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  • Answered by
    BushDoctor on
    November 10, 2017
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    You can safely cut them back if they become too woody. That will be no problem. If you are still concerned that something might go wrong, you can keep some of those cut off portions to start as new plants to replace your older one.

    This article will give more information on cutting them back: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/flowers/geranium/pruning-geraniums.htm

    This article will give you information on starting new plants from the cut tips: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/flowers/geranium/how-to-start-geranium-cuttings.htm

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  • Answered by
    BushDoctor on
    February 8, 2018
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    This could, certainly, be aphid damage. This is typical of aphid damage. I use neem oil for the control of these. You will want to make sure that you don't apply this in direct sunlight, as it could burn the plants. Here is a collection of articles that will help you find many ways of controlling this problem: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/special/organic/

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  • Answered by
    Downtoearthdigs on
    February 15, 2018
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    Here is a list of drought-tolerant ground covers that might do the trick. All of them are low-lying, and many are colorful when they are in bloom or year-round.
    https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/special/xeriscape/drought-tolerant-ground-covers.htm

    Here's another colorful option:
    https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/groundcover/chameleon-plant/grow-chameleon-ground-cover.htm

    Most varieties of lobelia are compact and colorful:
    https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/flowers/lobelia/lobelia.htm

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  • Answered by
    MichiganDot on
    March 2, 2018
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    Very small plants are less likely to live outside than those that have reached 4 inches or so. Leaving them in the germination tray will allow the roots to become hopelessly tangled. Most people use 4-6 inch pots to save space under grow lights in this interim stage. Geranium is a confusing term. To many it refers to the annual zonal geranium, Pelargonium. There are several perennial geraniums, an entirely different type of plant. https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/flowers/geranium/geranium-care.htm

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  • Answered by
    BushDoctor on
    March 27, 2018
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    Are these getting enough light? This can happen due to a lack of light. This article will give you some tips on the care of these: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/flowers/geranium/geranium-care.htm

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  • Answered by
    BushDoctor on
    April 7, 2018
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    If the stem is elongated under the first set of leaves then you will not be able to cut it back. This will kill it. Generally, you will need to keep the plants at the same level, since these come from a basal rosette. Planting them deeper can kill them. When they are transplanted to a more suitable environment, then it will likely recover and grow shorter from there. This article will give you more information on growing geranium: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/flowers/geranium/geranium-care.htm

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  • Answered by
    Downtoearthdigs on
    May 15, 2018
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    I'm sure it's in the Mallow family.
    There are 25-30 different species of these perennial plants.

    https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/flowers/common-mallow/growing-common-mallow.htm

    Of coarse you can mark it and wait for blooms!

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  • Answered by
    MichiganDot on
    May 14, 2018
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    I think it is a Geranium. There are many varieties and you'll need the flower to figure out which one it is. (Don't confuse the genus Geranium with the annual plant that is widely known as geranium, Pelargonium. It is not a true Geranium.)

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