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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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. ...
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| 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. ...
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| 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, ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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. ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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. ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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. ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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. ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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. ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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. ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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, ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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. ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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. ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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. ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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. ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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. ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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. ...
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| 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 ...
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| DAHLIA | 8/11/2009 |
Q: ARE DAHLIAS PERENNIALS A: Thanx for your questions. Dahlias originally hail from the mountains of Mexico and are from ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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. ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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. ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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. ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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. ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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. ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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, ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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? ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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. ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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. ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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. ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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. ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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. ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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? ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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, ...
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| 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. ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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. ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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) ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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) ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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. ...
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| 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. ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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. ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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. ...
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| 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. ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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? ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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. ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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. ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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, ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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. ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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. ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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. ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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. ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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). ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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. ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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. ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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. ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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? ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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. ...
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| 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. ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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. ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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? ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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. ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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, ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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. ...
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| 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. ...
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| 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, ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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. ...
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| 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. ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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. ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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. ...
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| 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. ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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, ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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. ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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. ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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. ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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. ...
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| 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. ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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. ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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, ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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. ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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). ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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. ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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? ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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? ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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. ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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. ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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. ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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, ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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) ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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, ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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. ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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, ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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. ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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. ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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, ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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. ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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, ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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, ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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, ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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. ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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, ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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. ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| growing of calalillies | 7/28/2008 |
Q: hi can i take the seeds from the pod and just put them in soil in pots in the house or how sould i ... A: Thanx for your question. Allow the seed pod of the calla to ripen and turn brown. Then you can ...
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| Zinnia seeds | 7/28/2008 |
Q: How or what do you do to gather seeds from your lower so you can plant them? After you get the ... A: Thanx for your question. To save zinnia seeds wait until the flower is completely dry and then ...
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| Hydrangea | 7/28/2008 |
Q: Tom, I have had a hydrangea for 2 yrs. About 4-6 weeks ago its started losing leaves off the ... A: Thanx for your question. It sounds like you have aphids or spider mites. These critters suck the ...
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| calla lily | 7/27/2008 |
Q: My calla leaves are dying off and I cut back. Do the bulbs need to be dug up or will they return. ... A: Thanx for your question. In general, now that it is almost August, it is normal for colored callas ...
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| hydrangeas | 7/27/2008 |
Q: I planted hydrangeas in the spring and they are not flowering. I also have two hydrangeas that I ... A: Thanx for your question. There could be a number of reasons why your plants aren't blooming. First ...
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| non blooming clematis vines | 7/27/2008 |
Q: I BOUGHT TWO BEAUTIFUL CLEMAIS VINES WITH LOVELY SMALL PINK STAR LIKE FLOWERS. I HAVE PLANTED THEM ... A: Thanx for your question. Two things could be going on here. Check your fertilizer. Is it high in ...
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| Hibiscus Black Spot | 7/26/2008 |
Q: My orange hibiscus tree seemed quite healthy. I replaced the previous one b/c it was covered with ... A: Thanx for your question. What you're talking about is black spot and it's a fungal disease that ...
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| My Hydrangea | 7/25/2008 |
Q: I planted my hydrangea a couple of months ago. It`s grown really well, only I`ve noticed the stem is ... A: Thanx for your question. Usually, the spots would be on the leaves. It sounds like a fungal ...
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| Hydranga | 7/25/2008 |
Q: I have a Hydrangeas, the kind that blooms all summer. It's call Summer something. It has the big ... A: Thanx for your question. Yes, I would cut the spent blooms off to help the plant look better. I ...
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| Daylily | 7/25/2008 |
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 your questions. The structures you speak of on the lily plant are seed pods. If your ...
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| butterfly bush | 7/23/2008 |
Q: i planted a butterfly bush a few years ago and it barely comes up. i found a new area full of sun to ... A: Thanx for your question. Butterfly bushes can and do have problems in various parts of zone 5 which ...
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| euonymous plants | 7/23/2008 |
Q: I have had several large (approx 5ft) euonymous shrubs as part of my landscaping for several years. ... A: Thanx for your question. It sounds like either anthracnose which is a bacterium or scale which is ...
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| PLANTING DELPHINIUM FROM SEED | 7/23/2008 |
Q: MY DELPHINIUMS HAVE GONE TO SEED. WHEN AND HOW CAN I PLANT THE SEED. DO I NEED TO WAIT UNTIL SPRING? ... A: Thanx for your question. If you delphiniums were hybrids, the resulting seedlings will not resemble ...
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| Anthurium pruning | 7/23/2008 |
Q: I have a lovely Anthurium for 4 years now. It has bloomed continually and seems happy. Lately, the ... A: Thanx for your question and sorry it took so long to get back to you. Yes, you can cut your ...
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| Wilted Spiderwort | 7/16/2008 |
Q: (I live in zone 6). 2 are doing well, but 1 of them just wilted and is on the ground! It doesn't ... A: Thanx for your question. If by spiderwort you're talking about tradescantia ...
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| rose of sharon | 7/15/2008 |
Q: Planted one year old rose of sharon 3 to 4 weeks ago and it is doing great leaf and stim wise, but ... A: Thanx for your question. I believe the plant is still suffering from the shock of being moved. It ...
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| Hydrangeas | 7/15/2008 |
Q: I bought 2 Foxgloves in full bloom..planted them..after the blooms fell off, I am now left with ... A: Thanx for the followup. In my previous answer the website I gave you for High Country Gardens was ...
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| hostos | 7/15/2008 |
Q: Can I thin out my hostas right now in the heat of summer? They are getting so big A: Thanx for your question. I would wait until fall to separate my hostas unless it is an absolute ...
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| perennial for planter | 7/13/2008 |
Q: I live in KY and need a flowering perennial no more than 12" tall to plant in brick planters that ... A: Thanx for your question. I recommend dianthus which come in many different colors and designs and ...
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| hydrangea tree | 7/13/2008 |
Q: I had my house professionally landscaped in May 2008. One of the trees planted was a hydrangea tree. ... A: Thanx for your question. It is perfectly normal for your hydrangea not to have bloomed because it ...
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| transplanting mums and daisies | 7/13/2008 |
Q: I live in Utah and would like to know when is the best time to transplant mums and daisies. I am ... A: Thanx for your question. The best time to move perennials is in early fall or spring after the last ...
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| moving rose of sharon bush | 7/11/2008 |
Q: My mother-in-law has a large rose of sharon bush that we need to move. Right now it is on the east ... A: Thanx for your question. Trim the shrub back severely so it will be easier to handle. Make sure ...
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| Johnson's Blue Geranium (Cranesbill) | 7/11/2008 |
Q: Actually, I have been struggling with this "issue" for a few years. I really love my Johnson's Blue ... A: Thanx for your question. You can divide the plant in early fall or in the spring right after the ...
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| Weeping Purple Pussy Willow | 7/11/2008 |
Q: I have these beetle (navy blue to black)that are laying eggs and eating all the leaves off the tree, ... A: Thanx for your question. It sounds like you have an infestation of imported willow beetle. You can ...
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| Foxgloves | 7/11/2008 |
Q: I bought 2 Foxgloves in full bloom..planted them..after the blooms fell off, I am now left with ... A: Thanx for your question. Some foxgloves are annuals, some are biennial and some are perennial. ...
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| gladiolas | 7/11/2008 |
Q: how do I keep my gladiolas straight? A: Make sure you plant them about 6 inches deep. You can plant close to a fence or you can use green ...
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| Princess lilies | 7/10/2008 |
Q: I was given a princess lily and it is doing very well but I am not sure what I need to do with it ... A: Thanx for your question. Princess lilies are hybrids of alstroemeria or Peruvian lily. ...
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| star lilly (outdoor) | 7/10/2008 |
Q: I have an outdoor star lilly and the flowers have dropped off leaving tall stalks and leaves. What ... A: Thanx for your question. Once lilies like this bloom, that's it...a one time thing. So, you can ...
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| Pruning lilac bushes | 7/9/2008 |
Q: I have, what I like to refer to as the "Great Wall of Lilacs" running along side of the sidewalk ... A: Thanx for your question. Here is a very helpful website that tells how to handle your situation. ...
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| fuschia care | 7/9/2008 |
Q: I have four fuschias which I wintered over and have a lot of new growth, yet no buds on them. I ... A: Thanx for your question. Fuchsias benefit from a good pruning in late winter while they are ...
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| Bugs or Fungas on daisies?? | 7/9/2008 |
Q: This is my 2nd year with these daisies. They started from one tiny and I mean tiny plant with one ... A: Thanx for your question. It doesn't sound like an insect or mite infestation. It sounds like a ...
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| verbena | 7/8/2008 |
Q: I live in south Texas, very, very hot, but very humid. I planted verbena plants in the fall and ... A: Thanx for your question. Water only when they are dry and stop fertilizing. You're probably taking ...
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| hydrandea | 7/7/2008 |
Q: I have a hydrangea that has grown very lush and healthy new growth from last years trimmed back ... A: I'm thinking that you may have trimmed it back too much and cut the blooming canes/wood off. Allow ...
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| Perennials | 7/7/2008 |
Q: I am a new gardener and had just done my garden. I wanted a cottage garden theme but unfortunately I ... A: Thanx for your questions. Generally, spring and fall are the best times to move plants. But, I ...
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| dataura plant | 7/7/2008 |
Q: looks very heathy, lots of buds. put before they are fully open they fall over dead. other than that ... A: Sorry it took so long to get to you. I've never had this problem with my daturas and have never ...
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| Black-eyed susans | 7/7/2008 |
Q: This is my second year with this plant and they are getting black spots on their foliage leaves that ... A: Thanx for your question. I think your Black-eyed Susans have a fungal disease of which there are ...
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| unknown plant | 7/6/2008 |
Q: I have a plant in my garden that has come up larger every year now for about three or four ... A: Thanx Madge. If you will go to http://www.localharvest.org/farms/M14089 It is a webpage I have at ...
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| day lil;ies | 7/6/2008 |
Q: I have stellas and they are beautiful and bloom. I also have prairie blues and strawberry candy. The ... A: Thanx for your question. Are they getting regular water? Is the soil draining well and not overly ...
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| Stella D'Ore Lillys | 7/5/2008 |
Q: I have 2 Stella D'Oro pland and want to know why aren't blooming. They are 2 years old. . A: Thanx for your question. First of all, if you are feeding them a fertilizer high in nitrogen you ...
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| foxgloves | 7/5/2008 |
Q: Should foxgloves be deadheaded? When should you prune them back. I live in southeast Michigan. I was ... A: Thanx for your question. Some foxgloves are short-lived perennials and many are biennials. The ...
