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Cultivar of Cercis Canadensis from Haskell OK
May 16, 2012
We have a Hearts of Gold Redbud that first had dark edges to many of its leaves (about 2 weeks after planting). It now has multiple leaves w/ medium-dark brown spots on them. Are we looking at some ...
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Eliminating ragweed in Sacramento CA
May 16, 2012
Rag weed. How to be rid of it! My wife and lots of others that live in this part of Sacramento suffer greatly.
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Pollinator garden for Belen NM
May 16, 2012
Trying to set up a flower garden to attract bees and butterflies. Can you tell me what would be best to grow. I live in Belen, NM.
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Screening Planter Recommendations for Lakeway TX
May 16, 2012
I live in Lakeway in a townhome. The parking lot is directly in front of my unit so I always see headlights and cars. The HOA has agreed to build a planter about 4 feet high to help hide the cars. W...
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