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| Subject | Date Asked |
| Lemon pits | 2/3/2012 |
| Q: I took lemon seeds from a lemon and I would like to know how to plant then. A: Thanx for your question. I have posted on this subject several times. If you want to save yourself ... | |
| seeding | 2/1/2012 |
| Q: any reason why seedling trays and cells are colored black.anything wrong nursing vegetables/flowers ... A: Thanx for your question. I'm not sure why the cell flats and planters are colored black. I know ... | |
| bismark palm | 1/7/2012 |
| Q: have been searching for a Bismark Palm with fruit for 4 or 5 years and finally found one. The ... A: Thanx for your question. If you're using fruit still attached to the tree, it probably isn't ripe ... | |
| Dying yucca type plant | 12/31/2011 |
| Q: I was given this plant about 2 years ago by someone that had owned it for about 25 years. About a ... A: Thanx for your question. It sounds to me like the plant was at one time waterlogged or not draining ... | |
| Liquid Amber propagation | 11/26/2011 |
| Q: Do you know if Liquid Amber fruit (seed pods) with the seeds inside needs to be green and still on ... A: Thanx for your question. The pods must be ripe and brown and will have fallen off the trees. Green ... | |
| rooting Japanese maple | 11/12/2011 |
| Q: I am in zone 7. My mother has 50 year old acer palmatem dissectem bloodred. Could we take cuttings ... A: Thanx for your question. I have not been successful in the few times I have attempted to root acer ... | |
| propagating Cupressus sempervirens by seed | 10/20/2011 |
| Q: I have seeds that I gathered from Cupressus sempervirens and I would like to try growing some trees. ... A: Thanx for your question. C. sempervirens seeds do not requiring and have a short vernalization or ... | |
| Semillas Persimmon | 10/19/2011 |
| Q: Quisiera saber si este fruto se puede cosechar en un clima tropical como el de Puerto Rico. A: Hola Amneris, Yo agradezco para su pregunta. Creo que la fruta perimmon se puede cosechar en ... | |
| Need Help On Seed Germination Lot Of Questions | 10/16/2011 |
| Q: I know this is hard to answer, but it will be greatly appreciated if you could help me out. I would ... A: Thanx for your question. From what I've researched, oaks that are native to the South, don't ... | |
| Growing Laurel Oaks From Acorns | 10/15/2011 |
| Q: I would like to know the easiest but ensured way to grow Laurel oaks from acorns. I live in ... A: Thanx for your question. Quercus laurifolia supposedly doesn't require cold stratification from ... | |
| seeds of purple yucca | 10/11/2011 |
| Q: I have a purple coloured yucca,approx 2.5metres in height and 60mm diameter trunk growing in ... A: Thanx for your question. Hopefully, your plant is not a hybrid. If you are taking seeds from a ... | |
| Yucca | 9/29/2011 |
| Q: I have a yucca tree houseplant. It's a very healthy plant. Actually it's got so many green leaves ... A: Thanx for sharing a pick of your yucca with me. Your plant I believe to be Yucca elephantipes which ... | |
| fig trees | 9/26/2011 |
| Q: will fig trees grow in the sandy soil very close to the beach (within 200 ft) in oxnard, ca. A: Thanx for your question. I'm not a fruit or tree expert so I don't have first-hand knowledge of ... | |
| Norfolk Pine Seeds | 9/21/2011 |
| Q: What is the correct way to plant a norfolk pine seed, what end it the top and what end is the ... A: Thanx for your question. The following information came from the Univesity of Florida's website for ... | |
| mimosa | 9/20/2011 |
| Q: Hey Tom, Kan je me even vertellen hoe ik zaad van deze mimosa kan nemen?? Ik heb ondertussen enkele ... A: Hey Liesbeth, Ik dank u voor uw vraag. Sta de zaadpeulen toe om te rijpen. De zaden zijn bruin en ... | |
| Yucca | 9/17/2011 |
| Q: I have a yucca tree houseplant. It's a very healthy plant. Actually it's got so many green leaves ... A: Thanx for your question. There are so many different kinds of yucca and some plants called yucca ... | |
| copper beech seed pod initiation | 9/13/2011 |
| Q: I have a very nice Copper beech in central MD, probably planted in 1986-1987, making it now 24 years ... A: Thanx for your question. I am not a tree expert but I can provide you with the following ... | |
| root a ficus tree (inside tree) follow up to Tom | 9/10/2011 |
| Q: have an old tree for at least 15 years and roots because so large and leaves only on edges and it is ... A: Thanx for the pic and the followup. I know it's hard to visualize but if you will go ahead and cut ... | |
| cedar seeds | 9/8/2011 |
| Q: This is the year where I am the trees are covered in seeds should I folow your plan now or in the ... A: Thanx for your question. What type of cedar do are you planning on planting? Were it me, I would ... | |
| 'breeding' your flowers | 9/6/2011 |
| Q: Ok so I'm kind of a newbie to gardening. I've been doing it as a hobby for about 5 years now. Pretty ... A: Thanx for your questions. The way growers and hybridizers get certain patterns and colors is by ... | |
| when and what size to plant an apple tree seedling | 9/4/2011 |
| Q: I have an apple tree that I have been told by folks that have an orchard, is an "original Red ... A: Thanx for the additional information. Here are my answers to your questions" "I am going to follow ... | |
| Propagation by Air Layer | 8/31/2011 |
| Q: Will the Jacaranda propagate by air layer method? A: Thanx for your question. According to Texas A&M University, air layering is possible on most ... | |
| On planting a peach pit/seed | 8/29/2011 |
| Q: .. "Hi Christopher, Thanx for your question. Gently crack the peach pit with a nut cracker just ... A: Thanx for the additional information. Most of the seeds should germinate within the first thirty ... | |
| root a ficus tree (inside tree) | 8/27/2011 |
| Q: have an old tree for at least 15 years and roots because so large and leaves only on edges and it is ... A: Thanx for your question. You don't necessarily have to throw the tree out? Why not just prune it ... | |
| Follow-up to an earlier answer you gave on sycamore cuttings | 8/27/2011 |
| Q: We have a large sycamore stump that has a new tree growing out of one side. We are about to grind ... A: Thanx for your question. If the sucker growing out of the stump has roots, it can be easily ... | |
| when and what size to plant an apple tree seedling | 8/27/2011 |
| Q: I have an apple tree that I have been told by folks that have an orchard, is an "original Red ... A: Thanx for your question. If your apple tree is truly an open-pollinated or heritage type tree, then ... | |
| Rose Creek Abelia | 8/25/2011 |
| Q: I wasn't sure who to direct this question to. The shrub section has no expert in it right now. ... A: Thanx for the followup. I've not had any direct experience with this shrub so I can only tell you ... | |
| Zucchini | 8/23/2011 |
| Q: Usually by this time of sunner (pgh.,PA) we're tired of zucchini. This year, however, we've had ... A: Thanx for your question. Yes, you can hand pollinate the plants. It is best to hand pollinate ... | |
| Mold growing on my pineapple | 8/14/2011 |
| Q: Hey there again My new project is I'm trying to root a pineapple. I took the leafy part out, stuck ... A: Thanx for your question. It must be pretty humid and stuffy wherever you have this plant. If ... | |
| On planting a peach pit/seed | 8/13/2011 |
| Q: .. "Hi Christopher, Thanx for your question. Gently crack the peach pit with a nut cracker just ... A: Thanx for your question. Before I effectively answer your question, can you tell me in which part ... | |
| jasmine pods | 8/9/2011 |
| Q: our confederate jasmine has 3 sets of double pods on it,will those produce seeds in the fall,if so, ... A: Thanx for your question. I was going to give you my own version but here is a link to much better ... | |
| Mango seed | 8/8/2011 |
| Q: I live in zone 7a or 8a (every zone map I've looked at has my zip code 35905 in a different zone) ... A: Thanx for your question. Before you plant the seed, go to a nursery and purchase some milled ... | |
| european copper beech tre | 8/7/2011 |
| Q: I am so excited to have found my way to advise on the propagation of copper beach trees from seed. ... A: Sorry to take so long in answering your question. Here is an answer I gave to someone back in ... | |
| Black Cherry Seeds | 8/7/2011 |
| Q: Thanx for your time. I'm brand new to seed propagation, so I appreciate all the tips so far. I ... A: Thanx for your question. In what part of Arkansas are you located? I can tell you right now that ... | |
| Apple tree mold | 7/27/2011 |
| Q: I see you have some other special apple tree stories. Mine is also a very special seed from satire ... A: Thanx for your question. It's not that it's too hot in San Diego it is because it very rarely goes ... | |
| START PLANTS FROM SEEDS | 7/25/2011 |
| Q: I WOULD LIKE INFO ON HOW TO GROW TREES FROM THIER SEEDS IE: PEACH AND CHERRY I RELLY LIKE TO START ... A: Thanx for your question. In the future, if you will use the FIND feature at the top left-hand ... | |
| mimosa tree | 7/24/2011 |
| Q: I planted a mimosa tree, first year I almost lost it because of the bad snow. But it came back, now ... A: Thanx for your question. Mimosa is hardy to the warmer part of Zone 5. It should be okayi n your ... | |
| Humming bird vine | 7/24/2011 |
| Q: I purchased some seeds off of ebay this year for humming bird vine, and I have made several attempts ... A: Thanx for your question. Before I get started. Would you let me know if I'm on the right track as ... | |
| Brown spots on indoor apple sapling. | 7/19/2011 |
| Q: In February I became quite by surprise the parent of four apple saplings. I had left an apple on my ... A: Thanx for your question. I have no idea why Ralph is shorter than the other saplings. Obviously, ... | |
| Myrtle Seed | 7/17/2011 |
| Q: I have Myrle extensively around my home. In most areas it is doing just fine. I have an area however ... A: Thanx for your question. I'm unaware of any companies that sell perwinkle seed (Vinca minor). ... | |
| Storing Plants and trees | 7/14/2011 |
