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| Subject | Date Asked |
| Evening Primrose | 2/6/2012 |
| Q: I harvested many seeds from my "Moonflowers" Evening Primrose last fall and want to start the seeds ... A: Thanx for your question. When you say moonflowers, are you talking about Ipomoea alba, a vine, ... | |
| Lilies | 2/3/2012 |
| Q: I have a medium size wooden barrel located in the southeast of our house and would like to know if I ... A: Thanx for your question. I don't see why you couldn't plant day lilies in a wooden barrel. And ... | |
| alstroemeria princess lilies | 1/4/2012 |
| Q: I am growing them in my apt. (53150) 1. what soil should I buy to split and repot? 2. what ... A: Thanx for your question. I would just buy some standard potting soil. Use a 12-12-12 balanced ... | |
| Cómo plantar una wisteria | 11/28/2011 |
| Q: Hola Tom, yo vivo en Guatemala, Centro América en una ciudad con clima de 22 grados centÃgrados ... A: Hola Dafne, Gracias para su pregunta. Si Ud. tiene plantas de semillas, se requiere 15+ anos para ... | |
| Winter mulching | 11/13/2011 |
| Q: I am a total novice and just planted a perennial garden this spring. I have a couple lilac bushes, ... A: Thanx for your question. I would leave the bark be and then if it is recommended in your area to ... | |
| various | 10/19/2011 |
| Q: I have done summit illegal. This spring, I bought a yellow Osteospermum and on the pot it said 'This ... A: Thanx for your questions. Hi Basically, if a plant is patented, you are prohibited from ... | |
| Winterizing potted evergreens | 10/18/2011 |
| Q: I live in northeastern Pennsylvania. ( Zone 5 )I have three pencil evergreens that I have had ... A: Thanx for your question. I think moving the potted pencil hollies (I think that's what you have.) ... | |
| plantin rose of sharon seeds | 10/16/2011 |
| Q: I live in Lancaster PA. and i will like to know if i plant rose of sharon seeds in fall can them ... A: Thanx for your question. I do not recommend planting Rose-of-Sharon (Hibiscus syriacus) now. I ... | |
| collecting seed | 10/8/2011 |
| Q: My experience is growing plants from seed is good but it is mainly bedding plants. I have grown ... A: Thanx for your question. I look forward to helping out any way I can. There have always been a lot ... | |
| Shade lovers | 10/7/2011 |
| Q: Hey! I think I finally have a question for you that's actually in your expertise! LOL! Shade loving ... A: Thanx for your question. There are lots of things you can plant in shade like that. Creeping ... | |
| how to grow lillies from seed | 10/6/2011 |
| Q: I'm one of the experts on this website but i need to ask how to grow lillies from seed. I have a ... A: You are most welcome. Be sure to contact me any time if I can be of service. Let me know what ... | |
| Begonias inside | 10/6/2011 |
| Q: Is it possible to winterize begonia tubers wrapped in a paper bag and putting them in the vegetable ... A: Thanx for your question. I don't normall keep begonias over the winter. I think I tried a couple ... | |
| Calla Lily | 10/5/2011 |
| Q: I read your response to question about the seed pods. I am a bit confused and want to get the ... A: Thanx for your question. I apologize for any confusion my previous instructions may have caused. I ... | |
| how to grow lillies from seed | 10/5/2011 |
| Q: I'm one of the experts on this website but i need to ask how to grow lillies from seed. I have a ... A: Thanx for your question. And special greetings to another "expert". First, the Stargazer lily is a ... | |
| Bouganville | 10/5/2011 |
| Q: I live in CoraI Springs, Florida (south Florida). I replaced my white fly stricken ficus trees with ... A: Thanx for your question. There are a number of reasons why your bougainvillea might be losing ... | |
| Help, cross breeding hibiscus? | 10/3/2011 |
| Q: I like asking you questions cause you're nice. Here's a forum post I made on helpfulgardener.com, ... A: Thanx for your question. The matters you're asking after are a bit above my expertise. I ... | |
| Sedum | 9/26/2011 |
| Q: I have 2 sedum plants in my backyard and I love them. However, they grow so tall that by the time ... A: Thanx for your question. Are your sedum planted in full sun? I have some as you describe called ... | |
| Shrub! | 9/23/2011 |
| Q: can you ID this shrub? I've been taking care of it. When winter comes and it goes dormant I plan to ... A: Thanx for the info. The bark-like growths on the twigs reminded me of something but I couldn't put ... | |
| Pencil tree | 9/23/2011 |
| Q: Can you tell me what might be happening to this Pencil tree? I lost a couple last year after they ... A: Thanx for your question. This looks like a pencil holly tree/shrub right? It looks like it is ... | |
| Need flowering plant ideas | 9/21/2011 |
| Q: I live in zone 9a and have a garden space that was previously partial shade with ardisia japonica as ... A: Thanx for your question. Why don't you put some lantana down? It comes in different colors, is a ... | |
| Astibules | 9/20/2011 |
| Q: I live in No. Calif and have Astilbes planted all around my bird bath. They have always preformed as ... A: Thanx for your question. This time of year it is natural for astilbes to start going dormant. They ... | |
| Shrub! | 9/18/2011 |
| Q: can you ID this shrub? I've been taking care of it. When winter comes and it goes dormant I plan to ... A: Thanx for your question. Unfortunately, I'm not a shrub expert. We have one here on Allexperts, ... | |
| Hydrangeas | 9/17/2011 |
| Q: We built our retirement home in the lakes country of Minnesota and I see alot of hydrangeas that ... A: Thanx for your question. I would avoid planting any tree or shrub too closely to any kind of pipe ... | |
| Hibiscus | 9/16/2011 |
| Q: I live in Florida. My hibiscus plants are growing and green and look healthy. But at this time are ... A: Thanx for the followup and additional information. I would stop using the general purpose ... | |
| Is this poison oak/ivy? | 9/14/2011 |
| Q: there are 2 plants growing right next to each other in the shade of my canna lily/spiderwort. They ... A: Thanx for your question. I apologize that it took so long to get to your question. I was having ... | |
| Calla Lily Amethyst | 9/9/2011 |
| Q: was wondering instead of putting in basement, can you bring them indoors for the winter? A: Thanx for your question. One doesn't necessarily have to put them in the basement. If you can fine ... | |
| hydrangea | 8/25/2011 |
| Q: I fell in love with large oak leaf , blue ,one in a 10 gall container. Would it survive , staying ... A: Ten gallon might be big enough but you'll have to make sure you keep control of it. Container ... | |
| pruning of azaleas | 8/24/2011 |
| Q: I LIVE IN CENTRAL FLORIDA AND SOME OF MY AZALEAS ARE BLOOMING NOW I WANT TO KNOW WHEN IS THE BEST ... A: Thanx for your question. Here's a great website (at the link below) for accessing good info on ... | |
| Prennial Flower Name | 8/18/2011 |
| Q: Do you know the name of the attached flowers? Also, it has pods on the stem's...are these seeds and ... A: Thanx for your question. The plant in the photo is butterfly weed (Aesclepius tuberosa). The pods ... | |
| Identify flower | 8/18/2011 |
| Q: We have searched and cannot identify this flower, could you please tell us what it is? A: Thanx for your question. I believe the plant in the photo is Peruvian Daffodil (Hymenocalis x ... | |
| hydrangea | 8/17/2011 |
| Q: I fell in love with large oak leaf , blue ,one in a 10 gall container. Would it survive , staying ... A: Thanx for your question. Can you give me your general location? I think if you planted the oak ... | |
| ground cover advice | 8/17/2011 |
| Q: I am working on my front yard and like some advice on which ground cover is the best for my yard. I ... A: Thanx for your question. Here is a link to some popular Native California ground covers but I don't ... | |
| hostas | 8/16/2011 |
| Q: now that the plants have blossomed and the flowers have fallen off, will it hurt the plant to cut ... A: Thanx for your question. No adverse effects will come to your hostas if you remove the spent stems. ... | |
| Calla Lily Seed Pods | 8/14/2011 |
| Q: It is the middle of August & I live in South Bend IN. My calla has bloomed for the 1st time and has ... A: Thanx for your question. Allow the pod to dry and then place the pea-like seeds in a clean, dry, ... | |
| white leaves on double salmon color hib | 8/3/2011 |
| Q: ..i recently planted some double salmon hib. in march..i live in central florida ..all of a sudden ... A: Thanx for your question. The only thing I can think of about this is the watering. I'm wondering ... | |
| peonies moving | 8/1/2011 |
| Q: Our house was mostly destroyed in a tornado and I have my husband's grandfather's Peonies to save ... A: First of all let me express my heartfelt best wishes for you, your family and the people of Joplin ... | |
| Shasta Daisies in Southwest Florida | 7/31/2011 |
| Q: I am trying to grow Shasta daisies in southwest Florida (Cape Coral, FL). They seed quickly and, of ... A: Thanx for your question. Shasta Daisies (Leucanthemum superba) is hardy from zones 3-9, so you are ... | |
| plant identification | 7/29/2011 |
| Q: This is the second part to my question Thanks, janean ... A: Thanx for the additional information. Cannas will overwinter under the right conditions. I see ... | |
| plant identification | 7/28/2011 |
| Q: This is the second part to my question Thanks, janean A: Thanx foryour question. The plant in the picture shown looks like a red-leafed canna to me. Cannas ... | |
| Asian lillies | 7/27/2011 |
| Q: Does cutting the flowers affect the propagation? What makes the bulbs multiply? A: Thanx for your question. Actually, cutting the flowers helps save energy for the bulb. The bulb ... | |
| What is this plant, please? | 7/27/2011 |
| Q: I hope you can help me identify this flower! I saw it in the amazing garden at Arrow's Restaurant in ... A: Thanx for your question. I've been trying to find examples of a plant 8-10 feet tall. It looks ... | |
| Stella de Oro Lily | 7/25/2011 |
| Q: One of my Stella do Oro Lily plants has sent out many runners and new plants that are taking over my ... A: Thanx for your question. A Stella D'Oro day lily should only increase by a couple plants per year ... | |
| bouganvilla tree | 7/24/2011 |
| Q: I live in San Diego, CA. I bought a house that has a neglected bouganvilla tree that has grown to ... A: Thanx you for your question. Bougainvillea is actually a woody vine and not a tree. Here is a link ... | |
| divide gladioli | 7/19/2011 |
| Q: I planted some gladioli a few years ago next to a concrete swimming pool at a home that we had just ... A: Thanx for your question. I'm in the Kansas City area. Nice to see a fellow Kansan on the net. ... | |
| hydrangea wilt | 7/18/2011 |
| Q: I was unable to open your last response so I repeat: I have lots of hydrangea in Lido Beach. They ... A: Thanx for your question. This could be anthracnose or another fungal infection. Have you had lots ... | |
| oakleaf and limelight hydrangeas | 7/14/2011 |
| Q: I have a couple of questions . . . it seems you used to be able to ask questions on the monrovia ... A: Thanx for your question. I think you have me confused with someone else. I have never worked for ... | |
| Thyme ground covers | 7/12/2011 |
| Q: I'm looking for a low growing ground cover to plant around a stepping stone walk way. I live in ... A: Thanx for the follow up. Dichondra micrantha would be good. Here are some links for other ... | |
| asian lilies | 7/10/2011 |
| Q: What do i do when bloom is done. Deadhead? is the black a seed pod? A: Thanx for your question. When the lilies are finished blooming, you can deadhead them so they don't ... | |
| Texas Dandelion | 7/9/2011 |
| Q: Tom - I too like Denise am trying to find out about the mysterious night blooming flower. Attached ... A: Thanx for the followup. The are many primrose variations. If you look at the flower though, that's ... | |
| Thyme ground covers | 7/8/2011 |
| Q: I'm looking for a low growing ground cover to plant around a stepping stone walk way. I live in ... A: Thanx for your question. Is this a plant that's going to get a lot of foot traffic or just ... | |
| climbing vine | 7/5/2011 |
| Q: We have a 12 ft steel carport that sits in the full sun. What is a vine that will grow up it and be ... A: Thanx for your question. I always hesitate about recommending vines to cover things because they ... | |
| Daylily | 6/29/2011 |
| Q: So I was digging up a daylily that was under a large peony bush and when it came up, the root ball ... A: Thanx for your question and thank you for sending the pic. This is what a day lily rhizome is ... | |
| hydrrngeas | 6/28/2011 |
| Q: I planted a hydrangea plant 2-3 years ago and it hasn't bloomed or grown very much. It is planted ... A: Ok, let's see here. If you are pruning the plant I would stop. Some hydrangeas will not bloom if ... | |
| blue dune lyme grass | 6/23/2011 |
| Q: Can I plant blue dune grass now? i live on the coast in virginia. A: Thanx for your question. The standard answer is that it is best to plant perennials in the early ... | |
| Lambs' Ear | 6/21/2011 |
| Q: I am a first timer with Lambs Ear.. I have had the beautiful plant for a little over a year now and ... A: Thanx for your question. You can safely dig up and separate lamb's ear at any time. I would do it ... | |
| Flower ID | 6/19/2011 |
| Q: I live in St. Augustine, Florida. Could you please let me know the name of the flower that is on a ... A: Thanx for your question. It looks like a Rose of Sharon to me (Hibiscus syriacus) which grows in ... | |
| tree ID | 6/17/2011 |
| Q: me again. I'm trying to identify a tree. sorry I have no pictures. I live in Alabama, USA zone ... A: thanx for your question. I think you are speaking of the mimosa tree (Albizia julibrissin) also ... | |
| peonies | 6/14/2011 |
| Q: I transplanted a peonie bush, in the south-east corner of my house,three years ago. Why, hasn't it ... A: thanx for your question. Peonies that are transplanted can often take 2-3 years before they will ... | |
| Asian lilys | 6/14/2011 |
| Q: I want to transplant some of my lily's. When is the best time to transplant? A: thanx for your question. Wait until August or September or at least when the foliage of the plant ... | |
| Help with Perennial Identification | 6/13/2011 |
| Q: I have an odd-looking plant in my garden that I have no idea what it is. Can you help me identify ... A: Thanx for the follow up. It's definitely an allium. Allium is just the genus of onion-type plants ... | |
| Help with Perennial Identification | 6/11/2011 |
| Q: I have an odd-looking plant in my garden that I have no idea what it is. Can you help me identify ... A: Thanx for your question. The plant you have is some kind of allium. Hard to say without seeing any ... | |
| growing begonias | 6/11/2011 |
| Q: i live in the naples area of florida and have hibuscus bushes in my yard that are blooming. they ... A: Do you know what kind of begonia you have? Most of them prefer diffused sunlight and some will do ... | |
| Hydrangeas not blooming | 6/10/2011 |
| Q: I have a hydrangea plant in my yard. Last year and this year, it produced several great balls of ... A: Thanx for your question and follow up. It may just be that this is how the flower is supposed to ... | |
| Snapdragons | 6/10/2011 |
| Q: I live in S. Texas (near Houston) in a patio home so have small growing area. Planted two beds of ... A: Thanx for your question and sorry I was late in answering. Snapdragons are perennials in your area ... | |
| Sagina Subulata (Scotch Moss) | 6/10/2011 |
| Q: I saw an answer by you about Irish Moss on 8/7/2007 related to hot weather. My local Home Depot ... A: thanx for your question. My brother lives in Deltona and I am down there a lot. Nurseries continue ... | |
| baby dogwood tree | 6/9/2011 |
| Q: there's no experts in the "trees" category and I figure if you've been gardening for over 20 years ... A: Thanx for your question. Yes, I see Jim Hyland is on vacation until the end of the month so I will ... | |
| moon plant | 6/8/2011 |
| Q: we dug up a couple of the moon plants and were not able to get the roots, will these plants survive ... A: Thanx for your question. If you didn't get the roots, I doubt if these plants are going to reroot. ... | |
| pruning hibiscus bushes | 6/6/2011 |
| Q: i live in the naples area of florida and have hibuscus bushes in my yard that are blooming. they ... A: Thanx for your question. I would prune in the early spring right before they start blooming ... | |
| Lily of the Nile | 6/6/2011 |
| Q: I have six Lily of the Nile plants I bought about six weeks ago and planted in well drain soil. I ... A: Thanx for your question. Has it been very hot and dry, windy? If so, the plant needs to be watered ... | |
| Datura | 6/5/2011 |
| Q: I have two mature Datura plants, both with the same obvious problem. The bases of the plants are ... A: Thanx for your question. Are these wild datura or potted brugmansia which are closely related? In ... | |
| Hydrangeas not blooming | 6/3/2011 |
| Q: I have a hydrangea plant in my yard. Last year and this year, it produced several great balls of ... A: Thanx for your question. Did you look at the balls of flowers to see if anything was eating them? ... | |
| flowers changing color | 5/31/2011 |
| Q: My columbine came up almost white--originals last year were blue/purple. If I plant new blue/purple ... A: Thanx for your question. There are several possibilities as to why your plants are changing color. ... | |
| wind damage | 5/27/2011 |
| Q: i have a few clematis plant in my garden,clematis pink,dr,ruppel,miss bateman,barbara dibley.We had ... A: Thanx for your question. The best thing to do now for the plants is to keep them hydrated and ... | |
| companion planting | 5/27/2011 |
| Q: Last year we planted 7 endless summer hydrangea around our 12ft octagon shape gazebo. I would like ... A: Thanx for your question. I'm not much of a garden planner. I can grow things and keep them growing ... | |
| jumbo elephant ear bulbs slow to grow | 5/22/2011 |
| Q: I have been planting elephant ears in the Dallas,TX area for the past five years or so. I moved ... A: Thanx for your question. We've had excess rain up here too and with that comes cooler soils. With ... | |
| Heart Vine | 5/19/2011 |
| Q: I am looking for a non flowering vine that grows from a potato like type bulb - the leaves are ... A: You can probably fine the air potato, cinnamon vine, yam on ebay or at this website ... | |
| Identify Flower | 5/12/2011 |
| Q: This came up in my flower garden this year. What is it? A: Thanx for your question. I believe this plant is botanically, Leucojum aestivum or Summer Snowflake ... | |
| italian heather | 5/11/2011 |
| Q: I live in ohio, closest city is dayton...can I grow my Italian Heather out side?? Thank You Janie A: Thanx for your question. You can grow Italian heather outside until it frosts. The plant is not ... | |
| italian heather in zone 6 | 5/10/2011 |
| Q: I saw that you said that Italian heather should not be planted in the ground in zone 7 because of ... A: Thanx for your question. Italian Heather, Erica ventricosa is only hardy down to about ... | |
| about rubrum lily | 5/7/2011 |
| Q: I got a rubrum lily in a pot. I will plant it outside tomorrow. I am planning to plant it in a ... A: Thanx for your question. Lilium speciosum var. 'rubrum' is hard to Zone 4 a. You don't need to ... | |
| disease in perennials | 5/3/2011 |
| Q: I have a rhododendron that has light green spots all over the leaves but the leaves don't turn ... A: Thanx for your question. It looks like Azalea Lacebug damage. See link to Oregon State University ... | |
| Possible damage to plants | 5/2/2011 |
| Q: Is TSP harmful to vegetation? ANSWER: Joseph, thanx for your question. I'm not sure what TSP is. ... A: Trisodium phosphate runoff is not good for the environment. It can cause algae blooms in waterways. ... | |
| Flowering plant | 5/2/2011 |
| Q: Can you identify this flowering plant for me? ... A: Thanx for your question. You correctly identified the plant is erythrina. Coral tree is another ... | |
| Flowering plant | 5/1/2011 |
| Q: Can you identify this flowering plant for me? A: Thanx for your question. This looks like some kind of anthurium. Where did you take the picture? ... | |
| Heart Vine | 4/27/2011 |
| Q: I am looking for a non flowering vine that grows from a potato like type bulb - the leaves are ... A: It sounds like you may be talking about Dioscoria bulbifera, air potato vine. Let me know if this ... | |
| Hardy hibiscus | 4/27/2011 |
| Q: I have just moved to a new home and would like to get a start from one of my hardy hibiscus from my ... A: Thanx four your question. Yes, the hardy hibiscus should still be dormant or at least somewhat. ... | |
| transplanting a burning bush | 4/25/2011 |
| Q: I have two or three burning bushes in my front yard that I would like to transplant into my ... A: Thanx for your question. Yes, the best time to transplant burning bushes is in the early spring but ... | |
| Transplanting question... | 4/25/2011 |
| Q: Mr. Alonzo, I've got a muscadine grape vine that's been planted about eight years. It's about four ... A: Thanx for your question. Yes, this is a great time of year to move your muscadine grape plants. ... | |
| sweet broom | 4/25/2011 |
| Q: i just bought a sweet broom for my front porch for awhile i planted it like it said i water it like ... A: Thanx for your question. Did you plant the sweet broom in a container/pot? It sounds to me like ... | |
| growing a magnolia bush in Iowa | 4/21/2011 |
| Q: I live in SE Iowa, in a rural setting. I would very much like to plant a Magnolia bush but have been ... A: Thanx for your question. Yes, I would agree with Magnolia stellata (star magnolia) as a ... | |
| Weeping Redbud Tree | 4/19/2011 |
| Q: I have a weeping redbud tree that is about 2-3 years old. It's about 3-4 ft. tall. It has brown ... A: Thanx for your question. I'm not really a tree expert but we do have one here on Allexperts. If ... | |
| Compost | 4/14/2011 |
| Q: The snow has melted recently and the perennials are coming up, so my question is: should i apply ... A: Thanx for your question. In my experience, I have found that daylilies rarely require any ... | |
| Uncovering plants | 4/12/2011 |
| Q: I am hoping you can help me with a potential problem. I have a big planter that is full of ... A: Thanx for your question. Take the bags off and just give the containers a good mulching of the ... | |
| Flower Identification | 4/11/2011 |
| Q: Would you know the name of this wildflower. I live in St. Augustine, Florida and they are along the ... A: Thanx for your question. This plant looks like spiderwort, Tradescantia ohiensis. Be careful, this ... | |
| Finding Flower | 4/10/2011 |
| Q: I recently bought the Woman's Day Special Gardening and Outdoor Living magazine in a local store, ... A: Thanx for your question and your patience. I ended up buying an on-line copy of the magazine so I ... | |
| transplanting lillies | 4/8/2011 |
| Q: Have about 30 Lillie plants that produce three to five flowers on several plants. The problem is ... A: Thanx for your question. I would let the lilies grow and bloom this season and then in the late ... | |
| Mums | 4/3/2011 |
| Q: I planted mums (for the first time) last June and they bloomed beautifully. I was told not cut them ... A: Thanx for your question. Remove the mulch after the last frost and cut off all the old growth and ... | |
| climbing perennial | 4/2/2011 |
| Q: what kind of climbing perennial can i grow along chain link fence that is safe for dogs and cats? I ... A: This question proved to be rather difficult for me. Some of the vines I thought would be harmless ... | |
| Dianthus grows in different colors | 4/1/2011 |
| Q: I live in Central Florida, I picked up some Dianthus growing in my yard and planted it in potting ... A: Thanx for your question. I have two thoughts on this. One is that you have a hybrid plant going to ... | |
| late june bloomers | 3/31/2011 |
| Q: I'm getting married in late June, in Wisconsin, next year and was planning on maybe growing my own ... A: Thanx for your question. Tulips and daffodils will not be blooming in late June even in Wisconsin. ... | |
| Dylilies | 3/30/2011 |
| Q: Can you tell me if the daylily little business and red ruby stella are 2 different plants or the ... A: Thanx for your question. As near as I can tell from my references, 'Little Business' was hybridized ... | |
| zebra grass | 3/28/2011 |
| Q: I would like to split my zebra grass. When is the best time to do this? A: Thanx for your question. You can separate your zebra grass now. I would trim it down to the ground ... | |
| Lilac (tree?) pruning | 3/26/2011 |
| Q: I bought a house with a purple lilac. I'm not sure how to best "prune" this tree. It's gawky and ... A: Thanx for your question. I know what I would do to this shrub/tree but it may not be right because ... | |
| calla lily | 3/25/2011 |
| Q: I just purchased my first calla lilly (white flower one). Do I have to plant it in the garden or ... A: Thanx for your question. Generally, calla lilies are not hardy in zones cooler than 7 for ... | |
| Columbine Origami | 3/25/2011 |
| Q: I bought an "Origami" Columbine at a garden store a few weeks ago. I did a little research online ... A: Thanx for your question. Many references indicate that cold treating Columbine (Aquilegia) seed ... | |
| iris transplanting | 3/20/2011 |
| Q: Tom, My irises are just peaking out of the ground and we are still in boarderline spring weather ... A: Thanx for your question. If your soil is not frozen, go ahead and transplant now, otherwise, I ... | |
| dying verbena | 3/16/2011 |
| Q: i live in southwest florida.i planted pink verbena that i purchased from a local garden center.they ... A: Thanx for your question. Check the plant very closely to see if there are any pests or signs of ... | |
| help with bougainvillea? | 3/13/2011 |
| Q: I fell in love with bougainvillea trees about a year ago when I saw some bougainvillea bonsais. ... A: Thanx for your question. The bougainvillea is a lovely, thorny, woody vine native to tropical South ... | |
| pruning | 3/11/2011 |
| Q: I live on Long Island, NY, and want to know when is the best time to prune my camellia and ... A: thanx for your question. The various types of hydrangeas have different pruning requirements. Here ... | |
| rosemary | 3/9/2011 |
| Q: I have a rosemary plant approx 4 years old in my small herb plot. I want to keep it fairly small due ... A: Thanx for your question. Rosemary pruning can be done anytime during the spring or summer up until ... | |
| blue iris reticulata care | 3/8/2011 |
| Q: I got a purple harmony mini iris (iris reticulata) small plastic pot as a gift in the month of ... A: Thanx for your question. A lot of the potted, flowering spring bulbs you see in the store or ... | |
| 30 Year Old Rhododendrons Ailing | 3/8/2011 |
| Q: I am heartsick, I have 3 large Rhododendron Bushes in a Shady area of my property. They are over 30 ... A: Thanx for your question. If you are seeing new leaves then the root ball of the plant is still ... | |
| springtime tulips | 3/4/2011 |
| Q: I saw tulips on sale and wanted to know if i can plant them now as they are flowering, and if there ... A: Thanx for your question. Generally, tulips should be planted in the fall. They need a cold period ... | |
| stella seed | 3/4/2011 |
| Q: My neighbor gave me some seed and I was told they were stella de oro daylilly but then another ... A: Thanx for your question. Stella d'oro lilies (daylily) should be small, black seeds. The powdery, ... | |
| Gardenia with frostbite | 2/28/2011 |
| Q: I saw your answer about the frozen gardenia. My question is slightly different. We had an ... A: Thanx for your question. Let's wait and see how much of the shrub was actually adversely affected by ... | |
| Perennial Grass | 2/24/2011 |
| Q: I live in South Western Ontario and want to know if i can cut down my perennial grass this time of ... A: Thanx for your question. I would really wait until mid to late March just to be on the safe side. ... | |
| calla lily | 2/20/2011 |
| Q: Hope this was not sent twice, I apologize if it was. I bought a pot of calla lillies last year, they ... A: Thanx for your question. Good luck with potted callas. They can be very difficult to get to come ... | |
| Cape Honeysuckle Bushes | 2/18/2011 |
| Q: I have two large cape honeysuckle bushes that look quite dead this winter. I've lived in Henderson ... A: Thanx for the additional information. It sounds to me that they are just dormant. If you've got ... | |
| clematis care | 2/17/2011 |
| Q: I live in Zone 6, most things grow well if the deer don't eat them. (And deer-proof plants? No ... A: Thanx for your question. Any rose or tomato food will work nicely for your clematis. You want a ... | |
| removal of euonymus coloratus | 2/14/2011 |
| Q: How do I get rid of this vine so that i can plant grass? Will something kill it or do I have to ... A: Thanx for your question. How much of it do you have? If you just have a manageable amount, spot ... | |
| Daylillies | 2/9/2011 |
| Q: I have a daylily bed that each year gets great greenery but NO blooms . Its in well drained soil, ... A: Thanx for your question. Every three years, you must thin out your daylilies. Even though they may ... | |
| hibiscus | 2/5/2011 |
| Q: I have a Hibiscus in my Garage waiting for spring. What do I need to do for it when it is time to ... A: Thanx for your question. The hibiscus should really be exposed to light for about 8 hours a day. ... | |
| Plant Identification | 2/4/2011 |
| Q: Tom, I just received an email saying that you had already answered my original question, when in ... A: Sorry about the mixup. I thought I answered the question. Must have gotten lost in cyberspace. ... | |
| mystery plant that looks very familiar | 1/31/2011 |
| Q: I apologize. I just sent a message and a photo, without finishing the text. I am also sending a ... A: Sorry to take so long but we had a snocomotion here and although I missed a few days at work, was ... | |
| Peonies in pots | 1/31/2011 |
| Q: I am being forced to move from my home and my 14 peonies. They are anywhere from 1 to 8 years old. ... A: Thanx for your question. You can grow peonies in containers. I recommend 16-20" containers about ... | |
| Company: Direct Gardening | 1/13/2011 |
| Q: Would you be able to give me an opinion of a company called Direct Gardening? They boast low prices ... A: Thanx for your question. I haven't purchased any trees except fruit trees from mail order ... | |
| Company: Direct Gardening | 1/12/2011 |
| Q: Would you be able to give me an opinion of a company called Direct Gardening? They boast low prices ... A: Thanx for your question. I'm kind of leary about making recommendations or putting the kabosh on ... | |
| weeds in ground cover | 1/12/2011 |
| Q: I planted ground cover last spring which is spreading quite nicely. I even planted it by poking ... A: Thanx for your question. Treflan® is a pre-emergent for grass and broadleafed weeds. I do not ... | |
| weeds in ground cover | 1/12/2011 |
| Q: I planted ground cover last spring which is spreading quite nicely. I even planted it by poking ... A: Thanx for your question. You can use Preen® which will prevent ungerminated seeds of weeds from ... | |
| Poinsettia leaf dropping | 1/9/2011 |
| Q: I got 2 plants of poinsettias, both in 4 inch pots, in December. They were indoor with room ... A: Thanx for your question. Poinsettias will benefit from bright light and watering once a week in a ... | |
| lily look | 1/5/2011 |
| Q: I received the plant for Christmas. I bloomed for about a week. Then all the blooms dried up and ... A: Thanx for your question. Without knowing what you have, I really can't tell you what to do or if ... | |
| rohdea japonica, leaf disease | 1/4/2011 |
| Q: I have grown rohdea in several varieties for several years. I have a perpetual problem however with ... A: Thanx for the additional information. I saw the picture of the plant. Everything I have read has ... | |
| holly | 1/3/2011 |
| Q: could you please give me some names for male and female holly i want to make sure i get b erries and ... A: Thanx for your question. Blue Princess is a female holly, Golden Queen (believe it or not!) is a ... | |
| rohdea japonica, leaf disease | 12/30/2010 |
| Q: I have grown rohdea in several varieties for several years. I have a perpetual problem however with ... A: Thanx for your question. Sorry to take so long in getting back to you. I should have put myself in ... | |
| Replanting Tiger Lillies | 11/30/2010 |
| Q: I have a question about replanting Tiger Lillies. They are my favorite flower. We had them ... A: Thanx for the additional information. You can do one of two things. 1. Store the pots in an ... | |
| Lilac | 11/26/2010 |
| Q: I live in zone 8. I have a lilac (appx 7 yrs old) I wish to transplant. Is fall a good time, and can ... A: Thanx for your question. Yes, the fall is the best time to transplant and now is a good time in ... | |
| Care for Hibiscus Plant | 11/24/2010 |
| Q: Does the plant need to be pruned and if so when? A: Thanx for your queston. Which kind of hibiscus do you have? Tropical or hardy? The hardy hibiscus ... | |
| Pie Plate hibiscus | 11/20/2010 |
| Q: I plant my first pie plate hibiscus this year and now am not sure how to get it ready for winter. ... A: Thanx for your question. Cut the plant down to the ground, discard to old material and mulch the ... | |
| Bougainvillea in Arizona | 11/18/2010 |
| Q: I have black fingers but recently moved to AZ from SC and am desperate to have some color in my ... A: Thanx for your question. I used to live in the Phoenix/Glendale area many years ago. What part of ... | |
| Daisy Mums | 11/16/2010 |
| Q: I have been doing some volunteer gardening in my community since last spring. Now it is November and ... A: Thanx for your question. I always recommend pruning perennials down to the ground at the onset of ... | |
| Mums | 11/16/2010 |
| Q: I planted mums back in late June. The plant was small at the time I planted them, but they became ... A: Thanx for your question. I would definitely cut them back to the ground after they succumb to the ... | |
| clematis | 11/15/2010 |
| Q: I have two plants, one is very bushy and out of control, how much should I cut back and in NJ can I ... A: Thanx for your question. Take a look at the link I have here for Ohio State University. There are ... | |
| Amaryllis Bulbs | 11/8/2010 |
| Q: ok, I received a couple of amaryllis bulbs and did some research on them ,but, am confused...on one ... A: Thanx for the additional information. I've been growing amaryllis for years to brighten the house ... | |
| Amaryllis Bulbs | 11/8/2010 |
| Q: ok, I received a couple of amaryllis bulbs and did some research on them ,but, am confused...on one ... A: Thanx for your question. I've been growing amaryllis for years and the only thing I've ever done is ... | |
| Anthurium | 11/6/2010 |
| Q: I just read that an anthurium can be cut back. My plant is also getting leggy. The advice was to ... A: Sorry about that. You did ask about the cutting it back. I don't think I would cut all the leaves ... | |
| Calla Lily Seed Pods | 11/1/2010 |
| Q: I live in New York where my Calla Lily's bloom during summer. We are just turning to our frost ... A: Thanx for your question. You need to allow the seed pods to dry so the seads are like dried peas. ... | |
| Wintering lavender plants in pots | 10/31/2010 |
| Q: I have to grow plants on a deck now. I am successful during the summer, and have tried putting my ... A: Thanx for your question. If you will can shelter the pots from the cold north wind, this will help ... | |
| winterizing planted hibiscus in Alabama | 10/31/2010 |
| Q: I have approx 10 exotic hibiscus planted in my yard that were beautiful all summer. Some have stalks ... A: Thanx for your question. If you have a tropical hibisuces (Hibiscus rosa-sinensis) it will not ... | |
| acid loving plants | 10/30/2010 |
| Q: are astibes and asters acid loving plants? A: Most asters will do well in slightly acidic to slightly alkaline soils. Some asters will tolerate ... | |
| chrysanthemum stems | 10/30/2010 |
| Q: Tom, I am concerned with some of my chrysanthemums. The stems have small black raised bumps on ... A: Thanx for your question. It does sound like scale to me. Use a mix of 1 part alcohol to 8 parts ... | |
| Hybiscus Plants | 10/29/2010 |
| Q: I have two plants in planters that I need to store for the winter. I live in Kansas City, KS. I do ... A: Thanx for your question. First, allow me to extend my condolences to you on the loss of your ... | |
| feeding my dwarf burning bush? | 10/28/2010 |
| Q: I live in lower Westchester County NY. I just purchased a Euonymus alata Compacta, aka ,Dwarf ... A: Thanx for your question. You should be able to get well-composted manure in bags from the DIY or ... | |
| Anthurium | 10/28/2010 |
| Q: I just read that an anthurium can be cut back. My plant is also getting leggy. The advice was to ... A: Thanx for your question. The crown of the plant is usually just below or poking out of the soil. ... | |
| feeding my dwarf burning bush? | 10/26/2010 |
| Q: I live in lower Westchester County NY. I just purchased a Euonymus alata Compacta, aka ,Dwarf ... A: Thanx for your question. You can side dress the dwarf burning bush now with a little well-composted ... | |
| Black-eyed Susans | 10/25/2010 |
| Q: I have read the previous Q&A on "How to split up or thin out Black-eyed Susans." You had said they ... A: Thanx for your question. My advice about splitting perennials is very general. As long as there is ... | |
| wintering container perennials | 10/25/2010 |