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| Hydranga booms | 7/4/2008 |
Q: I planted 4 hydrangeas about 3 years ago. Each year the foliage looks lush but I have not gotten a ... A: Thanx for your question. There could be several reasons you're not getting blooms. 1. Are the ...
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| Gardenia | 7/4/2008 |
Q: I have had flower buds, for about 4 wks on my established gardenia plant(in a large pot outside)& ... A: Thanx for your question. There are myriad reasons for a gardenia bud to turn brown. You said that ...
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| Lambs Ear | 7/3/2008 |
Q: My lambs ear is drooping big time and I am not sure how to fix it. It has gotten really big and ... A: Thanx for your question. I've had this happen too. Do you live in a climate that is hot and muggy? ...
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| Hyrdreangea | 7/3/2008 |
Q: I have a mini hydreangea bush with a number of mopheads?? buy they don't seem to be opening. Its ... A: Thanx for your question. Hydrangeas like moist (not soggy), slightly acidic soil. In the north, ...
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| Irises (I think) | 7/3/2008 |
Q: When I bought my house, there was a little patch of light green long leaves growing out of one ... A: Thanx for your question. It sounds to me like your irises need to be thinned out. I love irises ...
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| blue hydranga | 7/3/2008 |
Q: My son gave me a blue hydrangea as a mothers day gift. I planted it outside in a protected corner ... A: The blue hydrangea is hardy to zone 5 so if you are in zone 4 or colder the shrub is probably dying ...
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| asiatic lillies | 7/2/2008 |
Q: Is it possible to harvest the seed of asiatic lillies and raise new plants from them? If so, how ... A: Thanx for your question. Yes, it is possible to harvest seed of the asiatic lily and raise new ...
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| calla lilly | 7/2/2008 |
Q: I have calla lillies in a pot, they get full sun and the dirt is potting soil. I am finding that ... A: Thanx for the additional information. If the corm is mushy, it is done for. This is a rot disease ...
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| calla lilly | 7/2/2008 |
Q: I have calla lillies in a pot, they get full sun and the dirt is potting soil. I am finding that ... A: Callas will start to wilt when they are done blooming. The flower will not form a seed pod if it ...
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| calla lilly | 7/2/2008 |
Q: Why does my calla Lilly turn to seed and does not bloom? A: Thanx for your question. The calla lily does not go to seed without blooming. The bloom is what ...
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| unknown plant | 7/1/2008 |
Q: I have a plant in my garden that has come up larger every year now for about three or four ... A: Thanx for your question. It might be Kirengeshoma palmatum (yellow wax bells). Take a look at this ...
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| when and how to germinate perennial poppies | 7/1/2008 |
Q: A friend has given me seeds from the perennial poppies they have in a field. Given that it is July ... A: Thanx for your question. A lot of poppies don't transplant well so if you want to grow them ...
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| Growing Hostas from seed | 7/1/2008 |
Q: I have been collecting seed from hostas for the past couple of seasons. Are there any special tricks ... A: Thanx for your question. I have grown hosta from seed a couple of times. There's nothing to it. ...
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| creeping fig | 6/30/2008 |
Q: Our one creeping fig, planted at the back of our house and intended to cover one side of the house ... A: Thanx for your question. Good luck with this plant. It can get out of hand quickly and it can also ...
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| hydrangea trees | 6/29/2008 |
Q: we have a 20 feet tall hydrangea trees when fully bloom. my husband started cutting off all the dead ... A: Thanx for the addtional information. I'm glad to hear the hydrangeas are doing well. I don't think ...
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| Hibiscus Syracus Marina | 6/29/2008 |
Q: I live in SW France, near Cahors, where the temps are normally between 85 and 100 in June to Sept. I ... A: Thanx for your question. It is entirely possible that the plant can be saved. The last thing to ...
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| snowball tree recently planted | 6/28/2008 |
Q: I just planted this snowball tree, gave it a good amount of space and some rich compost and ... A: Thanx for your question. I think your snowball bush is fine. Replace the dirt and pack it in. You ...
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| Celosia | 6/28/2008 |
Q: I've had Celosia (spiked type) growing in the garden for number of years. That's strange because ... A: Thanx for your question. Celosia are annuals so the reason they are coming back is due to the fact ...
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| hydrangea plants | 6/27/2008 |
Q: I have had a hydrangea plant for several years. 4 years ago we moved to upstate SC and since then it ... A: Thanx for your question. If you are feeding your hydrangea, make sure the fertilizer isn't high in ...
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| weed and seed and my flowers | 6/26/2008 |
Q: recently i added ortho weed and feed to my lawn and added a little around some of my flowers to help ... A: Thanx for your question. You cannot put Weed and Feed around your flowers because it will leach ...
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| mother of thyme | 6/26/2008 |
Q: I purchased creeping thyme from a seed co and although it has spread outrageously over the past year ... A: Thanx for your question. The mother-of-thyme (creeping thyme) should grow 3-6 inches tall and is ...
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| Phlox | 6/26/2008 |
Q: I am new to gardening and I planted garden phlox this year. The leaves towards the bottom of my ... A: Thanx for your question. I don't think your phlox have a pest. Same thing with the peonies. For ...
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| calla lilies | 6/25/2008 |
Q: I bought potted calla lilies and they were fine for a couple weeks, now the flowers are turning ... A: thanx for your question. Check around the base of the plant and make sure the plant is not rotting ...
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| Hardy Cyclamen tubers | 6/25/2008 |
Q: I live in NJ (zone 6), and I planted hardy cyclamen tubers into my garden late May. I purchased ... A: Thanx for your question. One thing the hardy cyclamen does not like is damp soil. If you are ...
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| Hydrandga | 6/25/2008 |
Q: I live in zone 8/9 in Central Florida. I have had my hydrangea for 4 years and it has done well ... A: Thanx for the additional information. By the way, I used to live up north in Ft. Walton Beach and ...
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| spider mites | 6/24/2008 |
Q: mine are starting to turn red..normal for now or could there be a problem? we did have mites, got ... A: Thanx for the question. Use the horticultural soap spray and just keep treating them off and on all ...
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| burning bushes -June | 6/24/2008 |
Q: mine are starting to turn red..normal for now or could there be a problem? we did have mites, got ... A: Thanx for the additional information. Because you have already rid yourself of the spider mite ...
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| Day Lilies | 6/24/2008 |
Q: When there are no blooms left and all buds are gone,Do I cut the spikes off the Day Lilies or leave ... A: Thanx for your question. When your daylilies have finished blooming you can cut off the flower ...
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| Rose of Sharon Tree | 6/23/2008 |
Q: We have 2 Rose of Sharon Trees in our front yard, one of them is leafing out as it should and ... A: Thanx for your question. As long as the leaves are not curled or deformed looking, the tree just ...
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| Hydrandga | 6/23/2008 |
Q: I live in zone 8/9 in Central Florida. I have had my hydrangea for 4 years and it has done well ... A: Thanx for your question. I'm going to need more information before I can attempt to answer your ...
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| My yellow azalea | 6/20/2008 |
Q: I purchased three azalea's this year, one red, one pink and one yellow. the red and pink bloom but ... A: Thanx for your question. My guess is something happened at the nursery before you bought your ...
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| rose of sharon | 6/20/2008 |
Q: What kind of soil do rose of sharons like A: Thanx for your question. Rose of Sharon is a very tough plant and will tolerate all kinds of soils ...
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| Half of boxwoods dying | 6/19/2008 |
Q: I live in central NJ, and have had two rows of boxwoods planted along either side of the steps by my ... A: Thanx for the additional information. It sounds to me like your plants have English boxwood ...
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| joe pye weed | 6/19/2008 |
Q: I have 3 Joe pye weed plants that I planted last year. They only got about 2 feet high last year. ... A: Many of us had a prolonged, cool winter with barely a decent spring and lots of water. Some ...
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| Calla Lillies | 6/19/2008 |
Q: Tom, I have always loved these flowers. This year I decided to add them to my deck garden so I ... A: Thanx for your question. Usually, the colored ones will start to go dormant after a month of so of ...
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| Peonies and Botryitis | 6/19/2008 |
Q: Help! Every single one of my peonies have Botryitis. They all have big, brownish black spots. ... A: I would remove all of the affected areas of the plant and then cut it all the way back to the ground ...
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| snapdragons | 6/19/2008 |
Q: I am growing snapdragons in a container. One has become very tall with lots and lots of new buds, ... A: Thanx for your question. I would go ahead and prune off the stalk that isn't blooming if it hasn't ...
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| Blue Star Junipers not healthy after winter | 6/18/2008 |
Q: I have what I believe are two Blue Star Junipers planted in my landscaping about 4 or 5 feet from ... A: Thanx for your question. It sounds to me like juniper twig blight. Here is a link to the ...
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| peonies | 6/18/2008 |
Q: I have two peonies. Both are in a partially sunny area because of trees that need pruning. They ... A: Thanx for your question. I have never heard of a peony changing color. I've never seen it. ...
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| Calla Lilly | 6/16/2008 |
Q: About a month ago I received a Calla Lilly, flowers and all. The plant did not come with directions ... A: Thanx for your question. The plant is probably going dormant. Stop watering it and allow the corm ...
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| elephant eye plants | 6/15/2008 |
Q: My elephant plants are turning brown and dying. Never had a problem like this in the past. What ... A: You've got me on this one. I do not know what an elephant eye plant is. Usually, when a plant is ...
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| cala lily | 6/15/2008 |
Q: I received a potted cala lily as a gift. The flowers are a pretty deep mauve color. I am keeping it ... A: Thanx for your question. Calla lilies, particularly the colored ones will go dormant after ...
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| Calla Lilies in Alaska | 6/15/2008 |
Q: I just bought a beautiful Calla Lily and am wondering if I should pot it and then bring it in for ... A: Thanx for your question. Your calla lily will not survive an Alaskan winter. Keep it as a potted ...
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| bouganvilla | 6/14/2008 |
Q: my plant froze last winter. Iit has really grown this spring, but hasn't bloomed yet. Does it take ... A: Thanx for your question. Bougainvillea are frequently grown in areas which may experience a mild ...
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| Hibscus plant problem | 6/14/2008 |
Q: I have an established hibiscus plant growing in part of my garden. It is about 4 ft (120 cm) high ... A: Thanx for your question. Are you in Canada? I am in the Midwest of the USA. My hibiscus are ...
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| crepe myrtle trees | 6/14/2008 |
Q: i live in louisiana .my tree will not bloom someone told me some trees bloom late. how ... A: Thanx for your question. Some varieties of crape myrtle will not begin to bloom until July but once ...
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| Italian Heather Plants in Zone 3B | 6/13/2008 |
Q: I too have just received an Italian Heather plant as a gift and am curious as to if it can withstand ... A: Thanx for your question. The Italian Heather is not frost tolerant and will not survive your ...
