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For the better part of the last decade, Allen Smith has been the green-thumb go-to guy for all things Rogue Compost. From annuals and perennials to shrubs, trees, gardens, lawns and more. If you’ve got a question, odds are Allen has your answer. Here’s a sampling of the most-asked questions.
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What garden tasks should I make sure to check off the list in June?
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What can I plant that might help repel deer?
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I love hummingbirds and I love the color red! What are some good flowering-plant options that work in our growing zone and attract these amazing birds?
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Now that May is here, what gardening tasks should I check off the list?
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I’m interested in growing plants from seeds but I don’t know much about it. Could you recommend a place to start?
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Spring seems to be the time my yard is overrun by bugs and insects. I don’t want to use chemicals. Are there other options?
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