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  • Answered by
    Heather on
    July 6, 2011
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    You can do what is called rejuvenation pruning. Rosemary responds will to that when it has aged and gotten woody. This article has a section on how to perform this kind of pruning (about half way down):
    http://pubs.ext.vt.edu/430/430-459/430-459.html

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    Nikki on
    July 5, 2011
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    It sounds like the plant may be overwatered and may be dying because of it. Cut back the amount of water given the plant. This article should help you with rosemary care: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/herbs/rosemary/growing-rosemary-plants-rosemary-plant-care.htm

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    Nikki on
    July 6, 2011
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    Spiders don't harm plants and can be beneficial in keeping unwanted pests from getting at the plant. If there seems to be very many of them, the best organic method would be to simply use your water hose to spray down the plants and knock the spiders and their pods off. It won't get rid of them all, but will reduce how many there are. To be honest, if they do seem to be hanging around, they are probably well fed off pests from the plant and may be keeping your plant from those pests.

    If, however, you are referring to spider mites, then you can treat with neem oil, which is safe for beneficial insects (and spiders) but will kill those that are harmful. Here is more info: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/plant-problems/pests/pesticides/neem-oil-uses.htm

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    Nikki on
    July 16, 2011
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    Potting medium is just a fancy way of saying soil or the any of the many other things you grow plants in. Not all potting mediums are soil (dirt), some are part soil and some can be soliless.

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    Susan75023 on
    July 16, 2011
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    In a word, soil. Use a good gardening mix - don't be tempted to buy the $1 bags of muck that some retailers call gardening mix. You need one that drains well. I don't know if we are allowed to use brand names here but an example would be Miracle Grow Planting Mix sold at almost every garden center.

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    Heather on
    July 24, 2011
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    The following articles also should be of some help to you: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/houseplants/hpgen/how-to-water-a-plant.htm

    https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/herbs/rosemary/watering-rosemary.htm

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    Susan75023 on
    July 24, 2011
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    What size are your pots? If these are in small pots, they will dry out in a matter of a few hours. AZ is like Texas - just blamed hot and rainless. If in small pots, I would transplant into larger pots and try to water twice a day until they are well established. It is probably just stressed since rosemary is tough.

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    Nikki on
    July 27, 2011
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    Lay out flat and in one layer on a metal cookie sheet in the freezer. Once it is frozen, place in a freezer bag and remove as much air as possible. Place it back in the freezer and use as needed. The rosemary will turn black. This is normal and it will still taste fine.

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