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50%shadecloth with grommets every 2 ft or so to a strong frame.you do not want the wind grabbing it or rain or sleet making it drop.Also have used lattice panels zip tied to a frame.

Has anyone ever used styrofoam boxes to grow in? Large salmon boxes. Any thoughts on reinforcing the bottoms? Might have to anchor to the ground,would have to be a lite weight growing medium.Tying in might be a headache. I am tempted to try but will probably use wood. Thanks

Hello My Fukien tea has a brown wool substance at the base of the older leaf stems, not on newer growth. Is this a normal thing for carmona? Also is there any way to divert growth from flowers to foliage? Thanks

I tried Fox urine last year,a small amount seemed to work so far and did not notice any odor.purchased at local garden center.

Hello fellow tree huggers; Can anyone explain how guy wires are attached to the pots? Most pictures either show attached to a root or just rising out of the soil exactly where its needed?Threading wire up from the bottom of the pot seems impossible.In H.Gustafason's book [Bonsai workshop]...

Hello,Good day; Anyone have experience with Serissa? I've been growing them for about three years and they will not flower.Inside in fall under 40 watt fluorescent's for 12 hours a day. One fall had a Kyoto serissa that just would not stop flowering, now nothing? Am I not noticing...

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yes,I started from seed, One year old. Two years ago grew twenty or so,lost all but one-wrong soil. This time changed soil and most have large buds and anywhere from 4 to 6" tall. It really surprised me how...

Hello I grew JBP again this year and they were doing great until cold weather,suddenly turning purple.!! Can anyone help? Should I give shelter right away? THANKS