Garden questions & answers

Andy T.
Can a Euphorbia species cactus survive outside in the winter in New England? Or can it be cut back? It is getting too tall for my 8' ceilings... Last Thursday at 12:22 • •
Stuart W.
At last, success through perseverance. Last Tuesday at 23:38 • •
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- Rosa G. Thumbs up for you, Stuart West!!! Last Wednesday at 10:40
Charlotte M.
What is the name of this flowers...? Last Sunday at 18:59 • •
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- Amanda H. In the southern U.S., they bloom in last September. Last Tuesday at 23:59
- Charlotte M. Thank you both Last Wednesday at 00:09
Stephen J.
Hi....can you name these seedlings pls. Saturday September 9 at 13:55 • •
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- Stuart W. They look suspiciously like Fuchsia at that early stage. Last Tuesday at 23:45
Stuart W.
I'm doing something wrong here. Third time lucky? Us oldies have many limitations, it seems. Last Tuesday at 23:37 • •
Stuart W.
Well that didn't work too well with no photo appearing. Let's try again. Last Tuesday at 23:34 • •
Stuart W.
Silly old me lost the tag on this little shrub. It's about 30x30cm and now 3years old, so slow growing. Only just started flowering in Sept. Tip of flower is closed like a ball and shows no sign of opening. Anyone got an ID on it please? Last Tuesday at 23:31 • •
Beverly M.
This plant is growing in Vancouver. Anyone know what it is? Last Monday at 21:51 • •
Fran F.
Does anyone have an idea what this plant is? Last Monday at 18:08 • •
Mansoor S.
How can I upload a picture ? Last Sunday at 00:47 • •
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- Lieven G. Depends on what you want to do. For plant recognition see the Plantifier App or www.plantifier.com Last Monday at 18:00
David H.
I SAY COCKSCOMB??? AM I RIGHT??? Thursday September 14 at 01:24 • •
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- Ginger W. I agree Cockscomb. I have this plant in exact color growing in my garden zone 6 it is an annual. Last Saturday at 23:11
- David H. AWESOME ... THANK YOU GINGER!!!
  A FRIEND GAVE IT TO ME, AND SAID IT WAS SALVIA!!!
  I GOOGLED IT AND CAME UP WITH COCKSCOMB!!! Last Saturday at 23:34
Amanda S.
What plant is this? Last Saturday at 22:17 • •
Siong H.
This plant got purple stem, just don't know what is it? Last Saturday at 09:13 • •
Mansoor S.
What plant is this? Friday September 15 at 15:50 • •
Debra D.
I am looking for the name of this plant! Can anyone help? Friday September 15 at 13:45 • •
Tammy N.
Is this a plant? Tree or weed before I decide what to do with it but it grows tall and fairly quickly?? Thank you Thursday September 14 at 22:45 • •
David H.
I SAY COCKSCOMB??? AM I RIGHT??? Thursday September 14 at 01:24 • •
David H.
I'VE HAD THIS PLANT FOR 6 MONTHS AND STILL DON'T KNOW THE NAME???
HELP PLEASE!!! Thursday September 14 at 01:19 • •
David H.
IS THIS A MARIGOLD??? Thursday September 14 at 01:16 • •
David H.
Can anyone tell by the leaves, what type of plant this is PLEASE??? Thursday September 14 at 01:14 • •
Jonathan R.
Could any one help me identify this plant? Its beautiful and i need to find out how to care for it through winter. Sunday September 10 at 12:21 • •
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- Rosa G. Solenostemon scutellarioides cultivar (aka Coleus) Wednesday September 13 at 11:38
- Samantha G. Coleus - and they are relatively easy to bring indoors as well. All it really needs is bright light and don't let it dry out for too long. Coleus leaves will wilt and may fall off if the soil is too … Read more » Thursday September 14 at 00:19
Kathy B.
Any idea what this is? Wednesday September 13 at 11:18 • •
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- Rosa G. No, but maybe if you take a photo of the complete plant I can find it Wednesday September 13 at 11:29
- Rosa G. What a coincidence! This afternoon I was looking at new seeds and bulbs to plant next year and came upon this: http://www.strangewonderfulthi... So the plant is called Ferriaria crispa, in English … Read more » Wednesday September 13 at 15:11
m l.
