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Rick Jobst help with finding an amplified phone for hard of hearing parents

we were listening to the radio show and wondered if anyone could help us with a recomendation for an amplified phone for hard of hearing. Your girls are hilarious in thier interaction. Continue

Added by Rick Jobst on December 19, 2009 at 7:40am — 1 Comment

John tinman Rush's as Container Plants

The Common Rush (Juncus effuses) and Corkscrew Rush (Juncus effusus 'Spiralis') made fascinating container plant on my deck this summer. I am trying to over-winter them in their containers (10” plastic pots). Until last week they were outside in a sheltered area by my garage (east wall) and are now in the garage. Does anyone have suggestions? (I do not have a greenhouse). Has anyone tried this? Do I cut them back – if so, how much? Continue

Added by John tinman on December 12, 2009 at 8:22am — 2 Comments

Mark Webber Nearing 200 members!

In less in a year we now have nearly 200 members to the Garden Talk Blog! WOW what would you like to see more with the Garden Talk Blog! Continue

Added by Mark Webber on December 12, 2009 at 7:48am — No Comments

Richard Fugate dutch elm disease

I have a few more elms in my woods will I lose them all eventually? If that is the case should I just cull out the remaining and replant with other trees. I have been getting rid of most of the whimpy ash and replanting with oaks and sugar maples in their place. Continue

Added by Richard Fugate on December 10, 2009 at 11:38pm — 1 Comment

Ken B Scarlet Oak

This fall my Scarlet Oak lost most of its leaves. In the past it has kept them thoughout the winter. Does anyone know if this change is normal? Continue

Added by Ken B on December 7, 2009 at 9:08pm — 1 Comment

Richard Fugate dying elms

I had at least 3 slippery elms die this summer and have noticed other ones are dead. The one elm is 12" and the others are about 6-8" in dia. The leaves just die all at once and then there is small shoots sprouting out up and down the trunk. My neighbor has also lost some of his. I assumed it is dutch elm disease. Happy 49th birthday Mark the big 50 is coming up. Continue

Added by Richard Fugate on December 6, 2009 at 9:04pm — 1 Comment

Song Lawn turned brown after the 1st frost

Help!! My lawn was cover with some weeds late spring...I hit the lawn with a large bag/dose of fertilizer mixed with weed killer to help kill the weeds and feed the lawn...my lawn turned brown after the FIRST frost!! Now it's brown with a few green blades in between. It looks sooo bad, surrounded by my neighbors green lawn. Did I apply too much fertilizer/weed killer? Continue

Added by Song on December 3, 2009 at 3:26pm — 1 Comment

Sheila Wells compost

I have a portable tumble compost, 9 cu ft. Should I bring it into a warmer area for the winter, maybe the garage or leave it in the yard? Continue

Added by Sheila Wells on December 3, 2009 at 1:46pm — 1 Comment

Mark Webber Plant pics of the week 11/27/09 Autumn Flowering Cherry/ Juddi Viburnum in Fall

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Added by Mark Webber on November 27, 2009 at 4:09pm — No Comments

Larry La Flair High Nitrogen Fertilizer Application

Mark, today, I applied 46-0-0 fertilizer to my established lawn. I have an area that was seeded this Fall which I DID NOT apply the high nitrogen to. Would you advise applying high nitrogen to this area? (previously applied starter fertilizer) Thanks, Larry Continue

Added by Larry La Flair on November 21, 2009 at 11:53am — 1 Comment

Mark Webber Plant Picks 11/21/09 Witchhazel Lacebark Elm

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Added by Mark Webber on November 20, 2009 at 9:25pm — No Comments

Mark Webber Plant Picks 11/21/09 Witchhazel Lacebark Elm

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Added by Mark Webber on November 20, 2009 at 9:25pm — No Comments

Richard Fugate bittersweet

I planted bittersweet on a fence 2 years ago and it hasn't grew very much. It did get a few berries this fall but not like it should. It is in part shade to shade at the edge of a woods. It is very well drained to point of being very dry. It is under walnut trees but I didn't think that hurt them. I have it going both ways along fence it did have a nice yellow leaf color this fall. The plant only went about 3 feet each way and I haven't done any pruning on it. Continue

Added by Richard Fugate on November 17, 2009 at 7:52pm — No Comments

Richard Fugate bittersweet

I planted bittersweet on a fence 2 years ago and it hasn't grew very much. It did get a few berries this fall but not like it should. It is in part shade to shade at the edge of a woods. It is very well drained to point of being very dry. It is under walnut trees but I didn't think that hurt them. I have it going both ways along fence it did have a nice yellow leaf color this fall. The plant only went about 3 feet each way and I haven't done any pruning on it. Continue

Added by Richard Fugate on November 17, 2009 at 7:52pm — 1 Comment

phyllis sarver sweet bay magnolia

We have a sweet bay magnolia that has gotten much too large. When is the best time to prune it and is it ok to cut off the top since it is much too tall? Any other pruning suggestions? Continue

Added by phyllis sarver on November 14, 2009 at 11:26am — 2 Comments

Bob Seaver Fertilizing

Mark, I heard you last week say to fertilize in the next week or two, is it ok to do tomorrow. Give me the mix of high nitrogen again. Continue

Added by Bob Seaver on November 13, 2009 at 4:11pm — 1 Comment

Bob Seaver Fertilizing

Mark, I heard you last week say to fertilize in the next week or two, is it ok to do tomorrow. Give me the mix of high nitrogen again. Continue

Added by Bob Seaver on November 13, 2009 at 4:11pm — No Comments

Mark Webber Plant picks of the week 11/6/09 Autumn Revelotion Bittersweet/Bald Cypress/Persian Iron wood

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Added by Mark Webber on November 6, 2009 at 4:14pm — No Comments

Richard Fugate peegee hydrangea

When is the best time to prune peegee hydrangea. I have some that are long with the dead flowers and long branches. I am assuming they should be pruned in the spring. Continue

Added by Richard Fugate on November 2, 2009 at 7:46pm — 1 Comment

Mark Webber Black haw Viburnum

Great native shrub/small tree!

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Added by Mark Webber on October 25, 2009 at 12:22pm — No Comments

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