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Gardening: What causes TIPS of leaves to turn brown and how to fix the problem?

1) Note on the Palm, most leaves are very healthy and a couple turned yellow.

2) Note on the Bromeliad, the tips all turned brown. What causes tips to brown, and do I ...»

ut them off? (I have before and it doesn't seem to work.) Can't get flower to grow again either.

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  Commented on Jan 13, 2012

  Jim , Mike and Ann have the answer for you . Many years ago I did interior plants and the ...»

  burning on the tips is caused by the salts in our water . using distilled water helps a lot . you can also just trim the brown off but try to cut in a point just like the original shape.

Gardening: Queen Palms - Trim or "let nature do its thing" ..If trim, when?

Several mature trees over 25' tall.

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  Commented on Jan 13, 2012

  call a tree service , In California the Queen Palms are always trimmed

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Gardening: Can anyone identify this plant seen in Southern California and advise whether is can be grown in Florida?

If it can, where would be a likely place from which to get this plant?

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  Commented on Jan 13, 2012

  Botanical Name: Aeonium arboreum 'Zwartkop' Very easy to grow in California, and take a frost ...»

  . The Aeonium family is huge with so many different colors .

Hey everyone!!!

Just saw one of the coolest things EVER!!! Thinking about installing a pool, but don't want it to take up your whole backyard? Check this out... http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5L8aMI2dwf4&sns=fb

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  Shane that was great , thanks for sharing

Gardening: Suggestion for coffee grounds

I had that if you dump your used coffee grounds at the roots of your rose bushes, it is great fertilizer. I have found this to be true. My rose bush is flourishing. Anyone else find the same thing?

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  Commented on Jan 13, 2012

  I use a coffee maker called a Senseo it uses coffee pods I save them up and use them on all ...»

  my plants . I have even convinced many of my clients to use thiel old grounds as well. One plant that loves it the most are the Bird of Paradise they will bloom for me almost all year long.

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A Desert Cassia, cold tolerant that blooms in the summer. Red Begonia contrasts well with yellow.

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  Commented on Nov 11, 2011

  Looks great

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Finally got rid of my clumsy couch and added my favorite black/white themed sitting.

Though not sure if the painting is on the right spot or I need to lift it few more inches up?? Seeking some advice here!

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  Commented on Nov 11, 2011

  An option you might consider , add a tall pot in the left corner with bamboo painted black .

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Outdoor Kitchen, Deck & Herb Garden; after lying in the gardens, or soaking in the hot tub its time to eat!

No need to go inside, there's a full kitchen; grill w/smoker, rotisserie, burners, sink, built in cutting board, dish storage, ice maker/bin, ceiling fan, lights, etc

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  Commented on Nov 11, 2011

  Looks Great , I am designing an outdoor kitchen for a client right now