| Q: I live in MN. & I will be moving only 45 mi. from where I currently live(not sure if it will be ... A: Thanx for your question. You will be able to stor most of these plants in tubs in an unheated ... | |
| jacaranda seed propagation | 7/14/2011 |
| Q: Two years ago I went to San Diego and brought back a jacaranda seed pod. Last year I opened it and ... A: Thanx for your question. I grew some jacaranda from seed and it germinated easily. It is a member ... | |
| Growing cherries from seeds | 7/11/2011 |
| Q: I never knew that I liked cherries until I started working at a grocery store and got to eat them. ... A: Desirai, Thanx for your question. If you will use the FIND function at the top of the page, you can ... | |
| zones appropriate for growing Italian Cypress | 7/9/2011 |
| Q: Is Lassen County a good place to grow Italian Cypress trees? If so, where would I find non-hybrid ... A: Thanx for your question. USDA Zones 7-9 are the recommended hardiness zones for Cupressus ... | |
| Rooted cuttings | 7/6/2011 |
| Q: I'm Ima from Indonesia. I'd like to plant gypsophila and carnation at my farm. I need some rooted ... A: Thanx for your question. I'm not a professional grower so I don't really have the information for ... | |
| Rose of sharon | 7/6/2011 |
| Q: I just recently planted 2 bushes. They both have blooms that will not open up. I may have watered ... A: Thanx for your question. Allow the soil around the plant to dry out. Is the soil draining ... | |
| Follow up on starting cherry trees from seeds | 7/6/2011 |
| Q: OK, I get it that commercial fruit is hybridized. But (in a very simplistic description) I always ... A: Thanx for your question. I have found that many times, the fruit is quite edible and quite good. ... | |
| plants looseing leaves | 7/3/2011 |
| Q: I have 2 shrimp plants and they are loosing their leaves and flowers and I can't figure out why, can ... A: Thanx for confirming the plant issue. You're not bothering me at all. This is what I'm here for. I ... | |
| Shrimp plants sheading | 7/1/2011 |
| Q: I know you answered the ? for the Trumpet plant but I asked another ? about shrimp plants and I have ... A: I'm sorry too. I thought a sent a picture of the plant to ask you if this was the same plant. Can ... | |
| rowan trees | 6/27/2011 |
| Q: I have a Rowan tree in my back yard...noticed at the beginning of summer three little trees growing ... A: Thanx for the question. If you have a place you'd like to plant the rowans now, I would. If not, ... | |
| rowan trees | 6/26/2011 |
| Q: I have a Rowan tree in my back yard...noticed at the beginning of summer three little trees growing ... A: Thanx for your question. The seedlings should be fine if you place them somewhere, where they are ... | |
| growing Japanese Red Maple | 6/26/2011 |
| Q: My understanding is that the red japanese maple is grown by grafting the desired tree to a stock ... A: Thanx you for your question. The root stock for Japanese maple is usually a very hardy variety of ... | |
| ? Shrimp Plant ? | 6/26/2011 |
| Q: Alonzo, Yesterday was the first I noticed shrimp-looking growths in our Drexel Hill, PA yard in the ... A: Thanx for your question. The shrimp plants I know of are either a yellow kind or an orange kind. ... | |
| Repairing a Chinese Pistache tree | 6/25/2011 |
| Q: A branch on my young seven foot tall Chinese Pistache tree partially broke. I set the broken branch ... A: Thanx for your question. I don't think the twine will hurt the tree at all. I can go driving down ... | |
| Sissoo trees saplings | 6/23/2011 |
| Q: After three ficus trees died during a frost in the Phoenix area 4 years ago, my wife and I looked ... A: Luis, Always follow the instructions on the label. Don't deviate. There are reasons why those ... | |
| Purple Trumpet seeds | 6/23/2011 |
| Q: I have a purple trumpet plant and it is seeding, how do I harvest the seeds and prepare them for ... A: Thanx for your question. When you say purple trumpet, are you talking about datura? If so, after ... | |
| mimosa tree | 6/23/2011 |
| Q: I found a couple of mimosa trees in our wooded area and I dug them up and replanted them, but for ... A: Thanx for your question. There are several possibilities here. First, mimosas tend to have a long ... | |
| Sissoo trees saplings | 6/22/2011 |
| Q: After three ficus trees died during a frost in the Phoenix area 4 years ago, my wife and I looked ... A: Thanx for your followup. Yes, Roundup will kill anything with which it comes into contact, which is ... | |
| Sissoo trees saplings | 6/21/2011 |
| Q: After three ficus trees died during a frost in the Phoenix area 4 years ago, my wife and I looked ... A: Thanx for your question. At the risk of getting bombarded by the of the politically correct...in ... | |
| peach tree seeds | 6/19/2011 |
| Q: I have a peach tree ( a UF variety ) and it is doing well. I have my first fruit from the tree this ... A: Thanx for your question. Congratulations on your new fruit. If your tree has produced fruit and you ... | |
| Snowball tree | 6/16/2011 |
| Q: I need your expertise again on my snowball tree. My mom has wanted a snowball plant for some time ... A: I would be glad to give you the cutting instructions for your snowball bush. Here are instructions ... | |
| iris seeds | 6/16/2011 |
| Q: Tom I read your answer on how to grow iris from seed i just wanted to ad a little to the question. ... A: Thanx for your question. If you want to plant the seed in situ (which means out in the garden), you ... | |
| fruitless mullberry trees | 6/16/2011 |
| Q: how do i take cutting from my mullberry tree to start more trees and when A: Thanx for your question. Take cuttings from the mother tree in the summer. Take the cutting from ... | |
| Snowball tree | 6/11/2011 |
| Q: I need your expertise again on my snowball tree. My mom has wanted a snowball plant for some time ... A: thanx for your question. Probably the easiest way to do this is to take a part of the shrub that ... | |
| peonies | 6/7/2011 |
| Q: I have a large branch from a tree peony. If I dip it into rooting hormones and then put it in soil ... A: thanx for your question. I doubt if you will be able to get a branch from a tree peony you've had ... | |
| Mimosa seedlings | 6/5/2011 |
| Q: I recently went to a nursery and was going to buy a tree. I went home to talk to husband and he said ... A: thanx for your question. It sounds to me like you want to grow a mimosa tree in your yard and not in ... | |
| Trees from seed | 6/2/2011 |
| Q: I have started 25 catalpa trees from seed. They are now about 24 inches tall. I can not find ... A: Thanx for your question. Generally, when I have grown trees from seed, I can pinch off the tip ... | |
| Propagate a sycamore tree | 6/1/2011 |
| Q: There are several sycamore trees planted on the grounds where I work (in Maryland). I would like to ... A: Thanx for your question. This is a tree question better handled by a tree expert. We have a tree ... | |
| Iris Seed | 5/22/2011 |
| Q: I have some japanese Iris that appear to have seeds on them in the fall. Are these true seeds that ... A: Thanx for your question. If the plant you have is a hybrid, the seed will not result in identical ... | |
| Tulip Tree is not flowering | 5/22/2011 |
| Q: I received a tulip tree for Mother's day about four years ago and it still isn't flowering. It is ... A: Thanx for your question. If you received Liriodendron tulipifera, and it was say a 3-5 year old ... | |
| pods hanging on my wisteria | 5/18/2011 |
| Q: What are the long pods hanging off of my wisteria tree?It is full of them. A: Thanx for your question. The pods hanging off your wisteria vine are seed pods. Wisteria is a ... | |
| propagation/mango seed | 5/16/2011 |
| Q: how do i propagation a dryed mango seed i have several i have saved from florida. I live up north ... A: Marlene, Thanx for your question. Mango seeds are only viable for a few weeks and the drier they ... | |
| Planting trees Meditterranean | 5/14/2011 |
| Q: I have been told that it is a waste of time to plant seeds in the Northern Mediterranean, but to ... A: Thanx for your question. I wouldn't necessarily say it was a waste of time to plant tree seeds but ... | |
| yucca plant | 5/10/2011 |
| Q: We recently planted a red yucca plant in our back yard in TX. We had seen them in nearby landscapes ... A: Thanx for your question. The red yucca is a great plant and very popular in the Southwest but will ... | |
| Bismark seeds | 5/7/2011 |
| Q: Tom, I saw your answerback to a question about WHEN to pick Bismark seeds.Well I guess I read the ... A: Thanx for your question. The danger with picking any seed before it is ripe is that the embryo, ... | |
| Wisteria seed pods | 4/29/2011 |
| Q: Should I pull my seed pods off my wisteria. Is there an advantage to leave them on or take them off? A: Thanx for your question. Preventing seed development always provides a plant with extra energy to ... | |
| iris seed pods | 4/25/2011 |
| Q: I read your answer about harvesting the seeds. My iris' have pods now. If I want to winter them ... A: Thanx for your question. Your iris seed pods are probably green right now. Let them completely dry ... | |
| stopping maple tree seed | 4/15/2011 |
| Q: I have 2 emerald queen maples. I rate up as much 'whirly-bird' seed in the fall. Early spring I put ... A: Thanx for the additional information. I think that the crab grass pre-emergent is not effective on ... | |
| stopping maple tree seed | 4/15/2011 |
| Q: I have 2 emerald queen maples. I rate up as much 'whirly-bird' seed in the fall. Early spring I put ... A: Thanx for your question. If you're using a pre-emergent crabgrass preventer, it's probably not ... | |
| Mimosa seeds | 4/13/2011 |
| Q: I live in southern CA Riverside County area. Last July/August (2010) I gathered bunch of mimosa ... A: Thanx for your question. First off, mimosa (Albizzia julibrissin) can be considered an invasive ... | |
| Jasmin | 4/10/2011 |
| Q: i live in N fla and have 4 mature confederate jasmin (at least 6 yrs in the ground) and want to ... A: Thanx for your question. Bear in mind that Confederate jasmine, Trachelospermum jasminoides, can be ... | |
