears every year. She was looking at it, and it seems to her it may have ... read article
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Peace Plants
Norine writes: My peace plant has dry brown leaves on the tips. How do I stop this from happening? A. There are many reasons that the tips may be turning brown. The plant can be over-watered, under-watered, ... read article
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Peace Lilies
Q. I put my peace lily outdoors for some extra sunshine for about four hours on a sunny day...perhaps a bad idea. It now appears that her leaves are sunburned. They are no longer deep green, but sort of ... read article
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Passion Flowers
Q. I have recently purchased a passion flower vine ready to flower. I am in zone 4, we are averaging 50-60 at night and 70-80 daytime. Is it OK to put this plant outside? I am aware that I will have to ... read article
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Parsley
Caroline writes: I just started some flatleaf parsley from a pot. It is coming in. How to I take care of them? When to fertilizer? Do they like a lot of sun? A. Parsley is a biennial growing about 16" high. ... read article
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Parrot's Beak (Lotus Berthelotii)
Q. I planted some Lotus Berthelotii. I'd never heard of it and can't find it in my books. It's not flowering. When does it flower and for how long? A. Lotus Berthelotii [Parrot's Beak] ... read article
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