| Q: I live in Colorado and recently moved nearby. I dug up the perennials in my garden and put them in ... A: Thanx for your question. If you have an unheated basement, garage or shed, put the potted plants ... | |
| keeping tulips alive | 10/25/2010 |
| Q: I'm getting married in may and we decided to do tulips in round vases wrapped around inside. we are ... A: Thanx for your question. Where are you located in Canada? There are a number of varieties of ... | |
| grasses | 10/24/2010 |
| Q: Is zebra grass a annual grass or will it come back? Can you have it in the ground? A: Thanx for your question zebra grass, Miscanthus sinensis is a perennial, ornamental grass, generally ... | |
| Hibiscus | 10/24/2010 |
| Q: we recently bought a home, and someone previously had planted two hibiscus trees. One on each side ... A: Thanx for your question. The fall or early spring are the best times to transplant hibiscus. I ... | |
| color & when to prune a rose of sharon | 10/23/2010 |
| Q: is there a RED ROSE OF SHRON?& when do you prune rose of sharon,s? A: Thanx for your question. There is a rose of sharon cultivar called 'Freedom' that appears to be ... | |
| Identify 2 flowers | 10/17/2010 |
| Q: I have been keeping these alive by bringing them in every year under ultraviolet lights. We have had ... A: Thanx for your question. Both of the plants are purslanes which are annuals. These plants also ... | |
| PG Hydrangea pruning | 10/16/2010 |
| Q: I have PG Hydrangea bushes outside our front door at our new house. I didn't know that's what they ... A: Thanx for your question. Below is a link to a website I like that will tell you a lot of good ... | |
| Michelias losing petals fast! | 10/14/2010 |
| Q: Thing is, the white petals are dropping off really quickly - they last maybe one day after they've ... A: Thanx for the additional information. I would imagine that all the rain and wind has aided in your ... | |
| Lavendar | 10/14/2010 |
| Q: I planted a 1 gal spanish lavendar plant last fall. It grew like gang busters for a year - ... A: Thanx for your question. Spanish lavender (Lavandula stoechas) is hardy to Zone 8 so your zone ... | |
| Wind, cold resistant plants for Florida | 10/14/2010 |
| Q: I have been trying to find tropical looking palms and plants for a large condo terrace. We have ... A: Thanx for your question. Here are some recommendations for cold-hardy palms for the Sarasota area: ... | |
| Michelias losing petals fast! | 10/11/2010 |
| Q: Thing is, the white petals are dropping off really quickly - they last maybe one day after they've ... A: Thanx for your question. Where are you located? This plant has been reclassified as Magnolia ... | |
| help with hydrangea | 10/11/2010 |
| Q: I have a potted hydrangea. I live in Atlanta, GA It bloomed big blue flowers earlier this year then ... A: Thanx for your question. Potted hydrangeas are difficult to propagate once their primary blooming ... | |
| stella De Oro daylily | 10/10/2010 |
| Q: Yesterday I divided my daylilys. Wondering if I should cut them back to about 3 inches from the ... A: Thanx for your question. I wouldn't cut the green leaves back until they start withering. The ... | |
| winterizing potted plants | 10/7/2010 |
| Q: I have a number of young evergreen plants and many Althea young plants in i gal. plastic bags. What ... A: Thanx for the additional information. You can store the althea (are these Hibiscus syriacus - Rose ... | |
| bauginvillea | 10/4/2010 |
| Q: I have a bauginvillea in a pot that is in a lot of sun but it just gets taller and taller without ... A: Thanx for your question. Make sure you are not providing too much nitrogen to the plant. Too much ... | |
| Broom plant and Butterfly bush | 10/3/2010 |
| Q: I have a really beautiful Broom plant that bloomed in May 2010, and through the summer was very ... A: Thanx for your question. In regard to the broom, prune off only the dead or dying branches and prune ... | |
| butterfly bush | 9/28/2010 |
| Q: When we moved, we wanted to take our butterfly bush with us, but the new tenants wanted to keep it. ... A: Thanx for your question. You can cut the butterfly bush to about 1 or 2 feet above ground, dig up ... | |
| hydrangea | 9/23/2010 |
| Q: Why do some of the leaves on my Hydrangea have brown around the edges and some very pale gree to ... A: Thanx for your question. The plant probably needs some fertilizer. A good hydrangea food or ... | |
| Rhodedendron & Water | 9/22/2010 |
| Q: I live in northern Illinois and have three rhododendron next to some annual begonias this year. Is ... A: Thanx for your question. Did you check the soil? If the soil is muddy and does not appear to be ... | |
| perennials that can hold up against dogs | 9/19/2010 |
| Q: I am going to be replacing grass with perennial beds in the median between my sidewalk and the ... A: Thanx for your question. I think the plants you have picked out are nice and tough. The lavender ... | |
| Limelight Hydrangea | 9/19/2010 |
| Q: I live in Springfield, Missouri. I planted a Limelight Hydrangea Tree this spring, it has done ... A: Thanx for your question. As long as the plant is sitting on a rise and the ground continues to ... | |
| Upright Perennial Hibiscus | 9/19/2010 |
| Q: I have two of these plants, one looks great, but the other has started getting dead limbs on it. ... A: Thanx for your question. When did you notice the limbs were dying on your hydrangea? Did you ... | |
| Lily of the Nile | 9/18/2010 |
| Q: Now that fall is here, I am looking to keep my Lily of the Niles over the winter: Agapanthus ... A: Thanx for your question. The best method I can recommend is to allow the plant to start to go ... | |
| purple potted calla lily care | 9/16/2010 |
| Q: I got a purple calla lily pot as a gift in the month of September. It already had flowers, but ... A: Thanx for your question. It sounds to me like the plants may be going dormant in which case there ... | |
| replanting existing lantana | 9/14/2010 |
| Q: I need to re-plant my 1 yr old "Irene" lantana as it has become to large and is blocking my view. ... A: Thanx for your question. I'm going to assume you live in an area where lantana overwinters. If ... | |
| Clematis flowering problem | 9/13/2010 |
| Q: I have Montana Rubens clematis in my front garden in England which is growing well over some bushes. ... A: Thanx for your question. If you are feeding your clematis, don't use any fertilizers high in ... | |
| Honeysuckles in Colorado | 9/12/2010 |
| Q: I live in Parker, south of Denver in Colorado. I would like to trim my honeysuckle because this year ... A: Thanx for your question. It may do your honeysuckle well to be trimmed all the way down close to ... | |
| hosta | 9/8/2010 |
| Q: before it turns to the cold what do i do with them do i cut them i am new to gardening also my black ... A: Thanx for your question. With the hostas, I wouldn't do anything with them. Once it gets cold, the ... | |
| whisteria | 9/6/2010 |
| Q: i have noticed this year that there is runner bean like things growing from my wisteria, why is this ... A: Thanx for your question. The object you describe is a seed pod. I would remove it and throw it ... | |
| peach tree | 9/4/2010 |
| Q: Last year we had 2 lovely peaches in its first year, this year nothing, we decided to take it fro ... A: Thanx for your question. I agree with your garden center. The plant is suffering from transplant ... | |
| mexxican heather | 9/1/2010 |
| Q: I planted mexican heather in mid-july and they are turning brown one by one. because it is so hot I ... A: Thanx for the additional information. I'm sorry it has taken so long to get back. I've been a bit ... | |
| Condition of Calla Lilly | 8/31/2010 |
| Q: I have 3 plants in my garden. Two are quite normal and one has strange pods at the end of stems ... A: Thanx for your question. It sounds like you have seed pods at the end of your calla lilies. This ... | |
| insect identification | 8/28/2010 |
| Q: I had 2 pots of trailing verbena transplanted from my yard. the leaves turned whitish and I cut it ... A: Thanx for your question. I am not an insect expert or expert in entomology. However, we do have 4 ... | |
| Red currant bush | 8/28/2010 |
| Q: I have to relocate this 6 foot tall bush as we have to expand our deck space to keep people from ... A: Thanx for your question. You won't be able to save all the roots but you can dig down about 18 ... | |
| daffodil bulbs | 8/28/2010 |
| Q: I ordered 100 daffodil bulbs, but my priorities for the autumn have changed unexpectedly. What is ... A: Thanx for your question. You can keep the bulbs in the fridge as long as you don't have any apples ... | |
| Pieris Japonica | 8/27/2010 |
| Q: I would like to move this pieris as our garden has expanded as trees were removed. It is about 6 ... A: Thanx for your question. To transplant Pieris japonica, I would severely trim it back to make it ... | |
| Ground Covers and/or Grasses for Flagstone Joints | 8/26/2010 |
| Q: I recently laid some flagstone over Dallas, TX soil in my backyard. I'm trying to find a grass or ... A: Thanx for your question. The plant in the picture you asked after is a type of sedum. There are ... | |
| winterizing a raised flowerbed | 8/25/2010 |
| Q: What is the best way to winterize my perennials in a raised flowerbed? It is 30" high with lilies , ... A: Thanx for your question. In the future, if you want to store bulbs, place them in some netted bags ... | |
| mexxican heather | 8/22/2010 |
| Q: I planted mexican heather in mid-july and they are turning brown one by one. because it is so hot I ... A: Thanx for your question. Mexican heather or Cuphea hyssopifolia is native to Mexico down to ... | |
| Gardenias | 8/20/2010 |
| Q: I have a potted gardenia bush it is about 3 ft. high and is is partial shade it get early afternoon ... A: Thanx for your question. Chances are, your soil is alkaline. Most soils from Central Kansas to ... | |
| liatris perennial | 8/20/2010 |
| Q: i have looked up how to propagate liatris and it says divide the bulb in the spring or save seed. ... A: Thanx for your question. After the liatris has bloomed and the blossoms have dried up, here is what ... | |
| calalillies | 8/19/2010 |
| Q: I've planted calaa lilies for years...this year I changed the planting spot and only two bloomed out ... A: Thanx for your question. It might depend upon when you transplanted the rhizomes. If they were ... | |
| phlox | 8/19/2010 |
| Q: live in zone 4-5, northern illinois, phlox plants in the yard grew well this year, but no flowers, ... A: Thanx for your question. If you're using a high nitrogen fertilizer, that could be preventing ... | |
| Wisteria | 8/18/2010 |
| Q: We had a bit of a hot spell and our wisteria is about 3 years old has made it threw all kinds of ... A: Thanx for your question. It sounds quite possible that the unusually hot temperatures caused the ... | |
| cant find the name of my blooming flower | 8/18/2010 |
| Q: I received some flower seeds and planted them in March. They started blooming in late July. I cant ... A: Thanx for your question. Is there any chance you can post a photograph of the flower and plant? ... | |
| moving tree hydrandga | 8/15/2010 |
| Q: I have a tree hydrangea that has been established for 3 or maybe 4 years. We are going to enlarge ... A: Thanx for your question. I would trim the shrub back to make it easier to handle but it's not ... | |
| hydrangeas | 8/14/2010 |
| Q: I've never had trouble w/hydrangeas blooming. I have two plants, planted two years ago that won't ... A: Thanx for your question. Have you been pruning your hydrangeas? The best time to prune them is ... | |
| stella de oro daylilies | 8/14/2010 |
| Q: two seasons ago I divided my plants because they were getting too big and blooming very little. ... A: Thanx for your question. Usually, day lilies just need one season to recover from dividing but ... | |
| Gardenias | 8/14/2010 |
| Q: I have a potted gardenia bush it is about 3 ft. high and is is partial shade it get early afternoon ... A: Thanx for your question. When transplanting a gardenia in bud, you will probably lose most of the ... | |
| tulip bulbs, lillies | 8/13/2010 |
| Q: I know , or I think I know, that the best time to move bulbs and plants is in the fall, but I may be ... A: Thanx for your question. You can move anything you want right now, just use the following tips. ... | |
| Austrailian Tree Fern | 8/11/2010 |
| Q: I bought 2 Austrailan tree ferns this past Spring. The instruction tag on the plants said they ... A: Thanx for the additional information. I'm in the Kansas City area, so, I'm very familiar with your ... | |
| Calla Lilies | 8/10/2010 |
| Q: We have tried planting those packages of multi color bulbs. When the flowers come up the 2nd year ... A: Thanx for your question. When you planted the calla lily rhizomes the first time, they were ... | |
| Groundcover that doesn't attract bees | 8/8/2010 |
| Q: Can you advise me on a groundcover that won't attract bees? I'm in Southern California A: Thanx for your question. This was kind of a hard one for me because most of the ground covers seem ... | |
| yellow bells | 8/4/2010 |
| Q: I live in the heart of tx, last yr was my first yr to put yellow bells in the ground. I cut them ... A: Thanx for your question. If you're talking about Tecoma stans (yellow bells) common in the Southern ... | |
| Stella D'oro From Seed | 7/30/2010 |
| Q: I read your answer to a question someone posted about starting Stella D'oro from seed. I would like ... A: Thanx for your question and thanx for using the search engine because it can be a lot of help. ... | |
| Calla lilies | 7/26/2010 |
| Q: I live in MA and in May I planted beautiful bright yellow Calla lilies in my garden in full sun. By ... A: Thanx for your question. Usually, after the calla lily blooms the spathe (the yellow part) starts ... | |
| flower? | 7/26/2010 |
| Q: This spring I had this plant come up in 4 different places in my flower beds. I have no idea what ... A: Thanx for your question. I see the liatris. The other plant looks like a weed that is a member of ... | |
| winterizing a raised flowerbed | 7/26/2010 |
| Q: What is the best way to winterize my perennials in a raised flowerbed? It is 30" high with lilies , ... A: Thanx for the additional information. In zone 3b, unless the plants are extremely hardy, they are ... | |
| anemone bulbs | 7/25/2010 |
| Q: What is the best way to winterize my perennials in a raised flowerbed? It is 30" high with lilies , ... A: Yes, you may plant the anemones now just make sure they are hardy enough for your zone. Some ... | |
| calla lilies | 7/23/2010 |
| Q: I continue to have wilting problems with the calla lilies I put them out in the ground, water them, ... A: Thanx for your question. It sounds to me like the soil is not draining well. If the rhizomes are ... | |
| double purple althea | 7/22/2010 |
| Q: What is the root system like on these plants? I planted mine next to a pool and was wondering if ... A: Thanx for your question. Hibiscus syriacus (althea) has a deep tap root and so I don't think there ... | |
| acalypha curly green | 7/22/2010 |
| Q: What are good conditions for planting acalypha curly green i just bought. Space for width, height, ... A: Thanx for your question. Acalypha wilkesiana 'Curly Green' is native to the South Pacific and hard ... | |
| Stella diors | 7/22/2010 |
| Q: My stella's are very very healthy. The flowers came and were gorgeous!! My question is that after ... A: Thanx for your question. Your gardener at the gold club is correct. The green things you describe ... | |
| Fuschia / Hydrangea Disease - Help! | 7/21/2010 |
| Q: A couple of years ago my mother noticed that, come the new season and new growth, her fuschias ... A: Thanx for your question. Without pictures, it's not easy to come to a determination of what kind of ... | |
| Coneflowers | 7/21/2010 |
| Q: MY coneflowers are about 20 years old they look terrible this year in St Louis, MO. They are dull ... A: Thanx for your question. Coneflowers are prairie flowers and tend to be very tough and resilient so ... | |
| potato vine | 7/20/2010 |
| Q: I live in College Station, TX and have 4 Solanum jasminoides - Potato Vines. They are not growing ... A: Thanx for your question. The potato vine prefers full sun to partial shade with average water ... | |
| Hyalophora cecropia caterpillar | 7/20/2010 |
| Q: We have a few of these eating in our cemetery at Kimeo, Greenleaf.Kansas. They have striped some ... A: Thanx for your question. What you have is the cecropia moth which is not generally considered a ... | |
| winterizing a raised flowerbed | 7/19/2010 |
| Q: What is the best way to winterize my perennials in a raised flowerbed? It is 30" high with lilies , ... A: Thanx for your question. It looks like you are in USDA Hardiness Zone 3b. To winterize the ... | |
| potato vine | 7/19/2010 |
| Q: I live in College Station, TX and have 4 Solanum jasminoides - Potato Vines. They are not growing ... A: Thanx for your question. Tell me a little bit about where the potato vines are growing. Are they ... | |
| non-blooming lantana | 7/15/2010 |
| Q: I've always had lantana and it's always bloomed profusely. My lantana have lush foliage but it ... A: Thanx for your question. Is your lantana getting fertilized? If so, you may want to cut back on ... | |
| Whisteria | 7/14/2010 |
| Q: First what I'm calling Whisteria is a plant that puts out (feelers)Over 20 feet long over time,Likes ... A: Thanx for your question. It sounds like you're describing wisteria. Here's a link to what the ... | |
| Identifying a plant | 7/14/2010 |
| Q: I'm attaching pictures. The plant is about 8 ft tall and growing. Large fuzzy stem and two leaf ... A: Sorry it has taken so long but I have been looking for the name of this plant which I believe to be ... | |
| 1. Lenten Rose (christmas plant) 2. What is a good winter perennial for around a fountain pond | 7/12/2010 |
| Q: Live in Ft. Worth and love my garden. How can I get my Lenten rose plants to grow and spread? ... A: Thanx for your question. There are several things you can do to enhance a winter look around your ... | |
| Hydrangeas | 7/12/2010 |
| Q: I have many hydrangeas on my property. All are deep blue to purple. What can I do to get the Pink, ... A: Thanx for your question. If you have Nikko Blue or one of the other "blue" hydrangeas, these plants ... | |
| Identifying a plant | 7/12/2010 |
| Q: I'm attaching pictures. The plant is about 8 ft tall and growing. Large fuzzy stem and two leaf ... A: Thanx for the additional pic. It looks like a weed that is very common around where I live. I ... | |
| Identify this colorful plant | 7/11/2010 |
| Q: Attached are pictures of a colorful plant. It's leaves are swordlike in clusters like an iris but ... A: Thanx for your question. The plant looks like Crocosmia, maybe the 'Lucifer' cultivar. Crocosmia ... | |
| azalea name | 7/11/2010 |
| Q: My brother has three azaleas that I want to locate its name to purchase him another one which died. ... A: Thanx for the additional information. There are a series of azaleas called Yaye. Yaye White, ... | |
| Tiger Lilly (Lilium Tigrinum) | 7/11/2010 |
| Q: Greetings, Seven years ago we moved residence and I took one Tiger Lilly with me. Now I have ... A: Thanx for your question. Lilium tigrinum/Lilium lancifolium is known to be a probably carrier of a ... | |
| moon flower(shrub type) | 7/10/2010 |
| Q: Ive started alot of moonflowers from seeds. there growing very good, there all in pots for now, but ... A: Thanx for your question. You probably need to feed the plants. Potted plants lose nutrition very ... | |
| Potted plants | 7/10/2010 |
| Q: I have a four shelf little greenhouse inside that is covered with plastic. I have grow lights on ... A: Thanx for your question. Usually, after a seedling or cutting has a second set of leaves, it has an ... | |
| Trying to find a name | 7/10/2010 |
| Q: My mom has had this plant for about 10 years and we still havent been able to find a name for it. ... A: Thanx for your question. Although I have some houseplants, I'm not at all an expert at them. I ... | |
| azalea name | 7/10/2010 |
| Q: My brother has three azaleas that I want to locate its name to purchase him another one which died. ... A: Thanx for your question. Where are you located? The reason I'm asking, if I don't find it by the ... | |
| Asian Lilies | 7/10/2010 |
| Q: When is the best time to thin out asian lilies? Mine are getting too thick. A: Thanx for your question. The best time to thin your Asian lilies would be in the fall, after the ... | |
| tiger lillies | 7/7/2010 |
| Q: Any clue why the leaves of my tiger lilies are yellowing? The deer did a nice job on the flowers, ... A: Thanx for the additionaly information. I should have asked. Lack of water is definitely a ... | |
| Stella Lily | 7/7/2010 |
| Q: My stellas have already bloomed this season, and now have a nickel sized ball at the top of the each ... A: Thanx for your question. The objects you speak of at the top of the stems of your stella d'oros are ... | |
| tiger lillies | 7/6/2010 |
| Q: Any clue why the leaves of my tiger lilies are yellowing? The deer did a nice job on the flowers, ... A: Thanx for your question. My guess is that once the flowers are eaten, the plant will not rebloom if ... | |
| Butterfly Bush | 7/6/2010 |
| Q: In your last reply you asked when I planted my bush and I planted it in early spring. I had removed ... A: Thanx for the additional information. I asked about when you planted the shrub because oftentimes, ... | |
| gladolia | 7/6/2010 |
| Q: I live in zone 6, do i have to dig my gladolia bulbs and dry them every year? If so, when do I dig ... A: Thanx for your question. Gladioli (plural for gladiolus) are not reliably hardy in zones colder ... | |
| Butterfly Bush | 7/5/2010 |
| Q: My Buttery-fly bush was doing great until the last two days we having been having a lot of rain and ... A: Thanx for the additional information. In my previous response, I should have said that too much ... | |
| watering | 7/5/2010 |
| Q: In Indiana when it's hot and dry what is the best time on the day to water my flowers and yard to ... A: Thanx for your question. The best time is in the morning before it gets too hot. Water at the base ... | |
| climatis | 7/5/2010 |
| Q: Something is eating on my clamitis. I've tried several sprays but none even slow them down? A: Thanx for your question. Can you be a bit more descriptive please in what is going on with the ... | |
| butterfly bush | 7/4/2010 |
| Q: It looks like something is eating the leaves. I don't see any insects under the leaves. Also I don't ... A: Thanx for your question. Insects that eat plants don't always hang around like aphids and others ... | |
| Butterfly Bush | 7/3/2010 |
| Q: My Buttery-fly bush was doing great until the last two days we having been having a lot of rain and ... A: Thanx for your question. I don't think you're going to lose it unless it has some kind of disease. ... | |
| hardy hibiscus | 7/3/2010 |
| Q: Can hardy hibiscus be separated? A: Thanx for your question. Yes, you can separate the hardy hibiscus. Dig it up in the fall and ... | |
| gladiolus | 7/2/2010 |
| Q: If you DO live in an area where glad corms are unlikely to freeze, what can you expect from them in ... A: Thanx for your question. The corms will get larger the longer they are left in the ground. This ... | |
| Calla Lily | 7/1/2010 |
| Q: I have several calla lilies in my flower beds. This year, 2 of them have had 1 bloom each. ... A: Thanx for your question. There is some kind of nutrient your plants are not getting. Use a 5-10-10 ... | |
| flowers | 6/30/2010 |
| Q: I live in Indiana and we've had allot of rain just, for info. My hibiscus leaves are turning yellow ... A: Thanx for your question. The short answer is yes. Too much humidity and dampness will cause black ... | |
| Asiatic lily | 6/29/2010 |
| Q: I live in Arizona and currently the temperatures are around 110 degrees. I have a few Asiatic lily ... A: Thanx for your question. The lilies are probably turning brown because of lack of water but they ... | |
| english holly bushes | 6/28/2010 |
| Q: I need to know how to prune our holly bushes, what shape,how high should they be. They produce ... A: Crabtree, Thanx for your question. I found a nice article on pruning English hollies in Fine ... | |
| magnolia bush | 6/27/2010 |
| Q: CAN I TRIM A MAGNOLIA BUSH AND IF SO, WHEN CAN I DO IT? IT BLOOMS FIRST AND THEN GETS LEAVES. A: Thanx for your question. The standard answer for pruning of blooming shrubs is right after the ... | |
| Calla Lilly | 6/26/2010 |
| Q: I have several calla lillys and they have flowered this year but only for about a week and now the ... A: Thanx for your question. It sounds like your calla lily has finished blooming and is producing a ... | |
| calla lilies | 6/24/2010 |
| Q: I bought a calla lily plant when it was blooming. After a week or so the flowers were droopy even ... A: Thanx for your question. Once the calla lily flower has withered a seed pod may form. I think ... | |
| Lily of the Nile Yellowing Leaves | 6/24/2010 |
| Q: The leaves of my Lily of The Niles are turning yellow. What could this be caused from? A: Thanx for your question. There are a number of reasons the leaves of the Lily of the Nile ... | |
| Border Help | 6/23/2010 |
| Q: I have a border of about 6'(L) x 1.5' next to my garage. It gets partial shade, which I have had ... A: Thanx for your question. Hostas come in a great variety of leaf patterns, leaf colors and even ... | |
| peonies | 6/23/2010 |
| Q: After the plant has dropped it's blooms there are several large "seeds" exposed where the blooms ... A: Thanx for your question. Some peonies can be propagated from seeds. Here is a link I think you ... | |
| foxglove maintenence | 6/23/2010 |
| Q: I live in Mo., and have several foxglove in my yard. They were doing great, but after all the rain ... A: Thanx for your question. Perennial foxglove will start some new growth around the crown of the ... | |
| Tree Peony | 6/23/2010 |
| Q: My tree peony has finally started to grow well and has bloomed (1 beautiful huge flower!)for the ... A: Thanx for your question. Yes, it sounds like seeds. It isn't so much that it is difficult to ... | |
| Moving clematis | 6/23/2010 |
| Q: Is it okay to dig up a clematis that is starting to bloom and transplant to another spot a few feet ... A: Thanx for your question. The best time to move perennial plants is in the early spring or early ... | |
| tree ferns | 6/22/2010 |
| Q: i have 3 dicksonian Antarctica tree ferns which i have had for 11 years. after this years bad winter ... A: Thanx for your question. Yours is the second or third question I've received from the UK regarding ... | |
| cala lily's | 6/17/2010 |
| Q: I have many cala lily plants which are doing great, the flowers are beautiful and after awhile they ... A: Thanx for your question. As the calla lily fades, it will start to turn yellow and close up while ... | |
| my wisteria plant | 6/17/2010 |
| Q: 2 years ago we planted a wisteria plant it had a few flowers on when we bought it. Since then it had ... A: Thanx for your question. Wisterias need to be heavily pruned and fed in order to get the profuse ... | |
| wintering pond cannas | 6/17/2010 |
| Q: I have a small pond with a basket of 2 cannas. I know it's early, but I want to plan ahead. How do I ... A: Thanx for your question. You can overwinter them anywhere where the temp is above 40°F (4.4°C) and ... | |
| Periwinkle wilting | 6/16/2010 |
| Q: I have some periwinkles that were growing fine, but all of a sudden, some are yellowing and others ... A: Thanx for your question. Sorry it took so long to get back to you. It sounds like your periwinkles ... | |
| Rose of Sharon | 6/15/2010 |
| Q: My Double Purple Rose of Sharon has white edges around the leaves. The plant is blooming and seems ... A: Thanx for your question. Tip burning can be the result of too much fertilizer, particularly ... | |
| transplanted rose of sharron | 6/14/2010 |
| Q: i recently transplanted 2 rose of sharron, both fairly big 7ft and 5 ft tall from the side of my ... A: Thanx for your question. It's very common for a large tree or shrub to experience shock at being ... | |
| Knockout Roses | 6/13/2010 |
| Q: My roses have seemed to have burned up. I had to repot them and I added some miracle grow but may ... A: Thanx for your question. Pot-grown plants need water every day, especially in hot, dry climates. ... | |
| Tiger lily | 6/13/2010 |
| Q: My tiger lillies are 6 fee tall is there a way to grow them 3 ft tall? A: Thanx for your question. It is natural for tiger lilies to grow 6feet tall. That means they are ... | |
| Encore Azaleas | 6/12/2010 |
| Q: I live in Oklahoma & my sons purchased 5 beautiful Encore Azaleas for me last year on Mother's Day, ... A: Thanx for your question. If you are pruning the plants be careful when you prune. Do so, if you ... | |
| Rose of Sharon | 6/11/2010 |
| Q: We recently had large hail in our area in OK. My Rose of Sharon took a pretty good beating. I have ... A: Thanx for your question. Unfortunately, the broken branch of your shrub cannot be used as a cutting ... | |
| Ranunculus | 6/9/2010 |
| Q: I just sent a question about calla and then remembered that I am not so good at getting my ranunculi ... A: Thanx for your question. I've planted ranunculi before and not had much luck but I did have a few ... | |
| You're too smart. Thanks on 'callas' | 6/9/2010 |
| Q: And thank-you. I am not a bad gardener, I must say, but until I cam across your 'don't fertilize ... A: Thanx for your question. USDA does classify Edmonton as Hardiness Zone 3A. There is a map which ... | |
| ASIATIC LILIES | 6/9/2010 |
| Q: ARE ASIATIC LILIES PERENNIALS? CAN I PLANT THE PLANTS IN MY GARDEN AND THEY WILL COME UP AGAIN NEXT ... A: Thanx for your question. Asiatic lilies are perennial from USDA Hardiness Zones 3-10. Make sure ... | |
| Troubleshooting Liriope | 6/8/2010 |
| Q: We have green and variegated liriope in a bed facing east. The plants all started the season doing ... A: What exactly are you looking for? It sounds like the beds get sun for most of the day. It sounds ... | |
| how to get rid of weeds in juniper ground covering | 6/8/2010 |
| Q: How can I safely get rid of weeds in juniper ground covering? We have a large hill and the juniper ... A: Thanx for your question. You can put Preen in the bare spots until the juniper takes over ... | |
| Preen and Star Jasmine | 6/8/2010 |
| Q: I should havee done some research about Preen. I used Preen Weed Preventer surrounding my Star ... A: Thanx for your question. Preen does not affect perennial plants or plants that are already growing. ... | |
| anthurium | 6/8/2010 |
| Q: A friend gave me a anthurium as a gift 2 years ago. Leaves are turning brown on the tips and no ... A: Thanx for your question. Feed the plant a 12-12-12 balanced fertilizer according to the directions ... | |
| Troubleshooting Liriope | 6/7/2010 |
| Q: We have green and variegated liriope in a bed facing east. The plants all started the season doing ... A: Thanx for your question. Here is a link to the Calvert County Maryland Extension Office. They ... | |
| hibiscus | 6/7/2010 |
| Q: I moved my plants outside after the winter and at first they got a couple buds. 3 on one plant and 1 ... A: Thanx for your question. If you're talking about tropical hibiscus, sometimes it can take a while ... | |
| Japanese Lilac Tree | 6/6/2010 |
| Q: My tree is about five years old.It has alot of bare branches.The flowers are beautiful and ... A: Thanx for your question. Your tree must have suffered some kind of damage. I don't think it was ... | |
| Crape Myrtles (yellowing leaves) | 6/5/2010 |
| Q: My crape myrtle leaves have started to get yellow. There are still green leaves, but many are ... A: Thanx for your question. Has it been raining a lot and does the soil drain well? "Wet feet" can ... | |
| Double Purple Althea Tree Form | 6/5/2010 |
| Q: I have two small (4'-5') double purple Althea trees that I would like to plant in huge tree vase ... A: Thanx for your question. The pots would be fine but remember, they still have to be shielded from ... | |
| stella doro seed | 6/5/2010 |
| Q: I cut open a seed pod and put the seed in my hand and now have a burning feeling in the palm of my ... A: Thanx for your question. I have handled all kinds of day lily seed pods and seeds and never run ... | |
| Troubleshooting Liriope | 6/4/2010 |
| Q: We have green and variegated liriope in a bed facing east. The plants all started the season doing ... A: Thanx for your question. It sounds like you may have leaf and crown rot which attacks the green ... | |
| Zone | 6/4/2010 |
| Q: I have been trying to identify that climate zone that I live in and I have been getting mixed ... A: Thanx for your question. I would say you are more in Zone 9b than 10 which is more likely along the ... | |
| honeysuckle budding dried flowers? | 6/3/2010 |
| Q: I have a honeysuckly in a container garden. It was lovely and growing last year and then this spring ... A: Thanx for your question. Where are you located? Why is the honeysuckle being grown in a bucket? ... | |
| Planting perennials | 6/2/2010 |
| Q: Is it okay to plant perennial seeds now? How long before they bloom? I want to plant many different ... A: Thanx for your question. June is a good month to plant perennial seed. Many people start perennial ... | |
| rooting | 6/2/2010 |
| Q: Hey Tom, Its me again...I have several different types of plants and flowers in my Mississippi ... A: The plants I indicated you could root with water are an either or. Usually, the root powder works ... | |
| ivy and brick houses | 6/1/2010 |
| Q: Is there an ivy that I could plant next to my solid brick house, so it would climb up the side? ... A: Thanx for your question. Ivy doesn't normally harm brick or mortar unless the mortar is already ... | |
| Seed Pods | 6/1/2010 |
| Q: To promote more flowering, is it helpful to remove the seed pod after the bloom? Or just let nature ... A: Thanx for your question. Unless you are saving seeds, many plants benefit from having the flowers ... | |
| Please ID | 6/1/2010 |
| Q: Many thanks for your assistance. I live in north-central Massachusetts. When I bought the home I ... A: Thanx for your question and the picture. The plant looks like a weigela bush. These shrubs will ... | |
| plant suggestion for full sun | 5/31/2010 |
| Q: Can you please suggest a broad leafed palm type, jungle looking plant, frost resistant approximately ... A: Thanx for your question. Saw palmettos, European fan palms and dwarf palmettos are all relatively ... | |
| allium flowers | 5/31/2010 |
| Q: I have two allium(sp?)k826v flowers that I planted last year, which bloomed beautifully. This year ... A: Thanx for your question. Alliums benefit from fertilizers that are higher in phosphorus and ... | |
| roses/rabbits | 5/30/2010 |
| Q: Do rabbits eat carpet roses? They haven't touched my regular roses-but they are close to the house.I ... A: Thanx for your question. Rabbits, like deer, will munch on anything. We have a lot of rabbits in ... | |
| corkscrew vine | 5/29/2010 |
| Q: Since this plant is a vine, can I trim it off when it reaches the top of the trellis and will it ... A: Thanx for your question. Yes, if you prune the corkscrew vine (Vigna caracalla) it will send out ... | |
| Rose of Sharon | 5/28/2010 |
| Q: My Double Purple Rose of Sharon has white edges around the leaves. The plant is blooming and seems ... A: Thanx for your question. I don't think there's anything wrong with your plant. Sometimes in hot ... | |
| rooting | 5/27/2010 |
| Q: Hey Tom, Its me again...I have several different types of plants and flowers in my Mississippi ... A: Thanx for your question. Vinca and impatiens can be started from cuttings but impatiens rot easily ... | |
| clematis | 5/26/2010 |
| Q: I have a clematis plant that is 1 year old. In spring it flowered beautifully (I live in North ... A: Thanx for your question. I don't know that the treatment with the Miracle Grow necessarily caused ... | |
| Bougainvillea not flowering anymore | 5/26/2010 |
| Q: For almost 15 years my bougainvillea has been filled with flowers year round - we live in Florida ... A: Thanx for your question. Give your plant some time. It is recovering from being cut back. If it ... | |
| columbine | 5/25/2010 |
| Q: Last summer I redid a flower bed into a rain garden. I transplanted three columbine onto the rim of ... A: Thanx for your question. It sounds like columbine sawfly larvae and if they find your other ... | |
| Want to identify this flower | 5/24/2010 |
| Q: My husband's grandparents have this beautiful flower at their house in Ark City, KS. I would love ... A: Thanx for the additional information. It would really help if I could see the entire plant. If ... | |
| perennial crysanthemums | 5/24/2010 |
| Q: Have a great perennial 'mum (not all are perennial, right?) It is mature at about 18" and has a ... A: Thanx for your question. If you want to let your plant bloom now, you should deadhead it after each ... | |
| stella dores | 5/23/2010 |
| Q: why do the leaves at bottom of plant turn yellow? A: Thanx for your question. There are a number of reasons for the bottom leaves of the Stella d'oro ... | |
| long island daisy's | 5/23/2010 |
| Q: I have question about when to prune long island daisies before they bloom for summer? A: Thanx for your question. From what I can gather, Long Island Daisies are also referred to as ... | |
| Begonias | 5/23/2010 |
| Q: Are Angel wing begonias a larger variety of begonias and can they be grown in full sun? A: Thanx for your question. Angel wing is a term used for several types of begonias. Here's a link to ... | |
| lantanas / tall zinnias and gladiolus | 5/22/2010 |
| Q: I have 3 kinds of flowers that i have questions about. 1)I was wondering why my lantanas are coming ... A: Thanx for your question. 1. When you cut your lantanas back a few weeks ago, this is going to ... | |