| Plant seeds | 4/9/2011 |
| Q: We were in Fort Myers Beach in Florida and a girl was selling bracelets made fom some kind of seed ... A: Thanx for your question. I checked with my niece, who lives in Florida and she is not familiar with ... | |
| Mimosa | 4/4/2011 |
| Q: I am interested in planting a fast growing tree that is a legume that can be chipped and used to ... A: Thanx for the additional information. Did you know the mimosa is considered a very invasive species ... | |
| Germinated Bismark Palm care | 4/2/2011 |
| Q: I love gardening especially unique and different plants from other areas. Recently I have started ... A: Thanx for your question. The minute you see your Bismarck palm seeds germinating, plant the seeds ... | |
| Saucier magnolia seeds | 4/1/2011 |
| Q: My wife has frozen the red seeds from the Saucier Mag.(appx 1 year) Now she would like to plant. ... A: Thanx for your question. Although it is not recommended to freeze the seeds, one can usually cold ... | |
| growing from seeds | 3/31/2011 |
| Q: Afriend gave me some seeds, I planted them under athin layer of soil Will they propagate in a ... A: Thanx for the additional information. Wisteria is a member of the pea family and its seeds ... | |
| moving honeysuckle | 3/29/2011 |
| Q: My vine is hardly 3 years old, in part shade, near my backyard window, attached to a perglo, its not ... A: Thanx for the follow up. The honeysuckle will do fine in the full sun of Texas. This is a very ... | |
| Replanting Two baby plants from parent tree | 3/28/2011 |
| Q: I have a 6 yr old crepe myrtle that has two young plants coming up beside it that are a year old. ... A: Thanx for your question. You have two crape myrtle seedlings growing near the mother tree. They ... | |
| germinating and planting bismarck palm seeds | 3/26/2011 |
| Q: Tom, I know nothing about gardening but I have some fruit from the bismarck palm. I hear that you ... A: Thanx for the followup. After you have removed all of the fruit/pulp from the hard pit, wash the ... | |
| Indoor or outdoor? | 3/25/2011 |
| Q: I have chosen what flowers I wanted to plant, I have a mixed choice of red flowers. On the back of ... A: Thanx for your question. I start almost all of my flowers indoors. Follow the directions on the ... | |
| moving honeysuckle | 3/25/2011 |
| Q: My vine is hardly 3 years old, in part shade, near my backyard window, attached to a perglo, its not ... A: Thanx for your question. Go ahead and move your plant now. I would cut it away from the pergola to ... | |
| replanting 50+foot tall pine trees | 3/25/2011 |
| Q: At our cabin in the mountains we have a surplus of pine trees, mostly threatening to block our ... A: Thanx for your question. This particular issue is out of my purview. I am not a tree expert. We ... | |
| norfolk island pine | 3/24/2011 |
| Q: Where does a norfolk island pine seed come from? When and how? A: Thanx for your question. The Norfolk Island pine (Araucaria heterophylla) is not really a pine ... | |
| Araucaria Hetrophylla | 3/24/2011 |
| Q: I would like to know where I can purchase Araucaria Hetrophylla's quality seeds. Also, are ... A: Thanx for your question. A. heterophylla is often called the Norfolk Island Pine. You purchase ... | |
| two types | 3/21/2011 |
| Q: I have seen two types of ocotillos. One has a gray stem with green leaves, the other one's stem is ... A: Thanx for your question, the only ocotillos species readily available as a native plant in the U.S. ... | |
| Rhubarb Plants | 3/19/2011 |
| Q: I live near Sacramento, CA., last year we planted some rhubarb and it grew beautifully, this winter ... A: Thanx for your question. I'm not much of a crafter so I can't really tell you if there is any ... | |
| Rhubarb Plants | 3/18/2011 |
| Q: I live near Sacramento, CA., last year we planted some rhubarb and it grew beautifully, this winter ... A: Thanx for your question. It sounds like your plants are getting ready to bloom. Cut the pods off ... | |
| growing from seeds | 3/14/2011 |
| Q: I do have a green thumb, as long as i buy the plant already in the vegetative stage. I realize now ... A: Thanx for the additional information. Here's what I do with the basics for seed starting. Seeds ... | |
| seedlings | 3/13/2011 |
| Q: I planted some datura seeds in special jiffy seed soil kit with a plastic dome. after they hit the ... A: Thanx for your question. The cotton substance you describes sounds like damping off disease which ... | |
| Growing Bonsai from Seeds | 3/11/2011 |
| Q: The seeds are: Casuarina Equisetifolia (horsetail she oak), 2 Lagerstroemia Indica (Crape Myrtle), ... A: Thanx for your question. I am not a bonsai expert however, we do have one here on Allexperts. If ... | |
| fruit trees started from seeds at home.. | 3/8/2011 |
| Q: Can home started fruit plants from store-bought fruit seeds bear fruit eventually? I have some apple ... A: Thanx for your question. Yes, you can grow fruit trees from seed from fruit from the store as you ... | |
| Ground Sand Cherry | 3/6/2011 |
| Q: would you reccomend i could start Ground Sand Cherry seeds (prunus Pumila or Depressa on my really ... A: Thanx for your question. Are you wanting to know if it is preferable to grow Sand Cherries from ... | |
| Plant Rooting and Cutting | 3/6/2011 |
| Q: Could you please give me some advice on how to clone a daffodil? I was asked to use cutting to clone ... A: Thanx for your question. You can't get cuttings from daffodils. Daffodils generally increase ... | |
| pine tree | 3/2/2011 |
| Q: last year i got a pine seedling that was in a flower pot in East Tx. at the time it was about 1" it ... A: Thanx for your question. I wouldn't worry so much about potting soil as I would making sure the ... | |
| Ornamental Pineapples | 3/2/2011 |
| Q: How do I plant an ornamental pineapple plant? The flower/fruit looks like a bunch of tightly ... A: Thanx for your question. Because you are in Malaysia, you have the perfect climate to grow the ... | |
| pine tree | 3/1/2011 |
| Q: last year i got a pine seedling that was in a flower pot in East Tx. at the time it was about 1" it ... A: Thanx for your question. To be on the safe side, I would wait until after the last frost. Dig a ... | |
| Copper Beech | 2/27/2011 |
| Q: Hi i live in England and have a huge old Copper Beach on my parents garden it releases a large ... A: Thanx for your help. I'm not really a tree expert. We have a tree expert here on All Experts. His ... | |
| seed germination | 2/24/2011 |
| Q: im looking for references, people who have done this kind of experiment. i have looked at many ... A: Thanx for your question. I'm not a scientist. I'm just a simple hobbyist with a little bit of ... | |
| Daylilies | 2/20/2011 |
| Q: I've collected several seeds of different crosses of daylilies, and I was wondering when to start ... A: Thanx for your question. If you don't have flourescent lighting available, wait to start your seeds ... | |
| Coffee tree propogation | 2/17/2011 |
| Q: In a moment of madness I lopped off the top, down to about 6 inches, of my 25 year old coffee tree, ... A: Thanx for your question. I guess if you cut it back down past the last limb, you may have done the ... | |
| mimosa pudica plant | 1/31/2011 |
| Q: is there any particular compost/soil, used to grow the mimosa from seed ? A: Thanx for your question. I apologize for the dealy in responding. We are digging out from ... | |
| Cherry germination in tropics | 1/29/2011 |
| Q: I live in Puerto Rico island, and we don't have cherry or anything from that group of fruits ... A: Thanx for your question. Your English is fine too! You can germinate a cherry seed in the ... | |
| rubarb seed planting | 1/13/2011 |
| Q: Tom , I want to plant 1 pound of rubarb seeds this year. My rows are 105 ft. long , All transplanted ... A: Thanx for your question. Here is an article from Ohio State University Extension on growing Rhubarb ... | |
| Aubergines | 1/13/2011 |
| Q: I've grown Aubergine/ Eggplants from seed and they're now huge and full of flowers but then the ... A: Thanx for your question. One of my dreams is to visit Australia and New Zealand some day. ... | |
| pit to sprout? | 1/10/2011 |
| Q: i planted an apricot pit in good soil and gave her plant nutrients. I feed her when she's dry, and ... A: Thanx for your question. I doubt if the apricot pit will germinate under the conditions in which ... | |
| watermellon pollinators | 1/6/2011 |
| Q: how do you use diploids and triploids and how do they work. where do you get them. cucumbers and ... A: Thanx for your question. Your question is way out of my league. There are two things you can do. ... | |
| Tulip Poplar Trees | 1/5/2011 |
| Q: I would like a second opinion just to be sure. I would like to know if the Tulip Poplar Tree will ... A: Thanx for the additional information. I think they have the aphid problem in the PNW because of ... | |
| Tulip Poplar Trees | 1/4/2011 |
| Q: I would like a second opinion just to be sure. I would like to know if the Tulip Poplar Tree will ... A: Thanx for your question. No, I have not heard of any aphid infestations. Are you experiencing one ... | |
| Coffee bean germination | 1/1/2011 |
| Q: they say to soak them in water for 24 hours. A: Thanx for your question. Sounds to me like your coffee beans have either already sprouted or are in ... | |
| Norfolk Island Pines | 12/31/2010 |
| Q: I wonder could you tell me approximately how many seeds to a mature female cone of the Araucaria ... A: Thanx for your question. So sorry to be delayed in answering. From what I can gather, the U.S. ... | |
| Smoke Tree Attracting Bees | 12/13/2010 |
| Q: Do you know if the Purple Smoke Tree, Cotinus Cog. Atropurpurea, attracts bees? I would like a tree ... A: Thanx for your question. The Purple Smoke Tree can be fragrant and is said to be very attractive to ... | |
| Peach Trees in the Philippines? | 12/5/2010 |
| Q: My girl friends family has a farm in the Philippines and when I brought them peaches they had never ... A: Thanx for your question. To my knowledge, peaches have a chill requirement that you're not going to ... | |