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| LilacShrub | 6/12/2008 |
Q: Last summer my daughter bought me a lilac shrub/bush/tree-PLANT...it had a few dried up florets on ... A: Thanx for your question. I don't think you did anything wrong. I think the shrub is becoming ...
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| wilting dahlias | 6/11/2008 |
Q: i have grown dahlias before but never this many in one spot. my dahlias are wilting in the day ... A: Thanx for your question. It sounds like you have grubs or maybe moles or ground squirrels munching ...
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| cala lilly | 6/11/2008 |
Q: i bought cala lillys from a florist i left them in a vase and left for a number of days when i came ... A: Thanx for your question. It sounds like there is an insect manufacturing some kind of web inside ...
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| transplanting iris | 6/11/2008 |
Q: I was just in upstate NY and dug up my grandmother's iris, since she's moving into sr citizen home. ... A: Thanx for your question. I would go ahead and plant my iris now and water them once week if you're ...
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| hydrangea | 6/10/2008 |
Q: i planted a hydrangea last year, don't remember the name of it except that it is a tree type, it ... A: Thanx for your question. One thing the nurseries or DIYs don't tell us about plants and that some ...
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| Asiatic Lillies | 6/9/2008 |
Q: My lillies have become infested by a red bug that have been eating the leaves and leaving behind a ... A: Take a look at this link and see if this is the bug you describe. ...
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| peony's | 6/8/2008 |
Q: I have peonies that have been in the same spot since we moved here so more than 16 years, The last ... A: Thanx for your question. In general, peonies are pretty tough and resist all kinds of adverse ...
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| Forsythia Growing in NE Arizona | 6/8/2008 |
Q: I have bought 4 each plants from Gurney and Miller two years ago that have not grown. The living ... A: Thanx for your question. I did not see you e-mail inbox in your question. You probably need to ...
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| red star cordyline | 6/7/2008 |
Q: I have two red star cordylines planted about 6 feet apart in the same flower bed. One plant has new ... A: The bottom leaves of the red star cordylines will eventually turn yellow and die off as the tip ...
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| Hibiscus Tree | 6/7/2008 |
Q: I live in NC, I planted my 2 hibiscus trees about a month ago in a planter. I also added flowers ... A: Thanx for your question. It sounds like your hibiscus has aphids or spider mites. You need to get ...
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| bluish-purple low sedum | 6/7/2008 |
Q: I have a low (4" height) sedum that I can't identify. Of course, I didn't save the tag. I believe ... A: Thanx for your question. It sounds to me like you are describing Sedum cauticola Stonecrop - ...
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| Dying honeysuckle | 6/6/2008 |
Q: I bought a honeysuckle plant that grew perfectly fine until I moved the pot to another location ... A: I think more than anything your honeysuckle resents being left in a pot and it is becoming rootbound ...
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| Moon flower seeds | 6/6/2008 |
Q: I recently moved to a new home. The yard was in very poor condition and we are redoing the ... A: Thanx for your question. By moonflower I am assuming you mean datura or jimsonweed or thornapple ...
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| Climatis | 6/6/2008 |
Q: My Clematis which is 3 years old bloomed well even though it is not very tall. It has only been ... A: Thanx for your question. Usually, the blooming period will be longer than a week but unfortunately ...
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| Why is my calla lilly is dying | 6/6/2008 |
Q: I bought a pottet calla lilly about 2 weeks ago. It was doing great til about 2 days ago when a saw ... A: Thanx for your question. It sounds to me like your plant has got some type of fungal rot. I would ...
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| peony plant with no flower | 6/6/2008 |
Q: I have a peoy plant that give tons of foliages every year, but it never had any flowers. What do you ... A: Thanx for your question. First of all, the plant benefits from at least 6 hours of direct sunlight ...
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| Perennial drought tolerant plants | 6/4/2008 |
Q: Want to landscape back yard with perennial drought tolerant plants. Would like a list and ... A: Thanx for the additional information. Here's a partial list. I've also included a reference to the ...
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| Burning Bushes | 6/3/2008 |
Q: We've had our burning bushes for over 12 years and live in a suburb of Kansas City. During the past ... A: Thanx for the additional information. My experience with the Grass Pad folks has been pretty good ...
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| HELP | 6/3/2008 |
Q: I have many flowers and they are not all perennials some are annuals, and I am very confused on how ... A: Thanx for your question. Unless you are saving seeds, feel free to remove the spent blooms of your ...
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| Azalea | 6/3/2008 |
Q: I have found what I have been told is a gall type fungus on my Azalea plants,what is the remedy for ... A: Thanx for your question. This information came from Clemson University: Leaf gall (Exobasidium ...
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| yucca | 6/3/2008 |
Q: why don't some of my yucca plants bloom every year A: Thanx for your question. I think it depends upon the species of yucca. Some do not bloom every ...
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| periwinkle | 6/3/2008 |
Q: Do you know how to remove clover from a periwinkle bed without killing the periwinkle? I tried ... A: Thanx for your question. In this case you can dig up the areas with the clover infestation, ...
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| hostas | 6/2/2008 |
Q: I live in zone 8. What side of my house should I plant my hostas? The back yard faces north and I ... A: Thanx for your question. I live in zone 5/6 and I have all of my hostas underneath an oak tree. ...
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| Hibiscus | 6/1/2008 |
Q: I have hibiscus scrubs in southwest Florida. How often should they be trimmed and at what time time ... A: Thanx for your question. If the hibiscus are the hardy kind that go dormant in the winter, you may ...
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| Burning Bushes | 6/1/2008 |
Q: We've had our burning bushes for over 12 years and live in a suburb of Kansas City. During the past ... A: Thanx for your question. I'm in Kansas City on the Kansas side. Your burning bush problems sounds ...
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| dwarf Alstroemeria | 5/31/2008 |
Q: I live in Tucson AZ and would like to know how to care for a dwarf Alstroemeria and further can it ... A: Thanx for your question. I believe Tucson is in USDA Zone 8 so the dwarf alstroemeria should be ...
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| Hybiscus tree | 5/31/2008 |
Q: I recently purchased my first potted Hybiscus tree and don't know much about care. I have read ... A: Thanx for your question. Many people prefer to "deadhead" or remove the spent blossoms of blooming ...
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| Lillies | 5/31/2008 |
Q: I have several varieties of potted lilies (petunias, as well). I need to know how or if I should ... A: Thanx for your question. You should not prune lilies. After they bloom, don't cut the green growth ...
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| iris transplanting | 5/31/2008 |
Q: I have an iris group that I have moved and already put back into the ground. my question is: can you ... A: Thanx for your question. In my opinion, I would not cut the leaves back even though you have ...
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| Hibiscus | 5/31/2008 |
Q: I live in central Oklahoma (OKC suburb)and transplanted my hibiscus plants when we moved here from ... A: I'll be you have aphids on you plants. Look underneath the leaves, along the stems and around the ...
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| Limp Sedum | 5/29/2008 |
Q: I live in the Philadelphia, Pa.area A neighbor gave me some Sedum plants,but when i planted them, ... A: Thanx for your question. It sounds like your plants received quite a shock from the transplant. In ...
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| buddleia plants | 5/29/2008 |
Q: WE purchased a butterfly bush in a planter. We would like to plant it in the ground. We are ... A: Thanx for your question. Your butterfly bush will do fine in the Atlantic City/South Jersey area. ...
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| hydrangeas | 5/27/2008 |
Q: I recently planted several hydrangea plants that were purchased from a garden center. They seem to ... A: Thanx for your question. A lot of times plants at a garden center may not be watered appropriately, ...
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| Datura Problems | 5/26/2008 |
Q: Holes, poor blooms, etc.. any luck? Thanks A: Thanx for your question. It sounds like your datura is the victim of a pest. I think it may be the ...
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| Co-workers gave me a big Calla Lilly.. HELP! | 5/25/2008 |
Q: I have no clue how to care for a Calla Lilly and when I was sick my co-workers gave me a very large ... A: Thanx for your question. Me personally? I'd plant the calla outside for the spring, summer and ...
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| quack grass | 5/25/2008 |
Q: We have a center garden area that has a weed blanket down and have put small bushes (not sure what ... A: Thanx for your question. Here's what I do with bindwind which always gets in the middle of stuff I ...
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| snapdragons | 5/25/2008 |
Q: ok-- i have bought 3 sets of snapdragons only to have them all die in a few days-- they do not like ... A: Thanx for your question. Here's the short of it. Snapdragons like direct sunlight and will ...
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| Calla Lillies | 5/25/2008 |
Q: How often do they bloom? How much feeding do they require? A: Thanx for your question. Callas are not hardy in most parts of the U.S. and the corms should be ...
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| Forcing Lilly of the Valley | 5/25/2008 |
Q: My wife and daughter have a mutual love for Lilly of the valley and both look forward to their short ... A: Thanx for your question. I must admit I have never tried forcing Lily-of-the-Valley before but I ...
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| seeds and preen | 5/23/2008 |
Q: I have put preen on my garden beds after tilling...now I want to plant seeds...is there any way that ... A: Thanx for your question. Preen prevents seed germination. I would not waste my time trying to ...
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| Perennials | 5/22/2008 |
Q: I live in Minneapolis, MN, and I am looking for some good climbing perennials for my trellises. I ... A: Thanx for your question. You're right, morning glories are grown as annuals here in most of the U.S. ...
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| wilting iris leaves | 5/22/2008 |
Q: I live in Canada, and it is well past May and time for spring planting. I purchased some healthy, ... A: Thanx for your question. It sounds to me like the iris is going through some transplant shock. ...
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| geraniums | 5/22/2008 |
Q: I planted red ivy geraniums in pots with new potting soil. They have begun turning a purple-red ... A: Thanx for your question. I believe the reason for the change in color of your geranium blooms is ...
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| Planting | 5/21/2008 |
Q: I am having the toughest time planting store bought container perenials. Invariably they always go ... A: Thanx for your question. Plant your perennials in the morning when the sun isn't as hot or direct ...
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| ground cover nightmare | 5/21/2008 |
Q: moved into this house in August, so now i get to see what's growing for spring. This is my 1st ... A: Thanx for your question. I am always loathe to use chemicals, but sometimes you just have to do ...
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| moon flower | 5/20/2008 |
Q: I have one moon flower plant and want to know how to divide the plant. A: Thanx for your question. When you say moon flower, are you talking about datura? The flowers are ...
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| Sweet Broom | 5/20/2008 |
Q: I have several sweet broom bushes it is beautiful in spring but it has this little caterpillars that ... A: Thanx for your question. Can you tell me where you are located? Also, is there a place you can ...