| Want to identify this flower | 5/22/2010 |
| Q: My husband's grandparents have this beautiful flower at their house in Ark City, KS. I would love ... A: Thanx for your question. This looks like Crinum lineare, a native of South Africa or some other ... | |
| wisteria not flowering | 5/22/2010 |
| Q: I have a wisteria plant that we purchased 2 years ago. It grows wonderfully and has many shoots ... A: Thanx for your question. It may take 3 or more years for a wisteria to begin blooming once it has ... | |
| what to plant in a west/south facing wet area | 5/22/2010 |
| Q: i live in dallas and i would like to plant some flowering plants in an area where it gets late ... A: Thanx for your question. I would plant cannas, calla lilies (the large white ones are the ... | |
| Amaryllis | 5/21/2010 |
| Q: A friend gave me 2 small amaryllis bulbs from a plant that was finished blooming. Is it too late to ... A: Thanx for your question. Go ahead and plant your amaryllis bulbs in separate pots. They'll ... | |
| Care of Iris and Lilacs after blooming | 5/21/2010 |
| Q: Should the lilac flowers be trimmed off the bush after blooming? Is there anything that should be ... A: Thanx for your question. You can deadhead the lilac flowers to make your shrub look neater if you ... | |
| perennial calla lilies | 5/21/2010 |
| Q: Just bought a perennial (says on the tag: perennial - comes back year after year) from Walmart. I ... A: Paul, I totally agree with you. A lot of the plant growers are giant corporations that answer to ... | |
| asian lily | 5/19/2010 |
| Q: I recently bought an asian lily which I did not plant into the ground yet. The pot it was in fell ... A: Thanx for your question. I would go ahead and plant the bulbs now and let nature take its course. ... | |
| honeysuckle cape | 5/19/2010 |
| Q: my kids just bought a honeysucle cape for me and i was doing searh for its care, when i came across ... A: Thanx for your question. Cape honeysuckle, Tecoma capensis is not hardy to your Zone 8, Dallas ... | |
| Peonies w/blackening curling leaves | 5/19/2010 |
| Q: My peonies are at least 12 years old and usually bloom well. (They were mature when we bought the ... A: thanx for your question. It sounds like your plant is experiencing some fungal attack. This is ... | |
| bougainvillea | 5/19/2010 |
| Q: I was reading another ? about bougainvillea--I bought one today and was planning on planting it ... A: Thanx for your question. Bougainvillea are only hardy to USDA Hardiness Zones 9-11 which would be ... | |
| Hydrangeas | 5/17/2010 |
| Q: I have a dozen hydrangeas along the south side of my property and they receive sun most of the day. ... A: Thanx for the additional information. I believe the problem is your pruning. Your pruning too ... | |
| perennial calla lilies | 5/17/2010 |
| Q: Just bought a perennial (says on the tag: perennial - comes back year after year) from Walmart. I ... A: Thanx for your question. Unfortunately, calla lilies are not hardy in your Northern Illinois ... | |
| Calla Lillies | 5/17/2010 |
| Q: I just recently purchased a pot of beautiful dark plum callas and didn't realize that these aren't ... A: Thanx for your questions. Please don't be sorry for asking questions. That's what we are here for ... | |
| wooden flower boxes | 5/16/2010 |
| Q: I made 2 wooden window flower boxes out of poplar and was wondering if sealing or staining the wood ... A: Thanx for your question. The only issue I would have with the boxes is if they don't allow for ... | |
| daylily not blooming (hermerocallis, Fregrat Treasure) | 5/16/2010 |
| Q: I have four Hemerocallis "fragrant Treasure" daylily that are plant along my driveway. For the first ... A: Thanx for your question. One of the main reasons daylilies slow down and/or stop blooming is ... | |
| Tall Phlox - David | 5/14/2010 |
| Q: On occasion in past years I've had some powdery mildew but otherwise the Phlox have been very ... A: Thanx for your question. Unfortunately nematode controls are highly toxic and usually recommended ... | |
| Italian Heather | 5/14/2010 |
| Q: I just recieved one for Mothers Day. I wasn't sure how to take care of it. I live in Zone 5 So,I ... A: Thanx for your question. The Italian Heather, Erica ventricosa is a specialty plant, grown in cool ... | |
| Yellow Canna | 5/13/2010 |
| Q: I recently bought cannas for the first time. I have been getting beautiful blooms, and many. I ... A: Thanx for your question. I generally don't bother much with trimming cannas unless there is a ... | |
| Encore Azaleas | 5/13/2010 |
| Q: as I'm sure this is a very busy time for these questions! I live in Oklahoma, and I believe in ... A: Thanx for you question. No question is stupid, so please feel free to ask whatever you want. If ... | |
| calla lillies | 5/13/2010 |
| Q: We repotted our multicolor cala lillies and the leaves fell out of the soil after the flowers died ... A: Thanx for your question. The calla lilies are going dormant in my estimation. In your SW Florida ... | |
| Erica Ventricosa Italian Heather | 5/12/2010 |
| Q: I just got this beautiful plant and saw a lot of information on line and the hanger that came with ... A: Thanx for your question. I hope to be coming to Sacramento in August to go canoing down the ... | |
| Encore Azaleas | 5/12/2010 |
| Q: as I'm sure this is a very busy time for these questions! I live in Oklahoma, and I believe in ... A: Thanx for your question. I'm in Kansas, so I totally understand the unpredictable weather. I hope ... | |
| Italian Heather | 5/11/2010 |
| Q: I received a Pixie Pink Italian Heather for Mother's Day (sound familiar?). We are in North Coastal ... A: Thanx for your question. You can plant the Pixie Pink Italian Heather but I'll tell you like I tell ... | |
| Lillies Where did mine go and when to divide? | 5/11/2010 |
| Q: I recently did some work in my father's lilly bed. He is no longer alive, and I continued to ... A: Thanx for your question. Please accept my condolences on the passing of your father. Plants that ... | |
| weed be gone kills flowers | 5/9/2010 |
| Q: My husband sprayed weed be gone on our rocks by our flower beds, the wind was blowing and got on to ... A: Thanx for your question. Weed-B-Gone usually kills what it touches. Sometimes, if one doesn't get ... | |
| Mums | 5/7/2010 |
| Q: I was given some yellow, white and light purple mums for mothers day. Can I plant them outside for ... A: Thanx for your question. A lot of the mums people receive as gifts that were bought in grocery ... | |
| clamatis | 5/7/2010 |
| Q: I bought a home 5 years ago with an active clamatis vine near the porch. For the first three years ... A: Thanx for the additional information. Make sure the planted section hasn't gotten shadier over the ... | |
| ITALIAN HEATHER | 5/6/2010 |
| Q: I JUST PURCHASED THIS BEAUTIFUL PLANT AND I MADA A FLOWER GARDEN. THIS WOULD BE THE FIRST PLANT TO ... A: Thanx for your question. I had previously answered a question on Italian heather from someone in ... | |
| lillies | 5/5/2010 |
| Q: Do you remove the seed pods from the yellow Japanese lily? I think that is what it is at the end of ... A: Thanx for your question. There are two plants that have the name Japanese lily of which I know. ... | |
| juniper | 5/2/2010 |
| Q: Unlike the gentlemen who wanted to save his juniper, I would like to get rid on my juniper. This ... A: Thanx for your question. It sounds to me like you'll need to locate the individual plants and just ... | |
| Asiatic Lily | 5/1/2010 |
| Q: I purchased a few Asiatic Lilies and was told that they bloom till August. The blooms have died off ... A: Thanx for the additional information. Asiatic lilies are best grown in USDA hardiness zones 3-9 ... | |
| It's alive! ...and has plans for complete yard domination. | 4/30/2010 |
| Q: I am so glad that I found someone to ask for advice. I live in Regina, Saskatchewan. I moved into a ... A: The plant you describe has been declared a noxious weed in many parts of the north and western ... | |
| mexican heather | 4/29/2010 |
| Q: I live in Dallas Texas. I planted some new Mexican Heather last year in planter boxes. The other ... A: Thanx for your question. Mexican Heather (Cuphea hyssopifolia) is rated hardy to Zone 8a which is ... | |
| Asiatic lilly | 4/29/2010 |
| Q: When the flowers begin to wilt, do you prune or cut the spent flower off. Will this in turn allow ... A: Thanx for your question. If you allow the lily to form a seed pod, it takes more energy from the ... | |
| perennial with a frost | 4/27/2010 |
| Q: Do I have to cover perinnials for a frost? Getting one tonight - a quick response would be ... A: thanx for your question. Sorry for getting back to you late. I forgot to put myself in ... | |
| Tulips | 4/26/2010 |
| Q: I have a question about tulips. I am building a raised flower bed in a location that already houses ... A: Generally, hybrid tulips last about 5 or 6 years in what I call the mid-climates of the U.S. (Zones ... | |
| It Is Imperative I Save This Plant!!!! HELP! | 4/26/2010 |
| Q: This past Easter I received a beautiful luscious plum colored "mini mum" from my dearest friend, ... A: Thanx for your question. Please accept my condolences on the passing of your dearest friend Laura ... | |
| potted aster | 4/26/2010 |
| Q: I got a blue aster from Home depot last week and the cold night weather hurt the plant/it wilted and ... A: Thanx for your question. Look at the plant tab and make sure that the plant tab says the aster is ... | |
| Asiatic Lily | 4/24/2010 |
| Q: My husband and I recently (approximately 3 weeks) planted several asiatic lilies which were full of ... A: Thanx for your question. Did you buy your Asiatic lilies already potted up? If you did, most ... | |
| yucca plants | 4/24/2010 |
| Q: How can I get my yucca to flower? My zone is Western NY, it is well established and about five years ... A: Thanx for your question. Four hours is not enough sunlight for a yucca. Yuccas require full sun ... | |
| Lacecap Hydrangea | 4/23/2010 |
| Q: I am in the Seattle, Washington area. We had a very cold December and then an unusually warm Jan & ... A: Thanx for your question. Sorry to get back so late to you. I have been on vacation and forgot to ... | |
| Identifying a shrub | 4/19/2010 |
| Q: I bought a bush 3 years ago but sadly 'lost' it this winter.I would like to buy another but can't ... A: I'm sorry, but you have me stumped on this one. I refer you to Gil Borchardt here on Allexperts. ... | |
| Man Ferns | 4/19/2010 |
| Q: My man fern is about 10 ft. high and I would like to know if I cut it down to about 5 ft. will the ... A: Thanx for your question. Dicksonia antarctica or the Man Fern as you probably know is a tree fern ... | |
| will they come back | 4/19/2010 |
| Q: My son inlaw stopped by to help me with my yard and oh my god he sprayed my flowers and plants with ... A: Thanx for your question. I'm so sorry to hear about your flowers and plants. Some of the weaker ... | |
| Evergreen vine recommendations | 4/19/2010 |
| Q: We're putting a really inexpensive (i.e. UGLY) fence around our concrete patio to close dogs in/out. ... A: Thanx for your question. Honeysuckle (Lonicera sp.) stays semi-evergreen here in my Kansas City ... | |
| jasmine tree | 4/18/2010 |
| Q: Will a jasmine tree live even after frost bitten trunk still green when you scrap it but no leaves ... A: Thanx for your question. If you're in a zone that's normally, relatively frost free (an occasional ... | |
| Perennials | 4/17/2010 |
| Q: I live in Canada (I think I am Zone 5) and am wondering what are some perennials that I can plant in ... A: Thanx for your question. So, I can be specific, can you tell me in what city you live please? If ... | |
| Killing Poison Ivy, but NOT my Peonies!!! | 4/16/2010 |
| Q: I am VERY allergic to poison ivy. I also have several 60+ year old peonies that my ... A: Thanx for your question. I hate to be politically incorrect but I will anyway. Roundup. If I were ... | |
| lavender plants | 4/15/2010 |
| Q: I have 6 lavender plants. ( i do not know what kind.) I live NW Indiana... my plants look like ... A: Thanx for your question. There are two types of lavender I can think of that may not come back in ... | |
| Yucca's | 4/14/2010 |
| Q: I have a couple yucca plant I would like to move. When is the best time to move them and is there ... A: Thanx for your question. Generally, spring is the best time to move perennial plants. Bear in mind ... | |
| mexican heather | 4/14/2010 |
| Q: I planted 5 mexican heathers in areas by the sidewalk. They look good until winter. Then they die ... A: Thanx for your question. The only thing I can think of that would make them die back now would be a ... | |
| Red twig dogwood | 4/12/2010 |
| Q: I live in South-east Wisconsin and have three red twig dog wood plants that are planted next to each ... A: Thanx for your question. It sounds like you have an infestation of armored scale on your red twig ... | |
| Black Dots | 4/12/2010 |
| Q: Mr. Alonzo, I live in NYC and have an amazing but crowded 2nd fl garden. I have rose bushes, ... A: Thanx for your question. I generally don't endorse any one product but I'll give you an idea of ... | |
| Butterfly Bush | 4/12/2010 |
| Q: I would like to plant a butterly bush, but my landscaper says he can not get them here. We are not ... A: Thanx for your question. What is your location in Massachussetts? Most of Massachussetts is Zones ... | |
| Black Dots | 4/12/2010 |
| Q: Mr. Alonzo, I live in NYC and have an amazing but crowded 2nd fl garden. I have rose bushes, ... A: Thanx for the additional information. It sounds like a form of scale which is a living pets that ... | |
| Autumn Clematis | 4/11/2010 |
| Q: How do I split a Sweet Autumn Clematis. I live in Minnesota Thanks A: Thanx for your question. To separate Sweet Autumn Clematis, but the vine back to about 6 inches ... | |
| Whisteria | 4/11/2010 |
| Q: We suddenly have wisteria on our fence line behind some azaleas. It is a single bloom and we would ... A: Thanx for your question. Keep your wisteria well pruned. Keep it under control and don't allow it ... | |
| Bouganville in Tucson | 4/10/2010 |
| Q: I live in north Tucson, AZ and every time I plant a Bouganville it dies. Seeing that Tucson has ... A: Thanx for your question. Two things could be happening. First, do you live at an elevation where ... | |
| ipomoea alba moon flower | 4/8/2010 |
| Q: We already have the white moon flower vine in our back yard. I drops A LOT of seeds which I'm now ... A: Thanx for your question. All parts of Ipomoea alba are poisonous. But the seeds of I. alba are ... | |
| sweet autumn clematis transplant | 4/5/2010 |
| Q: I have a Sweet autumn clematis that is about 7 years old. Each fall I cut it down to the ground. ... A: Thanx for your question. If you're in the U.S., now is a good time to dig the plant up and ... | |
| stella dora's | 4/4/2010 |
| Q: My stella doras are 3 years old and are getting bigger (tall and wider)each year. I want to control ... A: Thanx for your question. Now, in the early Spring would be fine. Also, at the end of the growing ... | |
| Hedges | 4/4/2010 |
| Q: could you recomend fast growing trees for hedging in a small garden in Kent,England. thank you A: Thanx for your question. Have you thought of Rose-of-Sharon (Hibiscus syriacus) or boxwood (Buxus). ... | |
| stella dora's | 4/3/2010 |
| Q: My stella doras are 3 years old and are getting bigger (tall and wider)each year. I want to control ... A: Thanx for your question. Stella d'oro daylilies grow to 18-24 inches tall at the maximum. Don't ... | |
| Sweet Broom Cytisus spachianus | 4/1/2010 |
| Q: I purchased one that was not in very good condition. Very dried out. The sold it to me for half ... A: Thanx for your quesstion. The first thing I do is, soak it in water overnight with some diluted ... | |
| Perennials | 4/1/2010 |
| Q: I have a four shelf little greenhouse inside that is covered with plastic. I have grow lights on ... A: As far as the melons and cucumbers not transplanting well, they will transplant okay if you don't ... | |
| snapdragons | 4/1/2010 |
| Q: why do some of the individual flowers on the same strand turn brown? we live SE of Houston, Tx. A: Thanx for your question. Have you looked at the plant to see if there are any tiny bugs on it? ... | |
| magnolia bush | 3/31/2010 |
| Q: i planted this bush 3summers ago. each yr it gets bigger and lots of foilage but very few ... A: Thanx for your question. There are a number of varieties of magnolia bushes that bloom first and ... | |
| Transplanting Roses in KS | 3/30/2010 |
| Q: I am moving from NC to Lawrence, KS this spring and am bringing my roses with me. They are a sturdy ... A: Welcome to Lawrence, Kansas, home of the Jayhawks and Kansas University. I live about 35 miles east ... | |
| Perennials | 3/30/2010 |
| Q: I have a four shelf little greenhouse inside that is covered with plastic. I have grow lights on ... A: Thanx for the additional question. When putting your plants in the shade, they will need to be in ... | |
| Azalea Bush | 3/30/2010 |
| Q: I received a pink flowering azalea bush for valentines day. It has a braided trunk and I'm assuming ... A: Thanx for your question. The plant you describe is a florist-grade plant and it is not meant to ... | |
| tulips won't bloom | 3/29/2010 |
| Q: I planted tulips about 8 years ago and they bloomed beautifully the first 3 or 4 years then they ... A: Thanx for your question. A lot of the hybrid tulips are only good for a few years and they ... | |
| Growing from seed | 3/29/2010 |
| Q: I have a four shelf little greenhouse inside that is covered with plastic. I have grow lights on ... A: Thanx for your question. Cabbage can tolerate a lot of cold. Once the cabbage seedlings have ... | |
| Calla Lily | 3/28/2010 |
| Q: I have no idea on how to take care of this Calla Lily as I have been getting conflicting advice from ... A: Thanx for your question. When you say the Central Valley of California, I'm assuming you mean ... | |
| SUN OR SHADE | 3/26/2010 |
| Q: I WOULD LIKE TO PLANT SOME RHODIES AND AZALEAS, BUT THE ONLY PLACE I HAVE IS SUNNY MOST OF THE DAY. ... A: Thanx for your question. Sunlight should not be a problem for your azaleas and rhododendrons. ... | |
| Low maintenance perrenials | 3/26/2010 |
| Q: Tom I live in Western Canada zone 2-very dry and clay soil. Not a great climate for growing. THe ... A: Thanx for the additional information. Here is a list of hardy plants for Zone 2. Butterwort ... | |
| magnolia vine | 3/25/2010 |
| Q: I planted a magnolia vine 3 years ago. It is in part sun/shade and I live in zone 5. This vine has ... A: Thanx for your question. The magnolia vine is a dioecious plant. That means some of the vines are ... | |
| free plants , bulbs , seeds for disabled in a home | 3/25/2010 |
| Q: YES I AM A RESIDENT IN A NURSING FACILITY AND THE ADMINISTRATOR WILL NOY GET US ANY FLOWERS (ANNUAL ... A: Thanx for your question. I'm sorry to hear that you can't get access to plants. I should like to ... | |
| Calla lily leaves | 3/24/2010 |
| Q: So we just bought a condo last July and we had these big green leaves growing out of the bark. ... A: Thanx for your question. The leaves of the calla lily gather energy from the sunlight to nourish ... | |
| Hibiscus plant | 3/24/2010 |
| Q: Tom, I live in southern coastal GA & just purchased a "City Girl" Hibiscus. I want to plant it ... A: Thanx for your question. I couldn't find 'City Girl' but I'm going to assume it's a cultivar of the ... | |
| Calla Lillies | 3/24/2010 |
| Q: I have 4 calla lillies in my court yard that have flowered for the last 6 years. they are 3-4 feet ... A: Thanx for your question. Your callas, after growing in one place for 6 years may have become ... | |
| Mexican Heather | 3/22/2010 |
| Q: We live in Austin, Texas and want to plant Mexican Heather. How do we care for it over the winter? ... A: Thanx for your question. Mexican Heather or Cuphea is hardy to Zone 9a which is just a bit South of ... | |
| outside plant | 3/19/2010 |
| Q: I have two plants which are very hardy year-round, and I think the casual name for them is "Spanish ... A: Thanx for your question. I believe you are talking about Yucca aloifolia. Here's a link to the ... | |
| hibiscus problem | 3/17/2010 |
| Q: I have three tropical hibiscus trees. They were growing and flowering beautifully all summer, but I ... A: Thanx for your question. It does sound to me like you have a fungal issue and one that is best ... | |
| Cally lily color | 3/15/2010 |
| Q: I live in New Jersey I purchased a pot of red Callas lilies (Zentedeschia) in a supermarket in ... A: Thanx for your question. Your pot may have more than one rhizome in it which would have resulted in ... | |
| clematis trellis | 3/15/2010 |
| Q: I want to construct a Clematis vine “wall” on one end of an elevated concrete patio. There is an ... A: Thanx for the additional information. We grow clematis here in Zone5/6 in 12inch deep pots about 18 ... | |
| new flower bed | 3/14/2010 |
| Q: I have a new raised flower bed approximately 30 ft by 4 ft, I live in the seattle washington area ... A: Thanx for your question. Here are some suggestions for your perennial flower bed. Abutilon, ... | |
| Rose of Sharon | 3/13/2010 |
| Q: Late last summer I picked up a Rose of Sharon on clearance at my local greenhouse. It had little ... A: Thanx for your question. The pods you reference are seed pods. Rose of Sharon can become a pest ... | |
| whisteria | 3/11/2010 |
| Q: i live in manchester england, i bought a whisteria around two years ago , its around 6 feet tall ... A: Thanx for your question. First, make sure you are not feeding the wisteria with high nitrogen ... | |
| Proper division of Stella D'oro daylilies | 3/10/2010 |
| Q: I have had my "stellas"approx.5 yrs..last year they were noticeable less blooms and rarely ... A: Thanx for your question. Here is a link from Better Homes and Gardens that shows a video of a man ... | |
| Root Systems of knock out roses | 3/8/2010 |
| Q: How deep and how invasive are the root systems of knock out roses? Can they be safely planted near a ... A: Thanx for your question. Sorry to take so long. It has been a busy week around here. Basically, ... | |
| elephant ears | 3/8/2010 |
| Q: i live in n. west florida and had 6 beautifull elephant ear plants which got zapped this winter. i ... A: Thanx for your question. You can trim off the dead leaves to clean the plant up and yes, I believe ... | |
| Mexican Heather | 3/6/2010 |
| Q: I live in north suburban Houston. We have had a very cold Winter, with a five day/night period of ... A: Thanx for your question. Give the Mexican Heather's a chance. They're probably ok, just shocked. ... | |
| elephant ears | 3/6/2010 |
| Q: i live in n. west florida and had 6 beautifull elephant ear plants which got zapped this winter. i ... A: Thanx for your question. I used to live in Ft. Walton Beach many years ago. I grew a banana plant ... | |
| procumbens nana juniper | 3/6/2010 |
| Q: I have a very old stand,about 30 years, of procumbens nana juniper that covers a bank in my yard. I ... A: Thanx for your question. This is really a question for our tree expert. I'm going to refer you to ... | |
| Tulip Bulbs | 3/5/2010 |
| Q: I have a pot of tulips that were given to me as a gift. I wanted to plant the bulbs now that the ... A: Thanx for your question. Unfortunately, tulips bought in the stores and florists that are already ... | |
| weeds with spiky balls | 3/4/2010 |
| Q: I have a weed that looks like a grass and the seeds are many little balls that are about the size of ... A: Thanx for your question. I'm not sure what the weed is but I frequently have trouble with bindweed ... | |
| liriope spicata | 2/27/2010 |
| Q: I would like to try to plant an area of liriope (preferably spicata) from seed, to establish a ... A: Thanx for your question. Here is a link to someone selling liriope seeds. I have no experience ... | |
| Carnations or Dianthus | 2/25/2010 |
| Q: I have some small carnations (or large dianthus) in my garden. Everything is starting to grow now. ... A: Thanx for your question. I also want to say congratulations to Canada for a wonderful Olympics at ... | |
| tomato plants | 2/25/2010 |
| Q: I started various plants from seed on 1/2/2010. I thought I would get a very early start. I will be ... A: Thanx for your question. If you have a greenhouse or indoor lighting setup you're okay but in the ... | |
| liriope berries | 2/25/2010 |
| Q: My friend just gave me a bunch of berries from her monkey grass. I want to start from seed /berry in ... A: Thanx for your question. Liriope is Liriope muscari. Monkey grass is something different, ... | |
| Pink Jasmine with dry curling leaves | 2/21/2010 |
| Q: I have a pink jasmine plant that I bought a year and a half ago. The plant was doing well through ... A: Thanx for your question. It sounds like your jasmine has Leaf-blight (Cercospora jasminicola and ... | |
| Whisteria | 2/17/2010 |
| Q: What can you tell me about Whisteria. A friend gave me a few branch slips, and a couple of pods to ... A: Thanx for your question. Wisteria are easy to start from seed but the downside of this is it will ... | |
| Peonies | 2/17/2010 |
| Q: How long does it take closed peony bulbs to open? And once opened how long can we expect the ... A: Thanx for your question. I'm going to assume that you mean peony buds rather than bulbs because ... | |
| moving perennials | 2/9/2010 |
| Q: I live in Cape Breton, Nova Scotia, Canada. I will be moving sometime this month and would like to ... A: Thanx for your question. Many people will caution you against moving plants in the dead of winter ... | |
| Knock-out Roses | 2/5/2010 |
| Q: I live in South Central KY and I am wanting to plant Pink knock-out roses at the front of my porch. ... A: Thanx for your question. Knockout roses were bred to be tough and a late February planting is ... | |
| overgrown calla lilies | 2/2/2010 |
| Q: I live in southern California and I have three very large, white, calla lilies. They are doing too ... A: Thanx for your question. Is your calla bed getting bigger? The large white callas are Zantedeschia ... | |
| Crotons | 2/1/2010 |
| Q: Do you know if the plants will come back. They look pretty bad. All their leaves have drooped and ... A: Thanx for your question. I think your crotons will come back. Give them a month or so to recover. ... | |
| garden design | 1/31/2010 |
| Q: I have a 12 x 12 garden that tends to be fairly moist due to its drainage. Based on that, I want to ... A: Thanx for your question. Blue flag, Siberian Iris, Yellow Flag, day lily, bee balm, horsetail, ... | |
| Looking for small ground cover | 1/25/2010 |
| Q: I live in California, and zone 8.5, and just installed a retaining wall. It has the angles in each ... A: Thanx for your question. There are over 400 different types of sedum and many are low growing and ... | |
| Bouganvillas | 1/19/2010 |
| Q: Have a couple of bougies who seem to have been damaged by the lower than usual temps in central ... A: Thanx for your question. Between California's bad weather spells and Florida's bad weather spells, ... | |
| ixoras | 1/16/2010 |
| Q: all the leaves ell off my ixora shrubs. i live in southwest florida (fort myers) and we just got ... A: Thanx for your question. This is the second Ixora question I've received in a week. The leaves fell ... | |
| magnolia bushes | 1/13/2010 |
| Q: how do i care and feed magnolia bushes in my house ANSWER: Hi Barbara, Do you know what type of ... A: Thanx for the additional information. Are you sure it is a magnolia that you bought at the grocery ... | |
| bougenbelia | 1/5/2010 |
| Q: I was removing a very large Bougenbelia and no doubt lost the argument with the thorns. The reaction ... A: Thanx for your question. Use gloves when handling your bougainvillea. The thorns, juice and sap are ... | |
| poinsettias | 1/4/2010 |
| Q: how do you care for poinsettias,yucca elephantipes and cane plants? A: Thanx for your question. Here is a good link from Ohio State University on Poinsettia care and the ... | |
| gerbera disease | 1/3/2010 |
| Q: some day before , their leaves started to develop some white powder on them , so i treated them with ... A: Sorry for the delay in responding. Here in the Midwestern part of the USA we are climbing out of 25 ... | |
| mycorrhizae | 1/2/2010 |
| Q: I garden on sandy soil and make my own compost. Is it worth it to buy mycorrihizae to add to the ... A: Thanx for your question. I've never used mycorrhizae. Why not use composted horse or cow manure? ... | |
| calalilly | 12/16/2009 |
| Q: My cala lilly leaves are turning yellow and falling off. Should it be re-potted in a larger ... A: Thanx for your question. Most likely, the plant is going dormant. Slow down watering and do not ... | |
| cannas and livestock | 12/15/2009 |
| Q: We seem to have a knack for growing cannas and they really multiply---I would like to put them ... A: Thanx for your question. I did not find canna listed amongst the plants poisonous to livestock on ... | |
| Best Species of Lavendar for Columbus, TX | 12/13/2009 |
| Q: I am looking at planting some lavendar but get overwhelmed by the number of different species ... A: Thanx for your question. I noticed you are between Austin and Houston so I hope this information ... | |
| Daisy Tree Troubles | 12/12/2009 |
| Q: I live in the midwest & have a daisy tree. I have brought the tree in for winter & since I've ... A: Thanx for the question. Yes, during dormancy or semi-dormancy is the safest time to transplant. ... | |
| Daisy Tree Troubles | 12/11/2009 |
| Q: I live in the midwest & have a daisy tree. I have brought the tree in for winter & since I've ... A: The issues you are describing are common amongst blooming tropical plants that must endure cold ... | |
| Hardy hibiscus tree care | 12/6/2009 |
| Q: I have two hardy Hib. trees that I keep in large 1'1/2" depth. height and width. I live in Tennessee ... A: Thanx for your question. Are you certain that the trees you have are hardy hibiscus? Hardy ... | |
| Russian Sage | 11/30/2009 |
| Q: Do I cut my Russian Sage back to the ground now or wait until early spring? It did not perform as I ... A: Thanx for your question. Yes, you may cut them back now if you like. They can get kind of wild ... | |
| purslane | 11/23/2009 |
| Q: I have purslane growing wild in my garden. It has rose colored flowers. Is it eatable? Mary Jo A: Thanx for your question. Purslane is becoming more and more popular in the U.S. It is eaten all ... | |
| Double leafed call lily | 11/21/2009 |
| Q: I recently found a double leafed call lily - ie ; it had two white leaves instead of the ... A: Thanx for your question. Plant breeders are constantly coming up with new varieties. This could be ... | |
| Hibiscus disease? | 11/18/2009 |
| Q: and recently brought in a Hibiscus plant that resided outside during the summer into the house. ... A: Thanx for your question. It sounds like you have some kind of pest on the plant. Look on the ... | |
| Grape Hyacinth | 11/16/2009 |
| Q: 11/16/09 I have just dug up a lot of Grape Hyacinth (all sizes) and want to save them for next years ... A: Thanx for your question. Put the bulbs in a place where they can dry off and then shake off the ... | |
| Magnolia Trees | 11/10/2009 |
| Q: Hey Tom, We have a group of Magnolia Trees behind our pool. Two of the three started to lose leaves ... A: Thanx for your question. I agree with the arborist. I think the chemicals from the pool stressed ... | |
| Mexican Heather | 11/7/2009 |
| Q: Oh, I had a beautiful Mexican Heather in a pot on my deck in Chicago, IL. I had planned on bringing ... A: Thanx for your question. Mexican heather has zero tolerance for frost. Bring the plant indoors and ... | |
| winterizing Alstroemerias and climbing roses | 11/6/2009 |
| Q: This is my first year of gardening , and I must admit, I am quite pleased with my out come. I live ... A: Thanx for your question. You can wait for your first frost to kill back the alstroemeria and then ... | |
| hibiscus | 11/5/2009 |
| Q: are hibiscus perinnals ? a lady friend wants me to plant it outside and i am not sure if it can take ... A: Thanx for your question. Hibiscus are in fact, perennial. There is a hardy version called Hibiscus ... | |
| butterfly bush deadheading | 11/4/2009 |
| Q: My bush is beautiful with its first blooms. As they turn brown and I cut them off there are two ... A: Thanx for the additional information. Anytime you deadhead a butterfly bush, you may prune the stem ... | |
| brugmansia "Joli" bloom drop | 10/28/2009 |
| Q: I have a brugmansia [Angel Trumpet] that is producing blooms. I brought this one into the kitchen, ... A: Thanx for your question. Brugmansia experience bud drop whenever they are stressed. Moving the ... | |
| Zebra Plants/Shrubs | 10/28/2009 |
| Q: I have several Zebra plants in my backyard that I would like to relocate. When is the best time of ... A: Thanx for the additional information. Misicanthus sinensis 'Zebrinus' is hardy from zones 5-9. If ... | |
| Cordyline RedStars | 10/27/2009 |
| Q: but I wonder if the snow will crush their shape. Please help. A: Thanx for your question. Cordyline Red Star is only hardy to Zone 7. A few frosts probably won't ... | |
| mums over winter | 10/26/2009 |
| Q: We recently received as a gift a pot of mums that came from a florist. We were told they could be ... A: Thanx for your question. Generally, potted mums from the florist will not be hardy in SE Iowa. You ... | |
| Mums Propagation | 10/26/2009 |
| Q: What do nurseries do to get their mums so perfect? A: Thanx for your question. Pinching back mums is very helpful in helping the mums achieve their best ... | |
| Calli lily | 10/26/2009 |
| Q: Tom, I had a calli lily in a small pot for several years and over wintered them in the basement. It ... A: Thanx for your question. It will be okay to put the calla lily in the garage during it's dormancy ... | |
| Moving Hibiscus plants indoors when weather becomes cold | 10/24/2009 |
| Q: I have several Hibiscus plants on my deck. I want to move them into my basement for the winter. I ... A: Thanx for your question. You can treat your hibiscus with a horticultural soap which should remove ... | |
| magnolia bush | 10/23/2009 |
| Q: I planted the bush on the east side of the house 2 years ago. It starts new growth and then begins ... A: Brown crunchy leaves sounds like maybe not enough water. Magnolias like a lot of moisture and ... | |
| magnolia bush | 10/23/2009 |
| Q: I planted the bush on the east side of the house 2 years ago. It starts new growth and then begins ... A: Thanx for the additional information. If this is a deciduous magnolia, one that loses its leaves ... | |
| yucc PLANT | 10/22/2009 |
| Q: TOM, Sorry I forgot to include this question with my last question. We have a yucca plant that ... A: Thanx for the additional information. It sounds like it's just powdery mildew or some kind of ... | |
| moving perennials | 10/22/2009 |
| Q: I have accumulated several perennials in my garden over the past three years. We are in the process ... A: Thanx for your question. As long as your soil does not freeze solid within the next 45 days, I ... | |
| potted hardy hibiscus | 10/21/2009 |
| Q: I do have a hardy hibiscus of -30 below and I did plant it in a pot and it turned out beautiful, ... A: Thanx for your question. If you do not anticipate that the ground will freeze solid for the next ... | |
| harvest time for asiatic lily pod | 10/20/2009 |
| Q: I am going to try to grow some Asiatic lilies from seed. I have found the process, but I'm not sure ... A: Thanx for your question. You can bag the seed pods. Take a paper bag and tie it loosley around the ... | |
| portulaca,sundial scarlet | 10/20/2009 |
| Q: i have my sundial scarlet in a pot.how do i care for them in the winter,and will they still get ... A: Thanx for your question. Portulaca is an annual commonly grown in the U.S. as a bedding plant. It ... | |
| calla lilly | 10/20/2009 |
| Q: I got my first calla lilly this spring, and it looked gorgeous all summer! Now, the roots are ... A: Thanx for your question. If the roots to you calla lily are exposed, cover them with a couple ... | |
| black-eyed susans | 10/17/2009 |
| Q: When getting my flowers bed ready for winter I noticed a bore had gotten into the stem of my ... A: Thanx for your question. It sounds like you have a stalk borer which occasionally infests Blackeyed ... | |
| Gardinia Bush Car Indoor Winter Months | 10/17/2009 |
| Q: I've two new gardenia's bushes. They bloomed beautifully this past summer. Removed from garden into ... A: Thanx for your questions. Keep your gardenias in a window facing the East or South for best ... | |
| straw flowers | 10/14/2009 |
| Q: Tom We've had straw flowers in a pot outside all summer-we live in Indiana- now my wife ... A: Thanx for your question. If you're talking about Helichrysum which is the most common strawflower ... | |
| Peruvian Lilies (Alstromeria) | 10/13/2009 |
| Q: I read your answer on how to winter over alstromeria in northern climates.... Mine are in ... A: Thanx for your question. As long as the area does not freeze your alstroemerias should winter over. ... | |
| hibiscus looses flower buds | 10/13/2009 |
| Q: The plants look very healthy but loose their flower buds before they open can you please advise me ... A: This site has good information about bud drop. ... | |
| hydrangea | 10/12/2009 |
| Q: I planted a hydrangea four years ago. It was blooming when I planted it and it has not bloomed ... A: Thanx for your question. There are a number of reasons why your hydrangea is not blooming. First, ... | |
| Cordyline Austalis | 10/12/2009 |
| Q: Recently I noticed that 5 of the 6 cordylines on our deck have a sort of discoloration, i.e.,the ... A: Thanx for your help. Cordylines generally prefer full sun but will also grow in partial shade. The ... | |
| Overwintering Canna's | 10/11/2009 |