| persimmon tree | 12/4/2010 |
| Q: how do you plant a persimmon tree were do you get the seed if the fruit has no seed ? A: Thanx for your question. There are some hybrid persimmons that do not produce seed. These trees ... | |
| Tulip Poplar Trees | 12/2/2010 |
| Q: I would like a second opinion just to be sure. I would like to know if the Tulip Poplar Tree will ... A: Thanx for your question. If you're talking about Liriodendron tulipifera, I do have some experience ... | |
| bismark seed / propagation | 11/30/2010 |
| Q: I have a seed and took off the outer layer after is got soft. How do i get the seed to grow now. A: Thanx for your question. In the future, you may wish to use the Search for function above. I have ... | |
| sunflowers | 11/27/2010 |
| Q: I have a couple of sunflowers in my garden.There are obviously hundreds of seeds on the flowers and ... A: Thanx for your question. If your sunflowers are hybrids, the seeds won't result in plants that look ... | |
| Dwarf crepe mrytle seedling | 11/27/2010 |
| Q: I started a couple of dwarf crepe mrytles from seed. I live in New York. Didn't know much about ... A: Thanx for your question. You are correct in that the dwarf crape myrtle will go dormant in the fall ... | |
| Propagating weeping ash tree | 11/20/2010 |
| Q: Is it possible to propagate a weeping ash tree from it's seeds? ANSWER: Hi Bob, Thanx for your ... A: Thanx for the followup. The weeping habit is considered a "sport" or a genetic mutation. You will ... | |
| Propagating weeping ash tree | 11/17/2010 |
| Q: Is it possible to propagate a weeping ash tree from it's seeds? A: Thanx for your question. Soak ripe seed in water, let stand in water for 12 hours. Plant half ... | |
| acorns!!! | 11/16/2010 |
| Q: My grandparents have a white oak in their yard. About 2 months ago I collected a handful of acorns ... A: Thanx for your question. You can plant the acorns in separate pots and keep them in an unheated ... | |
| avocado tree | 11/13/2010 |
| Q: Tom. How can I make an avocado tree grow from seed. I've been trying, but I've failed all times. A: Thanx for your question. If you will use our Search for box at the top of the page you may find ... | |
| Pear tree cuttings | 11/13/2010 |
| Q: You told me how to do the cutting and plant, but you did not tell me what time of year to do this. ... A: Thanx for your question. Yes, it does make a difference. You will have better success with ... | |
| re-potting crepe myrtles from seed pods. | 11/12/2010 |
| Q: Can I use the seed pods to re-plant the crepe myrtles? I have a fence of them about 4 ft high, they ... A: Thanx for your question. Remove the seeds from the dried pods and then plant them about 1/2 inch ... | |
| persimmon seeds and acorns | 11/12/2010 |
| Q: I picked up some persimmon seeds and acorns around the first of October. I put them in a plastic bag ... A: Thanx for your question. I would carefully plant the seeds in separate pots and cover them with ... | |
| Olive seeds | 11/11/2010 |
| Q: Not sure what section to ask this in. My daddy is a gardener/lover of flowers/plants etc. Recently ... A: Thanx for your question. It is not recommended to grow olives from seeds as most of them are from a ... | |
| dOG WOOD PROPOGATION THROUGH SEED | 11/11/2010 |
| Q: I have some white dogwood seeds collected from bhutan an i wanted to know how to propagate them. ... A: Thanx for your question. I met a fellow from Bhutan this past summer at our farmer's market. I ... | |
| propagation of sago plum plants | 11/11/2010 |
| Q: I dug up some offsets at the base of a sago plum plant and would like some info. on how to plant or ... A: Thanx for your question. Are you talking about sago palm? If so, here is a great link that has ... | |
| persimmon seeds | 11/4/2010 |
| Q: how do you identify the type of persimmon from its seed? I have been given some persimmons from two ... A: Thanx for your question. I don't know that you really can identify the type of persimmon by its ... | |
| persimmon trees | 10/31/2010 |
| Q: when pollinating persimmon trees what is the ratio of male to female trees for instance if you had ... A: Thanx for your question. Yours is really a tree question for our Tree Forum, but I've got the ... | |
| new tree growth | 10/27/2010 |
| Q: I have a Bartlett tree about 8 years old. Seems really healthy. It has decided to grow another ... A: Thanx for your question. I would cut off this "new tree". It's more likely part of the graft host ... | |
| transplant Cedar of Lebanon | 10/26/2010 |
| Q: I have a question about a cedar of lebanon that I cant find the info to anywhere. I planted a ... A: Rather than take any unnecessary chances, allow me to refer you to our Allexperts Tree Expert, Mr. ... | |
| wisteria seed pods | 10/24/2010 |
| Q: I was pruning up my Wisteria in my front lawn (never got around to form a tree due to illness)that I ... A: Thanx for your question. I wouldn't soak the seed pods because this could cause the seeds to rot. ... | |
| Persimmon | 10/19/2010 |
| Q: I live in the Willamette Valley of Oregon and 6 yrs. ago I brought home a Fuju persimmon from the ... A: Thanx for your question. I'm not really a fruit tree expert. Allow me to refer you to our fruit ... | |
| White/Yellow Peaches | 10/18/2010 |
| Q: Tom: I just accidentally mixed my husband's yellow and white peach seeds together. If there anyway ... A: Thanx for your question. I don't know of a way to tell between peach tree seeds but I'm not a fruit ... | |
| rowan tree | 10/18/2010 |
| Q: I have a beautiful Rowan tree in my garden which I love. My problem is that the tree seems to have ... A: Thanx for your question. Are you wanting to graft another branch onto the side of the tree that is ... | |
| growing dogwood trees from seed | 10/18/2010 |
| Q: My dogwood has the red (seed) pods right now, can I somehow grow the trees from seed or is it better ... A: Thanx for your question. If you have no experience with grafting, I would go with growing from seed ... | |
| Rooting a Ficus cutting | 10/15/2010 |
| Q: I had a ficus tree for 28 years - growing in a big pot in a sunny window in a NYC apartment. It ... A: Thanx for the additional information. Questions: 1) Is it too late? Are they water-logged? No, I ... | |
| seeding and propagation | 10/13/2010 |
| Q: I live in Gauteng, South Africa (coldish winters with clear blue skies, warm summers with summer ... A: Thanx for your question. To be honest with you, I'm not experienced with grafting other than having ... | |
| Persimmons | 10/4/2010 |
| Q: Why do all of the flowers on my persimmon tree fall off. The tree is 6 yrs old and it has never had ... A: Thanx for your question. Persimmon is native to most of the Eastern U.S. down into the deep South ... | |
| hibiscus | 10/4/2010 |
| Q: I have about 3 hibiscus plants outside and I live in NC. should I cut them all the way to the ground ... A: Thanx for your question. If these plants are hardy hibiscus, Hibiscus moscheutos, you may cut them ... | |
| persimmons | 10/4/2010 |
| Q: Is there a way to make a wild persimmon tree that has not produced fruit produce fruit? It seems we ... A: Thanx for your question. This is really a tree question and we have a tree expert here on All ... | |
| seeds for Prunus Shirotae (mount Fuji) | 10/4/2010 |
| Q: Where can i get seeds for Prunus Shirotae "Mount Fuji"? All tha places who sell the sell them pruned ... A: Thanx for your question. I believe this tree is a selection/cultivar and is not propagated by seed ... | |
| Persimmons | 10/3/2010 |
| Q: Why do all of the flowers on my persimmon tree fall off. The tree is 6 yrs old and it has never had ... A: Thanx for your question. If you have one solitary persimmon tree, it needs another for pollination. ... | |
| pumpkin seeds | 10/2/2010 |
| Q: was thinking, almost sure, that an heirloom pumpkin will give me seeds that will make another ... A: The Australian pumpkin is an open-pollinated pumpkin unless there are some new cultivars that have ... | |
| Peach Seedling | 9/29/2010 |
| Q: Tom you answered my question the other day and I have another one. You said for me to plant the ... A: Sorry for the confusion. After reading this all through again, the problem we have here is that the ... | |
| Peach seeds | 9/29/2010 |
| Q: How do I start a peach tree from the seed? A: Thanx for your question. This question has been answered many, many times. It's a very popular ... | |
| garlic propagation | 9/28/2010 |
| Q: I had a pretty good garlic crop last year and let several to the heads grow. I have a bunch of what ... A: Thanx for your question. The garlic bulb is made up of a number of small cloves. Each of these ... | |
| Peach Seed Sprouting | 9/27/2010 |
| Q: I have a seed that came out of the pit of a peach I had eaten so I got some cotton and dampened the ... A: Thanx for your question. I would take the sprout and gently plant it in a pot large enough to ... | |
| snoball bushes | 9/26/2010 |
| Q: I have two large snoball bushes I would like to move. When is the best time to do this and are they ... A: Melinda, Right now is a perfect time of year to move your snowball bushes. I would trim that back ... | |
| dwarf tree s and fruit seeds | 9/25/2010 |
| Q: I love eating fruits and want to grow dwarf fruit trees in pots, but i don't have any dwarf seeds ... A: Thanx for your question. What kind of fruits are you talking about? Fruits like apples will not ... | |
| Growing White Clovers From Seeds | 9/24/2010 |
| Q: I went outside and picked some white clover flowers to see if I could get some seeds from them and ... A: Thanx for your question. Here is a link to a picture of the seeds and seedlings of Prairie white ... | |
| Storing Sycamore Seeds | 9/20/2010 |
| Q: I live in South Central Kansas. I have some sycamore seed balls. If I stick them in a zip-loc bag ... A: Thanx for your question. I think the sycamore seed would be better stored in your unheated garage ... | |
| Hummingbird viine propagation | 9/20/2010 |
| Q: My apologies if this question has already been answered. I have a hummingbird vine that re-seeds ... A: Thanx for the additional information. Some folks refer to the vine you're speaking of as a ... | |