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| Peonies | 5/19/2008 |
Q: When should you plant a bare root peony in zone 8? I have it right now. How do I keep it until ... A: Thanx for your question. The peony rhizome can be planted anytime as long as there are at least 30 ...
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| Passionate Blush | 5/19/2008 |
Q: I bought a dying plant from a garden centre for 50pence last year and hoped I could somehoe revive ... A: Thanx for your question. I grew Gaura a few years ago and it was a beautiful plant. I ...
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| ursulas red fern | 5/19/2008 |
Q: I just received my ursulas red. I opened the package. Only to find that it was bare rooted and ... A: Thanx for your question. I think your plant will be fine. The first time I received ferns through ...
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| Annabelle Hydrangea looks sick | 5/17/2008 |
Q: I bought 4 hydranza annabelle last year. This year all four started with small leaves. but one is ... A: Thanx for your question. Where are you located? What kind of winter did you have? What kind of ...
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| Calla Lillies | 5/17/2008 |
Q: I am having a problem with my calla lillies rotting. When I purchased the plant a few weeks ago, it ... A: Thanx for your question. It sounds to me like your calla lilies are suffering from bacterial soft ...
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| Day Lillies | 5/16/2008 |
Q: Last year we planted Day Lillies, Cherry Cheeks, in our 4 barrel planters. They blossomed last ... A: Thanx for your question. If you live in the far north or Canada, the roots may have frozen in the ...
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| forsythia growing | 5/16/2008 |
Q: Any ideas why my forsythia blooms on just the lower part? I live in the snowy northeast. Other ... A: Thanx for your question. It sounds to me like the type of forsythia you have is not hardy enough ...
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| gardenias | 5/15/2008 |
Q: We have a gardenia plant in a pot on our patio. We have had it for several years. We recently ... A: Thanx for your question. I'm not sure what it is. It doesn't sound like any of the pests that are ...
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| geum..Lay Stratheden or Mrs. Bradshaw | 5/12/2008 |
Q: I an entering the third year with the above mentioned geums. They look so healthy..all nice and ... A: Thanx for your question. Well, I'm stumped too. If the plant appears healthy, it should have ...
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| Periwinkle | 5/12/2008 |
Q: I live in western Massachusetts. 5 years ago I planted "sterling Silver Periwinkle" in my garden ... A: Thanx for your question. I always hate to do this but in a pinch, Roundup applied around the ...
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| Peonjy | 5/11/2008 |
Q: Last year my Mom passed away In WV. I brought her peony to South Carolina and planted it. The plant ... A: Thanx for your question. Generally, you can count on peonies not blooming for 2-3 seasons after the ...
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| Italian Heather | 5/10/2008 |
Q: I live in zone 7 and I just got some Italian Heather. I want to know will this kind of heather ... A: Thanx for your question. Italian heather is not frost tolerant so it is not suitable as an outdoor ...
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| plants | 5/10/2008 |
Q: i am planning to put in some new flowers this spring.i live in North Carolina.I saw some Mexican ... A: Thanx for your question. Here is a link to North Carolina State University and a list of perennials ...
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| burning bushes | 5/8/2008 |
Q: I recently purchased 4 burning bushes. They all had green leaves. I planted them and about 1 week ... A: Thanx for you ruqestion. When you say burning bushes are you talking about the perennial shrub? If ...
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| azalia's | 5/8/2008 |
Q: I need some advise please do they need full light, can they be planted out doors as a perennial, ... A: Thanx for your qestion. Azaleas benefit from some shade in the Southern U.S. They are usually ...
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| Day Lillies | 5/6/2008 |
Q: My Day Lilies are really thick. When do you know when it is time to seperate them,and what is the ... A: Thanx for your question. Separate daay lilies aevery 3 years. Dig the clumps up at the end of the ...
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| Hibuscus care | 5/5/2008 |
Q: Just got a potted hibiscus plant as a gift,about 3-4 ft. tall.How do I care for it.POT is 8". Do I ... A: Thanx for your question. Is this a tropical hibiscus (house plant)? If so, it will do well ...
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| hydrangeas do not bloom year 3 | 5/3/2008 |
Q: I live in zone 5 and have had hydrangea bushes for about three years that will not bloom (just one ... A: Thanx for your question. If it's really hot in the summer where you live, hydrangeas can benefit ...
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| Elephant Ear Mammoth | 5/2/2008 |
Q: We just bought two Elephant Ear Mammoth bulbs, and we would like to know how to take care of them in ... A: Thanx for your question. In th4e fall, allow the first frost to kill back the plant. It won't hurt ...
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| Burning Bush Tips Cut???? | 4/30/2008 |
Q: I have burning bush that is a couple years old and it looks like some one pruned it. No one pruned ... A: Thanx for your question. Sometimes in a a really windy day the ends of shrubs will snap. Did you ...
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| planting too deep | 4/28/2008 |
Q: I bought a new house in the fall so, of course, this spring I had to plant. I planted a lot of ... A: Thanx for your question. If you only planted the plants 3-5 inches deep, I'd leave them alone. I ...
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| junipers | 4/25/2008 |
Q: The deer ate the juniper shrub ground cover on the side of our hill. Will the junipers come back ... A: Thanx for your question. I'm really not a shrub expert but I have experience with junipers (ground ...
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| Lavender bush | 4/23/2008 |
Q: I live in Seattle, it's April and I was wondering if it's too late to trim back my lavender bush, ... A: Seattle is a marvelous city. I spent two weeks there teaching a class through my employer and it ...
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| bouganvilla | 4/21/2008 |
Q: my bouganvilla appeared dead, but as the weather warmed I can see that it's not. My question is.. It ... A: Thanx for your question. I'm a Kansas native but I lived in Monterey back in the late 70s for a ...
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| Burning Bush | 4/16/2008 |
Q: I have a packet of 25 seeds for burning bush and have never had one before , could you please tell ... A: Thanx for your question. I would plant all of the seeds because you're going to want more than one ...
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| Dwarf Norway Spruce | 4/11/2008 |
Q: I'm looking for information on when and how to prune dwarf norway spruce. I have quite a few in my ... A: Thanx for your question. In my opinion, I would NOT prune them. Leave them alone and allow them to ...
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| Can you divide a honeysuckle bush? | 4/11/2008 |
Q: A friend has several honeysuckle bushes taking over her flower bed. Is there a safe way to divide ... A: Thanx for your question. Now is the best time to separate bushes. Dig up the clumps and you can ...
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| Privet Hedge | 3/23/2008 |
Q: My soil is highly acidic and I need advice on fertilizing my privet hedge. A: Thanx for your question. Privet do well in soils with a pH of 6-7, so if it is lower than 6 add a ...
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| Wild Romance Aster | 3/22/2008 |
Q: I am located in N.E. Iowa and this was the first winter for our hummingbird garden. I am wondering ... A: Thanx for your question. I would go ahead and tidy up the garden by removing all of the dead ...
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| dinner plate hibiscus seeds | 3/22/2008 |
Q: Tom, I am trying to get dinner plate hibiscus seeds to germinate. I put them in potting soil and ... A: Thanx for your question. It can take up to a month for the hard little hibiscus seeds to germinate ...
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| rose of sharon cutting | 3/22/2008 |
Q: I have a couple of rose of sharon bushes. I recently found out that you can start a new plant by ... A: You can take cuttings in the late spring and make the cutting about 6-8 inches long stripping off ...
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| Bougainvillea | 3/20/2008 |
Q: I am in the desert. (las Vegas) I had 3 Bougainvillea put in last spring. They grew all summer and ... A: Thanx for your question. I'm very familiar with the Las Vegas area and because the ground doesn't ...
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| Lillies | 3/19/2008 |
Q: I have what i think my be a cala lily growing in our yard. The problem is they smell like dog poop. ... A: Thanx for your question. I think your plant is an arum, especially if it stinks. Here is a link ...
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| hydrangea care in Tucson Arizona | 3/15/2008 |
Q: Hydrangea are so gorgeous. I just bought some at Basha's, pink and one white. How do I care for them ... A: The kind you bought at the grocery store (isn't Basha's a grocery store? I live in Phoenix at one ...
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| Stella De Oro (daylily) | 3/13/2008 |
Q: I would like to plant just one Daylily by my mailbox just to accent it. My questions is, will the ... A: Thanx for your question. Daylilies usuall will increase by one or two roots per season, sometimes ...
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| Cala Lily and Zebra Plant | 3/13/2008 |
Q: I need to know the best way to care for a Cala Lily and also what am I doing wrong with my Zebra ... A: Thanx for your question. You can grow your calla lilies outdoors after the ground warms up like a ...
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| potato vine | 3/12/2008 |
Q: A nice lady in TX gave me 2 potato looking ..... I guess "bulbs." There are no sprouts and someone ... A: Check out this link and let me know if this is the same potato vine. I've grown these before and ...
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| Oakville (Toronto) Ontario Canada | 3/10/2008 |
Q: How can I find out just what perinnials will grow in my zone? I love traditional English ... A: I am sorry it has taken me so long to get back to you. Thank you for your question. Try the ...
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| Irises | 3/8/2008 |
Q: I have some dutch iris, in a flower box, that have already started to grow. I noticed that their ... A: Thanx for your question. If your climate permits, go ahead and transplant the Dutch iris. I will ...
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| Pruning Hydrandga's in Winter | 3/5/2008 |
Q: My large Hydrandga has dried up all winter and I didn't cut it back at all for fear of having no ... A: Thanx for your question. Prune your flowering shrubs after the blooming period but before the ...
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| Anemone flower | 2/27/2008 |
Q: I just planted some anemones, and found out they are poisonous to animals. Do you know how much of ... A: Thanx for your question. Most cats are prudent enough that they will avoid harful plants. Many ...
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| not sure what to do... | 2/25/2008 |
Q: I read that it was ok to plant bulbs that have already started to sprout, as long as the ground ... A: Please don't apologize for asking questions on this site. That's what it is for and we all want you ...
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| sagging branches | 2/24/2008 |
Q: I'm not sure if this is an appropriate place to ask this question but I'll give it a shot. I have ... A: Thanx for your question. I'm not an expert on trees or shrubs. I do know that improper pruning and ...
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| perennial bulbs | 2/23/2008 |
Q: I forced alot of bulbs in pots for my house. I am wondering what to do with the bulbs until spring ... A: Thanx for your question. There's not much you can usually do with bulbs that have been forced. ...
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| Tiger Lily | 2/20/2008 |
Q: How do I care for Tiger lillies in central Florida A: Thanx for your question. Tiger lilies prefer full sun and well drained soil. They are pretty easy ...
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| Autumn sage & cape honeysuckle | 1/26/2008 |
Q: I live in Las Vegas. We have two cape honey suckle and 6 Autumn Sage. I cut them back to about ... A: Your plants are going to be fine. It never hurts to cut a plant back in the winter. These plants ...