Plant type? Saturday September 9 at 18:41 • •
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- Rosa G. Salvia species Wednesday September 13 at 13:24
anita s.
It appears that someone sprayed my yellow bell and it died overnight. I've just removed it but am told the ground is now contaminated. How do I purge the ground so I can replant? Wednesday September 6 at 20:14 • •
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- David H. Jealousy Or Meanness ... Either Way, That Is Messed Up :-( !!! Saturday September 9 at 00:35
- Rosa G. Ouch, that looks sad, Anita!! But, yellow bells can be prone to Verticillium wilt. Most of the time Verticillium wilt is a reaction to too little oxygen around the root system. And when removing such … Read more » Wednesday September 13 at 11:57
Stephen J.
Hi...can you name these seedlings pls. Saturday September 9 at 13:54 • •
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- Rosa G. That looks like it could be a cucumber or pumpkin species Wednesday September 13 at 11:40
Michelle K.
Is this wurmwood, at my friends and i took a start.....beautiful but want confirmation. Saturday September 9 at 22:04 • •
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- Rosa G. Possibly, but I need the entire plant for ID. Wednesday September 13 at 11:39
Dria L.
Does anyone know what find of tree and berry this is?

. Black berry with red juice
. Green flesh
. Pitted with a seed looking like a cherry
. Smooth leaves all around Monday September 11 at 00:06 • •
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- Dria L. *kind Monday September 11 at 00:13
Tomas Z.
What is the name please? Friday September 8 at 17:42 • 1 gardener likes this •
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- Vicki R. Some of it reminds me of bamboo Saturday September 9 at 05:02
- Vicki R. I do like Saturday September 9 at 05:03
uanu S.
Do anyone know what type of plant this is? Friday September 8 at 14:52 • •
David S.
Can anyone tell me if these are both types of magnolia trees? Thanks! Thursday September 7 at 18:37 • •
David S.
Can anyone tell me if these are two different types of magnolia trees? Thx! Thursday September 7 at 18:35 • •
Gary G.
Anyone identify this please. Thursday September 7 at 17:12 • •
Julie S.
Hello everyone:) I'm new here and I need help with identifying. Can anyone tell me what plant my little one is? Thursday September 7 at 16:10 • •
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- Lieven G. Seems like a Jade Plant ? Thursday September 7 at 16:27
Legasey D.
Would someone be able to identify what type of plant this is, please? Thursday May 25 at 00:40 • •
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- Sooz S. Some varieties can be somewhat invasive and it bleeds a white sap when cut and it's an irritant. Friday May 26 at 16:21
- Isabel L. Euphorbia, as Sooz says there are many varieties, a common one is euphorbia martinii. Grow well in shade but will also take any conditions. Attractive plant for high contrast between acid green tops … Read more » Thursday September 7 at 10:06
Mary Vitalia D.
Are these periwinkles? Thursday June 1 at 22:36 • •
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- Gina L. impatient Friday June 2 at 19:27
- Isabel L. Yes, not periwinkle but impatiens or also called busy lizzies in the UK. Good in shade. They're growing so well they're a bit crowded there. Thursday September 7 at 09:55
Dawn L.
What is this....I was thinking some sort of Iris??? Friday June 2 at 15:46 • •
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- Gina L. looks like a type of Lilly Friday June 2 at 19:25
- Isabel L. Possibly a tiger lily, also called asiatic lily. Thursday September 7 at 09:52
Christy L.
Could someone identify this plant? It has square stems like a mint, is about 3 feet tall, is a perennial. Tuesday July 18 at 20:05 • •
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- Christy L. Thank you, Sam. It was growing in a friend's garden north of Pittsburg. He described it as a perennial. When I looked for it as a sage plant, I did find it and it was also further listed as a … Read more » Wednesday July 26 at 21:05
- Isabel L. Salvias come in many forms and colours, grown for flowers and sometimes for ground cover rather than for eating. Thursday September 7 at 09:18
Bobbi D.
