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Al's "nuclear option": moving potted ficus directly into sun - In this post from about eight years ago, Al (tapla) suggested that very brave souls might consider moving ficus trees outdoors into direct s... Read More
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Ever seen these black dots before? - In the past few weeks I've noticed some recurring black dots — almost like ink spots — on the leaves of my container meyer lemon tree: ... Read More
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Help with gritty mix for succulent/low-water plants - I've been using gritty mixes (Al's recipe, sometimes with slight variations) for for a few years now, and I've learned how to make it work w... Read More
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Pruning ficus elastica–looking for suggestions on shaping & branching - I brought home a ficus elastica in early April. It sits in front of my west-facing kitchen window and has happily been putting out new leave... Read More
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Treat large/deep containers the same as small ones? - I just built 2 larger wood planters for my sunny, south-facing 2nd story balcony - one is 48"x14"x24" and the other 24"x... Read More
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Gardenia - are my assumptions correct? - I should have known better. But I couldn't resist. Against my better judgement, I welcomed a gardenia jasminoides into my home yesterday ... Read More
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Mosiac virus, rust, or both? - I'm growing Serpedor bush wax beans in containers this year - my first harvest is almost ready. But just in the past 2 weeks, the plants ha... Read More
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Suggestions on DIY'ing countertop drawers? - I'd like to have some drawers like these on top of my kitchen counter - use the drawers to corral small things I use frequently (coffee, cof... Read More
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Nitrogen tie-up with 511, timing, or just variation? - This is my first year growing tomatoes from seed, and I'm a bit puzzled by some side-to-side comparisons. All plants are of the same speci... Read More
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Can I train my clematis to grow up a stairway banister? - I live in a 2nd-floor apartment with outdoor stairs leading from the ground to my entrance. I've got a type 1 clematis armandii planted in t... Read More
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