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| bouganvilla | 1/9/2008 |
Q: I have a giant bouganvilla that I have planted in my front yard. I live in Jacksonville, FL and ... A: Thanx for your question and I apologize that it took me so long to get back to you. I doubt if your ...
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| moving or prunig back a clamatis | 1/6/2008 |
Q: I am in the process of installing a furnace in my garage, and the exhaust is going to interfer with ... A: Thanx for your question. I am sorry I was not able to get to you sooner. Prune the plant back in ...
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| winter maintainace for hybiscs trees | 12/30/2007 |
Q: I live in Toronto, Canada and have brought 3 hybiscus trees indoors for the winter but they are not ... A: Thanx for your question. Your hibiscus are probably alright they are just going dormant for the ...
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| keeping geranium | 12/12/2007 |
Q: I was advised that in order to keep a gorgeous geranium plant through the winter for next spring ... A: Thanx for your question. It is natural for geraniums and other plants from high sun, tropical areas ...
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| Oakleaf Hydrangeas | 12/8/2007 |
Q: When should I prune my Oakleaf Hydrangeas? They have grown so tall in the last 2 years and I would ... A: Thanx for your question. My sister-in-law is called Heidi too. Prune flowering shrubs after they ...
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| magnolia bush | 11/4/2007 |
Q: We planted our magnolia bush in the spring of 2005. We are in zone 3/4 and are on one of central ... A: Thanx for your question. Magnolia are supposed to be deer resistant but realize that when very ...
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| dividing canna lillies | 11/4/2007 |
Q: I live in zone 5a in Iowa, (-20F), and have to dig up my cannas. I formerly lived in NC and never ... A: Thanx for your question. One thing I did in the past was to cut the stalk of the canna off about 6 ...
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| Asian Jasmine propagation | 10/31/2007 |
Q: I have some asian jasmine (established for 2 years)that I would like to propagate some of it to ... A: Thanx for your question. Wait until spring and then take 6-8 inch green (soft) cuttings and strip ...
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| Alstroemeria Princess Lilies | 10/28/2007 |
Q: I live in Ohio Dayton I like to store the lilies over winter how is this done A: Thanx for your question. It is best to grow Alstroemeria in you area in containers and then bring ...
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| crepe myrtils | 10/27/2007 |
Q: 5 years ago I set out some 'dwarf' crepe myrtils. I prune them every winter. They were supposed to ... A: Thanx for your question. Crepe myrtles should be pruned after their finish blooming in late summer ...
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| lirope | 10/24/2007 |
Q: Saw where you were looking to grow lirope from seed two years ago. did you have good luck? I have ... A: Thanx for your question. I am not from North Alabama so I think you must have me confused with ...
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| Pruning Lantana in Southern California | 10/23/2007 |
Q: I am about to have Lantana planted from flats on two slopes. One slope will have the red-yellow ... A: Thanx for you question. I apologize for the delay in answering you. 'Radiation'is a bush-type of ...
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| Canadian Pot Mum | 10/23/2007 |
Q: I just received a Canadian pot mum and am wondering if it can be planted outside and will it come ... A: The chrysanthemum is hardy from zones 5-9. You should have no problem with growing it in Maryland ...
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| Hardy Hibiscus | 10/23/2007 |
Q: I received a hardy hibiscus in May and planted it outside. It was growing fine, with some blooming ... A: thanx for your question. It sounds like either a parasite or some kind of bacterial infestation. ...
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| Hardy Mums | 10/23/2007 |
Q: Tom, I have 5 great looking H.MUMS. [bought them] I would like to propagate from these. How and when ... A: Thanx for your question. I won't laugh. ;o) Next year, when your mums begin to grow again, allow ...
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| spirea | 10/20/2007 |
Q: every fall i used to cut my spirea back to about 9" to make sure i a great spring bloom. (sometimes ... A: Thanx for your question. When I was a kid, we had a spirea in the front yard. My dad hardly ever ...
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| pink jasmine | 10/17/2007 |
Q: I need to transplant two pink (Japanese) jasmines. I live in Dallas, Texas. Can I do that now or ... A: The pink jasmine (Jasminum polyanthum) is hardy from zone 8-11 but does best in zones 9 and above. ...
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| Winterizing a Peony Bush | 10/17/2007 |
Q: I purchased this plant, (by accident) in the spring, and I need to know how to winterize it? I live ... A: Thanx for your question. You can mulch your peony plants with 3 inches of cypress bark. Remove the ...
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| cali lillies | 10/15/2007 |
Q: My sister in law just gave me some cali lilly bulbs, and her plants have a sort of seed pod what is ... A: Thanx for your question. I think you're talking about calla lilies. These plants are poisonous so ...
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| begonia's | 10/14/2007 |
Q: Can I bring begonia's inside to keep during winter? A: Thanx for your question. Yes, you can bring begonias indoors and treat them as a house plant during ...
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| bouganvilla | 10/13/2007 |
Q: Tom, I'm in Scottsdale AZ. Can you tell me everything I need to know: Plant in sun/shade? How to ... A: Thanx for your question. I lived in Phoenix and Glendale back in the late 70s and early 80s. ...
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| coreopsis | 10/13/2007 |
Q: I'm in zone 5. Where can I buy COREOPSIS seeds? Can the seeds be planted this Fall before freezeup? ... A: Thanx for your question. Coreopsis seeds are available at most garden centers, even Walmart. In ...
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| moving perenials in zone 4 | 10/7/2007 |
Q: I have moved a few blocks away from a house that I am selling and would like to move a few ... A: Thanx for your question. It is a bit late to be moving plants in zone 4 however, if you heavily ...
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| Crepe Myrtle | 10/6/2007 |
Q: We planted our Crepe Myrtle near our garage about 4 years ago and now we realize it needs to be ... A: Thanx for your question. I would wait until next spring right after the last frost. Prune the ...
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| rocks as weed stoppers | 10/5/2007 |
Q: I want to fill my flower bed with decorative stones to stop the weeds. I do have plastic down and ... A: Thanx for your question. Weeds always have a way of finding the oddest places to grow. Even ...
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| moon plant - bush | 10/2/2007 |
Q: When do I cut this plant back? A: Thanx for your question. If by moonflower, you mean the datura, jimsonweed, Gabriel's trumpet, ...
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| Zebra Grass | 10/2/2007 |
Q: We love our Zebra Grass. It grows beautifully here in NE Oklahoma. It is such a special addition to ... A: Thanx for your question. I apologize for not getting to you sooner. The only way to control these ...
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| lillie pods | 10/1/2007 |
Q: I have multiple different kinds of lillies. The ones I am referring to are a dark red. they have ... A: Thanx for your question. The pod should be dry and brown and starting to shrivel. If you're ...
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| calla lily | 10/1/2007 |
Q: I have a calla lily is a pot that I am planning on bringing in for the winter. How much of the ... A: Thanx for your question. I apologize for my late reply. Allow the plant to go dormant on its own. ...
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| Day Lilies | 9/28/2007 |
Q: I received a bunch of dug up day lilies a few days ago. I have them in a bucket of water right now. ... A: Thanx for your question. Take the day lily rhizomes out of the water, this will rot them. If you ...
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| Mums | 9/28/2007 |
Q: How can I make mums grow back the following year after I purchase them? I live in the northeast. A: One of the things that causes mums to die in the winter is the fact that the ground heaves. That ...
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| Fuscias | 9/26/2007 |
Q: How do I winterize my fuscias? I work at a Dr.s office and our porch has hanging baskets and I ... A: Thanx for your question. The best way to winterize fuchsia is to bring it indoors, cut the plant ...
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| Perennials | 9/25/2007 |
Q: I have a whole side of my house that gets NO sun at all. I want to have some pretty flowering ... A: Thanx for your question. It is going to be difficult to find a lot of flashy perennials for shade. ...
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| moon flowers | 9/24/2007 |
Q: My plants bloomed beautifully and have since gone to seed? formed small prickly balls-- how do i ... A: Thanx for your question. Moonflowers are also known as datura and jimsonweed. All parts of the ...
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| Amaryllis Storage | 9/23/2007 |
Q: I have about 10 amaryllis bulbs that that I transplanted in the outdoor garden in the Spring after ... A: thanx for your question. I keep my amaryllis in a long planter and I never remove them. I just set ...
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| Gladiolas | 9/23/2007 |
Q: I planted glads this year for the first time and after a couple have finished blooming the flowers ... A: Thanx for your question. The things you speak of sound like seeds to me. They may be kind of ...
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| fall planting | 9/22/2007 |
Q: I live in zone 6. Lakes region of NH. I want to start planting a colorful fall garden. Suggestions ... A: Thanx for your question. For fall color use chrysanthemums, asters (there are beautiful New England ...
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| Tiger Lillies | 9/21/2007 |
Q: This is the first summer I have planted tiger lillies. They bloomed beautifully. Now my question ... A: Thanx for your question. With any bulbaceous plant, allow the green growth to continue growing. ...
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| planting mums | 9/18/2007 |
Q: I wanted to plant some mums up in front of a guardrail that runs along our yard but was told that ... A: Thanx for your question. Sometimes plants do not do well if they are near the road line and a lot ...
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| hydrangeas | 9/18/2007 |
Q: My Mom has 3 hydrangeas that she wants to move, she does not know the name of them but they bloom ... A: Thanx for your question. In a hot climate like Georgia, hydrangeas will benefit from some shade in ...
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| day lilies | 9/17/2007 |
Q: I live in Rochester, NY on Lake Ontario...sandy soil. I got some day lilies in pots as a gift. It ... A: Thanx for your question. Your day lilies will do much better in the ground, however, if you must ...
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| Moon flower | 9/17/2007 |
Q: I was given a moon flower as a gift. I planted it next to my iris and it has flourished. It is the ... A: Thanx for your question. Datura can be a beautiful plant but it can also be a noxious weed. It is ...
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| plants that grow in really soggy ground | 9/16/2007 |
Q: I am looking for something that will grow in a soggy spot....there is on low spot on the side of our ... A: Thanx for your question. These plants will grow well in soggy soil. Aruncus dioicus - Goat's Beard ...
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| Cordyline Australis | 9/16/2007 |
Q: ... I am so confused. I have 2 Cordylines, planted in 18' pots.. one, Red Star, and one, Red ... A: Thanx for your question. It sounds like you are watering your plants too much. The plant is native ...
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| Moving..Want to take my perennials with me. | 9/16/2007 |
Q: I have been renting for 5 years and am moving into my own home. I am trying to find a way to bring ... A: Thanx for your question. If you can move your perennials now, do so. The key is to get them moved ...
