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Low Milk Suppy and Herbs/vitamins.
Asked by H.S. from Los Angeles
on August 16, 2008
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I am a mommy to a 3 month old baby boy. I have started back at work part time for 2 weeks now. I am able to pump while at work and breastfeed while at home. I am notic...
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- Ask the pediatrician. I had the same problem, and wanted to try fenugreek (sp?). And, I choose not too. My son was gaining weight just fine. And, there are side ef...
- My post pardum doula recommended Fenugreek to increase milk supply. I used it when my daughter was 6 months old. You only need to take it as until the milk increases a...
- I would stay away from the pills and focus on the basics of pumping and nursing. Nothing majical ever comes from pills, I digress...I read on here to give teething bab...
How to Beautify the Garden That Stays Through Winter
Asked by S.C. from Dallas
on October 5, 2008
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I am thinking about some ideas to keep my garden beautiful through out the winter with something colorful. Any suggestions on what plants would stay throughout the win...
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- Pansies and pansies and more pansies.
- I think mums will last too, although I don't know about all winter long, and you can get them in just about any color. They will also come back every year and bloom fo...
- Rosemary and thyme will stay green all year. Mustard greens, carrots, lettuce, spinach, make great winter veggies. Pansies usually keep blooming. Some roses will bl...
Where to Buy Outdoor Plants, Small Shrubbery? Plano/Allen/McKinney
Asked by S.D. from Dallas
on July 10, 2007
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Hey there .. I come again requesting where the locals like to shop. :-) I know I can get things from Home Depot and Lowes .. but I haven't seen many garden nurserys do...
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- Shades of Green on Coit Rd. in Frisco is an excellent, high quality nursery. Many local landscapers who care about their product use them.
- Hi, We found Countryside Nursery on Hwy 5 just south of Exchange in Allen. They are very knowledgeable and have wonderful plants & shrubs at reasonable prices. I rea...
- Welcome to TEXAS!! We have tried HD and Lowes also but Shades od Green in Frisco is an awesome place to shop. The prices are comperable to other places and the service...
Cats Killing My Plants
Asked by P.D. from Providence
on November 29, 2006
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I have two cats that think my plants are a litter box does anyone know how to keep them out of my plants
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- If you can stand the smell, mothballs !!
- I too use aluminum foil to keep my cat from going in my floor plants. You have to be careful using it to make sure that you leave it crickled on the top so that air g...
- Hi P., I have cats too, but they don't do that. Mine (well, one of mine, that is) tries to eat my spider plants or (my personal favorite) knock the plants out of the ...
Help! Something Is Eatting My Plants!
Asked by S.W. from Denver
on June 27, 2008
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I need help with my garden. I have noticed over the last couple of days that there is something that seems to be eatting my plants. It is mostly on my roses and hone...
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- Contact your County Extension Office (all counties have them and they are in the phone book. They have specialists on staff and can identify whatever is attacking you...
- I had the same problem with my Peony plants. I bought a bag of lady bigs at Home depot and sprinkled them on the plants and they had a feast! My plants seem a little h...
- I heard dish soap & water around, and/or on the plants to keep bugs away. Hope that helps!
Advice on Planting a Tree
Asked by T.B. from Norfolk
on May 3, 2009
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I am one of those people that can't keep a silk plant green:0), so I need some help here. My son was given a tiny dogwood tree from school, in celebration of Earth Da...
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- It is not to early to plant it outdoors. Dogwoods like Virginia soil that is acidic clay. Sounds like you have given it a healthy start. AF
- Hi T., Definitely wait until October to plant your tree. Keep it in a cool place, best in the basement if you have one, for the summer. You're keeping it somewhat...
- Sorry-I have to disagree with the person who told you not to plant it until fall. The best time to plant it is right now, especially since we're having a cool, moist s...
Looking for Landscaper in the North Naperville Area
Asked by G.M. from Chicago
on March 31, 2008
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Our yard is quite dated and very plain. I am looking to make some changes, such as putting in a brick patio in the back yard, adding a tree or 2, possibly replacing t...
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- Hi G., I would highly recommend Strong Landscaping. They are based in Warrenville: ###-###-####. We hired Chris Strong and his crew to help with landscaping around o...
- My future father-in-law,(grandfather to my three kids)has over 20 years of experience. He and his sons do all of the work and have been doing my mother's yard for th...
- I know of one, met her here on Mamasource. =) She is currently on vacation but if you are interested let me know and I will have her contact you when she gets back.
Gardenia & Potted Tomato plants....Help!
Asked by J.C. from Dallas
on May 29, 2008
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This is the second Gardenia I have had. The first one died and, I fear, this one is well on its way. It had full, fragrant blooms when I brought it home, but now the...
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- I believe Gardenias need acidic soil. I pour leftover pickle juice around my acid loving plants, and it seems to work. Also, the tip about coffee is good -- you can ...
- I read somewhere Gardenias need the right ph in the soil. Putting a few drops of vinegar in the water helps. As for the tomatoes, I have never tried to grow them in a ...
- if you drink coffee cool off the last few coups and put them on your plantsi am living proof that it works
Need Suggestions for Flowers/Plants the Rabbits Won't Eat!
Asked by E.S. from Chicago
on April 30, 2009
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I'm bound and determined to successfully plant some annuals or even perennials this year and really want the rabbits to leave them alone. I've tried hostas & marigold...
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- Don't have anything sure fire, but do have two suggestions. Heard that some critters don't like marigolds, so we put them along the boarder of our herb & tomato garde...
- A few years ago I bought a spray at a garden center and it really worked. I was very surprised. It was magical. I can't remember the name of the product, but it was pr...
- I read somewhere, maybe even another mom's advice, that squirrels don't like chili powder. You would sprinkle it at the edge of the area you don't want them to go to....