Is this a weed or flower? Sunday July 30 at 19:41 • •
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- Bobbi D. It just popped up in my rocks. Saturday August 5 at 05:10
- Isabel L. This is a Weed, sad to say. Very common where I am in England, in lawns, patio cracks, soil. I'm guessing it is colt's foot. Two good Weed identifying guides are at garden.org and … Read more » Thursday September 7 at 09:11
Alan B.
Can anyone identify this plant. The flowers were like little metallic baubles. Tuesday September 5 at 15:32 • •
Dennis T.
Pumpkin problem: anyone know what might be causing these soft, white patches on a pumpkin still growing on the vine? Monday September 4 at 17:31 • •
Kathy M.
what kind of tree has large "raspberry like" blossoms on it (in Massachusetts) Monday September 4 at 16:02 • •
Andrew M.
I've been given this plant but i have no idea what it is. Any help gratefully received. Monday September 4 at 12:19 • •
Paul F.
Anyyone ident this plant Wednesday August 23 at 12:53 • •
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- Elio Ricinus Sunday September 3 at 22:54
Riley A.
What is the plant please? North Queensland. Under the shade of the tree. Thursday August 24 at 09:44 • •
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- Elio I have this plant and I'm looking for the name too! Sunday September 3 at 22:53
Elio
I got this plant but I dont know what's the name and how to care it about! Can someone help me please? Sunday September 3 at 22:48 • •
Mavis R.
this is the second one! Thursday August 31 at 09:58 • •
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- Mavis R. Thank you Linda - puzzle solved at last. :-) Saturday September 2 at 14:54
- Lisa H. Wow - lucky, I was looking for apps for windows (no luck, all for googleplay or apple devices) and found this site. Customer has this plant and I wasn't sure if Nicotiana (tobacco plant). :) Sunday September 3 at 11:37
Kathy P.
What is this? Tuesday August 29 at 15:11 • •
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- Linda B. canna Thursday August 31 at 20:30
Mavis R.
Many thanks Thursday August 31 at 09:59 • •
Mavis R.
I have two different plants which are unidentified! Can you help, please? Thursday August 31 at 09:57 • •
Wat C.
How do you know if your soil is lacking plant nutrients Tuesday August 29 at 19:20 • 2 gardeners like this •
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- Samantha G. Unfortunately, soil depletion doesn't leave many direct visible traces and can be difficult to identify if you aren't looking carefully. To tell if your soil is nutrient-deficient, look at your … Read more » Tuesday August 29 at 20:10
- Robert J. Check the health of your plants by first looking at the leaves and rate of growth. Sandy soils do not hold nutrients well, the rain leaches the nutrients out . Clay soils do hold nutrients. The main … Read more » Tuesday August 29 at 20:23
Tuesday P.
Does anyone know what plant this is? I planted a bunch of fruits and veggies and can't figure out what this is or if is just a weed Tuesday August 29 at 03:49 • •
Tara B.
Hi, how can I add more photos under My garden, plants? I added one photo, and I do not have Add button anymore, only an alphabet and it cannot find any plants...Thank you Monday August 28 at 17:12 • •
Emily J.
And the second one... Monday August 28 at 07:59 • •
Emily J.
Hi, does anyone know what these lovely shrubs are? Thanks Monday August 28 at 07:58 • •
Tom R.
Last photo Sunday August 27 at 22:54 • •
Tom R.
Second photo of same plsnt Sunday August 27 at 22:53 • •
Tom R.
Is this a weed Sunday August 27 at 22:52 • •
Ed A.
Anyone know what this ground cover is ? Sunday August 27 at 21:40 • •
Denise P.
Does anyone know what this is please.
Seen today at Highdown Gardens, nr Goring Sunday August 27 at 20:17 • •
Deb S.
Anyone know what this is? It's another plant acting like ground cover. Sunday August 27 at 10:22 • •
Deb S.
Is this a friend or foe? It's fighting the grass for ground cover territory. Sunday August 27 at 10:21 • •
Deb K.
Anyone know what vine this is? It has choked out a forsythia bush! Friday August 25 at 16:05 • •
Harriet B. Cockscomb (Celosia Caracas)
I hope they do well potted. That's the only way I can give them full sun right now. I do know from experience that without FULL exposure they turn to "mush" within days Friday August 25 at 11:12 • •
Stacy W.