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| non-flowering honeysuckle vine | 9/16/2007 |
Q: I have a honeysuckle vine, which I purchased in a 1-gallon pot a little more than five years ago. ... A: Thanx for your question. Honeysuckles (lonicera) have hermaphroditic (both male and female) flowers ...
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| plant information | 9/14/2007 |
Q: I recently purchased a perennial at Lowes which they called "Amethyst Rain". It has medium green ... A: I found a heuchera called amethyst mist but the leaves aren't green and I don't think it forms a ...
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| water lilie ? | 9/11/2007 |
Q: I live in Michigan and my grandfather had these water lilie type, maybe hosta plants along his ... A: Thanx for your question. Is the plant you speak of generally growing in the shade or partly shaded ...
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| peonies | 9/11/2007 |
Q: How do i know how many divides i can get from one peony bush if i want to transplant to start more ... A: Thanx for your question. Here is a great URL with pics to show you how to divide your peony. Bear ...
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| night bloomer | 9/10/2007 |
Q: I came across a night bloomer once that apparently originated in Ireland or Holland. This plant's ... A: Madam, You really want to make me work for my position here on Allexperts don't you? Just kidding. ...
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| Creeping fig | 9/10/2007 |
Q: We just planted a creeping fig by our block wall but are now having second thoughts. Will this ... A: Thanx for your question. The creeping fig can be incredibly invasive. I don't care for it. It can ...
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| magnolia bush | 9/8/2007 |
Q: I live in Central Minnesota and have had a magnolia bush now on the 2nd year. It bloomed in the ... A: Thanx for your question. Let your magnolia bloom. It will be ok. Sometimes flowery shrubs and ...
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| rhodedendrons | 9/5/2007 |
Q: I planted numerous rhodys last fall. Three bloomed this year, six did not. All were about the same ... A: Thanx for your question. Where do you live? The ones in the shady spot, does the soil drain well? ...
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| cannas not crepe myrtles | 9/5/2007 |
Q: Opps! Had a sometimers moment... Bulbs in question are cannas... as we know crepe myrtles do not ... A: Thanx for clearing it up for me. Cannas are only hardy to zone 7. Do not refrigerate the rhizomes. ...
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| crepe myrtle - digging up bulbs now | 9/5/2007 |
Q: Can I dig up crepe myrtle bulbs now and refrigerate till I replant somewhere else in the winter with ... A: Thanx for your question. Crape myrtles are trees that often grow as shrubs in cooler climates. ...
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| night bloomer | 9/5/2007 |
Q: I came across a night bloomer once that apparently originated in Ireland or Holland. This plant's ... A: Thanx for your question. You said the plant's base is about a foot wide a circular. Is the plant a ...
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| moon plant | 9/4/2007 |
Q: are they poisonous to humans A: Thanx for your question. By moon plant are you refering to a bushy plant with large, white trumpet ...
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| columbines that don't bloom | 9/4/2007 |
Q: I have some columbines in my garden that bloom in the late spring- and while those are blooming - in ... A: I asked you for your location and I meant, where are YOU located (in what state, country, province, ...
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| China Doll | 9/4/2007 |
Q: I was recently given a plant called China Doll. Is it a perenniel or annual? Will is grow in WV or ... A: Thanx for your question. I think you are talking about Radermachera sinica. In West Virginia this ...
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| day lillies | 9/2/2007 |
Q: We have mature day lillies that have become quite large. After they bloom can they be cut back to ... A: Thanx for your question. I always recommend that the green growth of daylilies not be cut back ...
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| columbines that don't bloom | 8/31/2007 |
Q: I have some columbines in my garden that bloom in the late spring- and while those are blooming - in ... A: Thanx for your question. What is your location? I live in Kansas and my columbines bloomed from ...
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| butterfly bush | 8/29/2007 |
Q: It was colder Easter in Ga. than Christmas. My bush is doing OK bloomwise but should I fertilize or ... A: Thanx for your question. You may prune after the plant has finished blooming or in the winter or ...
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| asiatic lilies | 8/27/2007 |
Q: I have purchased some already bloomed Asiatic lilies in a pot. I would like to plan these in my ... A: Thanx for your question. Definitely remove the seed pods as they will take energy away from the ...
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| growing my first lavendar plant. | 8/21/2007 |
Q: I just bought my first lavender plant and have it in a pot on my porch, I've heard I need to cut it ... A: Thanx for your question. Cutting back lavender a few inches all around at a time, will encourage ...
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| Cordyline australis problem | 8/20/2007 |
Q: I am writting from Greece (forgive my poor english). A month ago I bought 5 Cordyline australis ... A: Thanx for the additional information. Now that the pots are free draining and it appears that most ...
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| Clay Soils | 8/17/2007 |
Q: I have clay soil that I have amended. It's a 2 tiered rock garden. I have hostas, irises & lamium ... A: Thanx for your question. Here is a URL for excellents lists of perennials for zones 3-4. ...
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| dwarf hydrengas not blooming | 8/16/2007 |
Q: I have two dwarf hydrengas that don't bloom. I live at the Jersey shore and have sandy soil. I ... A: Here is a link on paniculatas (pee gees) http://www.hydrangeashydrangeas.com/paniculata.html Your ...
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| Lillies | 8/16/2007 |
Q: My friends Asiatic and oriental lilies have declined in two of her gardens...just a few stragglers ... A: thanx for your question. The problem could be one of many. In the NE U.S. and Eastern Canada there ...
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| Container Gardening | 8/15/2007 |
Q: I live in Chicago and would like to grow shrubs (hydrangeas, etc.) and maybe some grasses in pots. ... A: Thanx for the additional information. Basically, you can plant just about anything you want in the ...
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| Daylilies | 8/15/2007 |
Q: I'm writing from Kerala in South India. When we moved here from St Louis in 2004, I brought some ... A: Thanx for your question. Daylilies require a cold period in order to be successfully grown. Living ...
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| Container Gardening | 8/15/2007 |
Q: I live in Chicago and would like to grow shrubs (hydrangeas, etc.) and maybe some grasses in pots. ... A: Thanx for your question. You may most definitely grow small trees and shrubs in pots. I lived in ...
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| Annabelle Hydrangea looks sick | 8/13/2007 |
Q: This is my second season with this particular annabelle. The plant doesn't seem as full as my other ... A: Thanx for the additionaly information. I don't think you have a problem just plants growing at ...
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| Cala Lily | 8/11/2007 |
Q: When the flowers dies and I leave it on the plant, there seems to be a bunch of green round seeds ... A: Thanx for your question. In short, yes you can allow the seed pod of the calla lily to dry and save ...
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| Annabelle Hydrangea looks sick | 8/9/2007 |
Q: This is my second season with this particular annabelle. The plant doesn't seem as full as my other ... A: Thanx for your question. Where are you located? Is the plant in full sun? Is it regularly ...
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| what's wrong with my lenten rose? | 8/9/2007 |
Q: Can you tell me what's wrong with my lenten rose, please? Thanks <img ... A: Thanx for the question and the pic too. I don't think there is anything wrong with your lenten ...
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| Ixoras: Maui and Norah | 8/8/2007 |
Q: I live in Jacksonville, FL. I have about 10 Ixoras; my favorite is the Maui but find that the Maui ... A: Thanx for your question. I might suggest Sunniland Palm and Ixora fertilizer. I think their ...
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| irish moss | 8/7/2007 |
Q: Some of my Irish moss is turning brown and dying. I've tried everything from over watering to ... A: Thanx for your question. I tried to grow this stuff a few years ago. I know the places that sell ...
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| HYDRANGEA - NO BLOOM | 8/6/2007 |
Q: I PLANTED 4 HYDRANGEAS LAST YEAR THAT WERE BEAUTIFUL. i DID NOT CUT BACK THE OLD WOOD AND THIS YEAR ... A: Thanx for your question. Planting in partial shade for hydrangeas only applies to parts of the ...
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| asiatic and ornimental lillies | 8/5/2007 |
Q: I have a large number of lilies, which my friends love and want. Instead of digging up the bulbs, ... A: Thanx for your question. Lily seeds vary in their requirements for germination. Many require cold ...
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| hydeangeas no flowers | 8/4/2007 |
Q: a nieghbour of mine has 2 hydrangeas 1of which is at least20 years old the other 15 years. for the ... A: Thanx for your question. Too much pruning will definitely result in no flowers. Are you in Canada ...
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| Shasta Daisy too tall and leggy | 8/4/2007 |
Q: I have alot of shasta daisies in different locations in my yard, but one bunch in particular get so ... A: thanx for your question. The way your shasta daisies perform is how mine always did. Part of the ...
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| Hydrangea | 8/3/2007 |
Q: I have three 15 year old Hydrangeas about 6 ft tall. Every year they have been covered with Blooms. ... A: Thanx for your questions. When you say you used bluing formula, are you talking about acidic ...
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| dwarf hydrengas not blooming | 8/2/2007 |
Q: I have two dwarf hydrengas that don't bloom. I live at the Jersey shore and have sandy soil. I ... A: Thanx for your question. Have the hydrangeas never bloomed before? Do you feed them? Do you prune ...
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| moon plants | 8/2/2007 |
Q: I would like to know how you know the difference between a moon vine and a moons flower. A friend ... A: Thanx for the question. Both datura (moon plant, jimsonweed, thornapple, etc.) and the moon vine ...
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| daylilies | 8/1/2007 |
Q: I moved into a new home in the late fall without any idea of what to expect to grow come spring. I ... A: Thanx for your question. I have been fighting wild day lilies for the past 15 years at my house. ...
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| Black eye sues | 8/1/2007 |
Q: I just bought two black eye sues, I have them in potting pots right now and do plan on putting them ... A: Thanx for your question. It has been hot in a good portion of North America. You'll need to water ...
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| moonflower | 7/31/2007 |
Q: my moonflower isnt blooming and it is the end of july and i have seen others in bloom A: Thanx for your question. By moon flower do you mean the morning glory vine that blooms at night or ...
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| pink spirea turn brown | 7/31/2007 |
Q: I have two pink spirea bushes that get pretty pink flowers for a week and then they turn brown. I ... A: thanx for your question. There could be a number of reasons for the browning of the spirea flowers. ...
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| brugmansia blossoms browning | 7/30/2007 |
Q: I have a large brugmansia that has been in full bloom for several days now. It is on a sunny deck ... A: Thanx for your question. Check your self-watering system. Brugs hate wet feet although they like ...
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| Honey Suckle | 7/30/2007 |
Q: My Honey Suckle is very woody and not flowering.New leaves grow but then die off, although the plant ... A: Thanx for your question. I would prune the plant back severaly this fall and it will generate new ...
