Q: I just moved to Florida and was told my visiting guests could write their names on the leaves of some kind of subtropical plant to thank me for their stay. What’s even stranger is that if my guests return in a year, their names will still be on the…
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Q: My dogs love to dig up my backyard and eat whatever they can get their paws on. How can I tell them our lantanas are not chew toys? My Boxer ate one not too long ago and got very sick. A: Well, of course you know that unless you speak…
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It’s not too late for July 4th plantings, but you're running dangerously close to surrendering your barbecue tongs for a shovel. However, if you have some time and want to go all out without spending a lot of money, consider a patriotic color combination of annuals. You have several choices:…
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Q: Our drainage issues are beginning to get us down, and we just put in new landscaping a year ago! At first we didn’t think it was a big deal, but now we’re seeing erosion and plant deterioration. Can you give us some advice? We’ve put so much time and…
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Q: Two of my palms have what appear to be mushrooms growing out of the bottom of their trunks. Some of their fronds are yellowing, too. My neighbor says it's butt rot. Can that be true? A: Your neighbor’s right, and we’ll help you get to the bottom of what's…
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