When I got the bush, it was very healthy. After I planted it, I followed the care instructions carefully and half of the plant died. The other half is still alive but it is not vining out or doing anything. On another question about snow peas, they said that they don't do well in hot weather, but I live in New Mexico. The weather here hasn't reached over 90 yet. Can you help me? Thanks.
Also, you may find this article helpful:
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/vegetables/peas/how-grow-snow-peas.htm
Peas do not transplant well. Likely when you first planted them in the ground, they went into shock. In the future, try planting seeds instead of transplanting a mature plant. Peas are very easy to grow so even the newest gardener is usually successful growing them from seed.
As for the temps, yes, peas do very poorly in heat. While it is not yet 90F there, peas don't do well in temps over 75F. The like cool temps much better. In your area, consider growing peas in spring, fall or possibly even winter when the temps stay nice and cool.
Quite a few of my plants are laying on the ground and look wilted/dead. When I pick them up they have almost no root system- as if it rotted off. . . Do you know what's wrong and how to protect the rest of my plants?
Sounds like they may have root rot or a fungus from too much water. These articles may help: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/plant-problems/disease/root-rot-in-garden-plants.htm
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/vegetables/peas/how-grow-snow-peas.htm
Some of my snow pea plants are getting dry, yellow leaves with brown spots. Is this powdery mildew? What can I do, as the plants seem to be dying?
Powdery mildew is a gray mold usually growing on top of leaves. This link will take you to several articles on growing peas; http://www.google.com/cse?cx=012078378210706707791%3Af1h5n_k1r5e&ie=UTF-8&q=boxwoods&oq=&gs_l=#gsc.tab=0&gsc.q=snow%20pea%20peoblems
I started snow peas indoors from seed. Now they are three weeks old and about 6" tall with 3-4 sets of leaves. I've had them under a grow light, but they still seem spindly. Should I pinch them back to make them bushier or will that be harmful?
I would wait to pinch them until they get planted outside. This article will help with reducing how leggy they are: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/garden-how-to/seeds/leggy-seedling.htm And here is more information on pinching the peas, if you have not already read it: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/flowers/sweet-pea/pinching-sweet-peas.htm
I am still harvesting the snow peas from the plant. I noticed that the base of the plant and the lower leaves get white - like a white powder over it and the lower leaves have white spots on them. Do I need to do something about it or is the plant is slowly dying due to the life span?
Is it possible to freeze snow peas, as I have so many coming on at the moment.
Yes, you can freeze these peas. Pinch off the ends and pull to remove the strings along the seams of the pods before freezing. The peas must then be blanched before storing in the freezer.
To blanch, add 4 quarts of water to a pot and bring to a boil. Add 2 to 3 cups of pea pods to the boiling water and cover. Allow them to boil for exactly 2 minutes and remove promptly from heat. Drain off water and place the pea pods immediately in a bowl of ice water for 2 minutes. Remove from bowl and dry pea pods on paper towels.
Place the snow peas into freezer bags or containers, seal, label and store in the freezer.
I am growing snow peas in my house in a pot and for some reason it is wilted and droopy. What caused that to happen?
While they can be grown indoors, they need to be given adequate lighting and water. It sounds as if yours may have been given too much or too little water. Check the soil to ensure the plant is not too wet, which can lead to rot. This article will help with that: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/plant-problems/disease/treating-root-rot-gardening-tips-for-housplants.htm
If it's too dry, you will need to give it a good watering, allowing it to drain out from the pot. Only water when the soil is somewhat dry.