Thank you! Friday August 25 at 04:35 • •
Janet G.
I have a 6 yr old fig tree in a pot. The past 3 years have seen figs, about the size of an apricot which have turned purple, but there is nothing inside the skin. What should I do to get it to crop something edible? Monday August 21 at 14:45 • •
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- Janet G. Many thanks Samantha. I will have to move it to the bottom of my garden where it will get more sun and feed it! It gets watered regularly as I have limited space in the actual soil and do have lots … Read more » Monday August 21 at 22:31
- Samantha G. You're very welcome. It only took a year for mine to make a complete turn around, so hopefully you'll be getting great fruit out of it next year! Tuesday August 22 at 01:02
Dale T.
What is this Monday August 21 at 18:40 • •
Roxana
Here is the Grassy desert" plant we have planted in between the thriving California Lilac and the cut-back California Lilac that seemed almost dead. Thank you MJ for your ideas. Maybe the "grass desert" plant took too much water away from the younger California Lilac plant. What do you think? … Read more » Tuesday August 15 at 21:22 • •
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- MJ It might have contributed a little, but perhaps the new Ceanothus wasn't that healthy in the first place, if you had to cut it back to early in its life Tuesday August 15 at 22:26
- Roxana Thank you MJ. That may be a good consideration. Sunday August 20 at 01:00
Dianne H.
What does a dwarf flowing gum need in food. Friday August 18 at 11:06 • •
Jenny T.
What to send a photo to find out what the flower is , can you do that on this site , how? Thursday August 17 at 20:33 • •
Jenny T.
Want to send a photo and find out what it is Thursday August 17 at 20:32 • •
Alison J.
Does anyone know what this plant is? Small purple flowers, does well in the desert heat Tuesday August 15 at 14:48 • •
Roxana
The California Lilac, planted almost beside the one we cut, has grown very well. I wonder why one plant flourished while the other one dried up. Any ideas? Tuesday August 15 at 02:04 • •
Roxana
This California Lilac plant wasn't doing well. It seemed all burned up or very thirsty. (The other California lilac, a plant away, is doing well.) We cut the sick plant back. Do you think it can grow back to what it once was? Monday August 14 at 05:13 • •
Bambi D.
Yellowing impatiens leaves. Too much water? Not enough water?
Hello: I planted several in a shady spot about 7 weeks ago, and they were fine but now they're shriveled and the leaves look sick.
I thought they had received plenty of water.

What to do? Friday August 11 at 01:47 • •
Barry P.
What kind of Clematis is this? Ignore the Red Runner Bean leaves to the right. Remembering the rhyme "If it blooms before June don't prune" Here it is in early August and I still have sparse flowering which began in mid May with a lot of flowers by the end of June on new wood. The rest of the bush … Read more » Monday August 7 at 20:55 • •
Teresa
I'm moving house soon and the new owners don't want the garden! So Iam lifting everything I possibly can, but, does anyone one know if I I can move my asparagus, I know they prefer to stay in the one spot, but is there any chance it will survive a move and if so when the best time? Monday August 7 at 20:51 • •
Simon C.
Hi. Can anyone identify this shrub/tree? It's approx. 7 feet tall. I've no idea how old it is or how big it's likely to get. Any advice would be most appreciated. Simon. Monday August 7 at 15:46 • •
Shelley B.
Identify the plant? Saturday August 5 at 21:16 • •
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- Craig M. Looks like lichen Monday August 7 at 01:51
Mark Y.
This plant sprouted up among my tomato plants. it's leaves smell like a tomato plant and they sort of are shaped similar, but overall does not look like a tomato plant. Anyone know what this is? Sunday August 6 at 18:46 • •
Dee K.
Can anyone identify this plant resvued from a demolished property in california? Sunday July 30 at 23:12 • •
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- Dolores L. It looks like it might be some type of hellebore. Saturday August 5 at 18:21
- Sam H. Anemone Sunday August 6 at 16:45
Sam H.
Any Idea? Sunday August 6 at 16:19 • •
Sam H.