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| Cordyline australis problem | 7/30/2007 |
Q: I am writting from Greece (forgive my poor english). A month ago I bought 5 Cordyline australis ... A: Kalimera Nina, Thanx for your question. Your command of the English language looks fine to me! ...
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| moon plants | 7/29/2007 |
Q: I would like to know how you know the difference between a moon vine and a moons flower. A friend ... A: thanx for your question. Another name for the moon flower is thornapple. It sounds like you have a ...
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| moonflower | 7/29/2007 |
Q: We have a beautiful moonflower by our pool. A friend was over yesterday and said the moonflower was ... A: Thanx for your question. If the moon flower grows as a loose shrub with large, trumpet-like flowers ...
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| vine propagation | 7/29/2007 |
Q: I've been trying for years to propagate a very nice vine, ampelopsis aconitifolia. Layering, soft ... A: Thanx for your question. Softwood cuttings are the recommended way. Berries I have germinated ...
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| black eyed susans | 7/29/2007 |
Q: In the summers of 2005 and 2006 I planted several dozen black eyed susans from a reputable nursery. ... A: thanx for your question. It sounds like your plants have wilt or it could be just a bacterial ...
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| Daylillies | 7/28/2007 |
Q: I have another question for you concerning daylillies. You mentioned the part of the plant I ... A: Thanx for your question. Daylilies grow from an organ called a rhizome. Rhizomes are merely stems ...
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| Rose of Sharon becoming a tree instead of a bush | 7/28/2007 |
Q: We bought a house where I have two rose of sharons (one is white and the other is purple). They are ... A: Thanx for your question. In many areas, a rose-of-sharon will develop into a small tree if it is ...
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| Gardening symbols | 7/28/2007 |
Q: I am trying to find gardening symbols with photos so I can understand how to care for some plants I ... A: Thanx for your question. I think the Thompson and Morgan seed catalogue has a nice listing of ...
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| hydrandga not blooming | 7/28/2007 |
Q: I have three hydrandga plants for 4 or 5 years now and they have never bloomed. The plants get full ... A: Thanx for your question. Stop using the Miracle Grow please and switch to Miracid. Hydrangeas love ...
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| Calla Lilies | 7/27/2007 |
Q: I have live in Portland, Oregon and have a large white calla lily growing in my front yard. Every ... A: When you say collapse, does the foliage turn yellow and the plant disappears? I am thinking this is ...
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| daylillies | 7/26/2007 |
Q: Tom, We found daylillies last year! We love them and they love the sun and they come up every ... A: Thanx for your question. If they have already bloomed the "buds" are probably the seed pods that ...
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| replanted easter lily | 7/25/2007 |
Q: the replanting went well. I have it inside my home. New leaves forming well however i noticed ... A: It sounds to me just as you said, there is fungus (including the mushrooms) growing in your plant ...
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| previous question on lillies | 7/23/2007 |
Q: I wanted to follow up on the previous question about daylillies and moving them. I am thinking of ... A: Thanx for your question. Actually, I have moved my lilies whenever I felt like it as long as I had ...
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| Ixora Maui | 7/23/2007 |
Q: I live in zone 9a. I thought this was a perennial, but now think it's supposed to be an evergreen ... A: Thanx for your question. Ixora Maui is hardy from zones 9a to 11 but will die back after sustained ...
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| Dinner Plate Hibiscus/Monsella Tulip | 7/23/2007 |
Q: Two questions. I have the large dinner plate Hibiscus flowers blooming but they bend to the ground ... A: Thanx for your question. Yes, you may prop up your dinner plate Hibiscus. There are green colored ...
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| Star Jasman | 7/23/2007 |
Q: I have a star jasmine tall hedge. Can I propagate this to make more plants by cuttings. (explain ... A: Thanx for your question. Take softwood/green wood cuttings, 6-8 inches long in the early summer and ...
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| flys on holly bush | 7/22/2007 |
Q: I have a large holly bush in my back yard. It is about 20 years old. It is very healthy and grows ... A: Thanx for the follow up info. I am so sorry it has taken such a long time to get back to you. I ...
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| Day Lilies | 7/21/2007 |
Q: I read your explanation about why Day Lilies don't bloom past the end of July but the ones at a ... A: Thanx for your question. I hope my answer didn't confuse anyone. There are reblooming daylilies ...
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| hibiscus and daylilies | 7/20/2007 |
Q: i love plants and have had a garden now for three years. i have had success for the most part but i ... A: Thanx for your question. Can you tell me approximately where you're located? Are the hibiscus ...
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| Best way to start new roots from a plant clipping | 7/20/2007 |
Q: am so frustrated! Please help... :) I have been trying to grow roots of the White Mandevilla Plant ... A: Thanx for your question. Take a green/soft wood cutting from the vine where the stem meets the main ...
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| calla lily and tuberose | 7/19/2007 |
Q: I have had a calla lily planted for about 5 years now and it has only bloomed one time. It is very ... A: Thanx for your questions. Are the plants in pots or in the ground? Either way, give them some bone ...
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| hibiscus tree | 7/19/2007 |
Q: Tom, first I don't know much about the garden. I bought a hibiscus tree from Walmart.I don't know ... A: Thanx for the additional information. Because the tree is outdoors, in the ground, use the ...
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| lackluster perennials | 7/18/2007 |
Q: Last year I planted happy return daylillies that thrived but hardly no bloom this year. I live in ... A: Thanx for the followup. I use a pitch fork to dig up my lilies and separate. Usually, when you dig ...
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| Can you identify this plant | 7/17/2007 |
Q: I have recently been seeing a plant in beds that looks like an Iris leaf but produces a long stalk ... A: Thanx for your question. It does sound like a member of the iris family. How tall is the plant and ...
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| Bougainvillea not blooming | 7/17/2007 |
Q: I live in North Florida and have Bourgainvilleas that are doing great with the exception of no ... A: Thanx for the follow up. I don't recommend depriving the plant of water. I have grown ...
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| clamatis | 7/17/2007 |
Q: Is it possible to start a clamatis vine from a clipping? A: Thanx for your question. Yes, you can start clematis from a cutting. Take 6-8 inch cuttings from ...
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| Buds but no bloom | 7/15/2007 |
Q: I live in SW Florida and have numerous hibiscus. They maintain a deep green color and are full of ... A: Thanx for your question. It sounds like your plants have an infestation of gall midge. The midge ...
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| Planting perennials near lilacs | 7/14/2007 |
Q: I have planted several perennials near in front of some large lilacs in my yard. These are mostly ... A: Thanx for your quetion. I was doing some research on the Internet on the allelopathy of lilac. ...
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| "Un"-blooming daylily | 7/14/2007 |
Q: I have successfully grown several varieties of daylilies in my prairie garden, including 'Catherine ... A: Thanx for your question. If the other day lilies are performing then this one particular variety ...
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| phylox | 7/14/2007 |
Q: I have a group of phlox in my front garden. It has grown exactly where I want it to; however, when ... A: Thanx for your question. Creeping or moss phlox spreads by underground runner so the mat of plant ...
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| ferns | 7/13/2007 |
Q: I have a big fern problem i didnt plan them they just started growing they have taken over my ... A: Sound like you have some ferns that propagate by underground runners. It's going to be difficult to ...
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| hibiscus tree | 7/13/2007 |
Q: Tom, first I don't know much about the garden. I bought a hibiscus tree from Walmart.I don't know ... A: Remove the plant from its pot. Prune off all of the dead or dying material. Replant the plant in a ...
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| Weeping Willow Insects | 7/12/2007 |
Q: I recently purchased a weeping willow tree. First I think I over watered and the leaves turned ... A: Thanx for your question. Sounds like your weeping willow got attacked by aphids. Ants love them ...
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| Agapanthus/Lily of the Nile, deer resistance | 7/12/2007 |
Q: I've not been able to find much information as to whether or not the Agapanthus africanus plant ... A: According to Texas A&M University and Oregon State University, agapanthus is deer resistant. Most ...
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| Queen Victoria Cardinal Flower | 7/12/2007 |
Q: Is there any trick to growing the queen victoria? I put it in my garden this year and it appears to ... A: thanx for your question. You may need to stake the plant if it is top heavy. I don't know that this ...
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| Hydrangea | 7/12/2007 |
Q: I have a beautiful Hydrangea bush but now flowers. The leaves are dark green and healthy. The bush ... A: Thanx for your question. Does you area often experience late frosts? If so, these late frosts will ...
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| question about hostas | 7/12/2007 |
Q: I have 4 hosta plants in a small shade garden that have been there for about five years. They were ... A: Thanx for your question. Were you in a part of the U.S. that had a late freeze? I know this ...
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| Mums | 7/12/2007 |
Q: Can you plant mums in the fall? I live in Illinois. A: Thanx for your question. You can plant mums in Illinois in the Autumn. They are often on sale here ...
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| stella d'oro daylilies | 7/11/2007 |
Q: I have read that taking off the dead blooms and their little stems encourages more blooming. What ... A: Deadheading many flowers (removing the spent blooms) often encourages many plants to rebloom. The ...
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| why my money plant withers? | 7/11/2007 |
Q: i wanted to ask why my money plant withers? when i kept it inside, it withered, now i kept it ... A: Thanx for your question. If you are talking about Reuellia makoyana, its soil needs to be ...
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| Black Eye susan | 7/10/2007 |
Q: We have grown black eye susans for years. This year the leaves are getting black spots on leaves, ... A: Thanx for your question. It sounds like you have a fungal problem. Black-eyed Susans seldom have ...
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| Bougainvillea not blooming | 7/10/2007 |
Q: I live in North Florida and have Bourgainvilleas that are doing great with the exception of no ... A: Thanx for your question. I don't think it's the water, I think it is the fertilizer. I would stop ...
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| lackluster perennials | 7/10/2007 |
Q: Last year I planted happy return daylillies that thrived but hardly no bloom this year. I live in ... A: Thanx for your question. The pods you speak of are seed pods and they need to be removed because ...
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| canna lily not blooming | 7/10/2007 |
Q: I moved into a home with many canna lilies. They bloomed the first year, but now they form what ... A: Thanx for your question. Where do you live and what kind of soil and climate conditions do you ...
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| Hibiscus Tree Care | 7/9/2007 |
Q: I have a hibiscus tree that my mother gave me a few years that finally got a single flower. My mom ... A: Thanx for your question. I am in Kansas City and I have a friend down here from Bethany. I also ...
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| Care of Cala Lillies | 7/9/2007 |
Q: I was given a 4" pot of cala lillies and now the leaves are gorgeous and green and getting tall, ... A: Thanx for your question. Your calla lilies are almost done blooming. Go ahead and dead head them ...
