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Would it hurt daylillies to cut them to the ground this time of year? - Up in NY the growing season is pretty much over. Would it hurt them to be cut back to the ground?
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Getting rid of grass around daylillies? - Okay, I was lazy. I planted daylilies in the grass, thinking they would spread quickly and drown the grass out. Well, after 2 years the gr... Read More
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Do lilacs get root grubs? - My really big old lilac didn't leaf out normally this year. It was very late, and never put out more than 20% of the normal leaves. Peop... Read More
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Does basil flowering matter? - It has been extremely hot and dry this year; my basil is flowering months ahead of normal. Should I pinch the flowers off, leave them, or do... Read More
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Is my lilac dead? - I am in upstate NY. I, like most of my neighbors, have a large lilac bush. This year it put out almost no leaves and just a few tiny flowe... Read More
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Harvesting Asparagus? - I planted crowns 3 years ago. Last year I lightly harvested. They are just starting to poke up now. I have read a dozen articles on how t... Read More
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What's the deal with purple beauty peppers? - I planted 4 of these. According the little sign that came with them, they come up green and mature to purple. According to what I read on ... Read More
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Why can't I grow broccoli? - My second year gardening. I put in horseradish, peppers, basil, broccoli, beans, peas, mesclun, tomatoes, and asparagus. Everything is doi... Read More
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Something really durable! - I had 3 blue prince and 3 blue princess hollies put in my side yard 2 years ago. One died and was replaced last year. (don't know which) Th... Read More
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Frost possible; use a propane heater? - My garden is 20' by 3'. Friday night is supposed to get to 36, but that is awfully close to a a frost, and I wouldn't be surprised... I ha... Read More
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