| Q: Is it possible to simply bring the potted, trimmed back Canna into my 50 degree crawl space and let ... A: Thanx for your questions. If you are in a USDA Hardiness Zone cooler than Zone 7, your cannas ... | |
| dinner plate hibiscus | 10/11/2009 |
| Q: My friends sons funeral is this Thurs. His favorite flower was the dinner plate hibiscus. Do you ... A: Thanx for your question. It is too late in the season (I believe) to find dinner plate hibiscus. ... | |
| what to do with artemisia and blue butterfly delphinium in the winter | 10/11/2009 |
| Q: I live in Ohio and this is my first year growing artemisia I like the variegated leaves but it will ... A: Thanx for your question. As soon as the foliage withers, go ahead and cut the plants back to the ... | |
| Perenniels | 10/7/2009 |
| Q: Rather than have to list all of the plants I have, which are many, could you just tell me which ... A: Thanx for your question. In general, most perennial plants can be cut back to the ground once the ... | |
| perennials | 10/7/2009 |
| Q: I received potted Asters and they look dead. The flowers are all shriveled up. Did I just miss ... A: Thanx for your question. Asters are becoming popular fall plants like chrysanthemums. Sounds like ... | |
| Zebra Plants/Shrubs | 10/7/2009 |
| Q: I have several Zebra plants in my backyard that I would like to relocate. When is the best time of ... A: Thanx for your question. Look at the link and let me know if this is the zebra plant to which you ... | |
| no flowers | 10/7/2009 |
| Q: we purchased potted bogies from a nursery with great flowers...planted them in the ground according ... A: Thanx for your question. It is common for flower and foliage to fall off of bougainvilleas when ... | |
| hibiscus plants & Alstromeria for the winter | 10/6/2009 |
| Q: I put my Alstromeria with my hibiscus plants and they are in my garage do i keep watering them or do ... A: At 60°F, the plants won't go dormant. The hibiscus will go semi dormant but the alstroemeria will ... | |
| Lambs Ear Perrenials | 10/6/2009 |
| Q: Should Lambs Ear plants be cut back in the fall? A: Thanx for your question. Remove the dead or wilting growth and make sure the plant is in soil that ... | |
| Mums | 10/6/2009 |
| Q: This is only my second time trying to grow a flower garden and my first time for mums. I live in a ... A: Thanx for your question. Just pinch off the blossoms once they have wilted and that should be fine. ... | |
| blackeye susans | 10/5/2009 |
| Q: now its fall what do i do with my blackeyes they are not dead yet do i cut them now or wait i want ... A: Thanx for your question. If the blackeyed Susans have finished blooming go ahead and cut them off a ... | |
| plant I received as gift | 10/4/2009 |
| Q: I received some seeds from a friend. I was told they were called elephant plant. I planted them and ... A: Thanx for your question. Please look at the link below and let me know if that is the plant. Do ... | |
| Canna Lillies | 10/2/2009 |
| Q: Can I leave Canna Lillies in the ground over the winter? I live near Boise, ID. I plan on taking ... A: Thanx for your question. Cannas (which aren't lilies by the way.) must be lifted in zones colder ... | |
| Creeping Juniper and Mondo Grass | 10/1/2009 |
| Q: My Creeping Juniper and Mondo Grass has grass invading them. I have sprayed weed killer where there ... A: Thanx for your question. Get some Roundup. Put on a pair of plastic gloves. Gently pour the Round ... | |
| scotch broom | 10/1/2009 |
| Q: how do you prune a scotch broom? Ours has a lot of old wood at the bottom. Do I cut off the brooms. ... A: Thanx for your question. Colorado State University has an excellent pamphlet on pruning flowering ... | |
| lifting bulbs | 10/1/2009 |
| Q: I have always waited till after a frost to pull my calillies, cannas and dahlias. I am going away ... A: Thanx for the followup. I can only theorize that in my experience, exposing tropical or subtropical ... | |
| lifting bulbs | 10/1/2009 |
| Q: I have always waited till after a frost to pull my calillies, cannas and dahlias. I am going away ... A: Thanx for your question. No, it will not harm the plants you mention if you cut the green growth ... | |
| Gardenia Bush | 10/1/2009 |
| Q: I live in southeastern North Carolina and planted a gardenia bush around the middle of summer and am ... A: Thanx for your question. When your gardenia has finished blooming you may prune it if you must. ... | |
| butterfly bush deadheading | 9/29/2009 |
| Q: My bush is beautiful with its first blooms. As they turn brown and I cut them off there are two ... A: Thanx for your question. I'm not sure what you're asking. Are you asking after preparing the shrub ... | |
| trillium & dogwood | 9/28/2009 |
| Q: This probably isn't the typical question you would get but I'm having a hard time getting any help ... A: Thanx for your question. Your idea of preserving provincial flowers sounds cool. Here's what I ... | |
| Red Star Cordyline | 9/28/2009 |
| Q: I purchased 4 Red Star Cordyline plants and planted them in front of my house in Jeannette, PA. ... A: Thanx for your question. Red Star Cordyline (Cordyline australis) is not rated hardy for ... | |
| Transplanting a mature Dicksonia antarctica | 9/27/2009 |
| Q: I live in the Dandenong Ranges near Melbourne Australia,the climate is cool temperate. The summers ... A: Thanx for your question. I can only recall one other question about this plant from a man in the ... | |
| growing coneflower from seed | 9/26/2009 |
| Q: I live in central New Jersey by the shore and planted coneflower seeds this past spring. I have nice ... A: Thanx for your question. Coneflowers are typical of a lot of perennials that put out nice green ... | |
| Bleeding Heart Bush - Root Bound | 9/23/2009 |
| Q: My mother has a "Bleeding Heart" bush that she was given over 15 years ago by my Brother who is now ... A: Thanx for your question. Bleeding heart is best divided in late summer to early fall (right now) so ... | |
| Rose of Sharon | 9/22/2009 |
| Q: This past weekend (Sept. 19th 2009) I transplanted my Rose of Sharon. Upon replanting (I was not ... A: Thanx for your question. Don't worry about your Rose of Sharon. I think it will be fine. I would ... | |
| winterizing a tropical hibiscus | 9/22/2009 |
| Q: I bought tubual grow lights. Any suggestions? Should I trim it back? When should I bring it ... A: Thanx for your questio. Tropical hibiscus can be successfully overwintered indoors. If you have a ... | |
| Calla Lillies | 9/21/2009 |
| Q: I purchased a Calla Lilly Plant that was approx. 1 ft. high...planted in an area where it gets sun ... A: Thanx for your question. I visited Prince Edward Island in 2004 and it is truly a beautiful island ... | |
| lirope seeds | 9/21/2009 |
| Q: Where can I purchase variegated lirope seeds ??? A: Thanx for your question. There is usually someone on ebay with liriope seeds available. Here are ... | |
| bogenvelia | 9/21/2009 |
| Q: can i bring in my bogenvelia for the winter? I live in minnesota. Do I prune it, what kind of light ... A: Thanx for the followup. Yes, you can bring the New Guinea Impatiens and the Elephant Ear Begonia in ... | |
| Mums | 9/20/2009 |
| Q: I planted 5 individual mums last fall and this year they more than quadrupled their size. They look ... A: Thanx for your question. Apparently, your mums really like where they are growing. It is not ... | |
| bogenvelia | 9/18/2009 |
| Q: can i bring in my bogenvelia for the winter? I live in minnesota. Do I prune it, what kind of light ... A: Thanx for your question. Yes, you can and should bring the bougainvillea in for the winter. It ... | |
| Native Plant Benefits | 9/18/2009 |
| Q: What are the benefits to planting only native plants? Do you know of any resource I could use to ... A: Thanx for your question. Nowadays, many of us recognize the problems that certain plants that are ... | |
| Summer Phlox | 9/17/2009 |
| Q: I am new to the gardening scene so I am not familiar with certain procedures. I've good some summer ... A: Thanx for you question. Now that it is autumn, by all means, cut back your phlox. In fact, before ... | |
| SF bay area window planter box | 9/15/2009 |
| Q: i am not an experienced gardener, but wish to establish about 8 window planters on the outside of my ... A: Thanx for your question. Violas or Johnny-Jump-Ups add nice color to a semi-shady window box along ... | |
| similar to lambs ear but yellow flowers | 9/15/2009 |
| Q: can you tell me what it is,my wife volunteers at the herb garden in our city and brought home extra ... A: Thanx for your question. It sounds like verbascum. Here is a link to Google Images. You can look ... | |
| Getting Rid of Daisies | 9/14/2009 |
| Q: A couple of years back I planted Shasta Daisies (or what I thought was Shasta daisies) and since ... A: Thanx for the followup. If you just bought ladybugs, we don't want to put Roundup down. I guess ... | |
| seeds | 9/13/2009 |
| Q: I need to buy zebra grass and gold bar grass, but seeds, can you help me ? Where I buy it ? Thanks ... A: Thanx for your question. The gold bar grass is a hybrid that does not produce viable seed. You'll ... | |
| Getting Rid of Daisies | 9/13/2009 |
| Q: A couple of years back I planted Shasta Daisies (or what I thought was Shasta daisies) and since ... A: Thanx for your question. The daisies, are there any other plants planted amongst them? If not, I ... | |
| mums and hibiscus | 9/13/2009 |
| Q: mums - I purchased them at auction a week ago - no info - can i keep them in pots inside this ... A: Thanx for your question. Plant your mums now. Dig a hole slightly larger and deeper than the size ... | |
| hibiscus tree wilting | 9/13/2009 |
| Q: My cousin was babysitting a hibiscus tree for a year until i moved because my parents didnt want it ... A: Thanx for your question. Sometimes it takes a long time for a plant to recover from the abuse this ... | |
| What the heck is this | 9/10/2009 |
| Q: I live in Eastern Ontario, zone 4 or 5 and have some hybrid phlox plants that constantly get mildew. ... A: Thanx for your question. And thank you so much for the picture. It makes life so much easier when ... | |
| Phlox won't flower | 9/10/2009 |
| Q: I live in Eastern Ontario, zone 4 or 5 and have some hybrid phlox plants that constantly get mildew. ... A: Thanx for your question. Phlox have a big problem with powdery mildew. First, don't water them ... | |
| Calla lilly | 9/10/2009 |
| Q: My calla lillys had minimum blooms this year, and I have noticed that the stamens are huge and ... A: Thanx for your question. It sounds to me like your calla flower may have produced a seed pod. I ... | |
| yellowsweetbroom | 9/9/2009 |
| Q: i've had this plant 20 years since i've been in this house it got about 8" tall and bushy every ... A: Thanx for the additional information. There are some varieties of sweet broom the State of ... | |
| wisteria seeds | 9/8/2009 |
| Q: i recently aquired some wisteria tree pods i was wondering how to plant them do i take the seeds ... A: Thanx for your question. If the seed pods were picked green the seeds are probably not fully ... | |
| peonies blight | 9/8/2009 |
| Q: Last year I had some dark spots and wilting on my peonies, so this year I was spraying them with a ... A: Thanx for your question. There are a number of issues that could have contributed to the problem ... | |
| yellowsweetbroom | 9/7/2009 |
| Q: i've had this plant 20 years since i've been in this house it got about 8" tall and bushy every ... A: Can you tell me your approximate location? There is an insect that attacks the yellow sweet broom. ... | |
| Cala Lillies seed pod | 9/6/2009 |
| Q: I noticed in a reply to Shannon in 2007 you mentioned Cala's having "seed pods"? I was watering ... A: Thanx for your question and thank you for the clear picture of a calla lily seed pod. Allow the ... | |
| scale infestation on buford hollies | 9/6/2009 |
| Q: We live in central NorthCarolina. Have five buford hollies about 6'-8' high with a large scale ... A: Thanx for your question. Holly scale are hard to control. The best time to treat for them is when ... | |
| ailing Rhododendron | 9/6/2009 |
| Q: I have six rhododendrons planted close to one another in a shady area next to the house. Five of ... A: Thanx for your question. It sounds like you may have spider mites which would eventually attack the ... | |
| including tulips into flower beds | 9/6/2009 |
| Q: I live in Ontario Canada, zone 5b. I have several flower beds where I have several different ... A: Thanx for your question. A lot of the tulips you see in the bulb catalogues or even at the store ... | |
| black walnut tree | 9/5/2009 |
| Q: I have been "letting live" anything that will grow under my black walnut tree (day lilies, phlox, ... A: Thanx for your question. I did not find any references that indicated whether zebra grass would or ... | |
| small brown spots on my dogwood bushes | 9/5/2009 |
| Q: I have small brown spots all over the leaves of my "variegated red twigged dogwood" bushes. I have ... A: Thanx for your question. It sounds like your plants may have septoria leaf spot. Check out the ... | |
| Hydrangeas | 9/5/2009 |
| Q: I live in Illinois and cannot get my 3 hydrangeas to bloom. They get very big and leafy but I have ... A: Thanx for your question. Two problems come to mind. First, try not to prune your hydrangea. When ... | |
| lantana | 9/4/2009 |
| Q: I live in Durham, NC and I have a beautiful bed of low growing lantana. What am I supposed to do to ... A: Thanx for your question. There are now some cultivars of lantana that will overwinter in North ... | |
| Hydrangea | 9/3/2009 |
| Q: My hydrangea had a bunch of flower buds. A few of them opened up but most of them just turned brown ... A: Thanx for your question. First, did you have a late freeze? Or an early warm spell and then return ... | |
| daylillies | 9/2/2009 |
| Q: Follow up to Donna's question regarding seed pods on day lillies. I've removed the seed pods and ... A: Thanx for your question. Allow daylily pods to get completely dry and brown. If the pods are ... | |
| Daylillies/Peonies | 9/2/2009 |
| Q: I have gotten some seeds from lilies in a friend's yard and now they are germinating. I do not have ... A: Thanx for your question. Daylilies do not grow from bulbs. They grow from rhizomes which are ... | |
| variegated ginger lily | 9/2/2009 |
| Q: We like to know what would be the best way to trim back our Variegated Ginger Lily. A: Thanx for your question. You can prune the plant as needed to maintain neatness but bear in mind ... | |
| Asters-Astilbe-Irises | 9/1/2009 |
| Q: 1. Asters - I am trying to get a bed of asters going and got past the animals this year only to ... A: Thanx for your question. It sounds like the asters have botrytis blight. Avoid sprinkler ... | |
| Indoor calla lilies care | 8/30/2009 |
| Q: I had bought a couple of potted Calla lilies(multi-color small trumpets ) few weeks ago, kept them ... A: Thanx for your question. This question has been answered a number of times here on th site. You ... | |
| Russian sage | 8/30/2009 |
| Q: And HELP! I am a very, very beginning gardener in a yard with little sun. I bought a Russian sage ... A: Thanx for your question. It's really not enough sun for the Russian sage to do well. It will get ... | |
| transplanting a forsythia bush | 8/28/2009 |
| Q: When IS the best time to transplant a forsythia bush? I live in NC and am afraid it is too hot right ... A: Thanx for your question. Forsythia bushes are pretty hardy and grow just about everywhere in the ... | |
| Althea drooping in ground and in pots | 8/27/2009 |
| Q: I have a small nursery. I have raised Althea for several years and never had a problem like this. ... A: Thanx for your question. This plant, as it matures, is known for bending or drooping under the load ... | |
| calli lilys bulb | 8/26/2009 |
| Q: for the last two years i have planted my calli lilys in the same place and i even moved a couple but ... A: Thanx for your question. The two most common reasons for lush foliage and lack of blooms are: 1. ... | |
| black-eyed susans | 8/25/2009 |
| Q: My husband and I just bought a house that has gorgeous landscaping and perennials throughout the ... A: Thanx for your question. Actually, black-eyed Susans are considered deer resistant. I think your ... | |
| caring for black-eyed susans | 8/25/2009 |
| Q: My black-eyed susans don't look healthy. The flower on them looks great but the leaves are all ... A: Thanx for your question. Black-eyed Susans are prone to powdery mildew and other types of fungi ... | |
| hydrangea | 8/25/2009 |
| Q: We planted a hydrangea we purchased fome a garden center a few years ago and got a few white booms ... A: Thanx for your question. The reason you didn't get any blooms is because your husband cut the plants ... | |
| Pinky Winky Hydrangea | 8/24/2009 |
| Q: I planted a Pinky last spring and it has grown wonderfully. It has lots of blooms on it this year, ... A: Thanx for your question. Try a box of miracid on the plant. Your soil may not be acidic enough and ... | |
| silver mounds | 8/23/2009 |
| Q: I planted mine in a tractor tire in the yard. Will it survive an indiana winter ok? A: Thanx for your question. Silver mound is a name coined for a number of different forms of ... | |
| what to plant? | 8/23/2009 |
| Q: We recently moved into a new house with a new yard. We would like to plant something in a flower bed ... A: Thanx for your question. The fact that a septic system or wood stumps are in the area of your ... | |
| Asian & Oriental lilies | 8/22/2009 |
| Q: When is the proper time of year to dig and move established Asian and Oriental lily bulbs? A: Thanx for your question. You can dig the lilies up in September or in the spring after the last ... | |
| What to plant? | 8/22/2009 |
| Q: We live in Cincinnati, Ohio, in zone 6. We want to plant flowers on the north side, which is our ... A: Thanx for your question. Mums will not do well on a north facing side. They do best in full sun. ... | |
| Calla Lily | 8/21/2009 |
| Q: I have a formerly beautiful calla lily that's been luxuriant for a few years. Recently the whole ... A: Thanx for your question. Check the stem of the plant and see if it has started to rot or decay. If ... | |
| Bleeding Hearts and tree roses | 8/21/2009 |
| Q: I live in Connecticut on the border of zone 5/6. This year I planted some bleeding hearts, both red ... A: Here's a link to Hartford County Extension office of the University of Connecticut. If you'll ... | |
| Fall | 8/21/2009 |
| Q: I am a new gardener. I have been experimenting with plants this summer and have had a great time. ... A: Thanx for the followup. Generally, with irises, in the fall cut the leaves in a fan shape. You ... | |
| Cala Lillies | 8/21/2009 |
| Q: My cala lilies are in pots and they have bloomed. The blooms have developed big pods (seed looking ... A: Thanx for your question. What you are describing is a seed pod and the "peas" are the seeds. Yes, ... | |
| Hydrangeas | 8/21/2009 |
| Q: I have a huge hydrangea plant that has bloomed every year without problems. This year, I got 2 ... A: Thanx for your question. Two possibilities come to mind. The first is pruning. Many people make ... | |
| euonymous | 8/20/2009 |
| Q: i have an evergreen euonymous that did well last year, very bushy, but now the new growth this year ... A: Thanx for your question. Your plant just needs to be pruned. Is the plant in a particularly shady ... | |
| Fall | 8/20/2009 |
| Q: I am a new gardener. I have been experimenting with plants this summer and have had a great time. ... A: Thanx for your question. Depending upon where you are, you may still have a lot of season left. ... | |
| Grasses | 8/20/2009 |
| Q: I have planted an ornamental grass for the first time this year. What do I do with it come ... A: Thanx for your question. In general, with ornamental grasses, they will start to go dormant in late ... | |
| STELLA D'ORO LILLIES | 8/20/2009 |
| Q: I PLANTED THESE LILLIES THIS MAY 09 IN FULL BLOOM. THERE HAS NOT BEEN ONE SINGLE BLOOM AFTER THOSE ... A: Thanx for the followup. Hardy hibiscus will bloom all summer but are kind of a small shrub and you ... | |
| Asiatic Lily | 8/20/2009 |
| Q: Tom, I just purchased 2 A. Lilies w/buds and a couple of flowers Would it be possible to plant ... A: Thanx for your question. It's a little late but yes you can plant the Asiatic lilies in a ... | |
| Bleeding Hearts and tree roses | 8/20/2009 |
| Q: I live in Connecticut on the border of zone 5/6. This year I planted some bleeding hearts, both red ... A: Thanx for the follow-up. In general, I wouldn't use the blanket. Just mulch the pot with some ... | |
| Bleeding Hearts | 8/20/2009 |
| Q: I live in Connecticut on the border of zone 5/6. This year I planted some bleeding hearts, both red ... A: Thanx for your question. Your bleeding hearts should be okay depending upon how severe your winters ... | |
| Hydraenga Tree | 8/20/2009 |
| Q: I have a 1 year old Hydraenga tree planted in the south side of my home which gets sun most of the ... A: Thanx for your question. It sounds like your hydrangea had some ill effects from lack of moisture. ... | |
| Morning Glories out of nowhere? | 8/20/2009 |
| Q: Tom, I live in northern Wisconsin (Hudson). I bought a house last June and there is a Southern ... A: Thanx for your question. Morning glory seeds are very hard and can lie dormant for years before ... | |
| Honeysuckle death | 8/19/2009 |
| Q: We planted a Honeysuckle in our yard (Newfoundland) two years ago, and it was doing quite well. ... A: Thanx for your question. First, allow me to express my condolences for your dog. I lost three cats ... | |
| STELLA D'ORO LILLIES | 8/19/2009 |
| Q: I PLANTED THESE LILLIES THIS MAY 09 IN FULL BLOOM. THERE HAS NOT BEEN ONE SINGLE BLOOM AFTER THOSE ... A: Thanx for you question. Stella d'oro day lilies do best with at least 6 hours of direct sunlight. ... | |
| Silver Lace Vine | 8/18/2009 |
| Q: I live in the California's Sacramento Valley. I am looking for the fastest growing twining vine I ... A: Thanx for your question. Supposedly, silver lace vine (Polygonum aubertii) is very drought and heat ... | |
| White Calla Lily | 8/18/2009 |
| Q: Bought a white calla lily, in a pot while blooming. Every bllom since has been green, how do we get ... A: Thanx for your question. You indicated that you bought the plant while it was blooming. In the ... | |
| hardy hibiscus | 8/17/2009 |
| Q: Tom, Good Morning! I have several hardy hibiscus planted throughout my huge flower berm. After ... A: Thanx for the additional information. You now know that you don't have an insect borer problem. ... | |
| wire grass | 8/17/2009 |
| Q: My perennial bed is being invaded by what I call wire grass. Are there any suggestions for getting ... A: Thanx for your question. I know Roundup isn't politically correct, but, one has to do what one has ... | |
| Can i trim my lavender back? | 8/16/2009 |
| Q: We live in the panhandle of Florida and when I bought my lavender, it already had flowers on it. We ... A: Thanx for your question. I used to live in Ft. Walton Beach many years ago. Do you know what kind ... | |
| perennials common to east Texas | 8/16/2009 |
| Q: the soil in my yard is not good; I'm having trouble getting flowering plants to thrive. What plants ... A: Thanx for your question. Here are some references on wildflowers and perennials for East Texas that ... | |
| Hibiscus wintering zone 4b | 8/15/2009 |
| Q: I have just recently received a beautiful hibiscus plant as a gift. It has been planted in a ... A: Thanx for your question. If your hibiscus is a tropical hibiscus, having glossy leaves and flowers ... | |
| calla lily | 8/15/2009 |
| Q: I have quite a few calla lilies in my garden that come up each year. This year all the flowers ... A: Thanx for your question. I think you may need to lift your calla lily rhizomes this fall if they ... | |
| Corkscrew Vine Flowers | 8/14/2009 |
| Q: I was so looking forward to seeing these flowers on the vine that I am growing on my front porch ... A: Thanx for the additional information. My first guess is 4 1/2 hours of sunlight? This is a ... | |
| verbascum phonecium | 8/14/2009 |
| Q: Planted in early May. Has grown to 4 1/2 ft. in diameter. Beautiful, huge, soft fuzzy leaves, no ... A: Thanx for your question. Congratulations on your plant from Powell Gardens. Kansas City is ... | |
| Rose of Sharon - no blumes | 8/13/2009 |
| Q: I started a rose of sharon from seed about 3 years ago. I'm in the Oakville area. The plants ... A: Thanx for your question. I don't think you have a problem. The seedlings are not yet fully mature. ... | |
| rose of sharon | 8/13/2009 |
| Q: My rose of sharon tree is in its second year of blooming, while it looks good i feel it is getting ... A: Thanx for your question. You can always top off your Rose-of-Sharon to keep it from getting too ... | |
| hardy hibiscus | 8/12/2009 |
| Q: Tom, Good Morning! I have several hardy hibiscus planted throughout my huge flower berm. After ... A: Thanx for your question. The leaf problem sounds like it is either flea beetles or hibiscus sawfly. ... | |
| chrysanthemum frutescens | 8/12/2009 |
| Q: I am a professional gardener in Santa Cruz, Ca. I am wondering about the dieback that always seems ... A: Thanx for your question. The marguerite your're talking about is a short-lived perennial. There ... | |
| DAHLIA | 8/11/2009 |
| Q: ARE DAHLIAS PERENNIALS A: Thanx for your questions. Dahlias originally hail from the mountains of Mexico and are from ... | |
| Wisteria tree | 8/11/2009 |
| Q: Two years ago I bought a small wisteria tree(about 2 ft tall) It's now about 3-3 1/2 ft tall, has ... A: Thanx for your question. The wisteria is really not a tree but is a woody vine. Many times, the ... | |
| hydrangea | 8/11/2009 |
| Q: I have several variegated hydrangea bushes that leave out beautifully but never bloom. Two are in ... A: Thanx for your question. Hydrangeas do appreciate slightly acidic soil and soil that is moist but ... | |
| acid loving plants | 8/10/2009 |
| Q: I used to have a garden book that listed plants that are acid loving, neutral or prefer soils with ... A: Thanx for your question. Here are several references for acid-loving plants. I hope this helps. Tom ... | |
| Steela D'or | 8/9/2009 |
| Q: My plants have been in the ground for 3 years. I was told they were continuous bloomers from June ... A: Thanx for your question. Yes, the Stella d'Oros don't always keep blooming do they? One way to ... | |
| hydrangea | 8/9/2009 |
| Q: I have several variegated hydrangea bushes that leave out beautifully but never bloom. Two are in ... A: Thanx for your question. If you prune your hydrangeas I would stop. People often prune hydrangeas ... | |
| bogenvelia tree | 8/9/2009 |
| Q: I would like to know hoe to get my bogenvelai tree to bloom again. We are in Georgia and the tree is ... A: Thanx for your question. I recently returned from a trip to Savannah and Tybee Island. Very ... | |
| Endless Summer Hydrangeas | 8/8/2009 |
| Q: Tom - me again. I have a cluster of three endless summer hydrangeas and this is the first year they ... A: Sandy, Thanx for your question. When pruning, you should only be pruning dead growth or growth that ... | |
| hydrangea | 8/8/2009 |
| Q: My hydrangea is very healthy but did not bloom this year. How do I get it to bloom again next year. A: Thanx for your question. There are a number of reasons why your hydrangea probably didn't bloom. ... | |
| plants under the tree | 8/8/2009 |
| Q: We have a little leaf linden tree in our yard. We've tried planting a variety of plants under this ... A: Thanx for your question. I didn't find anything to indicate that the Little Leaf Linden (Tilia ... | |
| Red Twig Dogwood Pruning | 8/8/2009 |
| Q: I am writing this note August, 2009 and live in the Washington DC metro area. Our weather is in the ... A: Thanx for your question. For maximal color, prune out 1/3 of the older branches every three years. ... | |
| Coralbells | 8/6/2009 |
| Q: I planted 3 Coral Bells 2 years ago. They are suppose to have red flowers. They send up plenty of ... A: Thanx for your question. Coral bells (Heuchera) will thrive in part shade but they are not getting ... | |
| dipladenia splendens | 8/6/2009 |
| Q: I bought this beautiful vine recently and planted it, it is doing very well in the spot I chose and ... A: Thanx for your question. This plant is now known as Mandevillea and is a very popular summer patio ... | |
| lambs ear | 8/6/2009 |
| Q: How do you root a lambs ear from a piece of the plant? A: Thanx for your question. It's best to dig up a piece of the plant that has some roots already on ... | |
| poppy's | 8/5/2009 |
| Q: My question is about Poppy's. I am more than an adequate gardener, nowhere near a master gardener. I ... A: Thanx for your question. I would try to grow the standard oriental poppy if I were you. The best ... | |
| Perennials with smell and little care needed | 7/30/2009 |
| Q: I am looking to make one side of our house look attractive with flowers that will bloom from May - ... A: Thanx for your question. Start with spring bulbs to include hyacinths which have an enchanting ... | |
| plumeria | 7/30/2009 |
| Q: i live in Austin Texas and currently renting, i bought a plumeria at a nursery it is still vary ... A: Thanx for your question. Having lived in Hawaii for a couple of years, I'm quite familiar with the ... | |
| gardening | 7/29/2009 |
| Q: i live in ohio. i have established a "meadow" over the past 7 years having daisies, blackeyed ... A: Thanx for your question. I start my perennial seeds in the winter in late January. Most perennials ... | |
| Transplanting | 7/29/2009 |
| Q: I have a rose of sharon bush that I planted 3 years ago. It is getting very big for the area it is ... A: Thanx for your question. Transplant your Rose-of-Sharon in September. I would trim it back to make ... | |
| Wilting Oriental Tiger Lillies | 7/29/2009 |
| Q: I’ve had several seasons of oriental tiger lilies planted in partial sun in northern NJ with mostly ... A: Below is contact information for your County Extension Horticultural agent. ... | |
| Dinner Plate Hibiscus | 7/28/2009 |
| Q: The leaves on one of my dinner plate hibiscus plants are turning dark brown. The plant is fairly ... A: Thanx for your question. It sounds like the hibiscus may have leaf spot. Generally, hardy hibiscus ... | |
| Wilting Oriental Tiger Lillies | 7/27/2009 |
| Q: I’ve had several seasons of oriental tiger lilies planted in partial sun in northern NJ with mostly ... A: Thanx for your question. The plants look like they have one of two things. Either botrytis or ... | |
| Irises | 7/26/2009 |
| Q: In the course of landscaping, I came across some irises that were a surprise. They were dug up, by ... A: They sound like crocus corms and leaves. Here is a link to pix of crocus corms (the term used ... | |
| Ragosa(sea rose) | 7/26/2009 |
| Q: I was recently in Maine on vac. and was amazed by the size and quality of shrub roses everywhere!I ... A: Thanx for your question. The southeast Texas climate is very humid and roses suffer a variety of ... | |
| wilting stalks - hydragnea | 7/25/2009 |
| Q: I'm both a fan and owner of serveal Endless Summer Hydragneas. One of my bushes is going through ... A: Thanx for your question. It sounds like Armillaria root rot. Check out the pictures at Alabama ... | |
| calla lilly not blooming | 7/25/2009 |
| Q: I have had a large calla lilly in a large pot for at least the last 10-12 years and it has always ... A: Thanx for your question. If the plant is only growing foliage, wait a little bit longer, it just ... | |
| rose of sharon trees all dying | 7/24/2009 |
| Q: I have had rose of sharon shrubs along my fence line for many years.They have started dying one by ... A: Thanx for your question. I think your Rose-of-Sharons have been succumbing to cotton root rot. ... | |
| Calla Lillies | 7/23/2009 |
| Q: I recieved two potted callas for valentines day from my boyfriend. However, the buds fell off and ... A: The new shoots are the new plants coming up. Keep the plants warm. In fact, I'd put the pot ... | |
| Stella de Oro not blooming | 7/23/2009 |
| Q: I planted Stella de Oro daylilies 1 year ago. They are not crowded. One of my plants stopped ... A: Thanx for your question. The pods are seed pods. If you will remove the spent flowers and prevent ... | |
| Annabelle Hydrangea green blooms | 7/22/2009 |
| Q: My annabelle came out beautifully in the spring and had many white blooms....however, in July, none ... A: Hi Shirley, A little more research reveals that Annabelles start out green, turn white as they ... | |
| hydranger flower not opening! | 7/22/2009 |
| Q: .I have 4 hydrangeas in each area and they are big and healthy but the blooms only open on the ... A: Thanx for your question. I have been to your part of England before on a journey north to ... | |
| calla lily | 7/22/2009 |
| Q: I planted some yellow lilies earlier this year and had several beautiful flowers. lately though the ... A: Thanx for your question and the answer is yes, your plants are setting seed. Eventually, you will ... | |
| Perennial Property Line | 7/21/2009 |
| Q: I live in a zone 6 planting area and I was hoping you might have some suggestions on what I can ... A: Thanx for your question. In one word? Hostas. They're tough and you can either buy the large leaf ... | |
| Perennial Garden | 7/21/2009 |
| Q: I am in the process of planting a garden in large garden (Appx 28'x14') in my front yard. I have a ... A: Thanx for your question. The daylilies and the hydrangeas sound fine together. How about some ... | |
| clematis never flowered | 7/21/2009 |
| Q: I have a clematis which is about 4 years old and never bloomed. I have another one planted beside ... A: Thanx for your question. I would let the vine continue to grow and not prune anything. It may be a ... | |
| Perennials | 7/21/2009 |
| Q: I planted black eyed susans and coneflowers in late spring. Now that they are getting ready to ... A: Thanx for your question. Sounds like septoria leaf spot. The main thing with these flowers is to ... | |
| Irises | 7/20/2009 |
| Q: In the course of landscaping, I came across some irises that were a surprise. They were dug up, by ... A: Thanx for your question. The bulbs you describe don't sound like irises, at least not German ... | |
| hydrangea | 7/20/2009 |
| Q: Why no blossoms. My three foot wide mature plant was put in my garden four years ago. Great foliage ... A: Thanx for your question. Any pruning done on hydrangeas should be done with care and only ... | |
| Calla lily | 7/19/2009 |
| Q: I have got Calla Lily as a gift,,, and now week later i have noticed that 2 flowers are dying, and ... A: Thanx for your question. Calla lily likes to be kept warm and sunny. A south facing window is ... | |
| Tiger Lillies | 7/18/2009 |
| Q: After the blooms have died, where do I cut them back so they will bloom again? A: Thanx for your question. The tiger lily will not rebloom. You can cut the spent blossoms off to ... | |
| hydranger flower not opening! | 7/18/2009 |
| Q: .I have 4 hydrangeas in each area and they are big and healthy but the blooms only open on the ... A: Thanx for your question. I know you said you were from the UK but you didn't say exactly where. ... | |
| transplanting tiger lilies | 7/18/2009 |
| Q: Hey Tom, a few years ago my mom planted one tiger lily shoot on the side of our house it took two ... A: Thanx for your question. True tiger lilies are Lilium lancifolium ... | |
| What should I do about Calla Lilies? | 7/17/2009 |
| Q: I live in San Jose, California and I have a Calla Lilies which bought from supermarket in Feb. 2009. ... A: Thanx for the additional information. The white stuff you talk about could be a fungus. Locate the ... | |
| hibiscus | 7/17/2009 |
| Q: I recently received a few hibiscus as a gift and I have no idea if it is a bush, tree or plant. The ... A: Thanx for your question. Your peach-flowering hibiscus is a tropical hibiscus and will have to be ... | |
| Weeping Willow tree with bugs-what to do | 7/17/2009 |
| Q: I have 2 weeping willows in my front yard in VA. The leaves are turning yellow and coming off. At ... A: Thanx for your question. I'm really not a Tree Expert. We have a tree expert here on Allexperts, ... | |
| Blue Hydrangea | 7/17/2009 |
| Q: I have a Blue Hydrangea that does not bloom no matter what. I have cut it back to the first bud as ... A: Thanx for your question. Blue Hydrangea is highly susceptible to cold weather. If you have a late ... | |
| Annabelle Hydrangea green blooms | 7/17/2009 |
| Q: My annabelle came out beautifully in the spring and had many white blooms....however, in July, none ... A: Thanx for your question. You may need to amend your soil. If it is to acidic, this could cause the ... | |
| Moonflower | 7/17/2009 |
| Q: Where can I purchase a moonflower plant. A: Thanx for your question. When you say moon flower are you talking about the vine, Ipomoea alba? ... | |
| Speedwell | 7/17/2009 |
| Q: I live in eastern NC. I have some Veronica Sunny Border Blue that is in desperate need of help. The ... A: The problem you describe seems to be common with this plant. I would only water them once a week ... | |
| cala lily care | 7/17/2009 |
| Q: I have a red cala lily. what do i do with the huge pod?. can i keep this plant indoors or ... A: Thanx for your question. Okinawa has a subtropical climate and your calla lily will thrive outdoors ... | |
| Clematis Flowering | 7/16/2009 |
| Q: I bought a clematis last year which came back with excellent foliage and growth but no flowers. ... A: Thanx for your question. Does the vine get enough sun. If it is too shady, the plant will not ... | |
| passion vines | 7/16/2009 |
| Q: How can i winter over passion vines? I kept them in pots, its weird that they bloom better in pots ... A: Thanx for your question. Do you know what kind of passion vines you have? When I was growing ... | |