| Crape Mertlyes | 9/18/2010 |
| Q: I have 2 Crape Mertlyes by my veggy garden. I got sick over the summer and had to let me garden go ... A: Thanx for your question. So, I take it you either took suckers or the crape myrtle reseeded itself, ... | |
| Hummingbird viine propagation | 9/18/2010 |
| Q: My apologies if this question has already been answered. I have a hummingbird vine that re-seeds ... A: Thanx for your question. I have attached a link to the hummingbird vine Ipomoea quamoclit. It's a ... | |
| Can you help identify? | 9/13/2010 |
| Q: I'm aware this might not be your specialty but I am not sure where/who to ask. :) I live in Atlanta, ... A: Thanx for your questions and the pix. It helps a lot to be able to study pix. The first two ... | |
| magnolia seeds and storage until appropriate weather | 9/13/2010 |
| Q: I was mailed a magnolia pod and a bag of seeds from a friends magnolia tree. She lives in Texas and ... A: Thanx for the additional information. The magnolia sounds similar to Magnolia grandiflora but could ... | |
| Hydrangea propagation | 9/13/2010 |
| Q: I received cuttings from a friend's hydrangeas and even though they had flowers in bloom, I ... A: You could put the potted hydrangeas in an unheated garage. Bear in mind that during the winter, ... | |
| Growing Bismark Palms from Seeds. | 9/13/2010 |
| Q: I read your article and it was very informative. I would like additional information about seed ... A: Thanx for your question. Yes, wait until the seeds drop to the ground and then clean the pulp off ... | |
| rose of sharon seed pods | 9/12/2010 |
| Q: My rose of Sharon plants have produced seed pods. My question is, do i pick off the pods & wait for ... A: Thanx for your question. Allow the seed pods to dry on the shrub and when they just start to split ... | |
| magnolia seeds and storage until appropriate weather | 9/10/2010 |
| Q: I was mailed a magnolia pod and a bag of seeds from a friends magnolia tree. She lives in Texas and ... A: Thanx for your question. Do you know what kind of magnolia it is? There are different kinds. What ... | |
| germinating and planting bismarck palm seeds | 9/9/2010 |
| Q: Tom, I know nothing about gardening but I have some fruit from the bismarck palm. I hear that you ... A: Thanx for your question. I love gardening so, the last thing I want to do is come across as ... | |
| Rooting a Ficus cutting | 9/8/2010 |
| Q: I had a ficus tree for 28 years - growing in a big pot in a sunny window in a NYC apartment. It ... A: Thanx for your question. It sounds to me like the white nodules are places where there is a lot of ... | |
| starting peppers from seed | 9/6/2010 |
| Q: I also enjoy starting my plants from seed, but have always had a very hard time starting any type of ... A: Thanx for your question. I start several thousand pepper plants from seed each year. The key to ... | |
| Propagating ponderosa pine seeds | 9/4/2010 |
| Q: I'm interested in learning how hard it is to harvest and propagate ponderosa pine seeds. I live ... A: Thanx for your question. For best results, I refer you to our Tree Expert here at All Experts, Mr. ... | |
| Planting Sycamore Seeds Directly in the Ground | 9/3/2010 |
| Q: Tom, Thanks for taking time to answer my question. I may have asked this before, but i can't find ... A: Thanx for your question. Sycamores here in Kansas do not require a cold stratification period. ... | |
| Autumn Blaze Maple Pollen? | 8/31/2010 |
| Q: Does the Autumn Blaze Maple tree produce pollen? I know that the Red Sunset and October Glory maple ... A: Thanx for your question. I'm going to refer you to our tree expert, Jim Hyland. Mr. Hyland was ... | |
| Red Maple Trees for South Central Kansas | 8/30/2010 |
| Q: Tom. Do red maple trees exhibit that nice red foliage in Autumn in South Central Kansas? I was ... A: Thanx for your question. Tim,I would imagine the maple would perform the same way they do up here ... | |
| Growing a Sugar Maple Tree From Seeds | 8/30/2010 |
| Q: Tom. Thanks for answering my question. I read your answer to another question about growing red ... A: Thanx for your question. Absolutely, you can and should use the same methods I wrote about in some ... | |
| Rose of Sharon buds but won't bloom | 8/29/2010 |
| Q: I planted 2 rose of sharon bushes 5 years ago. Both the same size and both were covered with buds. ... A: Thanx for your question. There are a number of possibilities as to why your ROS won't bloom. It ... | |
| Mango as a houseplant | 8/27/2010 |
| Q: Is it possible to grow a mango tree as an indoor houseplant? I live in GA. My neighbor gave me a ... A: Thanx for your question. Mangos make okay houseplants. Mango seeds often being sprouting before the ... | |
| Planting Bald Cypress seeds | 8/26/2010 |
| Q: Tom. I know I just asked a question about planting Sycamore seeds directly in the ground, but now I ... A: Thanx for your question. Ask as many questions as you like. The article is describing how to try ... | |
| Pomegranate not flowering | 8/26/2010 |
| Q: I purchased a pomegranate last year. I take it in at sign of first frost. There are two issues. ... A: Thanx for your question. I'm really not a fruit expert but I'll tell you what I know and then I'm ... | |
| Seeding Sycamore Trees Outdoors | 8/25/2010 |
| Q: I live in South Central Kansas, USDA growing zone 6a I believe. I want to plant some sycamore tree ... A: Thanx for your question. I'm from NE Kansas (KC area). Yes, I believe you are right about Zone 6a. ... | |
| Oleander tree | 8/24/2010 |
| Q: We live in the high desert of souther California, where temperatures can range from 115 to 120 ... A: Thanx for your question. I'm very familiar with oleander. It is a very popular shrub for public ... | |
| propagating fruit trees | 8/23/2010 |
| Q: I hove some seeds from a 100 year old cheery tree and I want to propagate some of the seeds. What ... A: Thanx for your question. I'm not a fruit tree expert but I'll tell you what I know and then I'll ... | |
| red twig dogwood bush | 8/22/2010 |
| Q: I have several mature bushes. I am wanting to now border a fence row with the same bushes. Since I ... A: Thanx for your question. There are a number of ways you can propagate your red twig dog woods. You ... | |
| calalily seeds | 8/22/2010 |
| Q: I have many calalily seeds and have been successful at growing them. They are white cala's and I ... A: Thanx for your question. White calla lilies are Zantedeschia aethiopica and are always white. The ... | |
| Growing sunflowers | 8/22/2010 |
| Q: A friend grew a giant sunflower and I took several seeds from that plant the other day. We live in ... A: Thanx for your question. It's a bit late for sunflowers this year. Save the seed for next spring. ... | |
| Peony seed propagation and Itoh peony propagation | 8/22/2010 |
| Q: What is the most sucessful way to get peony seeds to sprout and what is the best way to divide an ... A: Thanx for your question. I'm sorry about the delay. I just got back from vacation and forgot to ... | |
| Palm Trees | 8/16/2010 |
| Q: I live in central California and have what I believer are, Queen Palm Trees. We have 5 in our ... A: Thanx for your question. Here is a link to what the Queen Palm fruit look like. The seed is ... | |
| Helping to green Kabul, Afghanistan | 8/15/2010 |
| Q: Greetings!! I have just arrived in Kabul for a 1 year tour with the US Army. I would like to do ... A: Thanx for your question and thank you for your service. The nearest I can tell is that Kabul has a ... | |
| Ash seeds | 8/15/2010 |
| Q: Our neighbor has a female ash tree and this year we've had several hundred ash trees sprouting up in ... A: Thanx for your question. You can apply a product called Preen® to the area most affected by the ... | |
| peony bushes | 8/14/2010 |
| Q: Sirs:I have 6 or 7 peony bushes around my home. I don't what kind they are, as my grandmother had ... A: Thanx for your question. I am in Kansas too and I too have peonies. Mine have pods on them but they ... | |
| Lily seeds | 8/12/2010 |
| Q: I have yellow lilys growing in my yard (SE Michigan) and they have seed pods opening up now. I've ... A: Thanx for the additional question. Sometimes, if you'll avail yourself of our Search Function you ... | |
| Philodendron seed | 8/12/2010 |
| Q: I have collected many fruits of Philodendron bipinnatifidum. Those are turning from cream to yelow. ... A: Take a look at this link and if it isn't what you're looking for let me know. I don't have ... | |
| propagation | 8/11/2010 |
| Q: alonzo, hola! como esta tu' dia? i am attempting to propagate chilean mesquite trees from ... A: Hola Avelino, Estoy bien, y Ud.? I lived in the Phoenix area many years ago and aI know how hot it ... | |
| rowan/ mountain ash | 8/10/2010 |
| Q: hi tom i am sorry to trouble you i purchased a mountain ash 3 years ago as a memorial for my nan i ... A: Thanx for your question. Make sure your planter gets plenty of sun and that you are watering the ... | |
| Lily seeds | 8/9/2010 |
| Q: I have yellow lilys growing in my yard (SE Michigan) and they have seed pods opening up now. I've ... A: Thanx for your question. It sounds like you're talking about possibly the Stella d'Oro day lily. ... | |
| starting a necturine tree from seed | 8/4/2010 |
| Q: I have read and printed your updated advise on how to start a nectarine from seed and have just a ... A: Thanx for your question and thanx for using the Search feature. I have since learned that one may ... | |
| Lilac and Rose seeds | 8/3/2010 |
| Q: How do you know when the seeds on lilacs or roses are "ripe", or when they should be removed from ... A: Thanx for your question. The lilac seed capsules will turn brown and I would pick them quickly ... | |
| watermelon blooms | 8/2/2010 |
| Q: Plenty of blooms but no fruit. Vines look healthy. There were hundreds of bees all over an oregano ... A: Thanx for your question. That's an unusual problem. Usually, the problem with fruit set on ... | |
| liquid amber | 8/1/2010 |