Any Idea? Sunday August 6 at 16:19 • •
Nicholas T.
What type of shrub is this? Saturday August 5 at 19:20 • •
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- Sam H. Honeysuckle
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Reyna R.
What can I do so my plants won't die on me? Friday August 4 at 18:33 • •
Reyna R.
How do I manage my plants so they won't die on me? Friday August 4 at 18:31 • •
Richard B.
can anyone help me with this please ... I planted some asparagus densiflorus seeds and followed the instructions. This is a picture of what came up, I am really hoping they aren't just weeds but then again they dont look like asparagus densiflorus seedlings either, any thoughts ? Friday August 4 at 10:34 • •
Patrick K.
What creature is this. About 2.5 inches long? Monday July 31 at 18:10 • •
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- Patrick K. Yes Sofia. Turns into a most beautiful Elephant Hawk Moth. Amazing Thursday August 3 at 20:34
- Sofia K. I would love to see it :) Thursday August 3 at 21:29
Julia S.
Can anyone identify this plant please? It's growing in my privet hedge. It looks a bit like the poisonous oak pictures I found online but heard that only grows in the US? I'm in the UK. Novice gardener here so any help much appreciated! Thank you in advance Monday July 31 at 12:21 • •
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- Rosa G. Field maple, Acer campestre. Tuesday August 1 at 16:33
- Julia S. Thank you Rosa Glauca, appreciate you taking the time to reply Tuesday August 1 at 17:41
Susan H.
Can anyone tell me what tree ghis is and how high/wide it will grow?
TIA Monday July 31 at 14:48 • •
Sarah R.
Can anyone please tell me what kind of plant this is?!? I added more dirt to it, but I am unsure if it can be saved or not. Sunday July 30 at 23:41 • •
Donna H.
Can anyone ID the plant with red flowers? Sunday July 30 at 12:58 • •
Trinidy H.
Just curious if anyone knows what this is? Saturday July 29 at 21:49 • •
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- Kristine M. a bean of some sort - need bigger view to identify Sunday July 30 at 03:18
James A.
Does anyone know what this it? It's a fast growing bush that I have to move because it's over growing it's space. Friday July 28 at 10:42 • •
John S.
Can anyone identify this plant for me please. Friday July 28 at 08:30 • •
Leslie B.
We two of these bushes and thos is the first time in 14yrs that it has produced any type of fruit. Any ideas on what this is? This bush has 1" thorns on it and grows like crazy if not trimmed down every month. Saturday July 22 at 05:37 • •
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- Leslie B. after searching i think this is a Japanese Quince Thursday July 27 at 00:33
Majid M.
It's about 30 cm .Is it pepper? Tuesday July 25 at 23:02 • •
Dianne H.
Do you know the name of this plant and where can i buy it near Newcastle nsw Aust. Monday July 24 at 16:16 • •
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- Khyati A. Looks like Acalypha wilkesiana Tuesday July 25 at 10:29
Dianne H.
I need the name of this plant so i can buy some. Great hedge. Monday July 24 at 16:18 • •
Callie B.
I need to know what this is. The person who gave us the plant said it was related to Cactus plants Friday July 14 at 15:56 • •
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- Christa V. Christa V ZZ plant. It is not a cactus, but is actually related to philodendron. BUT - it does take abuse pretty well and can stand it if you forget to water! It was Florida's plant of the year some … Read more » Friday July 21 at 13:11
- Allison A. Mine has gone from Christmas present in small/medium pot to taking over my living room! It gets lots of very bright light through my sliding glass door, isn't fussy. I water, feed and occasionally … Read more » Saturday July 22 at 18:45
Allison A.
This plant is almost black. The leaves twist and fairly stiff. Got it at grocery store Sunday July 9 at 19:47 • 1 gardener likes this •
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- Christa V. croton Friday July 21 at 13:13
- Allison A. Thanks Christa! Saturday July 22 at 18:37
Lynx M.
I have a small potted avocado (not sure what type, it came from Brazil) that keeps losing leaves. They've started to dry up from the outside in and slowly getting crinkly before finally turning totally brown. It is however also very slowly putting out new growth. This has happened once before.