| Crepe Myrtles & Butterfly Bush | 7/15/2009 |
| Q: Fresno CA very very hot in July and August 80 degrees by 10:30. I just planted a red crape myrtle ... A: Thanx for the additional information. I really don't think the heat or sun in your area is going to ... | |
| identifying a perennial | 7/15/2009 |
| Q: I have a perennial that I planted last spring from my mother's flower garden. I would like to ... A: Thanx for your question. As you know, there are so many types of flowers out there both wild and ... | |
| maple tree companion plants | 7/15/2009 |
| Q: I have a big beautiful Maple tree in my front yard, and have trouble finding perennials that like ... A: Thanx for your question. This is a hard row to hoe because trees suck up so much moisture and ... | |
| Crepe Myrtles & Butterfly Bush | 7/14/2009 |
| Q: Fresno CA very very hot in July and August 80 degrees by 10:30. I just planted a red crape myrtle ... A: Thanx for your question. I'm very familiar with Fresno and the Central Valley. I know how hot it ... | |
| Columbine | 7/14/2009 |
| Q: You answered a question for me regarding soil acidity and the color of Columbine blooms. You ... A: Thanx for your question. There is a possibility that the blue flowers were hybrids themselves. ... | |
| Tiger Lily yellow leaves | 7/14/2009 |
| Q: I "weeded" a flower bed of the house Im newly renting and went a little crazy and accidentally ... A: Thanx for your question. The shock of the lilies being pulled out of the ground is causing the ... | |
| Black eyed susans | 7/13/2009 |
| Q: I had a landscaper who planted black eye susans in my garden bed last fall.I noticed only 4 out of ... A: Thanx for your question. Even in Ottawa, the plants should have all emerged by now. I would say ... | |
| Crape Myrtles | 7/12/2009 |
| Q: I have two Tonto Crape Myrtles that are 5 years old and very healthy. They have bloomed nicely each ... A: Thanx for your question. If you have identified flower buds, perhaps your crape myrtle will be ... | |
| Planting daffocdil bulbs | 7/12/2009 |
| Q: My neighbor just thinned out her flower beds and gave me a large number of daffodil bulbs. She told ... A: Thanx for your question. You can plant daffodil bulbs now if you like. No harm will come to them. ... | |
| irises not blooming | 7/12/2009 |
| Q: A friend gave me some irises three years ago. The first year that I had them they bloomed. Last ... A: Thanx for your question. Irises tend to slow down or stop blooming if they become crowded or if ... | |
| starts off of Lamb's ear | 7/12/2009 |
| Q: How do I get starts off of Lamb's ear? A: Thanx for you question. Basically, you can just pull a piece of the plant up or dig it up gently ... | |
| what kind of plant is this? | 7/11/2009 |
| Q: I have a plant in my flowerbed that i would really like to know what it is so i can get more and ... A: Thanx for your question. Thanx for the pic too. It looks like a hardy ice plant (Delosperma ... | |
| Zebra grass | 7/11/2009 |
| Q: I planted zebra grass 2 1/2 weeks ago. We have had an unusual amount of rain during this time. ... A: Thanx for your question. It is normal for a tranplanted perennial to show some signs of transplant ... | |
| Blue Columbine | 7/10/2009 |
| Q: I planted seeds from BLUE columbine in my garden, but the plants that grew produced MAUVE color ... A: Blue Columbine (Aquilegia caerulea) should be blue when it blooms. Acidity or lack of acidity in ... | |
| Use of a large bed for bulbs and perennials | 7/10/2009 |
| Q: I am located in southwest Idaho. I have an area 64 sq. ft. split into two triangular beds. They ... A: Thanx for your question. If you want something pretty simple for after the tulips bloom I'd go with ... | |
| day lilies | 7/10/2009 |
| Q: Just HOW do I dead head the yellow day lilies that I grow by the fence? Your past letter to someone ... A: Thanx for your question. Thanx also for using the Search function. This saves us both a lot of ... | |
| Honeysuckle Vine Questions | 7/10/2009 |
| Q: I have 2 areas covered with Honeysuckle Vines that I had started from 4 inch plants. They obviously ... A: Thanx for your question. Your plants may have Cercospora leafspot. Here is a link to some pics. ... | |
| Rose of Sharon Tree Did not Leaf Out this season | 7/9/2009 |
| Q: I have a Rose of Sharon Tree/Standard in my Perennial Garden that I planted three years ago. It ... A: Thanx for your question. What you describe is typical of shrubs and trees that have survived a late ... | |
| Nelly Moser | 7/9/2009 |
| Q: You guy's where very helpful the first time I thought I'd ask another question on my frustrated ... A: Thanx for your question. It's not unusual for clematis to turn brown at the bottom and remain lush ... | |
| stella d'oro day lily problem | 7/9/2009 |
| Q: I have noticed that there are ants crawling in and out of my stella do'oro flowers. The flowers ... A: Thanx for your question. The ants aren't sucking anything out of the flowers but there may be ... | |
| Daylilies | 7/9/2009 |
| Q: Some of our daylilies have so many leaves the bloom are hidden. Is there something that I can do to ... A: Thanx for your question. There could be several reasons for the flush of green growth. Are the ... | |
| Columbines | 7/8/2009 |
| Q: I have several columbines in my garden and they are done blooming now. I've harvested the seeds I ... A: Thanx for your question. Don't cut the leaves of the columbine back. Like many plants, while the ... | |
| bulb identification? | 7/8/2009 |
| Q: I recently dug out an area to re-landscape with colorful bushes instead of the blooming flowers I ... A: Thanx for the additional information. Yup! Looks like iris to me and this is such a common ... | |
| snapdragons | 7/7/2009 |
| Q: I live about 60 miles north of Napa Ca. So my snapdragons act more of a perennial than annual. My ... A: Thanx for your question. Snapdragons are a tender perennial grown as annuals in most of the U.S. ... | |
| wisteria & Acers | 7/7/2009 |
| Q: we bought a wisteria, planted in the right compost, 5 weeks ago, the leaves have started to fall off ... A: Thanx for your question. Most shrubs and plants will experience some kind of shock at being ... | |
| Calililies - No Flowers | 7/7/2009 |
| Q: I am attempting to grow calillies in a pot for the first time in coastal north carolina without any ... A: Thanx for your question. I believe you are referring to calla lilies which really aren't lilies but ... | |
| Rose of Sharon tree | 7/7/2009 |
| Q: I have a beautiful Rose of Sharon tree which has split at the Y of the two main trunks, both sides ... A: Thanx for your question. Yes, you can clean out the fungus from the break but putting the two sides ... | |
| Magnolia | 7/7/2009 |
| Q: I recently bought a Magolia bush, i have just noticed there is something eating it as there are ... A: Bonjour Rachel, Thanx for your question. You may have a leaf miner infestation on the magnolia. ... | |
| bugs | 7/7/2009 |
| Q: I have slugs and a greyish beetle with many legs that comes out at night and eats the leaves of my ... A: Garvey, Thanx for your question. Try Sluggo to end your problems with slugs and snails on your ... | |
| ornamental grass | 7/7/2009 |
| Q: Can these be easily transplanted? They are 1 year old and 4 feet high and wide. Northwest NJ. ... A: Thanx for your question. Yes, you can transplant ornamental grass now. Just make sure you soak it ... | |
| Beginner - Planning your garden | 7/6/2009 |
| Q: I live in Illinois (Chicagoland area) and I recently moved in to my fiance's home. I'm trying to ... A: Thanx for your question. I'm really not a landscaper and I really don't have much experience with ... | |
| Hydrangea has brown spots on leaves | 7/6/2009 |
| Q: I bought a hydrangea plant from a local nursery about 3 weeks ago. We planted it a couple days ... A: Thanx for your question. I'm familiar with growing conditions in South Alabama. I lived on the ... | |
| Changing White Snowballs to Blue Hydreangeas | 7/6/2009 |
| Q: I have the tall bushes of white, I believe they are called Japanese snowball, which are in the ... A: Thanx for your question. A Japanese Snowball is Viburnum plicatum. The blue hydrangea is Hydrangea ... | |
| perennial with fern type foliage | 7/6/2009 |
| Q: can you tell me what perennial I have that has foliage that looks like a fern with a long stock that ... A: Thanx for your question. Is the flower you are describing a native flower or a cultivated plant? ... | |
| Hydrangea | 7/6/2009 |
| Q: I planted 5 hydrangea shrubs the second week of June 2009. I live on Long Beach Island, NJ. The ... A: Thanx for your question. Sometimes plants will experience a delayed shock from being transplanted ... | |
| Knockout Rose bush | 7/5/2009 |
| Q: I planted a new double knockout rose bush this year and the leaves are turning a burgundy color. Is ... A: Thanx for your question. Normally, the Knockout Rose foliage is a purplish-green or various shades ... | |
| Purple Coneflower transplanting | 7/5/2009 |
| Q: Purple coneflowers have taken over my garden and I would like to transplant some of them. I'm ... A: Thanx for your question. Mature purple coneflowers are difficult to transplant successfully because ... | |
| Blooming Mums | 7/4/2009 |
| Q: I know nothing about plants. In fact most plants I try to grow I kill. I planted some blooming mums ... A: Thanx for your question. It's too late now to trim the mums back but in the future, in the spring, ... | |
| Butterfly bushes | 7/4/2009 |
| Q: I am losing my second butterfly bush in two years in the same garden where several other bushes of ... A: Thanx for your question. It sounds like you may have stem borers. Use orthene to combat this pest. ... | |
| Crape Myrtles | 7/3/2009 |
| Q: I have two Tonto Crape Myrtles that are 5 years old and very healthy. They have bloomed nicely each ... A: Thanx for your question. By pruning this past Spring you probably cut off the blooming buds. You ... | |
| kalanchoe problem | 7/3/2009 |
| Q: I have 3 small clumps of kalanchoes which have grown well in a small corner of my lawn for two ... A: Thanx for your question. Kalanchoe usually doesn't have many pests other than mites or mealybugs. ... | |
| ornamental grass | 7/3/2009 |
| Q: Can these be easily transplanted? They are 1 year old and 4 feet high and wide. Northwest NJ. A: Thanx for your question. Ornamental grasses are easily transplanted. The best time to do it is in ... | |
| autumn sedum | 7/3/2009 |
| Q: It's July 2nd and my autumn sedum has "buds" on it and appears that it may flower during the summer ... A: Thanx for your question. It is normal for sedum to start showing buds now. The buds will not open ... | |
| care of tiger lilies | 7/3/2009 |
| Q: 1. is the bottom half of the stem supposed to get brown early on in the summer or at all? 2. when ... A: Thanx for your question. The bottom half of the stem of your tiger lilies should not be turning ... | |
| calla lily | 7/2/2009 |
| Q: I have a calla lily in a pot in the house. The blooms are all green now--they were lavender when I ... A: Thanx for your question. As the spathe (the colored part of the flower) ages and the fruit (seeds) ... | |
| rhododendron problem | 7/2/2009 |
| Q: One of my two plants, planted early spring is thriving, the other is developing severe brown, ... A: I previously answered your question but I also forgot to include some other information. If my ... | |
| rhododendron problem | 7/2/2009 |
| Q: One of my two plants, planted early spring is thriving, the other is developing severe brown, ... A: Thanx for the additional information. This could be a fungal die back in which case you need to ... | |
| red twig dogwood | 7/2/2009 |
| Q: I live in wisconsin and a few of my dogwood's didn't look like they made it this spring. I was ... A: Thanx for your question. Did the older twigs not come back out of the winter dormancy? If not, the ... | |
| French Lace Cap Hydrangea | 7/1/2009 |
| Q: I have a gorgeous lace cap that is about 3-4 years old. Very dependable - however, this year, I ... A: Thanx for your question. It sounds like it might be anthracnose. To control this by raking and ... | |
| Tiger Lillies | 7/1/2009 |
| Q: How long do tiger lillies last if they are cut and placed in a vase? A: Thanx for your question. If you mean Lilum lancifolium, the orange, yellow or pink lily with black ... | |
| intensia pink phlox hybrid is dying | 7/1/2009 |
| Q: I received an intensia pink phlox hybrid hanging basket about 2 months ago. It was absolutely ... A: Thanx for your question. Intensia phlox are supposedly low-maintenance, drought tolerant and heat ... | |
| Hydrangeas are faded | 6/29/2009 |
| Q: I'm in Wilmington, NC (Zone 8) and have had the most beautiful hydrangeas for the past two yrs. Last ... A: Thanx for your question. Being in North Carolina, the summer heat is most likely contributing to ... | |
| Wood Peonies | 6/29/2009 |
| Q: How far back should you prune and what season? A: Thanx for your question. After the tree peony is several years old and has many branches, you may ... | |
| zantedeschia lilies (purple and wt) | 6/29/2009 |
| Q: My lilies have grown beautifully but the petals are now all green instead of white and purple. I've ... A: Thanx for your question about Zantedeschia aethiopica. The spathe (the white hood of the flower) ... | |
| right roses for South CA climate | 6/28/2009 |
| Q: could you sugest me the type of roses , and methodology to plant roses in South CA climate. WHich ... A: Thanx for your question. I'm not a rose expert and we do have one here on Allexperts, so I don't ... | |
| Lily care | 6/28/2009 |
| Q: I have several lillies that make the typical orange and white flowers. In the last few years they ... A: Thanx for your question. Your lilies may be too crowded. Every three or four years they should be ... | |
| plumbago bushes | 6/28/2009 |
| Q: We just purchased Plumbago bushes in New Jersey to plant in our Yardley, Pa garden. We are ... A: Check out the link below. It has some images of the Cape Plumbago, Plumbago auriculata. ... | |
| daisy tree | 6/28/2009 |
| Q: why does my 3 year old daisy tree not flower A: Thanx for your question. Here's a link to some pictures and let me know if this is your tree. ... | |
| stella d'oro daylilies | 6/28/2009 |
| Q: I live in North West NJ...I planted stella d'oro's for the first time a couple of months ago. The ... A: Thanx for your question. If you only planted your Stella D'oros a couple months ago, it is natural ... | |
| rhododendron problem | 6/27/2009 |
| Q: One of my two plants, planted early spring is thriving, the other is developing severe brown, ... A: Thanx for your question. Here is an image. Let me know if this is what you're talking about. ... | |
| Pruning asiatic lillies | 6/27/2009 |
| Q: What is the best way to prune a asiatic lilly? thank You A: Thanx for your question. The best way to prune an Asiatic lily is to wait until late summer or ... | |
| When to cut out plants in a perennial garden | 6/27/2009 |
| Q: I was wondering when I can cut plants that are done blooming and are starting to turn brown. I have ... A: Thanx for your questions. Go ahead and cut back your perennials that have shriveled up and are ... | |
| Plant Identification | 6/26/2009 |
| Q: Tom I saw this plant yesterday on 5th ave in NYC planted with oakleaf hydrangea and it was a ... A: Thanx for your question and thank you for the beautiful picture. The plant is a hydrangea(Hydangea ... | |
| lily of the valley | 6/26/2009 |
| Q: My lily of the valley is too thick and trying to grow into the lawn. How do I thin it? I've tried ... A: I have lily-of-the-valley in my front hard behind some bricks. It always starts popping up in ... | |
| wisteria | 6/25/2009 |
| Q: we have built a pergola out in our field with nothing around it but a stone fire pit and walkway. A ... A: Thanx for your question. The best time to put the wisteria in the ground is in the early fall. You ... | |
| Stella de oro Lillies | 6/25/2009 |
| Q: About 2 yrs.ago I planted several above plants in a flower bed with different amounts of sunshine in ... A: Thanx for your question. Have you been putting fertilizer on your plants? Too much nitrogen will ... | |
| asian lily care - splitting? | 6/25/2009 |
| Q: I have an asian lily that seems to need splitting as it has not grown as big the last two years as ... A: Thanx for your question. Yes, it sounds like it's time to divide the Asian Lily. Wait until ... | |
| Iris | 6/25/2009 |
| Q: I have some Irises that have some of the best flowers I have seen. I have had them for several ... A: Thanx for your question. I am going to assume that you have the German Bearded Iris which are the ... | |
| Red Twig Dogwood Milky Goo | 6/25/2009 |
| Q: I have a row of Red Twig Dogwoods that are suddenly dripping a white milky goo all over the plants. ... A: I'm thinking its a borer. Please contact your county extension office and they'll probably ask you ... | |
| mock orange | 6/25/2009 |
| Q: My mother has a mock orange bush/tree that has grown native to her Boone, NC home. Her mock orange ... A: Thanx for your question. Unfortunately, mock orange (Philadelphus) scent will vary from ... | |
| hydrangea blooms not developing | 6/24/2009 |
| Q: I have a hydrangea that I have had planted for 4 years. This is only the second year it has bloomed ... A: I couldn't answer for your question so I contacted a hydrangea expert, Pete Smith. This is his ... | |
| Magnolia bush | 6/24/2009 |
| Q: I have a magnolia bush in my yard that was planted last March (2008) it has never bloomed. Is there ... A: Thanx for your question. Did you have a late frost or cold spell? This is the number one reason ... | |
| peonies | 6/24/2009 |
| Q: I have both the common pink peonie plants and a lovely small peony tree that need to be ... A: Thanx for your question. I would wait until late summer, early fall to move the plants. In regard ... | |
| Hibiscus | 6/23/2009 |
| Q: I am in S. California and had 4 great hibiscus plants. I transplanted over a year ago from container ... A: Thanx for the additional information. It sounds like leaf-drop which is common with hibiscus and ... | |
| Red Twig Dogwood Milky Goo | 6/23/2009 |
| Q: I have a row of Red Twig Dogwoods that are suddenly dripping a white milky goo all over the plants. ... A: Thanx for your question. Is milky substance foamy or liquidy? If it is foamy, it is probably from ... | |
| thinning black eyed susans | 6/22/2009 |
| Q: My black eyed susans have a white powdery substance on the stems. I read that a remedy for this is ... A: Thanx for your question. The condition you describe is powdery mildew and it is the result of ... | |
| Planting perennials around a sign | 6/22/2009 |
| Q: Tom, I'm looking for some 'colorful' landscaping design ideas for planting around a front entry sign ... A: Thanx for your question. I'm really not a designer or landscaper. I'm not very artistic. I just ... | |
| rose of sharon transplant | 6/22/2009 |
| Q: Last fall I transplanted my Rose of Sharon. It seemed to adapt well to the new site. This year no ... A: Thanx for your question. It is unusual for a Rose-of-Sharon to be leafless this late in the season ... | |
| Foliage turning yellow prematurely | 6/22/2009 |
| Q: Need your expert advice again! I have Stargazer lilies that seem to have grown to only 1 foot high ... A: Thanx for your question. Make sure your plants are getting plenty of water and that the soil drains ... | |
| What kind of plant is this?? | 6/22/2009 |
| Q: I am trying to determine what kind of plant this is, I am thinking it is a stephanotis floribunda, ... A: Thanx for your question. I'm not a houseplant expert but the first thought that came to mind was ... | |
| Hydrangea care in my climate | 6/22/2009 |
| Q: I'm in Eastern Washington (climate 6a) and despite Western Wa being lush, rainy, and green, the east ... A: Thanx for your question. Zone 6a isn't a bad zone for the type of hydrangeas you have. I'm pretty ... | |
| hydraneas | 6/22/2009 |
| Q: this year is the first year for trying hydrangeas. Upon receiving them, one was white and the other ... A: Thanx for your question. Hydrangea blooms turn green with age, especially in the South. Fertilize ... | |
| Hibiscus | 6/21/2009 |
| Q: I am in S. California and had 4 great hibiscus plants. I transplanted over a year ago from container ... A: Thanx for your question. Check you plant for pests. Aphids and spidermites love hibiscus. Look ... | |
| birdbath plant | 6/21/2009 |
| Q: Enjoy your site... I put in a small concrete pedestal birdbath surrounded by a rock garden. I ... A: Thanx for your question. You could put some parrot's feather or some other aquatic plant that would ... | |
| Bromelaid Neoregelia Compacta | 6/20/2009 |
| Q: I recently purchased a few Neoregelia Compacta. Some of them had a beautiful dark pink-reddish ... A: Thanx for your question. The bromeliad you describe is considered a houseplant and I do not have ... | |
| Sweet Talk Calla Lily | 6/20/2009 |
| Q: I puchased a calla lily plant in May. I moved it to a permanent pot. It did very well for @ 1.5 ... A: Thanx for your question. The calla lily flower may be starting to wilt because it is finished ... | |
| Italian Heather | 6/20/2009 |
| Q: I have put a Italian Heather in pot and placed on my screened in porch. Gets afternoon sun, but not ... A: Thanx for your question. Italian Heather does not like heat. Even though it comes from a ... | |
| unidentifiable plant in garden | 6/19/2009 |
| Q: It is a 3.5 to 4.0 feet tall plant with elongated, fuzzy 12 in. long leaves. The upside down cone ... A: John, I think you have mullein which is considered both a weed and a wildflower. It is a member of ... | |
| Oriental Poppies | 6/19/2009 |
| Q: This is the first year for my oriental poppies and they are beautiful. Will they reseed themselves? ... A: Thanx for your question. Yes, poppies will reseed themselves. You can help them by shaking the ... | |
| yellow flower | 6/19/2009 |
| Q: I bought a root at Wakmart that was supposed to be a bleeding heart. Instead I got a plant with ... A: It's a dahlia. This particular dahlia is grown as an annual for bedding plants and is commonly found ... | |
| using plastic instead of landscape fabric | 6/18/2009 |
| Q: We want to put a weed/vegetation blocker under our pool deck. We have used landscape cloth in our ... A: Thanx for your question. I'm really not a landscape design expert and I really don't have any ... | |
| gravesite plants | 6/18/2009 |
| Q: I live in Newark, Ohio and I'm looking for a perennial that can be planted at my husbands grave that ... A: Thanx for your question. It's hard to find a perennial that will bloom all summer long but there ... | |
| hydrangeas | 6/18/2009 |
| Q: We (about 2 wks. ago) planted a hydrangea bought from a store that was in a pot. Beautiful blue ... A: Thanx for your question. Could be you're not watering enough. The plant is newly planted and roots ... | |
| Sweet Broom | 6/18/2009 |
| Q: I have two Sweet Broom plants that finished blooming recently, and now there are little pods on the ... A: Thanx for the additional information. Leave the pods to ripen on the plant so the seed will have ... | |
| clamatis | 6/18/2009 |
| Q: I purchased a clamatis about a month ago and planted it according to directions. It faces South ... A: Nurseries in the north and even here in the lower Midwest often sell plants that really aren't rated ... | |
| Daylilies | 6/18/2009 |
| Q: I live in Northeast Ohio and have 5 different daylily plants in scattered around my backyard. They ... A: Thanx for the additional information. Sometimes, after division, the plants will not bloom the next ... | |
| Brugmansia bloom failure | 6/17/2009 |
| Q: Live in zone 9-10 and having trouble getting Brugmansia candida to complete a full bloom. The plant ... A: Thanx for your question. Even though brugmansias are from tropical South America they experience ... | |
| lack of flowers | 6/17/2009 |
| Q: I have several helleborus winter flowering plants that I have had for 2 years. I bought them as ... A: Thanx for your question. There are several things that could be causing this. First, have you been ... | |
| Tiger Lillies | 6/17/2009 |
| Q: We have Tiger Lillies, and it looks like someone is taking a pair of scissors, and snipping of the ... A: Thanx for your question. Believe it or not, something like this happened to me and eventually, I ... | |
| Hollyhock | 6/17/2009 |
| Q: We have been raising Hollyhocks for about 10 years now. We have one plant on the outside edge of our ... A: Thanx for your question. It sounds like it could be the stalk borer. Here is a linke to the ... | |
| Sweet Broom | 6/17/2009 |
| Q: I have two Sweet Broom plants that finished blooming recently, and now there are little pods on the ... A: Thanx for your question. The pods are seed pods and you should allow them to dry and just as they ... | |
| Daylilies | 6/17/2009 |
| Q: I live in Northeast Ohio and have 5 different daylily plants in scattered around my backyard. They ... A: Thanx for your question. If you are using a high nitrogen lawn fertilizer near the plants this will ... | |
| yellow flower | 6/16/2009 |
| Q: I bought a root at Wakmart that was supposed to be a bleeding heart. Instead I got a plant with ... A: Thanx for your question. I think it is a yellow bleeding heart (Dicentra scandens). Here's a link. ... | |
| Planting hostas along a foundation all | 6/16/2009 |
| Q: I know that hostas are moisture loving. Knowing this, is it safe to plant them directly alongside ... A: I don't think the hostas will harm your foundation. It is trees that cause foundation problems. ... | |
| canna | 6/16/2009 |
| Q: I want to know if any part of the canna plant is toxic? I saw a similar question posted about CANNA ... A: Thanx for your question. Canna's aren't lilies although some people refer to them as lilies and ... | |
| hummingbirdvine | 6/16/2009 |
| Q: our neighbor gave us a cutting off his hummingbird vine how do we root it? Can I cut off the new ... A: When you say hummingbird vine are you talking about the trumpet vine (Campsis radicans)? Here's a ... | |
| what is this plant? | 6/15/2009 |
| Q: i'm sorry, no picture, but here is the description. its in a 40 year old garden, was in a daylily ... A: Thanx for your question. It sounds like a crinum lily. Can you give me your general location? ... | |
| wilting cone flower | 6/15/2009 |
| Q: What is causing my coneflower to wilt, and what can I do to save it? A: Thanx for your question. There are a number of reasons your coneflower is wilting. Is it hot where ... | |
| Stella de Ora Daylily | 6/15/2009 |
| Q: My stella de Ora Daylilies have always bloomed nicely. Last season they started out nicely and ... A: Thanx for your question. It might be daylily rust. Take a look at this link and let me know. ... | |
| Transplanting Mums | 6/14/2009 |
| Q: Last fall planted 5 mum plants in the front of my flower bed without realizing how big they grow. I ... A: Thanx for your question. The best time to transplant mums is in the fall when you have 30-45 days ... | |
| tulips | 6/14/2009 |
| Q: I planted a lot of tulips last fall and decided to dig them out in summer. Where do i have to store ... A: Thanx for your question. I would store the tulip bulbs in a cool, dry, dark basement. You can ... | |
| Perennials growth patterns | 6/14/2009 |
| Q: Is there any information anywhere that would list different perennials and describe how much they ... A: Thanx for your question. Here is a list of invasive perennial plants from the University of ... | |
| Calla Lily | 6/14/2009 |
| Q: I planted some calla lily bulbs in a large pot about 2 months ago. They are growing fine but i ... A: Do you know what kind of calla lily you have? There are some that have white spots or marks on the ... | |
| ornimental grasses | 6/14/2009 |
| Q: Can i split ornamental grasses - and when is the best time to do so A: Thanx for your question. You most certainly may split/separate ornamental grasses. The best time ... | |
| hydranga | 6/14/2009 |
| Q: I got a hydranga for Mothers day. I planted it according to the intstructions. It did not say when ... A: Thanx for your question. What type of hydrangea is it? Is it one of the florist-grade hydrangeas ... | |
| aztec lily | 6/12/2009 |
| Q: This is the second year for my lilies. They came as bulbs and I had no idea where or how to plant ... A: Thanx for your question. Separate and replant offsetting bulblets in the autumn. You can plant ... | |
| Killing Weeds in Ground Cover | 6/12/2009 |
| Q: What kind of product can be utilized to kill weeds that are coming up through established ground ... A: Thanx for your question. My fellow gardeners and I have often discussed this issue. You can always ... | |
| Nelly Moser clematis | 6/12/2009 |
| Q: I have a Nelly Moser that has taken over the lamppost in the front looks great. It in it's second ... A: Thanx for the additional information. The Miracle Gro should be fine. Rose food can also be used ... | |
| browning | 6/11/2009 |
| Q: somewhat near each other in a shade garden. They start out beautiful but after a bit, the top of the ... A: Thanx for your question. If the soil is taking a while to drain, the plants may be resenting the ... | |
| Lantana | 6/11/2009 |
| Q: Tom, I live in Phoenix, Az. and my lantana (Dallas Red variety) bloomed throughout the spring and ... A: The Dallas Reds should be blooming pretty much through the summer. I was reading where a light trim ... | |
| Lantana | 6/10/2009 |
| Q: Tom, I live in Phoenix, Az. and my lantana (Dallas Red variety) bloomed throughout the spring and ... A: Thanx for your question. Some of the cultivars of lantana will bloom in the spring and then stop ... | |
| Perennials | 6/10/2009 |
| Q: A small, metallic-looking, iridescent beetle the size/shape of a bee bee is eating the petals of my ... A: Thanx for your question. It may be Japanese beetles. They used to be confined to the NE U.S. but ... | |
| Nelly Moser clematis | 6/10/2009 |
| Q: I have a Nelly Moser that has taken over the lamppost in the front looks great. It in it's second ... A: Thanx for your question. Are you asking why the plant didn't bloom all the way up the vine? Are ... | |
| Why won't my calla lily bloom? | 6/10/2009 |
| Q: I have a beautiful and large calla lily plant which looks quite healty HOWEVER, it has not bloomed ... A: Thanx for your question. Is the calla lily in a pot or is it growing outdoors? If outdoors, does ... | |
| caring for alstroemeria plant | 6/10/2009 |
| Q: Good Morning! I just recently bought a Alstroemeria and was wondering how to prune it. the tag says ... A: Thanx for your question. When the flower is spent, go ahead and snip off the whole flower. ... | |
| Celosia and Bouganvillea | 6/10/2009 |
| Q: Aloha Tom, 1) Is it true that Celosia are perennials in Zones 10-12? 2) Why do bouganvillea plants ... A: Aloha Jennifer, Thanx for your question. I know you indicated you were looking for books but here ... | |
| Celosia and Bouganvillea | 6/10/2009 |
| Q: Aloha Tom, 1) Is it true that Celosia are perennials in Zones 10-12? 2) Why do bouganvillea plants ... A: Thanx for your question. I don't know if you are on Oahu or one of the Neighobor Islands but here is ... | |
| Care of cala lily | 6/10/2009 |
| Q: My daughter gave me a beautiful potted white cala lily for Mothers day. I would love to plant it ... A: Thanx for the followup. Chicago is in USDA Zone 5 so you are considerably colder than the limit for ... | |
| Celosia and Bouganvillea | 6/9/2009 |
| Q: Aloha Tom, 1) Is it true that Celosia are perennials in Zones 10-12? 2) Why do bouganvillea plants ... A: Celosia does reseed quite well but there are a variety of torch-like gingers that grow all over ... | |
| Stephanotis Floribunda ( or jasminoides) | 6/9/2009 |
| Q: I have Stephanotis Floribunda ( or jasminoides)it was planted a year ago and is lamost 12ft now but ... A: Thanx for your question. First, make sure that the plant is not getting too much nitrogen. If you ... | |
| moon by night flower | 6/9/2009 |
| Q: my grandmother gave me a moon by night flower from tennessee. i brought it home and plant in a ... A: Thanx for your question. I think what you are describing is datura or jimsonweed, thornapple, ... | |
| perrenial plant | 6/8/2009 |
| Q: my mom used to have a plant that grew very tall and had big blooms on it. the leaves looked exactly ... A: Thanx for your question. Was the plant a houseplant or did it grow outdoors? Do you know if it was ... | |
| Perennial identification | 6/8/2009 |
| Q: My sister has a perennial in her garden we have been trying to identify. It has white flowers that ... A: Thanx for your question. It looks like Oakleaf Hydrangea to me. Take a look at the link below. If ... | |
| wilting plant | 6/8/2009 |
| Q: I have a plant that I got from a funeral. It is a big green plant that stands about 3-4 ft. tall. ... A: Thanx for your question. My expertise doesn't really lie with houseplants. We have three experts ... | |
| Tiger Lillies | 6/8/2009 |
| Q: I live in Cleveland Ohio. Which is Zone 5. I transplanted some Tiger Lillies at the end of august ... A: Thanx for the additional information. There are a lot of different methods for propagating ... | |
| michigan zone- what grows well? | 6/8/2009 |
| Q: I have been prepping my yard and now have many empty spaces for new colorful flowers and plants, but ... A: Thanx for your question. Here is a list of perennials that would do well in your SE Michigan ... | |
| Calilily | 6/8/2009 |
| Q: I have planted 6 of them in the front yard, and now my family members are telling me that they are ... A: Thanx for your question. Calla lilies are perennial but they are not hardy in Southern Indiana. ... | |
| hydrangeas | 6/7/2009 |
| Q: W have several hydrangea shrubs in our yard. Last year they had beautiful large white blooms. Today ... A: Thanx for your question. Did you have a late freeze that could have killed the growing tip? How ... | |
| Celosia and Bouganvillea | 6/7/2009 |
| Q: Aloha Tom, 1) Is it true that Celosia are perennials in Zones 10-12? 2) Why do bouganvillea plants ... A: Thanx for your questions. 1. Celosia is an annual native to the tropics of South America, the ... | |
| cranesbill transplanting | 6/7/2009 |
| Q: I have 2 large groupings of cranesbill in my garden right now and they seem to be taking over the ... A: Thanx for your question. Crane's bill grow best in part shade to full sun in well-drained soil that ... | |
| perennials | 6/7/2009 |
| Q: what perennial could I plant around the base of a tree that would flower all summer. I would like ... A: Thanx for your question. Ground cover sedums should do the trick for you. Check out the link to ... | |
| Tiger Lillies | 6/7/2009 |
| Q: I live in Cleveland Ohio. Which is Zone 5. I transplanted some Tiger Lillies at the end of august ... A: Thanx for your question. You should be getting some blooms from the larger bulbs in the next week ... | |
| Asian Lily | 6/7/2009 |
| Q: We live in zone 6 and bought our lily at Lowe's. We planted it in the ground and it has been ... A: Thanx for your question. Do you know what kind of lily you have? I'm not sure I understand why you ... | |
| Care of cala lily | 6/6/2009 |
| Q: My daughter gave me a beautiful potted white cala lily for Mothers day. I would love to plant it ... A: Thanx for your question. In the Chicago area, you can safely plant the calla lily outdoors in late ... | |
| hydrangeas | 6/6/2009 |
| Q: W have several hydrangea shrubs in our yard. Last year they had beautiful large white blooms. Today ... A: Thanx for your question. It sounds to me like you may have aphids on your hydrangea. You can use a ... | |
| Aster care | 6/6/2009 |
| Q: I have begun to use a variety of asters in my landscaping. My questions are what type of soil do ... A: Thanx for your question. I am going to assume that you are speaking of perennial asters. They're ... | |
| large leaf lambs ear? | 6/6/2009 |
| Q: I have 5 large (36""x 24") single stem plants that showed up in my garden last fall, and wintered ... A: Thanx for your question. It sounds like mullien and I think that is Verbascum thapsus. It is ... | |
| tiger lilies | 6/5/2009 |
| Q: This is my second or third year with tiger lilies, which have bloomed beautifully. However, the ... A: Thanx for your question. As far as I know, once the tiger lily has bloomed, it is finished blooming ... | |
| mites and mold on zinnas | 6/5/2009 |
| Q: I have both mites and mold on my zinnas, which are out in front of my office near the street. Got ... A: Thanx for your question. Mites can be controlled by miticides or horticultural soap. To keep mold ... | |
| Kalanchoe | 6/5/2009 |
| Q: I received a Kalanchoe Blossfeldiana for my birthday. It came in a small pot and I would like to ... A: Thanx for your question. Kalanchoe are easy to repot and don't suffer much from repotting. Repot ... | |
| tree problem | 6/5/2009 |
| Q: about four years ago we plants a weeping willow tree. It was sick for two years and finally died. ... A: Thanx for your question. I am not a tree expert but we do have a tree expert here on Allexperts. ... | |
| Broom Plant | 6/4/2009 |
| Q: I had several broom plants planted about 4 years ago. In the Spring they are alive with beautiful ... A: Yes, I would trim the plants back now if they have finished blooming. As for invasiveness, Cytisus ... | |
| Daylilies | 6/4/2009 |
| Q: Does it hurt to plant hybird daylilies next to the common "ditch" lily ? I have been told that it ... A: I suppose some of the hybrid daylilies may not be disease resistant but I have never heard that one ... | |
| dying verbena | 6/4/2009 |
| Q: verbena (creeping) is turning brown with flowers then dying A: Thanx for your question. I'm afraid I'm going to need more information. What is your general ... | |
| Iris | 6/4/2009 |
