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    Butterfly Bush

    Hi Margie, I'm in SW. Michigan (near Grand Rapids). I wait to cut back my butterfly bushes (Budlleia) around Mid-May. Pretty much after the...
    Post by: Papa2mykids, Mar 6, 2013 in forum: Trees, Shrubs and Roses
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    Need hedge; what is good to plant

    Hi Rosegardens, welcome from Kent County, MI. Pyracantha as a non native works wonders as a protective hedge, Semi evergreen over here, and...
    Post by: Papa2mykids, Feb 15, 2013 in forum: Trees, Shrubs and Roses
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    Are sedums supposed to get tall?

    Sedums come in various shapes and sizes. From ground covers to 'Autumn Joy' that can grow to a healthy 2 feet that flops from being top heavy....
    Post by: Papa2mykids, Feb 15, 2013 in forum: Flower Gardening
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    Hello from Michigan

    Hi Brian and welcome from SW. Michigan (Grand Rapids area). People come here for many reasons, for me it was to learn and sometimes help...
    Post by: Papa2mykids, Nov 10, 2011 in forum: Welcome to GardenStew
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    Hello from the thumb of Michigan

    Welcome From SW. Michigan (Grand Rapids area). Ron
    Post by: Papa2mykids, Jun 28, 2011 in forum: Welcome to GardenStew
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    Hello from Illinois!

    Welcome from Southwest Michigan (Grand Rapids area). A wealth of knowledge here, stick around. Ron
    Post by: Papa2mykids, Mar 3, 2011 in forum: Welcome to GardenStew
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    Something is tearing up my yard

    If they look like little bombs exploded and you have all these divots, it is for sure a skunk thing as they are digging for grubs. More apt to be...
    Post by: Papa2mykids, Mar 3, 2011 in forum: Lawn Care
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    divide my peony

    It is best to transplant peonies in late summer through fall. as mentioned, peonies can be temperamental, moving in the fall can allow for a few...
    Post by: Papa2mykids, Mar 3, 2011 in forum: Trees, Shrubs and Roses
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    Turkey Invasion

    I'm sorry, is the picture there now? Ron
    Post by: Papa2mykids, Dec 29, 2010 in forum: Wildlife in the Garden
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    Turkey Invasion

    Up close and personal. A turkey invasion on my deck, 5' from the door. The one on your right is a juvenile Tom. Ron [img] ( photo...
    Thread by: Papa2mykids, Dec 29, 2010, 9 replies, in forum: Wildlife in the Garden
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    how often should a lawn be cut?

    1/3 rule is always a good thing, less stress and yes.............. important o have a sharp cutting blade so it cuts and not rip and tear at the...
    Post by: Papa2mykids, Dec 29, 2010 in forum: Lawn Care
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    Fall Lawncare

    Amazing how weeds survive and thrive on neglect. Weeds like spurge thrive along walkways and drives. Purslane grows just about any place it...
    Post by: Papa2mykids, Sep 14, 2010 in forum: Lawn Care
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    Rusty brown spots and holes in my rose leaves?

    With this heat, humidity and rains, fungus are rampant this year Rust is yet another species of fungus and must be treated as such....
    Post by: Papa2mykids, Jul 28, 2010 in forum: Trees, Shrubs and Roses
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    Found white globular stuff on roots... what is it?

    It's a root fungus (not harmful to plant). In symbiosis, two organisms live in close association to the benefit of both. A bit complicated...
    Post by: Papa2mykids, Jul 28, 2010 in forum: Flower Gardening