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Scott Lunceford asks:
I have a really shady area underneath a maple tree. Is
there anything I can plant there that will do well? Now it’s
only a dirt patch. |
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There are a few choices in this area,
Scott. If you want grass I would recommend a shade fescue
blend. Even if you get a decent stand of grass you will still
need to verticut and overseed once a year as it will still
gradually thin out. If you are willing to try a different
groundcover I suggest hostas or ajuga. Hostas will grow
nicely, however they need lots of water in the summer and
slugs can really do a number on them. Ajuga is an aggressive
spreader that puts off a nice flower in the late spring. |
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Amy Glynn asks:
I planted petunias in pots on my deck this spring. Now the
foliage looks good but there are no blooms. What do you think is
wrong? |
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Amy you may have
tobacco bud worms. These are caterpillars that feast on the buds
of your flowers. They are most active around dusk. I suggest
checking for the small caterpillars at this time and simply hand
picking them. If that does not work try applying Bayer Rose and
Flower spray at dusk, reapplying every two weeks. Soon you
should be enjoying nice flowers again. |
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Jim Lenox asks:
I have crabgrass springing up along all my sidewalks! This
seems to be the only place it is. I applied a pre emergent in
March so I do not understand why this is happening. |
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Jim it is likely
you disturbed the “coat” the pre emergent creates when you edged
the sidewalk with your weedeater. When you apply a pre emergent
it creates a coating or barrier on the turf. When one runs a
weedeater and breaks through the “coat” the barrier is broken it
that area and weeds or crabgrass will take over. |
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7334 Belleview Ave.
Kansas City, MO 64114
816-401-1332
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