| Q: I want to move my iris bed and would like to know when is the best time to do it? Some are double ... A: Thanx for your question. The best time to move iris is in the late summer or early fall depending ... | |
| seed pods | 6/4/2009 |
| Q: should i take off the seed pods after the flower fell off. ANSWER: Hi Pamela, Thanx for your ... A: Thanx for your question. Here is a link that tells you how to propagate fuchsia from seed. ... | |
| Broom Plant | 6/4/2009 |
| Q: I had several broom plants planted about 4 years ago. In the Spring they are alive with beautiful ... A: Thanx for the additional information. It is a common growth habit for this Cytisus to lean. You ... | |
| Calla Lily Flame | 6/4/2009 |
| Q: I bought some calla lily plants and planted them in pots outside. I have noticed that the leaves ... A: Thanx for the additional information. I think your potting soil is fine. Unless your garden soil ... | |
| seed pods | 6/3/2009 |
| Q: should i take off the seed pods after the flower fell off. A: Thanx for your question. Removing seed pods depends upon whether or not you are saving seeds. ... | |
| Italian heather in Austin, TX | 6/3/2009 |
| Q: I just bought a gorgeous Italian heather @ a local supermarket. I live Austin, TX. I believe it's ... A: Plant it in a container as large as you can manage. You can regulate the size of the plant so I ... | |
| Irises | 6/3/2009 |
| Q: I will be moving from Eastern Ontario to Vancouver, BC probably near the end of the summer. How long ... A: Thanx for your question. Iris rhizomes may be stored in a cool, dark, dry place for extended ... | |
| Italian heather in Austin, TX | 6/3/2009 |
| Q: I just bought a gorgeous Italian heather @ a local supermarket. I live Austin, TX. I believe it's ... A: Thanx for your question. I've received several inquiries about Italian heather (Erica ventricosa). ... | |
| Need to identify a plant... | 6/3/2009 |
| Q: I have a friend that has a plant that comes up every year. I've looked through several perennial ... A: Thanx for the additional information. I'm sorry it took so long to get back to you. I think the ... | |
| How to remove root of 50 year-old "Bird of Paradise" plant | 6/3/2009 |
| Q: We are located in the SF Bay Area. This plant has filled its space and ceased to flower so I ... A: Thanx for your question. Glad to hear from a fellow "expert". I would take some Roundup to this ... | |
| Crepe myrtles | 6/2/2009 |
| Q: Can they grow in Salem, West Virginia; zip code 26426? Gracias A: Hola Ramón, Que pasa? Ok, I'm guessing by looking at the map that you are most likely in Zone 5. ... | |
| daylillies | 6/2/2009 |
| Q: I have many daylillies that I planted in a small area around my pool. I love the daylillies but ... A: Thanx for your question. You must not trim off the leaves of the daylily after it has quit blooming ... | |
| Bulbs | 6/2/2009 |
| Q: I've been gardening in my WNY climate for about 3-years now. My front yard is completely shaded and ... A: Thanx for your question. Your zone 5 soil is still pretty cool and these perennials you just ... | |
| Burning Bushes | 6/1/2009 |
| Q: I planted two Burning Bushes last fall. They are growing fast but I noticed white stuff on their ... A: Thanx for the additional information. The Nursery is probably right if the leaves are curling. ... | |
| Hydrangea/Azalea blooms/deadheading | 6/1/2009 |
| Q: I live in the central valley of California and have Hydrangeas and Azaleas in my garden for the ... A: Thanx for your question. If for no other reason, deadheading helps keep your plants tidy but it is ... | |
| over or under watering? | 6/1/2009 |
| Q: re:watering. I have 4 related questions: (1) Lavatera Maritima in 1/2 wine barrels facing south ... A: Thanx for your question. First of all, the plants ine the wine barrels...do the wine barrels drain ... | |
| Calla Lily Flame | 6/1/2009 |
| Q: I bought some calla lily plants and planted them in pots outside. I have noticed that the leaves ... A: Thanx for your question. It could be a number of things causing the calla leaves to curl. Check ... | |
| Burning Bushes | 6/1/2009 |
| Q: I planted two Burning Bushes last fall. They are growing fast but I noticed white stuff on their ... A: Thanx for your question. It sounds to me like your burning bush (Euonymous alatus) has powder ... | |
| Hydranga | 5/31/2009 |
| Q: Once the flowering is complete do i cut the dead blooms off? How far? this is probably an indoor ... A: Thanx for your question. You may remove blooms as soon as they become spent. Just snip them off ... | |
| small leaf/tree-like hydrangeas | 5/31/2009 |
| Q: My hydrangeas have produced beautifully for years and are mature trees (9ft.+). The problem is that ... A: Thanx for your question. Wait until after the hydrangeas have bloomed and then yes, you can ... | |
| Trumpet Vine | 5/31/2009 |
| Q: We have a trumpet vine that grows like crazy, but seldom blooms. We have lots of green leaves and ... A: Thanx for your question. An unattended trumpet vine usually doesn't have any trouble blooming. ... | |
| daylilly blooms | 5/30/2009 |
| Q: I have had daylillies for 20 years. This year the scapes on some of them are very short, and the ... A: Thanx for your question. Daylilies should be divided every three years. If they become overcrowded ... | |
| red twig dogwood | 5/30/2009 |
| Q: I have a two year old red twig dogwood bush that has/had about five blooms on it this year. Since it ... A: Thanx for your question. A late cold spell or frost could have killed off the blossoms. It could ... | |
| hibiscus | 5/30/2009 |
| Q: i would like some help with my hibiscus tree. I had one last year and it didn't live. i would really ... A: Thanx for your question. Yes, it sounds like you have a tropical hibiscus. If you're going to keep ... | |
| calla lillies | 5/29/2009 |
| Q: A few weeks ago, I purchased a calla lilly to replace one I lost this winter where it had done well ... A: Thanx for the additional information. Dig the corm up and see if this one is rotting. You might ... | |
| azaleas | 5/29/2009 |
| Q: this year my 1 year old azalea had lots of small flowers, (not large ones like it had when purchased ... A: If the azalea is only 1 year old, I would not cut it back. Did you have a late freeze that could ... | |
| calla lily dissolution | 5/29/2009 |
| Q: Over the years i have seen my or friend's calla lily's begin to develope yellow leaves, one by one, ... A: Thanx for your question. What you are describing sounds a lot like bacterial soft rot (Erwinia ... | |
| Cala Lilly | 5/29/2009 |
| Q: I recently purchased a cala lilly in a 10" diameter pot. When should I take it out of the pot and ... A: Thanx for your question. I think the soil in Pennsylvania will be sufficiently warm now for ... | |
| virburnm bush | 5/29/2009 |
| Q: I have had viburnm bushes for about 5 years, and each year, when they bloom, the leaves fold under, ... A: Thanx for your question. It sounds to me like aphids. Aphids come in a lot of different colors and ... | |
| hydrangea tree | 5/29/2009 |
| Q: IT,S THE END OF MAY AND MY HYDRANGEA TREE HAS NO BUDS OR LEAVES. IT HAS FLESHY WOODY STEMS. I WANT ... A: If you had a late freeze, this could have taken care of any bud growth. Many hydrangeas are ... | |
| Non-blooming Hydrangea | 5/29/2009 |
| Q: 6 years ago when my mother-in-law passed we received a beautiful hydrangea. I planted it in my yard ... A: Thanx for your question. Most flower buds develop on old stems. If you have a late freeze or you ... | |
| Re: removing cast iron plants | 5/28/2009 |
| Q: We bought a house in south Louisiana and have a courtyard with a garden around the edges. The ... A: Thanx for your question. After you cut the plants down to the ground. Apply Roundup directly into ... | |
| Hydrangea blooms | 5/28/2009 |
| Q: I have a hydrangea bush where the bloom is developed on the outer edges but the middle stays compact ... A: Thanx for your question. A few from me first if you will please? 1. How long have you had the ... | |
| hydrangeas | 5/28/2009 |
| Q: I purchased a potted hydrangea with flowers in bloom and have planted it. It seems to be doing ok ... A: Thanx for the additional information. You still didn't mention your general location so I'm going ... | |
| Coreopsis | 5/27/2009 |
| Q: I planted some coreopsis last summer and they did well. I cut them back in the fall and most of them ... A: Thanx for your question. Check very closely, you may have tiny aphids. Also, snails or slugs could ... | |
| Lots of tiny bite holes | 5/27/2009 |
| Q: On my Hostas & leafy flowers I have lots of tiny bite holes. I have purchased Diazanon, Sevin and ... A: Thanx for your question. It sounds like you have slugs. There are a variety of ways to control ... | |
| question about my caladiums | 5/27/2009 |
| Q: I have caladiums (white, take full sun...dont remember the name)in my garden. I also have weeds ... A: Thanx for your question. Weed-B-Gone will kill anything with which it comes into contact. You can ... | |
| calla lillies | 5/27/2009 |
| Q: A few weeks ago, I purchased a calla lilly to replace one I lost this winter where it had done well ... A: Thanx for your question. It sounds to me like your calla lily is going dormant. This will be a ... | |
| bougainvillea tree | 5/27/2009 |
| Q: Tom: We live in central Florida and had a freeze this past winter. The bougainvillea is growing new ... A: Thanx for your question. I go down to the Daytona Beach area about 3 times a year because my ... | |
| Mystery plant | 5/27/2009 |
| Q: I am an avid perennial gardener. In my shade garden, this plant has appeared and I don't remember ... A: Thanx for your question. The plant you showed in the picture looks like Pokeweed (Phytolacca ... | |
| asian lily | 5/26/2009 |
| Q: we bought an Asian lily is it better to leave in its pot or in the ground?also the smaller one is ... A: Thanx for your question. You didn't indicate where you lived so I'll just give you this info and ... | |
| Rusty leaves on Black Eyed Susan | 5/26/2009 |
| Q: I have had this plant for about 1 month. In the past week I have noticed almost all of the leaves ... A: Thanx for your question. It sounds like your Black-Eyed Susan has a fungal infection. Remove all ... | |
| cala lillies | 5/26/2009 |
| Q: I have calla lillies in my garden around my swimming pool. they have been there about 4 yrs. they ... A: Thanx for your question. Yes, the fall is the best time to divide the calla lilies. I would do it ... | |
| Lily that likes shade | 5/26/2009 |
| Q: I recently picked up a lily plant and I can't remember the name of it. It starts with an 'M'. The ... A: The link below shows various pictures of the martagon lily. Is this the lily you are describing? ... | |
| Transplanting a Large Forsythia Bush | 5/26/2009 |
| Q: I find that I must transplant a large forsythia bush. This bush has been growing next to my house ... A: Thanx for your question. You will need help with a rootball froma large shrub. I should have ... | |
| Yucca plant | 5/26/2009 |
| Q: Purchased plant 1 year ago. Very nice two colors green. I read not to water too much. I didn't ... A: Thanx for your question. Yes, Santa Clara Valley has wonderful weather. I would just put a nice ... | |
| Non-blooming Hydrangea | 5/25/2009 |
| Q: 6 years ago when my mother-in-law passed we received a beautiful hydrangea. I planted it in my yard ... A: Thanx for your question. The reason your hydrangea is not blooming is because you are cutting off ... | |
| bogenvelia | 5/25/2009 |
| Q: I live in north-east Florida and recently bought a potted bogenvelia plant. At the time of purchase ... A: Thanx for your question. Are y'all still having the drought? Usually, it is wet enough in Florida ... | |
| kousa dogwood | 5/25/2009 |
| Q: I read your answer to Margaret's question regarding a kousa dogwood. My kousa is also planted at a ... A: Thanx for your question. Dogwoods don't mind some shade and usually grow under taller trees but ... | |
| hydrangeas | 5/25/2009 |
| Q: I purchased a potted hydrangea with flowers in bloom and have planted it. It seems to be doing ok ... A: Thanx for your question. Before I can adequately answer it, I need to know if this was a florist's ... | |
| Lavender | 5/25/2009 |
| Q: I ordered some lavender through the mail. When I received it it all looked good. I planted it 2 ... A: Thanx for your question. Whenever ordering plants through the mail always get them accustomed to ... | |
| CYTISUS SPACHIANUS | 5/24/2009 |
| Q: I live in Maine which in an area that is a zone 5. Recently I found a shrub I fell in love with, ... A: Thanx for your question. By all means, dig the shrubs up and plant them in large pots and keep them ... | |
| Lilac bushes in Hawaii | 5/24/2009 |
| Q: Will lilac bushes grow in Hawaii? We live at 900 ft. on the rainforest (east) side of the Big ... A: Thanx for your question. Lilacs require extended periods of temperatures of 40F and lower. They ... | |
| Daffodill Bulbs | 5/24/2009 |
| Q: On Mothers day I received a lovely basket of Daffodils that have bloomed and are now just starting ... A: Thanx for your question. You should plant the bulbs outdoors as soon as you can. If the foliage is ... | |
| Cala lily | 5/24/2009 |
| Q: I don't know if this is in your area of expertise but I thought I would give it a try. First, we ... A: Thanx for your question. You are fortunate that the calla lily survived the outdoors and the winter ... | |
| Shallow root perennial bush needed | 5/23/2009 |
| Q: We live in Phoenix and recently had to remove 3 oleander bushes because their roots got into the ... A: thanx for your question. I lived in Phoenix for a couple of years many moons ago. Here's the ... | |
| calla lillies | 5/23/2009 |
| Q: I recently bought calla lillies in a pot.I have no idea what to do w/them,can they stay in a pot and ... A: Thanx for your question. For your convenience, in the future, you can use our Search function at ... | |
| Pruning forsythia | 5/23/2009 |
| Q: Does forsythia flower next spring on wood it produces this year? I suspect the answer to this is ... A: Thanx for your question. The best time to prune forsythia is right after it blooms. If you wait ... | |
| Asian Lilly | 5/23/2009 |
| Q: Will Asian lillies grow and/or thrive in Zone 9 and, if so, how best to care for them and where to ... A: Asiatic lilies are hardy from Zones 3-10 so you should have no problem getting the Asiatics to ... | |
| red twig dogwood with ants | 5/22/2009 |
| Q: I have a red twig dogwood bush and for the last couple of years, ants have built little nests on ... A: Thanx for your question. If your plants have spider mites or aphids on or near them, the ants are ... | |
| Crepe myrtle-When does it leaf out in spring | 5/21/2009 |
| Q: We live in Kansas City, zone 5, and last fall planted a new variety of crepe myrtle that the garden ... A: Thanx for your question. You may trim out the dead branches once the new growth begins emerging. ... | |
| Daffodils | 5/21/2009 |
| Q: when the daffodils has finished blooming and at the end of it time it get a hard bulb is that the ... A: Thanx for your question. Most of the common daffodils don't generally set seed after blooming. ... | |
| How to prune Azaleas | 5/21/2009 |
| Q: I have many 5-6 feet tall Azaleas which have already bloomed this spring. I want to prune them ... A: Thanx for your question. You may prune your azaleas rather severely and this is most effective for ... | |
| Crepe myrtle-When does it leaf out in spring | 5/21/2009 |
| Q: We live in Kansas City, zone 5, and last fall planted a new variety of crepe myrtle that the garden ... A: Thanx for your question. I'm in KC also. Most of the crape myrtle grown in Kansas City grow as a ... | |
| Gladiolas and irises | 5/21/2009 |
| Q: I am confused. Is the iris and the gladiola in the same family? I can't quite tell them apart. How ... A: Thanx for your question. Irises and gladioli (plural of gladiolus) are both members of the ... | |
| tiny dilanthus..not sure the speeling?? | 5/21/2009 |
| Q: i bought tiny dilhanthus and they have i guess crown rot on them? i just searched it on the internet ... A: Check out your planting container and make sure it is draining freely. If it is not, you will have ... | |
| Hydrangas | 5/20/2009 |
| Q: I have a hydranga plant in a large planter on my covered patio. It is the kind that came from a ... A: Thanx for your question. A lot of the florist's hydrangeas are not hardy below zone 9. If you ... | |
| heat and plants | 5/20/2009 |
| Q: Do you have any ideas how to take care out side patio plants in a heat wave,I live in the bay ... A: Thanx for the additional information. The petunias, geraniums, cacti and ivy will not need a lot of ... | |
| What perrenials would be best? | 5/20/2009 |
| Q: I live in northeast Tennessee. I have a 2 foot by 40 foot area in the front border of the house. It ... A: There are some cultivars of low-growing rhododendron and azaleas on the market. Ilex (holly) can be ... | |
| Lantana - Miss Huff | 5/20/2009 |
| Q: Will this variety of Lantana "over-winter" in the Greensboro, NC area?? I have been told it is a ... A: Thanx for your question. Miss Huff is rated hardy to Zone 7a/b. I have seen references from ... | |
| lambs ears | 5/20/2009 |
| Q: are lambs ears poison to horses? A: Thanx for your question. I can find no references that indicate lamb's ear (Stachys byzantina) is ... | |
| Italian Heather | 5/20/2009 |
| Q: My name is Carolyn. I just bought 2 pot of Italian Heather. I'm not certain if this plant is ... A: Thanx for your question. Your plant is Erica ventricosa and it is a tender perennial. It will not ... | |
| italian heather | 5/19/2009 |
| Q: I was given a beautiful Italian Heather for Mothers Day. A week later it is droping needles and the ... A: Thanx for your question. The plant is Erica ventricosa and it is a greenhouse plant. It doesn't ... | |
| Weed Control around perennials | 5/19/2009 |
| Q: My husband and I planted a large garden of several perennials including forsythias and butterfly ... A: Thanx for your question. Preen is an application easily found in most DIYs and Walmart, Kmart, etc. ... | |
| Transplanting a Large Forsythia Bush | 5/19/2009 |
| Q: I find that I must transplant a large forsythia bush. This bush has been growing next to my house ... A: Thanx for your question. One thing I have learned in gardening and in other things is, don't let ... | |
| I think perennials were poisened! | 5/19/2009 |
| Q: My significant other while trying to be helpful while I was out of town put Scots weed and feed down ... A: Thanx for your question. Sometimes it takes more than one application of weed and feed to ... | |
| Rose bush bulb? | 5/18/2009 |
| Q: My aunt has an old well established rose bush which she wanted divided and a portion moved. In the ... A: Thanx for your question. The structures you describe are not seeds. They are probably a pest. Can ... | |
| bogenvelia | 5/18/2009 |
| Q: My friend has a bogenvelia and all the leaves have fallen off but the blossoms are still in place. ... A: Thanx for your question. Sometimes leaves will drop from the bougainvillea if it is deprived of ... | |
| Hydrangeas | 5/18/2009 |
| Q: I bought two hydrangea bushes and planted them and they have developed brown spots on them. Do you ... A: Thanx for your question. Here is a link to Alabama Cooperative Extension Services which shows a ... | |
| Calla Lily Amethyst | 5/18/2009 |
| Q: My first year planting flowers in my yard. I bought these Calla Lily plants to put by my front ... A: Thanx for your question. Calla lilies are not hardy in Ohio. You'll have to dig up the rhizomes in ... | |
| asiatic lily's | 5/18/2009 |
| Q: I live in Miami,Fl. I just planted asiatic lily's in my garden. I like to know if they will rebloom ... A: Thanx for your question. Asiatic lilies are rated hardy from Zones 3-10 so you shouldn't have any ... | |
| What will grow under lialic trees | 5/18/2009 |
| Q: We live in Zone 3. We have 15' lilac trees that surround our back yard making it very private. They ... A: Thanx for your question. Have you tried hostas? They are hardy to zone three and come in a variety ... | |
| Azalea and Lilac | 5/17/2009 |
| Q: What kind of Azalea will survive in Nashua? Also, have you heard of a "Josee" lilac--4-6' tall and ... A: Thanx for your question. Which Nashua or you talking about? New Hampshire? Iowa? Missouri? ... | |
| Rubrum lily | 5/17/2009 |
| Q: I just got a Rubrum lily in a pot and would love to keep it but have no idea how to care for it. ... A: Thanx for your question. The rubrum lily needs to be planted outdoors as it is not ideally a ... | |
| grass in perennials | 5/17/2009 |
| Q: On a radio talk show I just caught the end where they were recommending (over the top two) to ... A: Thanx for your question. Fluazifop-p-butyl is a selective herbicide for control of grass or ... | |
| heat and plants | 5/17/2009 |
| Q: Do you have any ideas how to take care out side patio plants in a heat wave,I live in the bay ... A: Thanx for your question. Can you give me an idea of what type of plants you have? Generally, I'd ... | |
| Spliting the Cala Lily Plant into other Plants | 5/17/2009 |
| Q: I live in Wichita, KS. I recently planted my cala lily outside a couple years ago, it blooms but has ... A: Thanx for your question. I'm in Kansas City. Yes, you can divide your calla lily. It's amazing it ... | |
| Identifying flower by its seeds | 5/17/2009 |
| Q: We had a large organge flower in a bouquet which, when it shed its petals left the seeds behind. Can ... A: Thanx for your question. That's a tough questions but, if you will go to Google Images and type in ... | |
| azalea care in Tucson AZ | 5/17/2009 |
| Q: I received a bright pink azalea as a gift. I have replanted it in a bigger pot. Is it possible to ... A: Thanx for your question. Most azaleas received as gifts are called Florist's azaleas and most are ... | |
| Yukka Filimentosa | 5/16/2009 |
| Q: In the spring our yukka plants looks overgrown with brown leaves along the base of the plant. There ... A: Thanx for your question. You can safely cut off the brown, dried up leaves. The new plants growing ... | |
| stella dora daylillies | 5/16/2009 |
| Q: Our stella dora daylillies have grown so big. We would like to either move them to a new area or ... A: Thanx for your question. The best time to move and separate lilies is in the late summer or early ... | |
| Perennials | 5/16/2009 |
| Q: I have two questions: (1) I saw in gardening magazines these little look a like trees that seem to ... A: Thanx for your question. 1). The plant you are describing sounds to me to be either a Rose of ... | |
| CANNA FIREBIRD | 5/15/2009 |
| Q: HOW OFTEN DOES IT BLOOM & FOR HOW LONG? A: Thanx for your question. Cannas are not hardy in zones cooler than zone 7. So if you're in zone 6 ... | |
| What perrenials would be best? | 5/15/2009 |
| Q: I live in northeast Tennessee. I have a 2 foot by 40 foot area in the front border of the house. It ... A: Thanx for your question. I would suggest using hostas in your particular situation. They fill out ... | |
| magnolias | 5/15/2009 |
| Q: i have been trying for 5 yrs to grow a jane magnolia.i have lost every one. i just bought onemore ... A: Thanx for your question. The 'Jane' Magnolia is one of the easier to grow magnolias. It will grow ... | |
| Cala Lilly Care | 5/15/2009 |
| Q: I just planted 8 Cala Lillies and most are turning yellow and dying. I mixed planting mulch and ... A: Thanx for the additional information. You can sprinkle the bone meal aroun dyour plants and it ... | |
| Azaleas and Rhododendrons | 5/15/2009 |
| Q: I have just bought Miracle Gro soluble plant food and on the instructions it says you can use the ... A: Thanx for your question. Of course rain water would be the best route to go but tap water ... | |
| Verticillium wilt & vines | 5/15/2009 |
| Q: I live in Wichita and have been struggling with honeysuckle for 3 years. The plants I originally ... A: Thanx for your question. I'm in Kansas City. I think it is a good idea you are going to take some ... | |
| Lillies | 5/14/2009 |
| Q: I have Asiatic lilies growing in my garden (foliage only) at this time, I was wondering if I could ... A: Thanx for your question. If at all possible, I would wait for them to bloom and let their stems and ... | |
| IRIS | 5/14/2009 |
| Q: My Iris's are 5+years old. They are planted in a semi-shaded area. The problem is that they have not ... A: Thanx for your question. First, I'd get the irises out of a semi-shaded area and get them into full ... | |
| Bleeding heart hanging basket | 5/14/2009 |
| Q: I recently bought a huge bleeding heart hanging basket. Not realizing, until after I purchased it, ... A: Thanx for the additional information. You will not be able to leave the plant outdoors if it starts ... | |
| cali lillies | 5/14/2009 |
| Q: This is a strange question but I have always loved cali lillies and recently I bought a simple ... A: Thanx for your question. The white outer structure you speak of is the calyx of the calla lily. ... | |
| Magnolia Bush | 5/14/2009 |
| Q: I live in Southern Ontario Canada. I am interesting in getting a Magnolia bush. My soil is highly ... A: Thanx for your question. You can reduce the acidity of your soil by adding lime. Have a soil test ... | |
| calli lillies | 5/13/2009 |
| Q: they are so beautiful. if i were to buy a plant now, how long can i keep it in my house before ... A: Thanx for your question. Generally, the colored callas only last a few weeks and then the foliage ... | |
| Pixie Pink Italian Heather Plant | 5/13/2009 |
| Q: My mother received this plant for mother's day... With no instructions on how to care for it... We ... A: Thanx for your question. The Pixie Pink Italian Heather is Erica ventricosa. It is only hardy to ... | |
| peter pan planting | 5/13/2009 |
| Q: I recently bought a beautiful plamt to spruce up my home to sell it,and we did now i love this lpant ... A: thanx for your question. Digging it up won't necessarily harm the roots if you are careful. Leave ... | |
| wisteria | 5/13/2009 |
| Q: We have a beautiful old house in Boston with wisteria growing on an arbor on the back porch. In the ... A: Thanx for your question. First of all, if wisteria is too shaded it will not bloom or it will bloom ... | |
| Bleeding heart hanging basket | 5/13/2009 |
| Q: I recently bought a huge bleeding heart hanging basket. Not realizing, until after I purchased it, ... A: Thanx for your question. I think the bleeding heart you're talking about is a bleeding heart vine ... | |
| Ground Cover | 5/12/2009 |
| Q: I live in Southern California (Ventura County Zone 10). There is a strip between my and my ... A: Thanx for your question. Here are some suggestions from the California Invasive Plant Council ... | |
| Karl Foerster Grass | 5/12/2009 |
| Q: Tom I bought this as it was hardy for where I live in western Canada. I have seen it in peoples ... A: Thanx for your question. If you gave it a tug an dit does not give at all my guess is the root ... | |
| celosia ice cream mix | 5/12/2009 |
| Q: Do these come back year after year and how tall do they get? A: Thanx for your question. Celosis 'Ice Cream Mix' is an annual and a hybrid. Annuals do not come ... | |
| Transplanted Rose of Sharon | 5/12/2009 |
| Q: we transplanted a 3-4 year old Rose of Sharon last fall when it went dormant. It has not yet begun ... A: Thanx for your question. Sometimes Rose-of-Sharon and other members of the hardy hibiscus family ... | |
| Calla lilies | 5/12/2009 |
| Q: I planted calla lilies in my garden this year. I am zone 7 and they are dark pink or purple. Do I ... A: Thanx for your question. Dig your calla lilies up in the fall right after the first frost kills the ... | |
| Hydranga Plant | 5/12/2009 |
| Q: I have a question for you? My son gave me a hydranga plant for Mother's Day. It is pink and very ... A: Thanx for your question. In general, the hydrangeas received on Mother's Day are florist-grade ... | |
| cala lily plant | 5/11/2009 |
| Q: I just received a calla lily plant for mothers day..It says picasso on it.. Now it is in an ugly ... A: Thanx for the additional information. For growing poinsettias and if you expect them to return to ... | |
| Blue Dune Grass | 5/11/2009 |
| Q: I live in Central NJ and just purchased two great specimens of blue dune grass. I have a very ... A: Thanx for the additional information. If you are really keen on trying this plant and you are ... | |
| Ixora Maui Red | 5/11/2009 |
| Q: How do I know which zone I live in? I'm in the Dallas-Ft. Worth, Texas area. I saw these for sale at ... A: Thanx for your question. You are in Zone 8a (refer to the U.S. National Arboretum website map of ... | |
| Red Twig Dogwoods | 5/11/2009 |
| Q: I have four red twig dogwoods I planted 2 weeks ago. They have doubled in size, starting out at ... A: Thanx for the additional information. Becayuse red twig dogwoods are grown more for their colorful ... | |
| cala lily plant | 5/10/2009 |
| Q: I just received a calla lily plant for mothers day..It says picasso on it.. Now it is in an ugly ... A: Thanx for your question. The plant will go dormant soon. Wait for it to finish blooming and then ... | |
| Cala Lilies | 5/10/2009 |
| Q: I live in Jacksonville, Florida and would like to start a cala lily garden. What type of soil should ... A: Calla lilies should be planted in average to above average soil (you can amend with well-composted ... | |
| Blue Dune Grass | 5/9/2009 |
| Q: I live in Central NJ and just purchased two great specimens of blue dune grass. I have a very ... A: Thanx for your question. I would not risk putting this plant in a well-manicured area. It will ... | |
| bonfires | 5/9/2009 |
| Q: i'm just wondering about planting begonia bonfires. I took them out of a pot in November and placed ... A: Thanx for your question. Plant your begonias in rich, well draining soil. If the soil is in pots, ... | |
| Perennials | 5/9/2009 |
| Q: Can you plant perennials in larger flower pots year after year with out having to transplant them ... A: Thanx for your question. Yes, you can plant perennials in large pots. Just make sure that the pots ... | |
| Hibiscus Tree | 5/9/2009 |
| Q: I removed my tree from the yard this past fall because a women told me that it would die if I left ... A: Thanx for your question. There is a tropical hibiscus which is not hardy anywhere in the U.S. ... | |
| Canna Lilys Wilting | 5/8/2009 |
| Q: I planted tropicana canna lilys and the ones with the green leaves and red blossoms along my fence ... A: Thanx for your question. The washing machine runoff could very possibly be causing the problem. ... | |
| honey suckle and roses | 5/7/2009 |
| Q: I have a climbing rose bush against an arbor. Can I plant a honey suckle vine on the inside of the ... A: Thanx for your question. honeysuckle can be very invasive and prone to taking over trellises, ... | |
| Tree Fern, I think I may have killed it!!! | 5/7/2009 |
| Q: I have a large tree fern that blommed gorgeously 2 years ago, when winter came it lost it's green ... A: Thanx for your question. It's hard to say without seeing the plant. I would say if it hasn't ... | |
| jasmine | 5/7/2009 |
| Q: I put my jasmine outside recently and it appears some animal is eating the leaves off of the stems. ... A: Thanx for your question. If you live close to a wooded area, even if you are in a city, it is ... | |
| Weed-B-Gone and Peonies emergency | 5/7/2009 |
| Q: I have a few peonies that have been established and have flowered in the past. This year ... A: Thanx for your question. Hopefully, your peonies were well established and the Weed-B-Gone has not ... | |
| peter pan planting | 5/7/2009 |
| Q: I recently bought a beautiful plamt to spruce up my home to sell it,and we did now i love this lpant ... A: Thanx for your question. Unfortunately, agapanthus is not reliably hardy in either New Jersey or ... | |
| Seperating and transplanting Iris | 5/7/2009 |
| Q: I purchased a house that has a lot of iris. They have multiplied and I would like to know how to ... A: Thanx for your question. You can transplant iris most any time while it is not cold and freezing ... | |
| How to help an injured Oriental Stargazer Lily | 5/7/2009 |
| Q: How are you? Here is my issue. My Stargazer bulbs were coming up beautifully, then while I was ... A: I'm fine and I hope you are doing well too. Thanx for your question. Depending upon how old your ... | |
| Followup to Rose of Sharon identification | 5/7/2009 |
| Q: I tried to ask a followup q, but I already had too many. So this may be one of the ROS varities, ... A: Thanx for the picture. I'm pretty sure, based upon the appearance of the leaves and the buds that ... | |
| Red Twig Dogwoods | 5/7/2009 |
| Q: I have four red twig dogwoods I planted 2 weeks ago. They have doubled in size, starting out at ... A: Thanx for your question. I live in Kansas and we get frequent, early blasts of warm air and then ... | |
| moon plant | 5/6/2009 |
| Q: I have also started moon plants from seeds. They grow very quickly. I have called them moon plants ... A: I went back and looked at Google.image and unfortunately, it does show a lot of plants with hanging ... | |
| Cala lily | 5/6/2009 |
| Q: I own some calla lily bulbs that I grow in containers and brought in for the winter in a sunroom. In ... A: Thanx for your questions. I think a couple of weeks above 50F would be sufficient for the calla. ... | |
| Azaleas | 5/6/2009 |
| Q: I live in New Hampshire and bought a bunch of different azaleas and was wondering if all azaleas are ... A: Thanx for your question. Azaleas are perennial shrubs. They should come back year after year. ... | |
| Cala lily | 5/5/2009 |
| Q: I own some calla lily bulbs that I grow in containers and brought in for the winter in a sunroom. In ... A: thanx for your question. I would not put the calla lilies outdoors until the temperatures are ... | |
| Night Bloomers | 5/5/2009 |
| Q: Years ago my mother was given some flower seeds, she was told they were called Texas Dandelions. She ... A: Take a look at these. http://www.kswildflower.org/details.php?flowerID=174 ... | |
| shrubs that will grow in soggy soil | 5/5/2009 |
| Q: I have an area of my yard that holds moisture - even soggy if it gets too much rain, and can ... A: Sorry it took so long to get your question answered. Here are some ideas. Swamp maple, swamp ... | |
| Hydrangea | 5/5/2009 |
| Q: I live in southwestern ontario and planted my hydrangea last fall I left the flowers on over the ... A: Thanx for your question. If you want blooms, do not cut any of the growing shoots. Prune only ... | |
| moon plant | 5/5/2009 |
| Q: I have also started moon plants from seeds. They grow very quickly. I have called them moon plants ... A: Thanx for your question. I think what you are talking about is Datura sp. otherwise known as ... | |
| Dividing Four O'Clock Tubers | 5/5/2009 |
| Q: How do I divide huge Four O'Clock tubers? Can I just cut them with a knife into several smaller ... A: Thanx for your question. When dividing four o'clock tubers (Mirabilis jalapa), cut the tuber in ... | |
| Rose of Sharon | 5/4/2009 |
| Q: My RofS is probably 10/15 years old. It has always been very pretty but now it is just not very ... A: Thanx for the additional information. I'm sorry the info didn't help in your search. However, I ... | |
| Ground cover | 5/4/2009 |
| Q: Will Dwarf Juniper grow in partial 3 hrs daily, shade? Thanks A: Thanx for your question Juniperus procumbens (dwarf juniper) will grow in full sun to partial shade. ... | |
| Hardy Hibiscus | 5/4/2009 |
| Q: I live about 1 hour south of Chicago. Last year I planted a hardy hibiscus that I wasn't so sure ... A: Thanx for your question. Hardy hibiscus, Hibiscus moscheutos is hardy to zone 5 but it is one of ... | |
| flower identification | 5/4/2009 |
| Q: The plant is hardy in Minnesota, it has large cabbage type leaves and blossoms early (tulip time) ... A: Thanx for your question. 1. How tall is the plant? 2. How large is the flower and how is it's ... | |
| magnolia bush | 5/3/2009 |
| Q: over watered.I have a lot of mulch around it. Do I wait a few days before I water it again? ... A: Thanx for your question. If you have a good amount of mulch around your tree, I wouldn't water it ... | |
| lilac cuttings | 5/3/2009 |
| Q: I read on this site (written by Victoria back in 2001) that lilac cuttings should be placed in a ... A: Thanx for your question. Personally, I would not put the bagged plant outdoors in the shade but we ... | |
| plant depth | 5/2/2009 |
| Q: how deep do you plant bulbs such as lily, glads, sedum and sundrops? A: A rule of thumb for any bulb is go 3X as deep as the bulb. If the bulb is 3 inches in depth, plant ... | |
| Pachysandra dying after many good years, why? | 5/2/2009 |
| Q: Tom, I live in the wooded country side of lower CT. I have loads of pachysandra growing healthy in ... A: Thanx for your question. Sounds like leaf blight but have a look at this link from Cornell ... | |
| Growing tropical plants in temperate climate | 5/2/2009 |
| Q: Last summer we visited Europe. In Austria - Graz, to be exact - I noticed many gardens had banana ... A: Thanx for your question. There are several varieties of banana that can be overwintered in some ... | |
| frost hardy perennial for florida | 5/1/2009 |
| Q: I'm trying to find a good plant for the back side of my pool cage. This faces northeast and is ... A: Thanx for the additional information. I'd go with the oleander. It's easy to control, it blooms ... | |
| Pests on Lilies | 5/1/2009 |
| Q: Last summer I noticed black 'spots' on the stems of my lilies. It looked like black bugs, but when I ... A: Thanx for the additional information. It sounds to me like one of the following. The black stuff ... | |
| calla lily | 5/1/2009 |
| Q: I would like to know if it would be best to keep it indoors or can I plant outdoors?I would like to ... A: Thanx for your question. Calla lilies are not hardy in Montana so I would keep this in a pot. ... | |
| Magnolia bush | 4/30/2009 |