| Q: My daughter and I just pick up some prickly balls from a liquid amber tree. I was wondering if ... A: Thanx for your question. Yes, the seeds of the liquidamber are located inside the prickly fruit. ... | |
| Grancy Greybeard tree | 7/29/2010 |
| Q: I have read that the greybeard tree can be propogated by seed or by cuttings. Which would be the ... A: Thanx for your question. The Grancy Greybeard or Chionanthus virginicus can be propagated by seed ... | |
| mimosa seeds | 7/27/2010 |
| Q: I want to try starting mimosa trees from seed. I have recently gathered a bunch of mimosa flowers ... A: Thanx for your question. Bear in mind that mimosa (Albizia julibrissin) is considered invasive in ... | |
| tri color rose of sharon | 7/24/2010 |
| Q: I HAVE GROWN SEVERAL ROSE OF SHARON FROM SEEDS. HOW CAN I GROW A 3 COLOR ROSE OF SHARON FROM SEEDS? A: Thanx for your question. To my knowledge there is not a stable form of seed that will grow 3 ... | |
| Clivia miniata | 7/24/2010 |
| Q: I have a clivia miniata 10-15 years old bloomed a couple times after last bloom a pod was left on ... A: Thanx for your question. I've provided a link to the Clivia Society which has some good ... | |
| yucca moths | 7/24/2010 |
| Q: I opened a yucca seed also know what do i do with the seeds and the moth? Could I put the worm and ... A: Thanx for your question. The yucca moth has a symbiotic relationship with yucca here in North ... | |
| HAW. THAI CUTTINGS | 7/23/2010 |
| Q: I FOUND 4 OF THESE CUT WITHOUT ITS ROOTS. WHAT IS THE BEST WAY TO HAVE THEM GROW ROOTS, DIRECTLY IN ... A: Thanx for your question. I think the plant to which you are referring is the Ti plant. I lived in ... | |
| Blueberry plants | 7/21/2010 |
| Q: We have begun to propagate blueberry plants....just starting a home business. We have put them in ... A: Thanx for your question. You're right, scorching, should affect all the plants not just part of ... | |
| salal, oregon grape, and fern seeding | 7/17/2010 |
| Q: We have a forest property in Western Washington close to sea level. We would like to renew the ... A: Thanx for your question. You should be able to plant the seeds you mentioned and have varying ... | |
| Zuisho Pine | 7/16/2010 |
| Q: I'm interested in growing the Zuisho Pine in Ventura County, California, and was wondering if this ... A: Thanx for the additional info. I love the Ventura County area. I enjoy visiting Southern ... | |
| honey Mango | 7/15/2010 |
| Q: I read somewhere mango trees will grow fruit opposite of the parents tree. If the parent had ... A: Thanx for your question. That's not necessarily true. Most fruit trees now are the result of ... | |
| color | 7/13/2010 |
| Q: I have a very prolific wisteria which produces beautiful white blooms every year. Trouble is that I ... A: Thanx for the additional information. Ok. Sounds like someone mislabeled the plant. Yes, with ... | |
| Planting rhubarb seed | 7/13/2010 |
| Q: What characteristics does a Rhubarb seed take on if not the parent plant? A: Thanx for your question. It's not the seed that takes on the different characteristics but the new ... | |
| lupins | 7/13/2010 |
| Q: so, do I only deadhead the first flush of flowers and let the second go to seed so as to have more ... A: Thanx for your question. Yes, deadhead your lupines after they have begun to wither and a new flush ... | |
| color | 7/13/2010 |
| Q: I have a very prolific wisteria which produces beautiful white blooms every year. Trouble is that I ... A: Thanx for your question. Was the wisteria blooming lavender when you bought it and it changed to ... | |
| propagating cherry seeds | 7/7/2010 |
| Q: Are there any special instructions for propagating cherry seeds? Do they need to be refrigerated ... A: Thanx for your question. When you use our Search (FIND) box above, this will often help you find a ... | |
| Rowan Trees | 7/6/2010 |
| Q: I have a 6 inch sappling which I would like to put in a large pot but I have no idea how fast they ... A: Thanx for your question. If the rowan is growing in the ground as a volunteer, just dig it up ... | |
| What happens to Copper canyon daisies if you don't prune them? | 7/5/2010 |
| Q: my wife and I have 25 large Copper canyon daisy plants around our home, and to be frank, I am ... A: Thanx for your question. Copper canyon daisies (Tagetes lemmonii) is one of those perfect Texas ... | |
| asparagus plants | 6/29/2010 |
| Q: I hope you can help or direct me to someone who might help me. I have asparagus plants that are four ... A: Thanx for your question. The quick and easy way is to pull up the plants and start all over again ... | |
| Why my olive tree will no longer produce olives | 6/27/2010 |
| Q: I live in North Carolina, and purchased an olive tree about 8 years ago out in California. When I ... A: Thanx for your question. If the olive is potted, it may need a larger pot. Keep the tree pruned ... | |
| Dracaena Fragrans from seed? | 6/27/2010 |
| Q: I am want to start this plant from seed. I would appreciate some information about the soil type, ... A: Thanx for your question. I would just use some good potting soil and barely press the seeds onto ... | |
| Cherry Trees | 6/26/2010 |
| Q: Is it true Texas is too hot to grow Cherry Trees? If so r there any alternatives? A: Thanx for your question. Here is what Texas A&M says about cherries in Texas. Cherries. Most of ... | |
| Start fruit trees from seeds | 6/24/2010 |
| Q: I have some fruit trees I have purchased from the local garden centers such as Home Depot. They are ... A: Thanx for your question. NO, not all hybrid seeds are sterile. In fact, the majority will ... | |
| dwarf crepe myrtles | 6/22/2010 |
| Q: I ordered, received and planted (in May)some very small crepe myrtle plants - 3 to 4 feet tall. The ... A: Thanx for your question. Good thinking! You're absolutely right! Production of flowers and seeds ... | |
| propagation | 6/22/2010 |
| Q: I have some annuals Marigold,impatient. I would like to collect seeds for the next season. I also ... A: Thanx for your question. Most likely the marigold and impatiens are hybrids and the seeds you save ... | |
| Apricots and Cherries and the like | 6/21/2010 |
| Q: I'm trying to get some apricot and cherry seeds to germinate - mostly for my daughter to enjoy ... A: Thanx for your question. When I start seeds that require a cold period to break dormancy, I start ... | |
| mimosa pudica seedlings | 6/21/2010 |
| Q: i live in ok and it has been very humid here lately. i had sprouted some mimosa seedlings and it ... A: Thanx for your question. What you are describing sounds like damping off disease which is a fungal ... | |
| Starting Bismarck seeds | 6/20/2010 |
| Q: Say Thom, I'm a small tree farmer in western Loxahatchee, Fl. and I'm wanting to collect some ... A: Thanx for your question. The method you describe is one of the methods suggested by palm growers ... | |
| Snowball Bush | 6/19/2010 |
| Q: I live in Nova Scotia and I have a very small Snowball bush on my property. It is only 3 or 4 stems ... A: Thanx for your question. Some snowball bushes produce seeds and some do not and some of the seed ... | |
| Start fruit trees from seeds | 6/19/2010 |
| Q: I have some fruit trees I have purchased from the local garden centers such as Home Depot. They are ... A: Thanx for your question. There is a 99.999% chance that the trees you are buying at Home Depot are ... | |
| Rose of Sharon | 6/18/2010 |
| Q: I have 3 bushes of Rose of Sharon, 2 of which are white, 1 with double bloom and the other single. ... A: Thanx for your question. Rose of Sharon are prolific seeders and can be quite invasive as seedlings ... | |
| peach tree | 6/17/2010 |
| Q: what does a preach tree look like when it come up. i have a peach seed that has come up in a pot ... A: Thanx for your question. Follow this link to a picture of peach seedlings. ... | |
| gala apple trees | 6/16/2010 |
| Q: My three kids planted the seeds from their organic Gala apples in an empty flower pot filled with ... A: Gala apples are hybrids and the fruit from the trees your children planted from seed will most ... | |
| blue berrys | 6/16/2010 |
| Q: i would like to know how to raise blue berry plants from seed? and any other info such as from leaf ... A: Thanx for your question. If you have seeds, get a small plastic tray and put some potting soil in ... | |
| 2 questions on poppies | 6/15/2010 |
| Q: I did (at another location) have elegant full(3") (maybe 4") very brilliant pink poppies that kept ... A: Thanx for the additional information. I am in NE Kansas in the Kansas City area. My grandmother ... | |
| straw bale gardening | 6/12/2010 |
| Q: I am trying straw bale gardening this year for the first time, We have prepped the bales by ... A: Thanx for your question. I haven't had any experience with straw bale gardening. There have been ... | |
| willow | 6/11/2010 |
| Q: An odd story to lay the foundation for myMy aunt died several years ago. One of her funeral bouquets ... A: Thanx for your question. I have read that rooting hormone can be made from a tea of willow bark or ... | |
| seed germination | 6/11/2010 |
| Q: I read a post by you that is a few years old on apricot seeds. I have successfully germinated and ... A: Thanx for your question. I recommend starting the cold treatment of the seeds in the fall so that ... | |
| Propagation of Hydrangea and pruning | 6/6/2010 |
| Q: How and give me details on how to propragate a hydrangea and when and how to prune a hyrangea. Also ... A: Thanx for your question. Do you know what kind of hydrangea you have? In general, prune the ... | |
| iris pods | 6/6/2010 |
| Q: this was first time seeing green pods on my iris, not knowing about leaving until turning brown I ... A: Thanx for your question. Yes, the iris pods will dry and turn brown but you picked it too early so ... | |
| Germination and transplanting persimmon plant | 6/6/2010 |
| Q: I've received many persimmon seeds from which people bought fruits from the market in an Asian ... A: Bonjour Rose, Thank you for the additional information. I do not know the Muscat variety of ... | |
| Germination and transplanting persimmon plant | 6/5/2010 |