It … Read more » Saturday July 22 at 15:31 • •
Crystal V.
what is the best way to make lilies, after they have bloomed, look good? Also irises? Friday July 21 at 18:21 • •
Robert J.
VARIETIES OF FIGS
I have been trying to obtain an old French variety of Fig called BLANCHE D` ARGENTEUIL. Is this possibly the same as White Marseilles??? Wednesday July 19 at 13:49 • •
Brie G.
hello! does anyone know what kind of lily this is? Wednesday July 12 at 19:31 • •
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- Annette L. It's one of the original Daylily cultivars and is called Kwanso. It can get pretty invasive, hence seen in many ditches throughout country roads. There is another 'ditch Daylily' called Tawny that is … Read more » Saturday July 15 at 03:07
- Hollie L. Thank you Annette! Tuesday July 18 at 20:35
Carrie B.
Can anyone identify this one? Thursday July 13 at 22:10 • 1 gardener likes this •
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- Rosa G. Silene latifolia subsp. alba, white campion Tuesday July 18 at 14:01
- Carrie B. Hello Rosa, Thank you for your help! Tuesday July 18 at 18:29
Lauraine F.
Bought this in Turkey. Do you know what it is? Tuesday July 18 at 10:21 • •
Maureen S.
I live in zone 5-5b in Michigan and have this "volunteer" plant that we cannot identify. It is in semi-shade and travels a bit but is easily removed. Any ideas? Sunday July 16 at 02:18 • •
Tammy S.
Please what kind of plant is this? Saturday July 15 at 13:36 • •
Carrie B.
Hi everyone, I need some help. What is this? Thursday July 13 at 21:57 • •
Jane A.
Can anyone help me identify what this is? Looks like an orchid to me. Flowers only last a day. Thursday July 13 at 17:22 • 3 gardeners like this •
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- Karen A. Tigridia pavonia, Mexican Shellflower Thursday July 13 at 19:07
- Jane A. Thank you Karen Thursday July 13 at 19:10
Jed S.
what plant is this?? I think it's a tree but not sure. Any help would be greatly appreciated :) Wednesday July 12 at 19:26 • •
Ariana C.
Hi THERE,
Anyone around the state of Victoria in Australia? Thursday January 9, 2014 at 00:40 • 2 gardeners like this •
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- Steven C. G,day Tuesday July 11 at 14:14
Naval K.
Paling of Ylang Ylang leaves, stunted growth, brown spots on old leaves.
Applied urea + DAP but no effect
Please help?? Monday July 10 at 06:26 • 1 gardener likes this •
Naval K.
Paling of gardenia pland, stunted growth of new leaves, applied urea and dap too but still growth stunted.
Please help?? IOs it iron deficiency?? Monday July 10 at 06:22 • 1 gardener likes this •
Samantha G.
Can anyone help ID this tree? I planted 2 about 5 years ago and they are already massive shade trees. They flower twice a year and after the second flowering produce what has become a nut over the years. It used to just be a green pod that fell off and seeded more trees but now it stays on until it … Read more » Monday July 10 at 03:42 • •
Trevor W.
I have these poppies in my garden, some are red, some purple and purple doubles. They all have the same big round seed head, is it safe to eat the seeds when dry? Saturday July 8 at 22:00 • •
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- Allison A. Gorgeous. What kind of climate do you live in? Sunday July 9 at 19:25
- Trevor W. The uk, rain and sun Sunday July 9 at 20:39
William P.
Please identify. Received those in a kusamono. Dime size flowers, vine, Sunday July 9 at 15:10 • •
Conan B.
Hello -

I have these growing in my garden, I may have collected something like this from the community gardens as seed, but I don't remember - they certainly look like the berry tomatoes that were there, but I brought so many things home. Over a year ago! I believe it is a type of tomato that you … Read more » Sunday July 9 at 00:09 • •
Mark T.
Could someone tell me what this plant is Saturday July 8 at 11:12 • •
Kyrsten B.
What is this? Wednesday July 5 at 15:40 • 1 gardener likes this •
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- David H. I AGREE, VIRGINIA CREEPER!!! Friday July 7 at 16:20
- Kyrsten B. Thanks! Friday July 7 at 21:06

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