| Q: When is the best time to prune the magnolia bush. I notice that the blooms are sparce this year. ... A: Thanx for your question. I don't know that I would want to prune a magnolia that is 6 years old. ... | |
| how long purchased plants can go before planting | 4/30/2009 |
| Q: we bought many plants for our flowerbed, and it has been raining nonstop here and we cannot get them ... A: Thanx for your question. You should not leave the plants in the van for more than a day or two ... | |
| Rose of Sharon | 4/30/2009 |
| Q: My RofS is probably 10/15 years old. It has always been very pretty but now it is just not very ... A: Thanx for your question. Rose-of-Sharon is Hibiscus syriacus and yes it is a hardy member of the ... | |
| Daffodils | 4/30/2009 |
| Q: I have thousands of Daffodils and the foliage before they die down in hot weather is overwhelming ... A: Thanx for your question. It is best to wait until the leaves of your daffodils totally wither ... | |
| my stella de oro daylilly is not blooming | 4/29/2009 |
| Q: my stella de oro daylilly is not blooming. I live outside of St. Louis, MO but actually live in ... A: Thanx for your question. Every three years you should dig the plant up and divide it. That means ... | |
| Shady border area | 4/28/2009 |
| Q: I have an area between lawn and adjoining woods that recieves about 1-2 hours of morning sunlight a ... A: Thanx for your question. For a shady area like you describe I'd like to add lily-of-the-valley, ... | |
| Rhododendron | 4/28/2009 |
| Q: I moved into our home 3 years ago with some beautiful landscaping from years ago. The home was ... A: Thanx for your question. Check out all the branches on the shrub. Remove any that are dead or look ... | |
| Potted mum | 4/28/2009 |
| Q: I live in zone 5 and purchased a mum of unknown variety this spring for Easter. It is happily in ... A: Thanx for your question. Usually, when a plant has been forced to bloom, it takes so much energy ... | |
| planting after applying insecticide | 4/28/2009 |
| Q: I applied Bayer Advanced Tree & Shrub care with insecticide around a tree where I noticed ants had ... A: Thanx for your question. The insecticide is not harmful to plants in fact, the trees and shrubs ... | |
| Bird of pardise/ Dessert Rose/ Hawaiian Flowers | 4/27/2009 |
| Q: My sister-in-law whom lives in Florida, just sent me a some Bird of paradise tree clippings, as well ... A: Thanx for your question. The white/red/yellow flowers for leis could be frangipani or plumeria. ... | |
| Calla lilly | 4/27/2009 |
| Q: I have recently been given a lovely small calla lilly in a pot and am keeping it indoors. I am not ... A: Thanx for your question. The phenomenon that you are describing is called guttation and occurs as a ... | |
| Pests on Lilies | 4/27/2009 |
| Q: Last summer I noticed black 'spots' on the stems of my lilies. It looked like black bugs, but when I ... A: Thanx for your question. What kind of lilies were infested? Did the spots appear anywhere else on ... | |
| Elephant ears | 4/26/2009 |
| Q: How soon should we see foliage growth of Elephant Ears after planting the large bulb in our garden? ... A: If you live in a zone colder than Zone 7, do not plant the bulbs until the soil is consistently warm ... | |
| Cast iron plants | 4/26/2009 |
| Q: I live in an hoa and we have a large stand of cast iron plants unerneath some old live oak trees. ... A: Thanx for your question. I couldn't tell where you said you lived but I'm assuming if you have live ... | |
| Bouganvilleas | 4/26/2009 |
| Q: Will Bouganvilleas do well in north/central Florida (near the Gainesville area)... I would love to ... A: Thanx for your question. Bougainvillea are hardy to zone 9 and should survive in the Gainsville ... | |
| Follow up to Hydranga question | 4/26/2009 |
| Q: If you buy a Hydranga will it turn colors if the soil allows? A: Thanx for your question. The hydrangea color will depend upon the acidity of the soil. The more ... | |
| Mexican Heather | 4/25/2009 |
| Q: Will the deer eat this plant?? A: Thanx for your question. The Mexican heather (Cuphea hyssopifola) is considered deer resistant ... | |
| frost hardy perennial for florida | 4/25/2009 |
| Q: I'm trying to find a good plant for the back side of my pool cage. This faces northeast and is ... A: Thanx for your question. What specifically are you looking for? Border plants, herbaceous ... | |
| replanting mums left in pots over the winter | 4/25/2009 |
| Q: I purchased and repotted mums in the fall. I left them in the pots over the cold winter. Can I now ... A: Thanx for your question. If you left the mums in the pots their roots are probably dead. Pull the ... | |
| pruning my hibiscus perennial | 4/24/2009 |
| Q: I have had a hibiscus perennial for 3 seasons now (I believe it is a herbaceous peonies)?? It is ... A: thanx for your question. It sounds like you have a hibiscus not an herbaceous peony. Hibiscus ... | |
| pruning of Lilac | 4/24/2009 |
| Q: I bought a 5Ft Lilac bush last year and it did great the 1st year. A few weeks ago I trimmed it and ... A: Thanx for your question. The best time to prune lilacs is after they have finished blooming. Don't ... | |
| transplanting irises | 4/24/2009 |
| Q: My next door neighbor gave me several iris plants 8 - 10" tall. I kept them in soil and watered ... A: Thanx for your help. I wouldn't cut off the leaves just yet. If they end up turning completely ... | |
| Peruvian lilies/alstroemeria | 4/23/2009 |
| Q: I have very healthy looking Peruvian lilies but this year they are not flowering very much. Do you ... A: Thanx for your question. If you are feeding with high nitrogen fertilizer you should discontinue ... | |
| rhododendron | 4/23/2009 |
| Q: I live in a suburb of Atlanta, GA. One half of my large, white rhododendron is dying. Can it be ... A: Thanx for the additional information. There are several possibilities for the problems you are ... | |
| sunlight filter | 4/23/2009 |
| Q: I have an east-facing window in my bathroom (photo attached), and in the summer it really heats up ... A: Thanx for your question. Why not plant a small tree or shrub to the side of the window like a crape ... | |
| New garden bed | 4/23/2009 |
| Q: I have a bed in my front yard where I grew roses and purple fountain grass and I want to change the ... A: Thanx for your question. Slightly acidic soil will not be a detriment to any of the plants you ... | |
| hydrangea | 4/22/2009 |
| Q: i live near Chattanooga Tennessee in Soddy Daisy, Tennessee my mop head hydrangea bush dies back ... A: Thanx for the followup information. According to the American Hydrangea Association you need to ... | |
| Night Bloomers | 4/22/2009 |
| Q: Years ago my mother was given some flower seeds, she was told they were called Texas Dandelions. She ... A: Thanx for your question. Click on the link below and let me know if that is the plant. ... | |
| my dead 6 feet long Dicksonia Antarctica | 4/22/2009 |
| Q: "Hi Tom! I am from Holland and over a period of some three years have planted a small forrest of ... A: Thanx for your question. It is nice to hear from the Netherlands. I see this fern tree growing in ... | |
| Azelia Plants | 4/21/2009 |
| Q: What are the nutrient and soil conditions needed for azaleas? Any other hints for culture would be ... A: Thanx for your question. Azaleas prefer acidic, moist but well-drained soil. There are some ... | |
| Bogenvelias | 4/21/2009 |
| Q: I just bought two to place in my front planter because I was told they do well in full sun. Will ... A: Thanx for your question. I have seen bougainvillea growing quite well all over the Las Vegas metro ... | |
| Lavender | 4/21/2009 |
| Q: I currently live in WA State where heather & lavender are grown abundantly. I have some of both in ... A: Thanx for your question. Well, you are talking to a Kansan now. I am in the Kansas City area but ... | |
| cape honeysuckle | 4/21/2009 |
| Q: I just purchased an orange cape honeysuckle. I am confused about it's invasive potential. does it ... A: Thanx for your question. The cape honeysuckle, Tecoma capensis can be extremely invasive ... | |
| Gardenia Question | 4/20/2009 |
| Q: I live in Pennsylvania and just got a gardenia for my birthday. I want to try to keep it as a house ... A: Thanx for your question. This really belongs in the Houseplant category. You can access that forum ... | |
| Planting Clematis and Glads, Iris bulbs | 4/20/2009 |
| Q: I live in Coeur d'Alene, Idaho, Zone 5, I believe, When do I plant my blubs of Clematis, Glads, ... A: Thanx for your question. I think the last frost date in your area occurs between 4/20 and 5/1 so ... | |
| Name of plant | 4/20/2009 |
| Q: I am trying to locate the name of a plant that has small yellow flowers similar to the shape of an ... A: Thanx for your question. I went to Google and then clicked on Images up in the far left hand corner ... | |
| Transplanting a clamatis | 4/20/2009 |
| Q: I am moving & want to transplant my grandmothers purple clamatis to our new house.Both homes are ... A: Thanx for your question. You should be close to your last frost date so I would say it is ok to ... | |
| pruning in tucson | 4/20/2009 |
| Q: Returning to Seattle mid-may from Tucson and don't know what, when or how much to prune my lantana, ... A: Thanx for your question. You can really prune these shrubs any time you like but the best time is ... | |
| Does purple wintercreeper look like jasmine? | 4/19/2009 |
| Q: I love the look of Asian jasmine, but unfortunately I can't grow it because the deer in my ... A: Thanx for your question. Purple wintercreeper is a type of euonymous. I suppose the foliage might ... | |
| hydrangea | 4/19/2009 |
| Q: i live near Chattanooga Tennessee in Soddy Daisy, Tennessee my mop head hydrangea bush dies back ... A: Thanx for your question. Generally, the mophed hydrangea (Hydrangea macrophylla) is hard to Zone 6. ... | |
| Whisteria | 4/19/2009 |
| Q: I purchased a young wisteria plant 2 years ago. Last year it produced approx 5 flowers, but as the ... A: Thanx for your question. Has it been pretty cool in your part of Englnad lately? Wisteria are very ... | |
| Stella Day Lily | 4/19/2009 |
| Q: I have had Stella de oro day lilies for about three years now. They were in full bloom evey year ... A: Thanx for your question. About every three years, you need to dig up your plants and separate them. ... | |
| Lavender | 4/19/2009 |
| Q: I planted 8 lavender plants last summer on a rocky slope section of my perennial garden a year ago. ... A: Thanx for your question. Many perennials will not bloom their first year if started from seed. ... | |
| peony (unhealthry looking) | 4/19/2009 |
| Q: 4 yr old plant located at the end of an asparagus bed. My problem: This plant comes up every year ... A: Thanx for your question. You stated that the plant is at the end of a vegetable bed. Is there ... | |
| Peony's | 4/18/2009 |
| Q: I sold my house and would like to take my peony plant. It is mid April now, can I transplant it ... A: thanx for your question. Yes, get the plant out of the ground now and transplant as soon as ... | |
| Clamitis and shade loving plants | 4/18/2009 |
| Q: I live in PA and have a very had time growing plants in my front garden. It does not get sun until ... A: Thanx for your question. Pruning clematis depends upon which kind you have. I am posting a site ... | |
| Elephant Ear type flower | 4/17/2009 |
| Q: I have a corner area that doesn't get much sun--mostly late afternoon sun, if at all. It also stays ... A: Thanx for your question. The Colocasia world (elephant ears) is packed with all kinds of ... | |
| INSECT THAT INVADED MY WILLOW TREE | 4/17/2009 |
| Q: LAST YEAR IN OUR WILLOW TREE WE HAD AN INSECT I'D LIKE TO IDENTIFY,AND FIND A WAY TO GET RID OF IT. ... A: Thanx for your question. I'm really not a tree expert but we do have a man on Allexperts, Jim ... | |
| Burning Bush damage | 4/17/2009 |
| Q: I was in Florida for the winter and upon my return I find that the bark at the bottom of my burning ... A: It sounds like deer or rabbits got to your bush. If the bush is leafing out, I wouldn't worry about ... | |
| Peonies - Have construction so must move in spring | 4/17/2009 |
| Q: Due to construction where established peony now resides, I must move it. I can wait until after it ... A: Thanx for the additional information. If you have to move the plant now and there is no way you can ... | |
| starting off | 4/17/2009 |
| Q: I know that with some plants you can take a part of the mature plant and start a new one. Is this ... A: Thanx for your question. The easiest method for propagating lavender is to dig up the plant and ... | |
| Peonies - Have construction so must move in spring | 4/17/2009 |
| Q: Due to construction where established peony now resides, I must move it. I can wait until after it ... A: Thanx for your question. If you can move the peony now, it will probably have less adverse affects. ... | |
| Planting perennials in April in N. Virginia | 4/17/2009 |
| Q: I have had lovely perennials shipped to us for our lakeside house that's for sale. I need to get ... A: Thanx for your question. I really doubt we're going to have any more freezing weather and if ... | |
| Planting daffodil and tulip bulbs | 4/17/2009 |
| Q: I have tulip and daffodil bulbs that I didn't get planted in the fall. I am curious if I can plant ... A: Thanx for your question. Generally, the best time to plant spring bulbs is in the fall before the ... | |
| calalilly | 4/17/2009 |
| Q: Can you give me guidelines on how to care for cala lilly outdoors? I planted them in a sunny/shady ... A: Thanx for the additional information. It would appear to me that you are in USDA Zone 7. Unless ... | |
| Pruning or Pinching my mums | 4/16/2009 |
| Q: I have asked this question many time to other people and no one seems to really know the answer. ... A: Thanx for your question. As soon as you mums reach 6-8 inches tall start pinching them back and ... | |
| calla lilies | 4/16/2009 |
| Q: Found your info helpful, but I still have a question about those yellowing leaves--my callas are in ... A: Thanx for your question. Yellowing leaves can be caused by a number of things. Too much water, ... | |
| Re .Hydrangea ( sweet dreams) | 4/15/2009 |
| Q: How do I care for my Hydrangea. I live on Vancouver Island. Canada. Thanks Yvonne A: Thanx for your question. If your hydrangea is 'Sweet Dreams' it is a lacecap and what many consider ... | |
| Tulip Bulbs | 4/15/2009 |
| Q: I live in Western KY in Zone 6 and I planted 50 Darwin Tulip bulbs in November. I did some in my ... A: Thanx for the additional information. I just thought it was odd that you are in the relatively ... | |
| What should I do about Calla Lilies? | 4/14/2009 |
| Q: I live in San Jose, California and I have a Calla Lilies which bought from supermarket in Feb. 2009. ... A: Thanx for the additional questions. Yes, you will have to wait about three months because the plant ... | |
| soil that is high in phosphorus | 4/14/2009 |
| Q: We have had our soil tested and it is extremely high in phosphorus. We would like to grow some ... A: Thanx for your question. I know your area well. I used to go through there every winter on my way ... | |
| Stella De Oro Daylilies | 4/14/2009 |
| Q: I am new to Florida, a Gulf Coast Island off of Sarasota, and planted the Stella De Oro from fans I ... A: Thanx for the additional information. I thought the leaves were small and the flowers normal. ... | |
| Red Hot Hibiscus | 4/14/2009 |
| Q: I live in Palm Beach County, FL. I am considering planting a hedge (50 ft.)around the perimeter of ... A: Thanx for your question. I used to live up in NW Florida in Ft. Walton Beach. My brother and his ... | |
| Growing Bulbs- Oriental Stargazer Lily, Stella D'Oro Daylily, Crimson Pirate Daylily, Gladiolus Nori | 4/14/2009 |
| Q: I am a first time gardener, so PLEASE HELP! I planted 14 bulbs of the Gladiolus Nori, 6 of the ... A: Thanx for your question. You will not see the gladioli emerge from the soil until the soil and air ... | |
| Stella De Oro Daylilies | 4/14/2009 |
| Q: I am new to Florida, a Gulf Coast Island off of Sarasota, and planted the Stella De Oro from fans I ... A: Thanx for your question. I would stop feeding the plants and deadhead them (cut off the blooms). ... | |
| overwintered potted perennials when to put in ground | 4/13/2009 |
| Q: I have several potted perennials that were overwintered under a deciduous tree & mulched with hay.I ... A: Thanx for your question. The best rule of thumb is to plant perennials on or right after the last ... | |
| Snowball Plant's lack of flowers | 4/13/2009 |
| Q: 3 years ago we received and planted a 6" bare root snowball bush. It was planted in a spot that gets ... A: Thanx for your question. In your zone, the plant needs 8 hours of full sun. Soil should be moist ... | |
| Tulip Bulbs | 4/13/2009 |
| Q: I live in Western KY in Zone 6 and I planted 50 Darwin Tulip bulbs in November. I did some in my ... A: Thanx for your question. If the tulips in the planter in the backyard haven't come up yet, I will ... | |
| Iris | 4/13/2009 |
| Q: I live in IL and my daughter and I planted two iris (for the first time) back in October of 08' in ... A: Thanx for your question. I am in Kansas and my irises have been up for about a month are are still ... | |
| Early Rising Irises | 4/12/2009 |
| Q: I'm new at gardening so please bear with me... I planted several iris bulbs in the early weeks of ... A: Thanx for your question. Irises grow from a rhizome not a bulb. A rhizome is just a modified stem ... | |
| What should I do about Calla Lilies? | 4/12/2009 |
| Q: I live in San Jose, California and I have a Calla Lilies which bought from supermarket in Feb. 2009. ... A: Thanx for your questions. The calla lilies are going dormant. Stop watering as often (maybe every ... | |
| powerdery mildew | 4/12/2009 |
| Q: I am new to the KC area, to the midwest. What I believe is powerdery mildew has taken over my ... A: Thanx for your question. I'm in KC too. One of the best ways to control powdery mildew is ... | |
| tulips | 4/12/2009 |
| Q: My husband gave me a pot of six (bi-color) tulips. There was no instruction tab in the pot. I don't ... A: Thanx for your question. Unfortunately, the potted spring plants often presented to people for ... | |
| Calla Lilly | 4/11/2009 |
| Q: I live in south Florida, I just purchased a plant and I am wondering where to plant it, does it ... A: Thanx for your question. The calla lily likes well drained but not dried out soil and full sun but ... | |
| Wisteria buds!!! | 4/11/2009 |
| Q: I have bought and planted a wisteria in my garden last spring. The plant was flowering abundantly at ... A: Thanx for your question. If you were fertilizing the wisteria, don't use one that is high in ... | |
| canna lillies | 4/11/2009 |
| Q: We had dozens of cannas growing on two sides of our house when we bought it last July. We are ... A: Thanx for your question. If you are in Southwest Missouri, you're most likely in Zone 6. Zone 6 is ... | |
| can you id this plant? | 4/10/2009 |
| Q: This grows in Portland zone 8 OR on north side of house next to small pond with liner; full shade. ... A: Thanx for the great picture. That pretty much nailed it for me. I have this plant in my yard too ... | |
| Honeysuckle | 4/10/2009 |
| Q: I purchased a Honeysuckle last season, repotted and placed them on my deck. Though it's still ... A: thanx for your question. I'm sorry it took so long to get to you. I live in Kansas too and my ... | |
| Brown creeping phlox | 4/9/2009 |
| Q: I have a very nice large creeping phlox and we have just come out of our winter season (zone 5) and ... A: Thanx for your question. The creeping phlox may have died over the winter if it is not green by ... | |
| zebra grass | 4/9/2009 |
| Q: i just received two zebra grass starters, ordered thru school, it is middle of april, i live in ... A: Thanx for your question. Wait until after the 15th of April and you should be able to safely plant ... | |
| Evergreen trimming | 4/6/2009 |
| Q: I have a 7ft. evergreen by 4ft diameter. Can I trim it down to bare branches and much smaller ... A: Thanx for your question. This is really a tree question and we have a tree expert here on ... | |
| Wisteria | 4/6/2009 |
| Q: I'm panicking! I live in Fairview Heights, IL. My wisteria was just a single stem about 4 years ... A: Thanx for your question. The sad truth for us in the Midwest and particularly those of us over ... | |
| perennial morning glory? | 4/5/2009 |
| Q: i have been trying to get a hold of some perennial morning glories ever since i heard about them in ... A: Thanx for your question. I think you are referring to Ipomoea indica. It is a perennial morning ... | |
| green,yellow & red bell pepers | 4/5/2009 |
| Q: Are they the same & just different stages of ripeness/ A: Thanx for your question. This is really a question for the vegetable experts but I think I can ... | |
| Astillbes | 4/2/2009 |
| Q: I have planted a dwarf astilbe plant in a sunny place for 3 years now, but it keeps dying. I have ... A: Thanx for your question. Heuchera/Coral Bells will grow in shade, partial shade and full sun. When ... | |
| honeysuckle vines | 4/2/2009 |
| Q: Is it safe to eat the nectar from honeysuckle vines like we did when we were kids? A: Thanx for your question. Honeysuckle flowers are safe to eat unless you have pollen allergies. If ... | |
| my pretty pink calla lilies | 3/30/2009 |
| Q: I have a 12' potted calla lily plant that I want to keep alive and need your help to do so. Its in ... A: Thanx for your question. This question has been answered a number of times and in the future you ... | |
| Separating/re planting Cala lilies in AZ | 3/30/2009 |
| Q: I have read answers for other areas of the country, but I am not sure what to so here in AZ. The ... A: Thanx for your question. I used to live in Phoenix back in the Late 70s/early 80s. I also lived in ... | |
| ornamental grasses | 3/30/2009 |
| Q: I have ornamental blue dune grass and ornamental reed grass. They are planted about 6-8ft from one ... A: Thanx for your question. The grass spreads by rhizomes so once it gets into other grass you will ... | |
| Astillbes | 3/29/2009 |
| Q: I have planted a dwarf astilbe plant in a sunny place for 3 years now, but it keeps dying. I have ... A: Thanx for your question. Astilbes prefer semi-shade and moist, slightly acidic soil. A sunny ... | |
| Hypericum | 3/29/2009 |
| Q: We planted 4 hypericum in a sunny location last year, toward the end of summer. I can't remember ... A: Thanx for your question. The best time to prune hypericum is late winter or early spring. Some ... | |
| tiger lilies | 3/27/2009 |
| Q: Read your response to Paula my question is how soon can you re soil and replant? One area in the ... A: Thanx for your question. I still believe Paula was talking about ditch lilies or wild day lilies. ... | |
| Bogenvelia | 3/25/2009 |
| Q: 2 years ago my bogenvelia looked amazing, now there are very few leaves and even fewer buds. All of ... A: Thanx for the additional information. It sounds like caterpillars or aphids. Here's a link showing ... | |
| cutting back plants and shrubs | 3/25/2009 |
| Q: I am a real neophyte when it comes to gardening. although I surround myself with plants indoors, I ... A: Thanx for your question. Trim/prune rhodies and azaleas after they have bloomed but no later than ... | |
| pink jasmine | 3/25/2009 |
| Q: what kind of potting soil is best to use for this plant when you trasplant them to a hanging basket A: Thanx for your question. Hyponex, Miracle Gro and Scotts are fine brands of potting soils to use for ... | |
| stella dora seeds | 3/24/2009 |
| Q: How do i start stella dora from seeds..I haven't had luck trying.. Thanksy A: Thanx for your question. Stella d'oro seeds are not hard to start but they can be tricky. I have ... | |
| Wedding-Daisies | 3/24/2009 |
| Q: I live in Vermont and would like to grow white daisies for my August 2009 wedding. I have read that ... A: Thanx for the follow up. More bad news. I didn't realize the fact that a gerbera daisy is a tender ... | |
| Wedding-Daisies | 3/24/2009 |
| Q: I live in Vermont and would like to grow white daisies for my August 2009 wedding. I have read that ... A: Thanx for your question. You're going to be hard-pressed to find a daiy that will be blooming in ... | |
| sweet broom | 3/24/2009 |
| Q: I bought some Sweet Broom plants at my local Home Depot yesterday. Now I realize that they are ... A: Thanx for your question. It always ticks me off how some of these big box DIYs and even places like ... | |
| Bogenvelia | 3/23/2009 |
| Q: 2 years ago my bogenvelia looked amazing, now there are very few leaves and even fewer buds. All of ... A: Thanx for your question regarding bougainvillea. Before I attempt to answer it can you tell me your ... | |
| azelia | 3/23/2009 |
| Q: Why do my azelias produce a bud,but before it can blossem it turns brown and falls off? How do I get ... A: Thanx for your question. You keep your azaleas in pots and keep them indoors during the winter? ... | |
| unknown seed | 3/23/2009 |
| Q: I just moved back into the home I grew up in, which has formerly been rented out. I found seeds on ... A: Thanx for your question. The seed sounds like seed from the malva family. It sounds like hollyhock ... | |
| calla lilly | 3/22/2009 |
| Q: how to care for plant a d do you prune the flowers? A: Thanx for your question. The large white calla lily which is hardy to Zone 8 is Zantedeschia ... | |
| unknown seed | 3/22/2009 |
| Q: I just moved back into the home I grew up in, which has formerly been rented out. I found seeds on ... A: Thanx for your question. This is not an easy question to answer. What is your general location? ... | |
| Stella dora lilies | 3/21/2009 |
| Q: Can I split the plants to make more plants? If so, what time of year can I do this? A: Thanx for your question. You can separate your Stella d'Oro day lilies in the spring after the last ... | |
| Milorganite | 3/20/2009 |
| Q: Tom, Someone mentioned to me that putting milorganite in a hole and sticking a new plant in with a ... A: Thanx for your question. By all means, please ask all the questions you want. That's what we're ... | |
| Ground roses | 3/20/2009 |
| Q: I have a rock wall at our new home site. The landscaper put in azaleas and other evergreens. I put ... A: Thanx for the additional information. I know your area well. I used to go through there all the ... | |
| Ground roses | 3/19/2009 |
| Q: I have a rock wall at our new home site. The landscaper put in azaleas and other evergreens. I put ... A: Thanx for your question. Can you give me your general location? Central Mississippi? Do you know ... | |
| Milorganite | 3/19/2009 |
| Q: Tom, Someone mentioned to me that putting milorganite in a hole and sticking a new plant in with a ... A: Milorganite is just treated sewage sludge (I'm including a link from Cornell University). I think ... | |
| Knee hi snapdragons | 3/19/2009 |
| Q: Tom, I bought some Knee hi snapdragons (although they were super hard to find) Anyhow I look online ... A: Thanx for your question. I take it you bought the "knee-hi" snaps at a nursery, already grown out. ... | |
| How Tall Do Pot Mums Grow | 3/19/2009 |
| Q: I recently bought several Pot Mums to use as a CenterPiece and then to plant outside. I was ... A: Thanx for your question. Pot mums will generally stand about 15-18 inches tall. Some are not hardy ... | |
| daylilies | 3/19/2009 |
| Q: For many years now, I have been trying to find the answer to my problem. Some, not all (in the same ... A: Thanx for your question. Is there any way you could show me a picture? What is your general ... | |
| Digitalis purpurea 'foxy' | 3/16/2009 |
| Q: I live north of Fort Wayne, Indiana in zone 5. I have a line of mature pines extending east from my ... A: Thanx for your question. A biennial plant starts out life with all green growth the first year. ... | |
| need help with this plant | 3/15/2009 |
| Q: I have an old fashioned perennial plant I got years ago. I does not flower, it comes up on a green ... A: Thanx for your question. The plant looks like a type of Arum. Can you tell me where you are ... | |
| Zone 3 groundcover/rock plants | 3/15/2009 |
| Q: I need plants for two locations here in far north Minnesota (Zone 3). Both areas are partial ... A: I'm sorry it took so long to get back to you. Here are some ideas you asked after. Rockwall - rock ... | |
| Scented perennials for a British climate | 3/15/2009 |
| Q: I am thinking of giving my garden a bit if a makeover. Could you suggest some scented perennials I ... A: I thank you for your patience and I apologize for not getting back to you sooner. Here is a short ... | |
| dwarf plumbago | 3/15/2009 |
| Q: Tom: I live in Connecticut. Last year I planted some dwarf plumbago as a ground cover. Based upon ... A: Thanx for your question. It is always good to start feeding after the last frost as plant growth ... | |
| Perennials | 3/15/2009 |
| Q: Looking for some good perennials for central valley of California. Trying to re-landscape after ... A: Thanx for your question. I would concentrate on succulents and cacti for the evergreen look plus ... | |
| Trumpet vine | 3/14/2009 |
| Q: How can I kill a trumpet vine that threatens to take over my entire world?? I cut it back and it ... A: Thanx for the followup. As long as you are careful to confine the Roundup to just around the ... | |
| How To Care For My Indoor Rubrum Lily & Hyacinth | 3/14/2009 |
| Q: While helping out in the floral dept of my store for valentines day, I came across 3 beautiful ... A: Thanx for your question. Generally, hyacinths and rubrum lilies have been forced and the plant is ... | |
| Trumpet vine | 3/14/2009 |
| Q: How can I kill a trumpet vine that threatens to take over my entire world?? I cut it back and it ... A: thanx for your question. At the risk of taking on the ire of politically correct greenies, I swear ... | |
| Pampas Grass | 3/13/2009 |
| Q: I have many many Pampas Grass plants and I would like to start more from the seeds - how do I do ... A: Thanx for your question. Pampas grass seeds can be harvested in the late fall from the feathery ... | |
| Hybiscus transplanting | 3/10/2009 |
| Q: I have 6 Hybiscus (perennials) that are approximately 5-6 yrs old. Can I transplant them by digging ... A: Thanx for your question. Yes, you can dig up your hibiscus and transplant. If these are hardy ... | |
| Calla lillies | 3/10/2009 |
| Q: How long does it take for callas to sprout after being planted (potted) and adding water? Mine have ... A: Thanx for your question. Bleeding heart and lilies of the valley usually start sprouting outdoor in ... | |
| Day Lilies | 3/10/2009 |
| Q: I just purchased an older model home. The tenants were big time gardners they have day lillies ... A: Thanx for your question. Daylilies don't need a whole lot of fuss. I'm attaching a link for the ... | |
| heuchera | 3/9/2009 |
| Q: Good Morning Tom !!! I planted heuchera last spring. The heuchera plants were essentially starter ... A: Thanx for your question. The heuchera should be fine. Give them a chance and they should start ... | |
| Potted delphinium care | 3/7/2009 |
| Q: I just bought a potted delphinium at Target. It is truly lovely but I have NO experience with ... A: Thanx for your question. I would plant the delphinium outdoors in a spot that gets full sun but is ... | |
| rose of sharon | 3/7/2009 |
| Q: Every year my rose of sharon (I have two) have lots of buds, but just before the buds get ready to ... A: Thanx for your question. Bud drop on Rose-of-Sharon's can occur for a variety of reasons. Check ... | |
| yellow perennials | 3/4/2009 |
| Q: I traveled in Mexico and saw some wild yellow flowers on bushes. The guide said they are "yellow ... A: Thanx for your question. Copy the link below and let me know if this is what you are talking about. ... | |
| sweet broom | 3/3/2009 |
| Q: I have had a couple of sweet broom plants and they flourish and look beautiful for a year or 2 then ... A: Thanx for your question. Can you describe for me please what happens to the sweet broom when it ... | |
| coral tree | 3/3/2009 |
| Q: Can you tell me where I could find seeds for erythrina crista galli? A: Thanx for your question. I located one source that claims to have the seeds available now and there ... | |
| oxalis deppei | 3/2/2009 |
| Q: we bought a pot of oxalis deppei about two weeks ago and now it starting to dry up. Is late winter ... A: Thanx for your question and greetings to Japan. Basically, this plant which is sold as the Good ... | |
| when to plant bulbs and flowers | 3/1/2009 |
| Q: Im in need of some advice ,im selling our home in april and i would like to have some kind of ... A: Thanx for your question. As soon as your ground is not frozen anymore, you may plant tulips, ... | |
| pruning | 2/28/2009 |
| Q: When can I cut back lantanas, hibiscus, and eucalyptus? I want to cut out the dead branches on the ... A: Thanx for your question. You can always cut back the shrubs you mentioned during the winter, late ... | |
| cast iron plant | 2/27/2009 |
| Q: i have some cast iron plants that were given to me from on top of a mountain,they are really bad ... A: Thanx for your question. I take it these plants were replanted in the ground outdoors where you ... | |
| starting a mail order and online nursery | 2/26/2009 |
| Q: My name is Angie Burns, and I'm a daylily enthusiast. I've been dreaming of selling my daylilies ... A: Thanx for your question. I asked you where you lived so I could give you a local contact with Texas ... | |
| winter care | 2/25/2009 |
| Q: I have a few perennials in my garden. When winter hit, they of course died, but I was wondering if I ... A: Thanx for your question. It's always wise to clean the garden up before the plants re-emerge in the ... | |
| Repotting Calla Lillies | 2/25/2009 |
| Q: I got a small Calla lily around valentine's day. I noticed some yellowing starting this week and ... A: Thanx for your question. If the calla lily is not a white calla, it will eventually go dormant as ... | |
| when to plant bulbs and flowers | 2/25/2009 |
| Q: Im in need of some advice ,im selling our home in april and i would like to have some kind of ... A: First can you give me a general location? Bulbs will flower at various times depending upon your ... | |
| perennials | 2/25/2009 |
| Q: Tom, I'm wondering what perennials you would recommend for terrible conditions. I'm in Manitoba and ... A: Thanx for your question. Check this link out below. There are a lot of plants you can look at that ... | |
| Hardy Hibiscus | 2/23/2009 |
| Q: I had a landscape person plant Hardy Hibiscus last spring, and then this fall a new landscape person ... A: Thanx for your question. Yes, absolutely. Your hardy hibiscus are A-OK. A friend of mine cuts his ... | |
| Callas | 2/22/2009 |
| Q: Tom, Can you pls tell me if Calla's will grow in CT? I am trying to purchase bulbs for the first ... A: Thanx for your question. Calla lilies are not reliably hardy in Connecticut. You will have to lift ... | |
| Fertilizing Clematis | 2/21/2009 |
| Q: When and what kind of fertilizer do I put on my Clematis. I have some 16-16-16 and some 20-12-8 both ... A: thanx for the followup. Sometimes I forget to ask people where they live and that gives me an idea ... | |
| Water Hyacinth | 2/21/2009 |
| Q: The water hyacinth in our pond garden in the Minneapolis MN area are getting black spots year after ... A: Thanx for your question. The black spot is most likely a fungal infection. I know of no methods ... | |
| Mixed flowers planting | 2/20/2009 |
| Q: I am about to make a circular raised planting area around a flagpole. I was recently got some ... A: Thanx for your question. I'm in the Kansas City area so we have similar growing conditions. I ... | |
| 25-5-30 Fertilizer | 2/18/2009 |
| Q: Tom, Do you know of any company that sells 25-5-30 fertilizer? I have exhausted my search for this ... A: Thanx for your question. I am sorry it took so long to get back to you. I have looked everywhere ... | |
| How to keep Calla lilies alive | 2/17/2009 |
| Q: My boyfriend bought me Calla Lilies for Valentines Day. They came in a vase with two leaves and two ... A: Thanx for your question. I fthe leaves are not connected to the flowers and there is no corm (bulb) ... | |
| gardenia | 2/16/2009 |
| Q: I WAS JUST GIVEN A GARDENIA PLANT AS A GIFT. I LIVE IN ZONE 6. ALL I KNOW ABOUT THE PLANT IS I HAVE ... A: Thanx for your question. As you know, the gardenia is not hardy outdoors in Zone 6 but you can put ... | |
| perrenials and lawns | 2/15/2009 |
| Q: i need to find a low maintenance plant or shrub, that flowers all year round and maybe has a nice ... A: Thanx for your question. Getting grass to grow under and directly around pine trees can be a ... | |
| stella d'oro lilies | 2/15/2009 |
| Q: How do I split established stella d'oro lily plants and transplant them elsewhere in the garden? ... A: Thanx for your question. Separate your stella d'oros after the last frost in the spring. The fans ... | |
| hibiscus | 2/13/2009 |
| Q: my hibiscus got frozen, they look dead, how do I know if they are, and should I cut them down. I ... A: Thanx for your question. If you're in Ormond Beach, the hibiscus should recover. As long as the ... | |
| Calla Lily Help | 2/12/2009 |
| Q: We have calla lilies growing in the back yard. Usually this time of year in Northern CA they are a ... A: Thanx for your question. If the climate is unusually drier this year, you may consider deep ... | |
| transplanting mums | 2/11/2009 |
| Q: When is the best time to transplant mums? I still have in the ground mums from last fall. Do we ... A: Thanx for your question. The best time to transplant mums is in the spring after the last hard ... | |
| Fertilizing Clematis | 2/9/2009 |
| Q: When and what kind of fertilizer do I put on my Clematis. I have some 16-16-16 and some 20-12-8 both ... A: Thanx for your question. Use a fertilizer high in phosphorous on your clematis. Fertilizers are ... | |
