Category: Ask the Gardener

Ask the Gardener – Ants

I have never had ants inside my house. This year I have seen several large-bodied ants in my kitchen, should I worry about more? There are many species of ants. Large bodied ants could be carpenter ants that thrive commonly in moist, dead wood. Check around the perimeter of your home and check out any…
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Ask The Gardener – Hydrangeas

My blue hydrangea has only bloomed once over the past 5 years, What can I do to get it blooming again this year?   There are several reasons why they may not be blooming. Late frosts, over pruning, not enough sun and fertlizing are common causes. Over fertilizing seems to be the most common reason….
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Ask The Gardener – Snails & Slugs

About 3 weeks ago I visited your store and purchased the most beautiful sky blue pansies. Now I find a lot of leaves with holes in them but I see no signs of insects.  What’s eating them? What you have on your pansies are snails & slugs.  Look for slimy trails on the plants and…
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