| Q: I've received many persimmon seeds from which people bought fruits from the market in an Asian ... A: Bonjour Rose, Thank you for your question and greetings to France. I'm not sure an Asian persimmon ... | |
| Opening Bismarck Seeds | 6/3/2010 |
| Q: I have lots of Bismarck palm seed that are on the ground. I was wondering how to break them open to ... A: Thanx for your question. Just take all the pulp off the seed and then soak them in a bucket of warm ... | |
| clematis reproduction | 6/3/2010 |
| Q: I saved the seeds from a favorite clematis last fall and have tried all spring to get them to ... A: Thanx for your question. You want to use a soilless mix because with garden soil or potting soil, ... | |
| clematis reproduction | 6/1/2010 |
| Q: I saved the seeds from a favorite clematis last fall and have tried all spring to get them to ... A: Thanx for your question. Most clematis seed require a cold treatment of several months. Take the ... | |
| petunias | 6/1/2010 |
| Q: Hay Tom...I have trouble growing petunias in my yard...I have had them in hanging baskets and in ... A: Thanx for your question. Buy some liquid fish emulsion at the nursery or DIY and follow the ... | |
| yuka problem | 5/29/2010 |
| Q: my outdoor yuka has been healthy for 3 years and is 5ft tall.now all the leafs have dropped and ... A: Thanx for your question. If it has been unusually wet, this will cause leaf drop. Is the cane ... | |
| planting a peach seed | 5/29/2010 |
| Q: I have read the story regarding planting of a seed from a peach just eaten from your website. I have ... A: Thanx for your question. I think a five-year old peach seed is probably not viable any longer. You ... | |
| sweet peas | 5/29/2010 |
| Q: I've plants some sweet peas from seed. They have germinated and grown to 3 inches tall. I read ... A: Thanx for your question. The answer is yes. If you pinch off the tops when the plant reaches about ... | |
| Early White Bush Scallop Squash | 5/28/2010 |
| Q: The squash are only growing to about 2" in diameter (should be 4-6 inches according to seed packet) ... A: Are you in Orange County by any chance? In many parts of Southern California, there is a hard pan ... | |
| blue berrys | 5/28/2010 |
| Q: i would like to know how to raise blue berry plants from seed? and any other info such as from leaf ... A: Thanx for your question. Unless you are growing open-pollinated or wild varieties of blueberries, ... | |
| apple seedlings | 5/28/2010 |
| Q: I read your respose about growing apples from seeds vs grafting from clippings and the fact that ... A: Thanx for your question. If you have wild apples their seed will probably germinate in relatively ... | |
| Jacaranda Propagation by Clippings | 5/27/2010 |
| Q: I have fallen in love with the Jacaranda's Towering high Flowering Beauty! Those delicate and ... A: Thanx for your question. Propagating by cuttings Take 5-6 inch cuttings from an immature tree in ... | |
| Yucca | 5/27/2010 |
| Q: i have several Yucca plants/Tree in my garden,i have lost them since the bad winter we have had,i ... A: Thanx for your question. On occasion we all get the mother of all winters don't we? Plants that ... | |
| Seedpod identification | 5/26/2010 |
| Q: Do you happen to recognize this particular seedpod? I haven't been able to identify the plant. I ... A: Thanx for your challenging question. I apologize for the time it took to get an answer to you but ... | |
| cottonwood seed dispersal | 5/25/2010 |
| Q: okay, this is going to sound weird...but...we've been watching our cottonwood tree disperse seeds ... A: Thanx for your question. Your question is a tree question, best answered by a tree expert and we ... | |
| How to germinate a peach seed... | 5/24/2010 |
| Q: From your previous posting...do I need to crack the outter shell of the peach seed (exposing the ... A: Thanx for your questions. I've learned a few things since posting those answers regarding peach ... | |
| Poppy propagation | 5/24/2010 |
| Q: I dug up a poppy from a relative's yard and would like to grow it in my yard. A flower has bloomed. ... A: Thanx for your question. You can also dig up the roots of a poppy like I did from my mom's house ... | |
| Early White Bush Scallop Squash | 5/21/2010 |
| Q: The squash are only growing to about 2" in diameter (should be 4-6 inches according to seed packet) ... A: Thanx for your question. This is really for the Vegetable forum but I grow this squash and love it! ... | |
| cedar trees | 5/17/2010 |
| Q: We have several large cedar trees on our property and I had thought they were eastern red cedar. ... A: Thanx for your question. Your question will better be answered by our Tree expert Jim Hyland. Jim ... | |
| Bearded Iris Registrations | 5/17/2010 |
| Q: Approximately how many cultivars have been named and registered with the American Iris Society? A: Thanx for your question. According to Mike and Anne Lowe of the American Iris Society (AIS), there ... | |
| what knd of tree and how to stem root or from seed | 5/13/2010 |
| Q: I actualy have 2 questions i have this tree i just planted 1 month ago it had all pale purple tiny ... A: Thanx for the additional information. You are exactly right. It is an Eastern Redbud (Cercis ... | |
| what knd of tree and how to stem root or from seed | 5/12/2010 |
| Q: I actualy have 2 questions i have this tree i just planted 1 month ago it had all pale purple tiny ... A: Thanx for your question. Can you tell me what part of the country you're in? Does this tree grow ... | |
| Rose of Sharon | 5/11/2010 |
| Q: I have Rose of Sharon bushes and they are planted in a very hard dry area can I put land scaping ... A: Thanx for your question. I think it would be fine to put landscaping timbers around your Rose of ... | |
| Marsh Grapefruit Tree | 5/11/2010 |
| Q: Last year at spring time I purchased a Marsh Grapefruit Tree. It established itself real well but we ... A: Thanx for your question. Suckers and other growth coming from the below the graft line should be ... | |
| japanese maples how to make cuttings | 5/7/2010 |
| Q: i would like to know how to make cuttings of a japanese maple plant do i use rooting hormone or how ... A: Thanx for your question. Japanese maples are generally difficult to root from vegetative cuttings. ... | |
| Royal Empress Tree | 5/5/2010 |
| Q: I received my royal empress tree and upon arrival and packaging the top was bent over, the top was ... A: Thanx for your question. I doubt if taping will help. When a plant is bent like that the cambium, ... | |
| pruning snowball bushes | 4/30/2010 |
| Q: We have two snowball bushes. One has pom pom shaped flowers and the other has more of a flat white ... A: Thanx for your question. In general, with viburnums (snowball bushes), you only want to prune dead ... | |
| Managing volunteers from lilac tree | 4/29/2010 |
| Q: I have been pruning and shaping a beautiful lilac tree for many years now. It is loaded with ... A: Thanx for your question. A short answer? Lawnmower. I'm sorry. That's a real toughy having to ... | |
| sandy and weedy yard | 4/27/2010 |
| Q: i have a back yard that is mostly weeds: thistles, sand burs and plain weeds. The ground is sand. ... A: Thanx for your question. I used to live in Ft. Walton Beach back in the early to mid-80s. I really ... | |
| apple / cherry trees, | 4/21/2010 |
| Q: i have a neighbor that has some real old apple and cherry trees in her yard .i was wondering if i ... A: Thanx for your question. Cuttings from fruit trees are difficult to root. They are best grafted ... | |
| growing wisteria from seed | 4/18/2010 |
| Q: How can I successfully start wisteria from seed? They seem to be hard and I wondered if they should ... A: Thanx for your question. In my experience, wisteria are not at all difficult to start from seed. ... | |
| SNOWBALL BUSH | 4/17/2010 |
| Q: HOW DO I START A BUSH FROM CUTTINGS? THE CUTTINGS ARE FROM BOTH LAST YEAR AND THIS YEARS GROWTH. ... A: Thanx for your question. Here is a response I gave to someone several years ago regarding the same ... | |
| Flowering Princess Lily | 4/15/2010 |
| Q: I have (still in the original pot) an Oxana staprioxa that was given to me in May 2007. I do not ... A: The plant you have is a hybrid of Alstroemeria or Peruvian Lily. They are reliably hardy to zone 7, ... | |
| rooting crabapple trees from seed | 4/15/2010 |
| Q: Can a crabapple tree be rooted from seeds? A: Thanx for your question. Yes, you can grow crabapple trees from seed. The problem is, if the ... | |
| planting bismarck palm seeds | 4/13/2010 |
| Q: my question is. to plant a bismarck palm seed, when should the seeds be picked from the palm ... A: Thanx for your question. Don't pick the seeds from the Bismarck palm. Allow the seeds to fall to ... | |
| Japanese Red Maples - growing | 4/10/2010 |
| Q: I have a very large Japanese Red Maple in my front yard. Today, after doing my first bit of ... A: Thanx for your question. The best way to harvest these maple saplings is to dig down with a ... | |
| Japanese weeping cherry trees from seed | 4/9/2010 |
| Q: I purchased some japanese weeping cherry seeds, soaked them overnight and planted them in the ground ... A: Thanx for your question. The seedlings will emerge in April or May depending upon when your soil ... | |
| Agapanthus from seed | 4/8/2010 |
| Q: I was reading your response to another person growing Aggies from seed and I wanted to know ... A: Thanx for your question. It sounds like some of the seeds were broken. They tend to be flat, ... | |
| Lilac Tree | 4/2/2010 |
| Q: We planted a miniature lilac tree in a front yard berm 2 years ago. This year our Nebraska winter ... A: thanx for your question. Chances are the tree is still alive. Just trim up any broken limbs and ... | |
| blueberrys | 3/30/2010 |
| Q: I,m interested in finding blueberry seeds I live over seas and climate is cold winter -20C, at worth ... A: Thanx for your question. Blueberries are propagated vegetatively. That means they are propagated ... | |
| Mulberry trees from seed pods? | 3/28/2010 |
| Q: Can I grow mulberry trees from the seed pods? If so, how do I do that? Marianne A: Thanx for your question. Mulberry trees do not have seed pods. The seeds are located in the ... | |