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| 10" tall perennials in zone 5 | 7/9/2007 |
Q: I am looking to plant something in front of green hedges that will bloom in the spring/summer. Full ... A: Thanx for your question. It's hard to find a perennial that will bloom all spring and summer long. ...
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| peony plants | 7/8/2007 |
Q: Thsi may be a dumb question....but does one cut peony plants down in the fall or leave them as they ... A: Hey Bob, Thanx for your question. Your question is absolutely NOT a dumb question. I used to ...
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| Fox Gloves | 7/7/2007 |
Q: I have my fox gloves growing in bunches. Now that they are a little bigger should i dig them and ... A: Thanx for your question. You should thin out your foxgloves when they are still small but you can ...
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| Peonies - seed pods | 7/7/2007 |
Q: Wondering if i can take the seed pods from the peonies and begin new plants? If so when is the best ... A: Thanx for your question. Some peonies will set seed. I've not seen any develop on any of mine but ...
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| calla lilies | 7/6/2007 |
Q: Mine are the largest I'v ever seen given to me by a neighbor...3tiny little bulbs ...and now 6 ... A: Thanx for your question. Allow the flower to completely bloom. The seed pod will begin forming. ...
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| Petunias | 7/5/2007 |
Q: I have a hanging basket of petunias, which I water daily & deadhead regularly,too, but now there a ... A: Thanx for your question. Are you fertilizing them? If so, you should stop. Check the soil. If it ...
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| care after daylilly blooming | 7/4/2007 |
Q: Should I cut back the plant after their blooming season is over? A: Thanx for your question. Don't do anything with the daylilies until autum when their leaves start ...
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| PERENNIAL NAME/INFO? | 7/4/2007 |
Q: I saw a 6-pak of small purple-flowered border plants that were in the perennial section. Said they ... A: Thanx for your question and the additional information. Aubrieta is a good ground cover for your ...
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| black eyed susans | 7/4/2007 |
Q: Tom - I'm interested in starting "susans" in a very sunny place in our yard - first of all, when do ... A: Blackeyed Susan is a common name for a number of plants both perennial and annual. All of these ...
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| calla lilies | 7/4/2007 |
Q: My mother in law trimmed off the "dead bloom" (I have no idea what the correct term for it it) of ... A: What you discribe is the seed pod of the calla lily. You should allow the pod to dry out completely ...
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| Crepe Myrtle trees in Nashville, TN appear to be trees no more! | 6/29/2007 |
Q: We have had 2 Crepe Myrtle trees (about 10-12 ft tall each) in our yard for 2-3 years- we bought ... A: Thanx for following up. Sounds to me like your plants have just been slow to come out of their ...
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| Stella Dora Daylillies | 6/29/2007 |
Q: The gardening center said they would do good in part shade. They were flowering but now have ... A: Thanx for your question. As much as the big boys and girls in the flower industry try to convince ...
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| calla lilies | 6/28/2007 |
Q: Mine are the largest I'v ever seen given to me by a neighbor...3tiny little bulbs ...and now 6 ... A: Thanx for your question. Sounds like you had a good experience with your callas. Allow the seed ...
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| Weed control products for groundcover | 6/27/2007 |
Q: I have a hillside planted with vinca. A fellow who did yard care for me a couple years ago sprayed ... A: Thanx for your question. I cannot tell you what the spray is because I am not familiar with it. I ...
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| peonies and moonflowers | 6/27/2007 |
Q: I have a fern leaf peony someone gave me. It is a baby plant and was planted last June. When will ... A: Thanx for your question. What is your location? Generally, peonies will not bloom for 2-3 years ...
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| day lillies not blooming? | 6/27/2007 |
Q: I planted a wide variety of day lillies about 5 years ago and have divided them several times and ... A: Thanx for your question. It could be a type of crown rot. Has it been very wet this year? Also, ...
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| stella d'oro lillies | 6/25/2007 |
Q: I have had stella d'oro lillies for the past few years. They have usually rebloomed throughout the ... A: Thanx for your question. First, if the stellas have been in the same place for many years, it's ...
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| perennial disease or ? | 6/25/2007 |
Q: I have several different plants that are exhibiting the same symptoms. I have examined the plants ... A: Thanx for your question. It sounds like spider mites. You can control spider mites with ...
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| Calla Lillies | 6/24/2007 |
Q: I have had the same 3 calla lillies in pots for four yrs (in K.C. also)I set them out ea spring but ... A: Thanx for your question. The callas only bloom once and then after a space may begin to go dormant ...
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| calla lilies | 6/23/2007 |
Q: My son is getting married July 14, I am growing oriental and calla lilies in pots. The calla lilies ... A: Thanx for your question. This question is really for a florist. I don't have any experience with ...
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| hydrangea drooping | 6/22/2007 |
Q: The flowers on my plant are so heavy they droop to the ground. What is the recommendation on ... A: Thanx for your question. It depends upon how serious you are about the presentation of your plants. ...
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| withering plants that are dying | 6/22/2007 |
Q: I've noticed for about a week know that the leaves on my dahlias have been turning whitish. and the ... A: Thanx for your question. The tiny red critters are probably spider mites. There are a number of ...
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| Crepe Myrtle trees in Nashville, TN appear to be trees no more! | 6/21/2007 |
Q: We have had 2 Crepe Myrtle trees (about 10-12 ft tall each) in our yard for 2-3 years- we bought ... A: I'm in Kansas City and we had the freeze too and a lot of our plants wre seriously disabled. I'm ...
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| Brugmansia not blooming | 6/20/2007 |
Q: It had bloomed two summers ago when I first bought it. However, last summer it did not do too well ... A: Thanx for your question. Four hours of sun is not enough and are you feeding the plant a low ...
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| Black Eyed Susans | 6/16/2007 |
Q: I have a number of plants the exhibit curled leaves. The leaves are green in color and look healthy ... A: Thanx for the additional info. Leaves will curl if it has been particularly warm and dry. The ...
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| my snaps are dying | 6/15/2007 |
Q: I read the post from 05/17 and my snaps are dying too. However mine are simply wilting and ... A: Thanx for your question. I'm in Kansas City and we have had tons of rain too! Part of the problem ...
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| unknown perennial | 6/13/2007 |
Q: I have a perennial growing in my yard that I have been unable to identify. The foliage is 16 inches ... A: Thanx for the info. To be honest with you, it always makes presents a challenge to me when people ...
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| Himalayan Poppies | 6/12/2007 |
Q: I've seen pictures of these poppies, and would love to try and grow one or two. However, I've heard ... A: Thanx for your question. Unfortunately, I believe the answer is no. Himalayan poppies are finicky ...
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| Day Lillies | 6/9/2007 |
Q: You seem to be the daylily king! I live north of Toronto in a zone 4 area. I'm also very rural - ... A: Either way you suggested are good ways. I can be somewhat obsessive so if by 20X15 you mean feet ...
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| Brugmansia and Datura | 6/7/2007 |
Q: I live in Sacramento, CA, zone 9, and I have a problem with getting my Brugmansia and Datura to ... A: Thanx for your question. In regard to the brugmansia. If it gets pretty hot in your area, sometimes ...
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| unknown perennial | 6/4/2007 |
Q: I have a perennial growing in my yard that I have been unable to identify. The foliage is 16 inches ... A: Thanx for your question. First, I need to know your general location (Alaska, Minnesota, Toronto, ...
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| Periwinkle | 5/31/2007 |
Q: Tom, My wife and I have a problem with the Periwinkle in our from yard spreading and actually ... A: I try to be as Earth-friendly as possible so I seldom recommend defoliants or other weed killers but ...
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| columbine | 5/31/2007 |
Q: Will it hurt a columbine if the flowers are cut back too soon. A friend asked if they needed to be ... A: Thanx for your question. Removing the flowers will not harm the columbine. I little girl savagely ...
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| Petunias | 5/31/2007 |
Q: I live in central New jersey.I bought petunia from the Home depot where they were flowering ... A: Thanx for your question. Petunias require full sun that's probably why the blossoms are weak. ...
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| gladiolas, zinnias | 5/30/2007 |
Q: I planted gladiola bulbs in diff area in my yard. Some have come up and some havent. I thought it ... A: Thanx for the additional information. Wait another week or so for the rest of your gladioli corms ...
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| growing asiatic lillies in Alaska | 5/28/2007 |
Q: I live in the Anchorage area in Alaska and need directions on how to plant these in my flower garden ... A: Thanx for your question. Asiatic lilies are hardy from zone 3-10 so you are ok. Plant the bulbs in ...
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| mulch or no mulch? | 5/27/2007 |
Q: I live in the Puget Sound region of Washington State and my backward is newly landscaped. I prefer ... A: Thanx for your question. Yes, you should go ahead and mulch to your heart's content. As the ground ...
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| bed renovation | 5/27/2007 |
Q: I have a large overgrown bed (60’x9’) next to a farmhouse that I would like to renovate, but my ... A: Thanx fopr your question. Yes, you can move the peonies now if you must. Why can't you just till ...
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| calla lilies | 5/27/2007 |
Q: My first experience with calla lilies is flower drooping. The plant is healthy, but every flower is ... A: Thanx for your question. Calla lilies need full sun for 6 or more hours a day, warm temperatures, ...
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| elephant ears | 5/26/2007 |
Q: I recently dug up elephant ears from my mom's garden that she's had for many years. the plants were ... A: Thanx for your question. I imagine there was an element of shock to the plants but I think they ...
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| Hibiscus | 5/24/2007 |
Q: I live in AZ and have 5 hibiscus plants. I did have more that were thriving until the mid summer. ... A: Thanx for the follow up. Please don't use that recipe. Please use organic materials such as the ...
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| daylillies | 5/21/2007 |
Q: I moved from Indiana to Kentucky and took some of my daylillies with me. They did'nt bloom the first ... A: Thanx for your question. Your day lilies shoud be in full sun, sitting in soil that is well-drained ...
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| help with acypress | 5/21/2007 |
Q: I planted a Sungold Thread Cypress last year, actually 3 of them and one of them I have noticed a ... A: Hey Jim, Thanx for following up with me and providing me with the additional information. I don't ...
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| Cala Lilly | 5/21/2007 |
Q: We planted some very healthy looking Cala Lillies a bout a month ago and they seemed to do okay for ... A: Thanx for your question. If these are colored callas (those that are yellow, pink, orange, etc.) ...
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| Hibiscus and Sun | 5/21/2007 |
Q: my husband and I have two potted Hibiscus trees which we keep indoors during the winter and have ... A: Thanx for your question. Keep your potted hibiscus shaded from full sun but outdoors for 10 days. ...
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| lavender plants | 5/21/2007 |
Q: I just purchased 2 lavender plants and live in southwest Colorado. Should I plant these outdoors or ... A: If you don't have Spanish or French lavender, Lavandul |