Hi everyone- thanks for the help and suggestions! I have a few cuttings at my parent's house stateside that looked totally dead. They haven't done anything in the last 2 months. I took a tiny blade to make a small slice in the bark (I read somewhere that if it's still green under the bark it's still alive) and sure enough, a few are still alive! I'm not sure that means they'll stay alive, especially since I cut into their bark. :( I am not quite sure how to tell when parts of the mother plant are semi-mature but I think I did come across that once in my searching. I am going to take a few more cuttings (if there are only good ones left!) in about a month so fingers crossed, I can make them grow. If not, I think I'm taking Ken's advice and buying some stateside. Thanks again everyone!

I have a GE FL model WSSH300 and I'm starting to notice a funky smell. I take meticulous care of the washer and I've searched for visible mold and even shined my flashlight to look in the holes of the drum for mold. I can't find any which makes me think I may need to drain the plug under the front cover. Problem is I can't figure out how to get the cover off? There's nothing in the manual of course about removing the front cover. Any help would be greatly appreciated. Tracey

Yes I just read your message above Alicia, I would love to send you an SASE, I know what that is but iim brand new here so no clue how to send messages etc,...I did change my account to recieve messages,.... but let me know I'm trying so hard to get my place growing, I just moved here and open to all kinds of ideas, flowers or veggies......I have a few seeds to trade but not much you probably have all them already or better. Thanks so much in advance:) Jessica

It looks like you have a bermuda lawn. Do not use Roundup, it will kill your lawn. You can spray the entire with a broad leaf week killer. You can get one that attaches to your hose. You may need to spray it a couple of times. That will take care of the weeds that are not grassy weeds. For the grassy weeds it is best to prevent them with pre emergents. They are granular and are applied like fertilizer. If you are in N. TX then you will need to apply that on March 1, June 1 and Sept. 1. If you live in other parts of TX then check with your County extension agency for the proper dates. Keep your grass cut short, 1-1,1/2" . Taller grass will not be as thick. Mow low and mow often. This will help to thicken the grass. Fertilize once the grass start growing well, lightly every 4-6 weeks if you are trying to improve your lawn. Good luck!