| Early wisteria buds | 2/9/2009 |
| Q: I live in Southern California about 10 miles from the coast. We have mild winters and warm summers. ... A: Thanx for your question. Sorry to be late getting back to you. I had to go out of town ... | |
| Frozen Gardenia | 2/8/2009 |
| Q: Help! Tuesday, I purchased a potted gardenia, good healthy foliage and tight buds, and a hyacinth, ... A: Thanx for your question. The hyacinth is probably history and it sounds like the gardenia is too ... | |
| hibiscus outdoor | 2/4/2009 |
| Q: My lovely hibiscus keeps dropping beautiful buds.Why? it is outdoors as we live in a most lovely ... A: Thanx for your question. There are a number of reasons why hibiscus experience bud drop. One is ... | |
| Rose of sharon (very tall) | 1/29/2009 |
| Q: I have read as much as available on pruning Rose of Sharon. None of the recommendations seem to ... A: Thanx for your question. Rose of Sharon are very resilient. You may cut the trunks down to three ... | |
| Clematis | 1/24/2009 |
| Q: I have two plants growing. They look like they are now getting buds on them. Lots of dead leaves ... A: Thanx for the additional information. It sounds like you have repeat bloomers which will bloom into ... | |
| Clematis | 1/23/2009 |
| Q: I have two plants growing. They look like they are now getting buds on them. Lots of dead leaves ... A: Thanx for your question. Clematis occur in 3 basic types, spring blooms, summer and fall bloomers ... | |
| why bouganvillea not flowering | 1/22/2009 |
| Q: I live in auckland new zealand and have a very healthy looking bourgainvillea but it does not ... A: Thanx for your question. I need to know what kind of weather conditions you are having. Living ... | |
| Hybiscus Plant | 1/20/2009 |
| Q: I have a hybiscus plant that I keep indoors. During the summer months, I put the plant outside. ... A: Thanx for your question. You can control houseplant pests by using insecticidal soaps and/or ... | |
| Hawaii | 1/17/2009 |
| Q: Which flowers will not grow in Hawaii? Daisies? Snapdragons? Or will every kind of flower grow in ... A: Thanx for your question. Most perennials that grow on the Mainland require a dormant period. This ... | |
| magnolia tree/bush | 1/14/2009 |
| Q: my question is about a magnolia that i bought for my mother-in-law 2 years ago. this bush/tree, i ... A: Thanx for your question. Even though this small tree is rated to zone 4, its flowers unfortunately, ... | |
| Hybicucs | 1/13/2009 |
| Q: Calif. the leaves are turning yellow. out door plant. Am I watering to much? A: Thanx for your question. You're in California and you have a hibiscus growing outdoors with ... | |
| when to plant wisteria | 1/12/2009 |
| Q: I live in Tennessee and am going to plant one or two plants next to a post of my pergola. I want it ... A: Thanx for your question. Here is a site I think you will find helpful. ... | |
| re planting bouganvillas | 1/10/2009 |
| Q: Is it possible to cut from my huge bougainvillea tree to re plant them into new pots without a new ... A: Thanx for your question. In the spring, take 6" cuttings of green wood. Cut them at the joint ... | |
| Spring Flowers | 1/10/2009 |
| Q: In zone 5, most spring flowers are yellow or white. I have always wondered what is the reason for ... A: I never really thought about the colors. I'm not aware of any particular studies but like I said, ... | |
| Fertilizing | 1/8/2009 |
| Q: When do I start applying fertilizer to my Fuchsias that are wintering in my greenhouse? A: Thanx for your question. Begin fertilizing your fuchsias just slightly before your last frost when ... | |
| Spring Flowers | 1/8/2009 |
| Q: In zone 5, most spring flowers are yellow or white. I have always wondered what is the reason for ... A: Thanx for your question. It must just be your perception. Spring flowers run the gamut of colors. ... | |
| flower name how to get seeds | 1/1/2009 |
| Q: can not spell name remember it as an army brat grown in alps songs about it eldeviss growns high ... A: Thanx for your question. I believe the flower you speak of is the edelweiss, an alpine, low-growing ... | |
| Pyracantha | 12/31/2008 |
| Q: I have a pyracantha tree and it is attracting lots of birds daily. They are making my tree very ... A: Thanx for your question. There's not much you can do to keep birds out of your tree. I doubt that ... | |
| princess lilies | 12/28/2008 |
| Q: I live in east Tenn.,fearing a big freeze I dug them up in huge clumps, dirt & all.They are now ... A: Thanx for your question. The princess lily which is a cultivar of Alstroemeria (Peruvian lily) is ... | |
| flying gnats | 12/27/2008 |
| Q: Help, please, I have over 50 houseplants. My mother-in-law passed away a few months ago and now I ... A: Thanx for your question. This question really should go to the experts in the Houseplants forum but ... | |
| crab grass in my daylily | 12/15/2008 |
| Q: A large clump of crabgrass has taken over one of my stella d'oro daylilies. The daylilies are ... A: Thanx for your question. Dig up the whole clump and remove the crab grass, replant and give it some ... | |
| Potted indoor Azalea | 12/12/2008 |
| Q: I have a mixed potted basket of plants consisting of a fern, Kalenchoe and a purple Azalea. All ... A: Thanx for your question. This is really a houseplant question but I think I can still answer it. ... | |
| Perennials in Southwestern Ontario | 12/9/2008 |
| Q: Need suggestions of what to plant that are not poisonous to horses,cats and dogs.Have 350Ft. of ... A: Thanx for your question. You raise a pretty tall order. First of all, dogs and cats, in my ... | |
| overgrown hibiscus | 12/8/2008 |
| Q: We have what MAY have been a well-behaved hibiscus "hedge" (south Florida) at the back of our new ... A: Thanx for your question. At the risk of not being politically correct, I always say get out the old ... | |
| bogenvelia vine/plant; kousa dogwood; pyracantha | 12/5/2008 |
| Q: if possible,it would be great to "winter" our beautiful fushia colored bogenvelia which did ... A: The best time to prune bougainvillea is in the winter as it goes dormant. You can prune it back to ... | |
| Stella De Oro | 12/2/2008 |
| Q: I live in Birmingham Al. (Zone 7) I have been very disappointed with the Stella De Oro day lily. I ... A: Thanx for your question. I don't have any experience with Happy Returns but from reading about it, ... | |
| overwintering canna lilies | 12/2/2008 |
| Q: I live in the Poitou Charente region of France. I am certain that the town display Cannas are not ... A: Thanx for your question. This is the place where the Battle of Poitiers and Charles Martel stopped ... | |
| clematis vines | 11/30/2008 |
| Q: I live in southern in. Should I cut the vine back during the winter or leave the vines on the fence? A: Thanx for your question. Any pruning or cutting back should be done in the late autumn. Now would ... | |
| wintering a potted hydrangea | 11/27/2008 |
| Q: I have a hydrangea that I pulled out of the trash last spring. I repotted it and set it out under a ... A: Thanx for your question. The type of hydrangea you describe is most likely a florist-grade type of ... | |
| daylillies | 11/22/2008 |
| Q: Last spring I planted a garden of reblooming dwarf daylilies. They were all planted from ... A: Thanx for the followup. I always stop feeding in late summer or very early autumn. Start feeding ... | |
| daylillies | 11/22/2008 |
| Q: Last spring I planted a garden of reblooming dwarf daylilies. They were all planted from ... A: Thanx for your question. Sometimes daylilies won't bloom the first season after being planted. ... | |
| Hybiscus Problem | 11/18/2008 |
| Q: I recently purchased a potted hibiscus that I keep on my kitchen ledge. I have a had a problem with ... A: Thanx for your question. I think what you are describing are spider mites. Purchase a miticide ... | |
| hibiscus plant | 11/16/2008 |
| Q: I live in Toledo,Ohio, and I have a hibiscus plant that lives outside in the summer, but I bring it ... A: Thanx for your question. First, please accept my condolences on the passing of your father. I have ... | |
| hibuscus | 11/14/2008 |
| Q: I live in southwest Missouri near the Arkansas border and have a hibuscus tree and also a plant ... A: Thanx for your question. I take it that the hibiscus is a tropical plant that has been planted in ... | |
| Lillies | 11/13/2008 |
| Q: My Lilies are now starting to die naturally. How do I prepare to get them to grow again ... A: Thanx for your question. I would just cut the stalk down to an inch or two above the soil and the ... | |
| candytuff | 11/11/2008 |
| Q: I have to move a large bed of candytuff and it is Nov.will it live and how much do I need to cut ... A: Thanx for the additional information. You should be okay in Zone 7 to move your candytuft now but ... | |
| Tulips bulbs & squirrels | 11/10/2008 |
| Q: I live in Ottawa and just planted my tulip bulbs. I want to know what are my options to prevent ... A: Thanx for your question. The best deterrent to squirrels I know of is to place a sheet of chicken ... | |
| Carolina Jasmine | 11/6/2008 |
| Q: I have these growing along my back fence. Some are starting to turn brown and dead looking. I have ... A: Thanx for your question. You didn't say whether you noticed any insects on it or not so I'm going ... | |
| Bt | 11/4/2008 |
| Q: What is the Bt you recommend for use against the caterpillar's on the datura? A: Thanx for your question. Bt is a natural insecticide, rather it is a parasitic organism (Bacillus ... | |
| Winterizing my garden | 11/3/2008 |
| Q: I live in Cincinnati, Ohio (zones 5-6) and will love to know the exact way to winterize my garden. ... A: Thanx for your question. I was just in your city back in August and I have been there several ... | |
| winterizing Dahlia in Zone 8a | 10/29/2008 |
| Q: I live in Vancouver, BC, Canada and I am wondering how I should winterize my Dahlia. I should also ... A: Thanx for your question. Dahlias are hardy in USDA Zones 7-11. I live in a cooler zone and I let ... | |
| bogenvelia vine/plant; kousa dogwood; pyracantha | 10/29/2008 |
| Q: if possible,it would be great to "winter" our beautiful fushia colored bogenvelia which did ... A: Thanx for your question. Many people overwinter bougainvillea indoors successfully. I've done it ... | |
| Mums | 10/28/2008 |
| Q: Hey there. I live in zone 7(VA) and I wanted to know more about mums. I just bought 2 fabulous ... A: Thanx for your question. Mums will come back if you plant them correctly and take care of them ... | |
| calalily bulbs | 10/28/2008 |
| Q: I have grown my first Calilily plant this year and have noticed a set of large pods that have come ... A: Thanx for your question. The pods you describe are probably seed pods and once they have dried and ... | |
| Calla lilies | 10/27/2008 |
| Q: I live in Vancouver, British Columbia and have a deciduous pink Calla lily that is just finishing ... A: Thanx for your question. If you want to try the seeds, allow the pod to dry up and then you can ... | |
| wisteria | 10/26/2008 |
| Q: i have been researching the different varieties if wisteria and i'm finding it difficult to decide ... A: Thanx for the follow up. If your preference is for the flowers to all open up at once, I would ... | |
| Rhoododendron | 10/25/2008 |
| Q: I purchased this plant along with other large bushes (Brouwer's Pieris) 3 wks. ago from Hicks; I ... A: Thanx for your question. When planting shrubs, always plant them a little deeper than they were in ... | |
| boxwoods and clematis plants | 10/24/2008 |
| Q: Two partI planted many boxwoods around my patio and I would like to know how to maintain them. ... A: Thanx for your question. Here is a link to Virginia Tech which has some excellent information ... | |
| hibiscus | 10/24/2008 |
| Q: My hibiscus grows wonderfully and gets LOTS of buds, but they fall off before they open. What ... A: Thanx for your question. Usually, bud drop is the result of culture or environmental condition and ... | |
| wisteria | 10/24/2008 |
| Q: i have been researching the different varieties if wisteria and i'm finding it difficult to decide ... A: Thanx for your question. First, the Japanese Wisteria (W. floribunda) are more fragrant than the ... | |
| Mums | 10/22/2008 |
| Q: ...I have hardy mums that come up every year. They are quite beautiful and really large. However, ... A: Thanx for your question. About every third year, you should dig up the mum mound in the spring, ... | |
| Yucca bugs | 10/22/2008 |
| Q: I have the same problem as Karen who wrote you previously about 1000's of black bugs on her yuccas. ... A: I don't know that Sevin will hurt the yucca. I doubt it but Merit and Orthene are the pesticides ... | |
| daylilly rust | 10/22/2008 |
| Q: I have found that my daylilly's have rust. My question is should I now get rid of these plants, or ... A: Thanx for your question. I would not give your father any of your daylilies. Here is a link to ... | |
| Variegated Ginger Lily | 10/20/2008 |
| Q: Will this plant live over the winter in Zone 8? ANSWER: Hi Mary Jo, Thanx for your question. If ... A: Thanx for your question. Even though the plant is called Lily of the Nile there is some ... | |
| Harvesting Moon Plant Seeds | 10/20/2008 |
| Q: This is the first year I have had a moon plant. It is a beautiful plant and I would like to have ... A: Thanx for your question. The plant you describe as a moon plant is also known as jimsonweed, ... | |
| Rudebekia | 10/20/2008 |
| Q: I live in Seattle, Wa. Can you tell my why my rudebekia plants did not flower this year? It was ... A: Thanx for your question. Did you fertilize your plants? Be careful fertilizing flowering plants ... | |
| Variegated Ginger Lily | 10/19/2008 |
| Q: Will this plant live over the winter in Zone 8? ANSWER: Hi Mary Jo, Thanx for your question. If ... A: Thanx for your question. Yes, agapanthus will overwinter in Zone 8. Some varieties are hardy to ... | |
| anthuriums | 10/17/2008 |
| Q: i have an anthurium plant that has been with me for quite sometime. recently, it had some blooms ... A: Thanx for your question. It sounds to me like the plant is rootbound. I would remove it from where ... | |
| Zone 7 flower for large area for fall | 10/17/2008 |
| Q: I have a large area (about 300 sq feet) that now has wildflowers; I would like something other than ... A: Thanx for the additional information. Unfortunately, the selections I gave you will fade once you ... | |
| Zone 7 flower for large area for fall | 10/16/2008 |
| Q: I have a large area (about 300 sq feet) that now has wildflowers; I would like something other than ... A: Thanx for your question. There are a number of plants that will fit this bill for you. Datura ... | |
| Moon Plant Legality | 10/15/2008 |
| Q: I heard that Moon Plants are illegal in some states. Do you know about this? A: Thanx for your question. By moon plants, I'm going to assume you're talking about jimsonweed, ... | |
| seed pods on daylilies | 10/14/2008 |
| Q: I have seed pods on my lilies. I wouid like to when to cut them off,how to store them,and when to ... A: Thanx for you question. Some folks say start up whenever and others say to stratify. I've done it ... | |
| hibiscus | 10/11/2008 |
| Q: I live in Michigan and don't know how to take care of plant in the fall as winter approches A: Thanx for your question. If you have a tropical hibiscus, it should be brought indoors and kept ... | |
| Variegated Ginger Lily | 10/11/2008 |
| Q: Will this plant live over the winter in Zone 8? A: Thanx for your question. If you are talking about Alpinia zerumbet, then the root is hardy to zone ... | |
| Peony, Hydrangea & Clematis | 10/10/2008 |
| Q: I live in SouthEast Michigan and would like to know what besides mulching should be done to ... A: thanx for the additional information. Here's what the Missouri Botanical Gardens of St. Louis ... | |
| yucca plants | 10/9/2008 |
| Q: I have many yucca plants. 2 plants are invaded with 1000's of small black bugs with red heads. They ... A: Thanx for your question. Sounds like a yucca bug to me. ... | |
| Peony, Hydrangea & Clematis | 10/8/2008 |
| Q: I live in SouthEast Michigan and would like to know what besides mulching should be done to ... A: Thanx for your question. First, I would not do much trimming on the hydrangea except to remove dead ... | |
| Australian Fern Tree | 10/7/2008 |
| Q: I purchased a 5' Australian fern tree mid-September from a local nursery. I planted it a few days ... A: Thanx for your question. I'm going to assume you are either in South Florida or Southern ... | |
| Perrenial Ideas needed | 10/7/2008 |
| Q: I have a small plot of garden next to my air conditioner. See attached. My problem is that these ... A: Thanx for your question. I have thought about this for several days now and I have to tell you, I am ... | |
| Rose of Sharon | 10/7/2008 |
| Q: I live in northwest Ohio. When is the best time ti trim Rose of Sharon bushes/trees? A: Thanx for your question. With most flowering shrubs, the best time to prune is right after ... | |
| miniature roses | 10/7/2008 |
| Q: last spring i bought a miniature rose plant and put it in my office. It had lots of flowers when I ... A: Thanx for your question. There are a number of reasons why your rose won't bloom. I've included a ... | |
| planting daylilly seeds in Missouri | 10/6/2008 |
| Q: A friend just gave me some seeds from her daylillies. What is the best way to plant them? A: Thanx for your question. Right after Christmas, place the seeds in a damp paper towel, seal it in a ... | |
| asiatic lily/shasta daisy/thread leaf coreopsis | 10/5/2008 |
| Q: The gardening center said they would do good in part shade. They were flowering but now have ... A: Thanx for your question. Now is a good time of year to clean up the flower beds and cut away and ... | |
| cutting back perennials | 10/5/2008 |
| Q: I live in zone 4 region (Colorado about 6,000ft elev. A relatively new garden, everything was ... A: Thanx for your question. Generally, you can cut your perennials back to a few inches above the ... | |
| Wintering of POTTED perennials | 10/4/2008 |
| Q: I have several hibiscus, roses, clematis in pots as we were anticipating a move. Now it is almost ... A: Thanx for your question. You didn't mention what zone you are in so I'm going to wing it here. If ... | |
| Ixora Maui | 10/1/2008 |
| Q: I live in Zone 8 and I recently acquired an Ixora Maui. I placed it in direct sun and it looked ... A: Thanx for your question. The plant doesn't like a lot of direct sunshine. A little morning sun is ... | |
| Plants and Butterflies | 10/1/2008 |
| Q: I Live in LasVegas Nevada. I got bought a pack of mix wildflowers seeds with Anuals and Perennials ... A: Thanx for your questions. 1. I cannot tell you what kind of butterflies will be in your Las ... | |
| Dianthus Planting | 9/28/2008 |
| Q: I have multiple dianthus flowers. I want to be able to share the seeds from the plants I have ... A: Thanx for your question. After the plant blooms it will leave behind a seedpod. Allow it to drop ... | |
| Hardy Fuschia | 9/28/2008 |
| Q: I am looking for something to plant along the west side of the house which is mostly part sun. Is it ... A: Thanx for your question. Usually, if you don't see a plant sold around your city, especially a ... | |
| Calla Lilie pods | 9/27/2008 |
| Q: I had to cut off the pods from my callas lilie plants. I would like to know how to store them and ... A: Thanx for your question. If you did not allow the pods to dry completely, the seed will not be ripe ... | |
| Calli Lillies | 9/27/2008 |
| Q: We have planted a beautiful white giant calla Lilly and have had 5 lovely blooms on it, then it ... A: Thanx for your question. I would bring the potted plant indoors. I don't think it will survive in ... | |
| Rose of Sharon | 9/27/2008 |
| Q: I have a 3yr rose of sharon tree/bush. I didnt' realize until this year that I should be pruning it ... A: Thanx for the additional information. One thing I forgot to mention, when you put the unopened buds ... | |
| sweet broom | 9/26/2008 |
| Q: i have 2 sweet brooms growing next to each other they are 3to4 yrs old. they have been growing ... A: Thanx for the additional information. I'm sorry it took so long to get back to you. I would like ... | |
| Rose of Sharon | 9/26/2008 |
| Q: I have a 3yr rose of sharon tree/bush. I didnt' realize until this year that I should be pruning it ... A: There are a number of reasons why your rose-of-sharon buds didn't open. If you had an unusually dry ... | |
| Plants and Butterflies | 9/26/2008 |
| Q: I been growing two types of flowers and three types of fruit/veggies in my front yard strawberries, ... A: Thanx for your question. In general, butterflies are not attracted to the small flowers on ... | |
| sweet broom | 9/23/2008 |
| Q: i have 2 sweet brooms growing next to each other they are 3to4 yrs old. they have been growing ... A: Thanx for your question. The reason I asked for your location is I had a Scotch broom question from ... | |
| cyclamens | 9/22/2008 |
| Q: are cyclamens perennials or annuals A: Thanx for your question. Cyclamens are perennial although some may be treated as annuals due to lack ... | |
| hardy hibiscus | 9/21/2008 |
| Q: hopefully you can help me - I have a hardy hibiscus that has been planted in the same southeastern ... A: Thanx for your question. I don't think there is anything wrong with your plant. It is September ... | |
| Oxalis deppei "Iron Cross" winter care | 9/21/2008 |
| Q: Last April, I purchased a Buzzy Seeds Lucky Clover Grow Kit containing three bulbs of what I've ... A: Thanx for your question. A lot of people safely grow plants rated for warmer zones. I've done it ... | |
| Jasmine Green Beans ?? | 9/21/2008 |
| Q: My jasmine is the type with fragrent flowers and I'm training it to grow on some wire on my fence. ... A: The green beans you describe are seed pods. Thanx for your question. If this plant is Stephanotis ... | |
| Hydrangeas - when to cut back? | 9/20/2008 |
| Q: I live in South Jersey and I have 2 hydrangeas that are in the front of my home. Last year around ... A: Thanx for your questions. Cutting the hydrangeas back to the ground is too severe and is the cause ... | |
| Creeping Fig | 9/19/2008 |
| Q: Just how difficult is it to get rid of? I had landscaping done two years ago and had no idea how ... A: Thanx for the additional information. Yes, the roots will continue to produce new plants, as will ... | |
| What is it? | 9/19/2008 |
| Q: I have a plant that hs green spears that grow (similar to Gladiolas) and a long stem (2 feet) that ... A: Thanx for the question and a million thanx for the picture. The plant is called an agapanthus. It ... | |
| What is it? | 9/18/2008 |
| Q: I have a plant that hs green spears that grow (similar to Gladiolas) and a long stem (2 feet) that ... A: Thanx for your question. This is a potted plant you received? How long did the plant bloom? When ... | |
| Weeds and compost | 9/18/2008 |
| Q: Should I put compost in and around my plants now or wait till spring? Also, can I kill nasty creepy ... A: Thanx for your question. Generally, you don't want to fertilze at the end of the growing season ... | |
| Forcing Tulips? | 9/17/2008 |
| Q: I have some tulips that I bought from Wal-Mart last spring and when they died back I cut the stems ... A: Thanx for your question. If I understand you correctly, you allowed the tulips to die back which I ... | |
| lupine | 9/17/2008 |
| Q: I work at a small nursery. We used to grow lupine from seed with great results. Then we bought ... A: Thanx for your question. It sounds like either Fusarium wilt or root rot to me. Did you check the ... | |
| coral yucca & day lilies | 9/16/2008 |
| Q: I have 2 questions for you. The first one is about 2 coral yucca plants that I was given last year. ... A: Thanx for your question. If the plants are healthy, it's kind of hard to say why they're not ... | |
| Miscanthus Sinensis 'Huron Sunrise' | 9/16/2008 |
| Q: I live in Southern Connecticut, Zone 6a, and would like to use Miscanthus Sinensis 'Huron Sunrise' ... A: Thanx for your question. This ornamental grass will self-seed in warm, wet climates (mostly the ... | |
| Hostas | 9/16/2008 |
| Q: I have some Hostas that look ok when the flower stems are growing above the plants, and some that ... A: Thanx for your question. Cutting the flower stems will not adversely affect the hosta. In fact, by ... | |
| Hydrangia Limelight | 9/15/2008 |
| Q: My (2) 2 mo old Limelights had great flower balls but they are going by (Sept 15 in Zone 3 - ... A: Thanx for your question. It sounds to me like there is too much moisture in the ground. Watering ... | |
| Flower Identification | 9/8/2008 |
| Q: I have a flower that is growing in my garden that I would like to know what it is. It was grown ... A: Thanx for your question. You have a hybrid dahlia. It grows from a tuber. If you don't live in a ... | |
| lycoris, pink magic lily | 9/8/2008 |
| Q: I am starting the process of digging 4 large clumps with about 10 bulbs per clump from a neighbors ... A: Thanx for your question. Pink magic lilies also know regionally as: naked ladies, resurrection ... | |
| help with planting a flower garden | 9/7/2008 |
| Q: As you enter our house to the left is an area that has a couple of birds of paradise. There has been ... A: Thanx for your question. One of the things everyone in Southern California should consider is the ... | |
| Clematis | 9/7/2008 |
| Q: WE have a septic field in our back yard. M<y wife wanted to have some vines and chose Clematis. As ... A: Thanx for your question. Yes, I would go ahead and move the clematis so their roots won't endanger ... | |
| calla lilly pest | 9/7/2008 |
| Q: Tom, i have a green goddess calla lilly that has developed a weird parasite. the "thing" is about ... A: Thanx for the additional information. This sounds like spider mites but you can't see them without ... | |
| calla lilly pest | 9/5/2008 |
| Q: Tom, i have a green goddess calla lilly that has developed a weird parasite. the "thing" is about ... A: Thanx for your question. That is odd that it does not move. Is there anyway you can send me a ... | |
| tiger lillies | 9/4/2008 |
| Q: Another question for the master. Can I cut my tiger lillies and daylillies back now (the fall) and ... A: Thanx for your question. Now is a good time to cut back the lilies. They have had enough time to ... | |
| Rhododendron dying, flowers dried on the plant | 9/3/2008 |
| Q: I have a nice-size rhododendron that I transplanted in the fall 2 years ago from an area under some ... A: Thanx for the additional information. The only other possibility for me is this information I ... | |
| Wisteria | 9/2/2008 |
| Q: I have a mature well developed Wisteria in my garden. For all the years I have had it,not a single ... A: Thanx for your question. First of all, if you're using a high nitrogen fertilizer or Miracle Gro, ... | |
| gardenia | 9/2/2008 |
| Q: I have a gardenia in a pot on my back patio (I don't think it will overwinter here in Central ... A: Thanx for your question. I've never heard of the condition you describe so I had to do some ... | |
| calalilies | 9/2/2008 |
| Q: I have white calalilies that are about 12 years old and have always bloomed, though not ... A: Thanx for your question. Make sure the soil is not soggy but well draining. The soil should not be ... | |
| Rhododendron dying, flowers dried on the plant | 9/2/2008 |
| Q: I have a nice-size rhododendron that I transplanted in the fall 2 years ago from an area under some ... A: Thanx for your question. Check the soil. If should be moist but not soggy. Rhododendrons don't ... | |
| Transplant Clematis | 9/1/2008 |
| Q: My neighbor is moving & has offered me her beautiful plant. But, I'm live in the Stockton, CA. Hot ... A: Thanx for your question. We have hot summers where I live too but we still grow clematis so I would ... | |
| Stella Dora Daylillies | 8/30/2008 |
| Q: The gardening center said they would do good in part shade. They were flowering but now have ... A: Thanx for the additional information. If I'm understanding your question correctly, the plants ... | |
| fuschias | 8/29/2008 |
| Q: Tom I have some volunteer fuschias in my back yard and I would like to keep them, but would like to ... A: Thanx for your question. Fuchsias are beautiful plants in splendid colors. They do not do well in ... | |
| hibiscus leaves looking anemic | 8/29/2008 |
| Q: I live in Gilbert Arizona where the summer temperatures average triple digits from June through ... A: Thanx for your question. I lived in Phoenix back in the late 70s. I'm going to have to disagree ... | |
| Dividing a rose of sharon | 8/28/2008 |
| Q: Is it possible to divide an established Rose of Sharon? If so how? A: Thanx for your question. Yes, it is possible to divide an established Rose-of-Sharon tree/shrub. ... | |
| stella d'oro daylillies and other types of yellow daylillies | 8/28/2008 |
| Q: How do I groom day lillies? I have several planted. They bloom at first and then they get "stalks" ... A: Thanx for your question. Deadhead Stella D'oros as soon as they have finished blooming to encourage ... | |
| Brugmansia (Angels Trumpet) | 8/26/2008 |
| Q: My neighbour who does not have a computer asked me to see if I could find out why the leaves on her ... A: Thanx for your question. There are a number of reasons the leaves are turning yellow on your ... | |
| Books | 8/26/2008 |
| Q: As a beginner to gardening are there any books you would recommend I get? I live in NH. I know ... A: Thanx for your question and I'm sorry it has taken me so long to answer. I thought and thought ... | |
| baby lily bulbs | 8/24/2008 |
| Q: I have some baby tiger lily bulbs that I ordered. They have sprouts. In one of your answers, you ... A: Thanx for your question. I would put the pot in an unheated garage or basement or on a porch where ... | |
| calla lillies | 8/24/2008 |
| Q: Is it possible to harvest the pods that comes from the inside of the calla blooms? A: Thanx for your question. Yes, you can harvest seeds from the seedpod that results after the calla ... | |
| Stella D'Oro Day Lillies | 8/23/2008 |
| Q: I have lovely blooms in early summer but I don't get any more blooms after that. I deadhead the old ... A: Thanx for the additional information. You may have a grubs or moles eating the rhizomes. Daylilies ... | |
| Pots | 8/23/2008 |
| Q: Can you suggest some plants for outdoor pots that don't require a lot of watering? ANSWER: Hi ... A: Thanx for your question. I highly recommend that you look at High Country Gardens which is a ... | |
| Stella D'Oro Day Lillies | 8/22/2008 |
| Q: I have lovely blooms in early summer but I don't get any more blooms after that. I deadhead the old ... A: Thanx for your question. Depending upon your zone the Stella D'Oros will bloom profusely for a ... | |
| Creeping Fig | 8/21/2008 |
| Q: Just how difficult is it to get rid of? I had landscaping done two years ago and had no idea how ... A: Thanx for the additional information. A lot of times the weed and feed combinations for lawns will ... | |
| Creeping Fig | 8/20/2008 |
| Q: Just how difficult is it to get rid of? I had landscaping done two years ago and had no idea how ... A: Thanx for your question. Yes, the creeping fig is difficult to conquer. Use Roundup on it over and ... | |
| daylillies | 8/20/2008 |
| Q: I divided and transplanted several stella d'oro daylilles. I dutifully trimmed the fans and have ... A: The reason the Stellas don't perk right back up is they are probably starting the process of going ... | |
| daylillies | 8/20/2008 |
| Q: I divided and transplanted several stella d'oro daylilles. I dutifully trimmed the fans and have ... A: Thanx for your question. Don't expect any greatness from your stellas now that you have trimmed and ... | |
| japanese lilac tree | 8/19/2008 |
| Q: I am considering having a landscaper plant 2 japanese lilac trees, one at each corner of the front ... A: Thanx for your question. My references tell me that Japanese lilac trees can be used as wind ... | |
| snowball bush | 8/19/2008 |
| Q: We recently purchased a "snowball bush" and it was healthy. Now it looks like it has bugs or is ... A: Thanx for your question. In order to make a decent diagnosis I'm going to have to ask you to be a ... | |
| Torch Lilies | 8/18/2008 |
| Q: I live in zone 9 (central FL)and have many torch lilies and have been anticipating their blooming. ... A: Thanx for the additional information. When I first grew torch lilies from seed I would lose them in ... | |
| Potted lavender plant | 8/17/2008 |
| Q: We have a lovely, relatively healthy lavender plant that is potted in a glazed ceramic pot. We've ... A: Thanx for your question. Lavender benefit from direct sun and at least 6-8 hours. Yours isn't ... | |
| Sweet Broom (cytisus spachianus0 | 8/17/2008 |
| Q: We planted a 2 ft. sweet broom plant about 2 years ago. It bloomed and grew to about 5 ft. We live ... A: Thanx for your question. If the wood is still green I would let it go through this season and see ... | |
| Hibiscus buds are turning brown | 8/16/2008 |
| Q: My hibiscus trees we're doing great until about 2 weeks ago. The buds on them suddenly started ... A: Thanx for your question. It sounds like your hibiscus have been attacked by spider mites. There ... | |
| Torch Lilies | 8/16/2008 |
| Q: I live in zone 9 (central FL)and have many torch lilies and have been anticipating their blooming. ... A: Thanx for your question. By torch lilies I'm going to assume you are talking about Kniphofia? This ... | |
| orange tiger lilies near hydrangea | 8/9/2008 |
| Q: Is it OK for tiger lilies to grow in close proximity to a blue hydrangea? All of my hydrangea are ... A: Thanx for your question. I have never heard of any incompatibility between hydrangeas and tiger ... | |
| blue star sea holly | 8/8/2008 |
| Q: I have three healthy plants that are in their second year. They are being crowded out by a ... A: Thanx for your question. Yes, the blue star holly (eryngium) has a long tap root so dig as deep as ... | |
| Crape Myrtle's | 8/7/2008 |
| Q: Recently I visited my sister in North Carolina. The Crape Myrtle's were in bloom and I could not ... A: Thanx for your question. I am a fellow Kansan also and I live in Kansas City. I lived in the South ... | |
| huckleberries? | 8/7/2008 |
| Q: I live in Tennessee,in zone 7. Our soil type is clay mix. Would the evergreen huckleberry be able ... A: Thanx for your question. Huckleberries are not frost hardy but will self-seed in frost areas. When ... | |
| monkshood | 8/7/2008 |
| Q: I live in Massachusetts and have some Monkshood that hasn't bloomed yet, it's been 2 years. It is ... A: Thanx for the additional information. There are different varieties of monkshood (aconitum) so you ... | |
| Coreopsis need help | 8/7/2008 |
| Q: I am new to gardening. I planted some coreopsis and they seemed to be doing well but now they have ... A: Thanx for your question. I'm willing to bet deer ate the leaves off of your coreopsis and deer will ... | |
| honeysuckel | 8/6/2008 |
| Q: This is the second year for my honeysuckel plants. They are hardly growing at all. I was told they ... A: Thanx for your question. Honeysuckle grow best in full sun (at least 6 hours a day) but they will ... | |
| Daylily 'Stella de Oro" | 8/5/2008 |
| Q: Can I use the pod which appears on the plant after it blooms to start new plants in other planting ... A: Thanx for your question. Yes, you can use the seeds from the seed pod of the Stella de Oro but wait ... | |
| monkshood | 8/4/2008 |
| Q: I live in Massachusetts and have some Monkshood that hasn't bloomed yet, it's been 2 years. It is ... A: Thanx for your question. It sounds like the Monkshood is over crowded. In late August, dig the ... | |
| maintenance of some perennials | 8/2/2008 |
| Q: Should I deadhead bee balm? Is it a perennial? Is there anyway to get shasta daisies to give a ... A: Thanx for your questions. I appreciate your comments about what we do here on Allexperts. You ask ... | |
| Black eyed Susans | 8/1/2008 |
| Q: My black eyed susans are falling over. They are not any taller than they were last year but for ... A: Thanx for your question. In some years the plants get leggy if it has been too wet, too windy or ... | |
| blooming perennials | 7/31/2008 |
| Q: We just built a house and the soil has a VERY high clay content. Are there any blooming perennials ... A: Thanx for your question. I have clay all over the place and yes, there are tons of things that will ... | |
| Baltimore-area mystery plant (pictures) | 7/31/2008 |
| Q: Both have elliptic leaves, smooth (entire), and are even pinnately veined. Plant 1 is larger, about ... A: Thanx for your question and the photos. Sorry I have taken so long but I have been racking my ... | |
| Hydrangeas | 7/29/2008 |
| Q: I have a couple of the Endless Summer Hydrangeas that I planted two years ago. I live near Boston. ... A: Thanx for you question. For most of the U.S. the winter lingered longer than normal and then there ... | |
| Help me identify my plant | 7/29/2008 |
| Q: I have a plant in my yard that I have no idea what it is. It grows tall. Over six feet. It has ... A: I have a page at Local Harvest. If you'll access my page and e-mail me there, I'll give you my ... | |
| Daylily | 7/29/2008 |
| Q: after the flowers come and go I see these pods on top of some of the stalks. What are they and if I ... A: Thanx for the follow up. Don't start your seeds until December because it is too late to start them ... | |
| Hydrangeas | 7/28/2008 |
| Q: This is in addition to a question I sent last week regarding the runing of hydrangeas. You said to ... A: Joanne, Thanx for your question. If you are only getting three to five blooms and you have not been ... | |
| growing of calalillies | 7/28/2008 |
| Q: hi can i take the seeds from the pod and just pu | |