| tomato seed starts turning purple | 3/27/2010 |
| Q: I started both pepper and tomato seeds about 3 weeks ago. As they germinated I put them under shop ... A: Thanx for the additional information. I couldn't find anything on growing sweet potatoes in ... | |
| tomato seed starts turning purple | 3/26/2010 |
| Q: I started both pepper and tomato seeds about 3 weeks ago. As they germinated I put them under shop ... A: Thanx for your question. I grow thousands of tomato seedlings in a local greenhouse every year. In ... | |
| Ocotillo success? | 3/21/2010 |
| Q: I came across your discussion about growing ocotillo from seed in the KC area. Did you have any ... A: Thanx for your question. I have not tried the seeds yet. Thanx for reminding me. I got super busy ... | |
| Wilted, Faded Seedlings | 3/19/2010 |
| Q: A few weeks ago I planted various types of seeds indoors under plant lights. I planted tomatoes, ... A: Thanx for your question. I too, have been growing things from seeds for probably 30 or more years. ... | |
| Pear trees from seeds | 3/18/2010 |
| Q: I read you answer to a question from Mike on how to get pear trees to grow from pear seeds. Sounds ... A: Thanx for your question. I don't know why your pear and peach trees have failed to produce ... | |
| cedar seeds | 3/17/2010 |
| Q: This looks like my tree. I have a follow upI picked some of these berries last year and they have ... A: Thanx for the additional information. Remove the pulp from the seeds. Wrap the seeds in a damp ... | |
| cedar seeds | 3/15/2010 |
| Q: I hope this isn't a stupidDo all cedars produce seeds only by cones? The reason I ask is here in ... A: Thanx for your question and no it's not stupid. I think you have Juniperus virginiana. The tree is ... | |
| Sun Flower Seed planting | 3/14/2010 |
| Q: can you tell me how to start Sun Flower seeds? I believe you have to soak them in water for a ... A: Thanx for your question. You do not have to soak sunflower seeds and you also don't need to score ... | |
| Florida sycamore seed propogation | 3/12/2010 |
| Q: I have a large sycamore tree that has just produceded seeds. I would like to propogate them. What ... A: Thanx for your question. Sycamore seeds do not require stratification or any other special ... | |
| hydrangeas | 3/11/2010 |
| Q: I just discovered your website and have a question about my blue mophead Hydrangeas. I live in ... A: Thanx for your question. The stems with buds on them will not root in a bucket of water. If you ... | |
| yuccas and others after freeze | 3/10/2010 |
| Q: We have a lot of plants that were severely effected by one of Texas' worst freezes this last winter. ... A: Thanx for your question. Two years ago, I was down in Orlando, visiting my brother as I do twice a ... | |
| hydrangeas | 3/9/2010 |
| Q: I just discovered your website and have a question about my blue mophead Hydrangeas. I live in ... A: Thanx for your question. You didn't kill the mopheads but they probably won't bloom this year ... | |
| Begonia seeds.plants | 3/7/2010 |
| Q: I want to grow begonia plants. If I want to plant them outside in early April, when do I plant the ... A: Thanx for your question. Begonia seeds are tiny, like dust. They should be planted on top of soil ... | |
| Redwood seedlings | 3/3/2010 |
| Q: I am growing a few redwood trees from seeds. I actually had really good luck getting them to ... A: One thing is you are watering them too often and I'm wondering if they're getting damping off ... | |
| canaan fir abies balsamea var-phanerolepie | 3/3/2010 |
| Q: These trees are used as christmas trees in parts of the usa, i would love to get seed for them , ... A: thanx for your question. I don't have any experience with this company but they have the seeds you ... | |
| Redwood seedlings | 3/3/2010 |
| Q: I am growing a few redwood trees from seeds. I actually had really good luck getting them to ... A: Thanx for your question. I'm going to refer you to Jim Hyland, who is our Allexperts Expert on ... | |
| seedingtabermaemontana ( coronaria anddivaricata) | 3/1/2010 |
| Q: Living in Crete South Greece. How do i best seed this? Could not find sufficient answers anywhere. ... A: Thanx for your question. You're asking after growing tabermaemontana coronaria and T. divaricata, ... | |
| purple leaf plum | 2/26/2010 |
| Q: sorry to bother you, i have been searching the Internet for 5 hours trying to find purple leaf plum ... A: Thanx for your question. I found a vendor for Prunus cerasifera, purple leaf plum. At least I ... | |
| cutting from Lilac TREE | 2/25/2010 |
| Q: 7 years ago I planted a Japanese Ivory Silk Syringa recitulata tree (single trunk) in a public park ... A: Thanx for your question. Viable cuttings shouldn't be more than 15cm long and no more than ... | |
| Clivia Miniata | 2/24/2010 |
| Q: I bought this beauty a year ago or so without knowing much about it. I dealt with a bout of leaf rot ... A: Thanx for your question. Here is a link on how to divide Clivia. ... | |
| Fruit and vege garden | 2/22/2010 |
| Q: I just bought a new home in OP area and very interested in shade trees ( backyard has west sun) to ... A: Thanx for your questions. When you say OP area, do you mean Overland Park (because I'm in the ... | |
| starting tomatoe and pepper seeds | 2/19/2010 |
| Q: I understand about Epson salts with plants. But do you water the seedling with it? If not how ... A: Thanx for the follow-up. It sounds like the soil and conditions are above average in your area. ... | |
| Grape Arbors | 2/18/2010 |
| Q: I would like to know what I need to start a grape arbor in my yard? I live in Central Indiana and ... A: Thanx for your question. Here is a link to Texas A&M that discusses growing grapes on an arbor. I ... | |
| starting tomatoe and pepper seeds | 2/16/2010 |
| Q: I understand about Epson salts with plants. But do you water the seedling with it? If not how ... A: Thanx for your question. I've heard about the use Epsom salts in the past but have never used it. ... | |
| Catalpa seeds | 2/12/2010 |
| Q: I have a catalpa seed pod and it is full of feather like bracts. They do not appear to have any ... A: Thanx for your question. I have a huge catalpa across the alley from me and it must be at least 150 ... | |
| fuji persimmons seeds | 2/7/2010 |
| Q: where can i buy fuji persimmon seeds in bulk? A: Thanx for your question. Fuji persimmons are hybrids and so you will probably not be able to find ... | |
| eucalyptus and cocks combs | 2/6/2010 |
| Q: I was wondering in you could root tone eucalyptus cuttings. If so how? Also, can you cross pollinate ... A: Thanx for your questions. To root eucalyptus cuttings take 4 inch hard wood cuttings in the spring ... | |
| Seed Pod | 2/2/2010 |
| Q: I came upon this tree today, a rather large tree with gray bark. There were no leaves on the tree, ... A: Thanx for the pic. It really helped. I think what you have is Enterolobium cyclocarpum also known ... | |
| Seed Pod | 1/31/2010 |
| Q: I came upon this tree today, a rather large tree with gray bark. There were no leaves on the tree, ... A: Thanx for your question. I really can't answer this without more definitive information or a ... | |
| growing a field of sunflowers | 1/26/2010 |
| Q: Greetings, My daughter is planning a fall wedding here in south central PA at either the end of Sept ... A: You do indeed, have your work cut out for you. Contact the Penn State Cooperative Extension Service ... | |
| growing a field of sunflowers | 1/26/2010 |
| Q: Greetings, My daughter is planning a fall wedding here in south central PA at either the end of Sept ... A: Thanx for your question. Your question is way out of my league. Five acres is a lot of area to ... | |
| cape jasmine | 1/21/2010 |
| Q: I live in Scotland and have always loved having house plants in my home but have never been terribly ... A: Thanx for your question. We have a forum here on Allexperts specific to Houseplants. I would like ... | |
| Bonsai Trees | 1/20/2010 |
| Q: I have been growing bonsai trees for 2 years now. I have recently begun the process of growing my ... A: Thanx for your question. I'm not really a bonsai expert at all but I do know that many enthusiasts ... | |
| mimosa pudica | 1/16/2010 |
| Q: How do you grow a mimosa pudica from seed? ANSWER: Hi Clara, Thanx for your question. Barely nick ... A: Thanx for your question. To nick seed simply take a very sharp knife and scrape the edge of the ... | |
| Jasmin seed | 1/14/2010 |
| Q: I started a jasmine tree project in Thailand two months ago with 1,200 plants . I have lost about ... A: Thanx for the additional information. I believe the jasmine you're talking about is Jasminum ... | |
| Jasmin seed | 1/12/2010 |
| Q: I started a jasmine tree project in Thailand two months ago with 1,200 plants . I have lost about ... A: Thanx for your question. Can you tell me what type of Jasmine you have? If you have a hybrid form, ... | |
| Pear Tree | 1/8/2010 |
| Q: I live in nova scotia and recently we had a bad wind storm which broke the pear tree in half. Is ... A: Thanx for your question. There are a number of different applications you can use to treat your ... | |
| Ivy Plants | 1/2/2010 |
| Q: I have an Ivy plant that is healthy and over grown. Can I cut off parts of it and start new plants? ... A: Thanx for your question. You can take cuttings about 4inches long and remove the leaves from the ... | |
| Flower seeds | 1/1/2010 |
| Q: I am looking for a reference book / information that will be similar or the equivalent of "SEED TO ... A: Thanx for your question. I really don't have a book such as Seed-to-Seed although I've heard of it. ... | |
| Brugmansia Seedlings | 1/1/2010 |
| Q: You may have answered my question, already. However, I was SO PROUD of my Brugmansia seedlings ... ... A: Thanx for your question. I would use some milled sphagnum moss around the brugmansia seedlings. I ... | |
| Good cold stratification mixes | 12/31/2009 |
| Q: I am going to grow some trees from seeds. Many of them require cold stratification to increase ... A: Thanx for your question. If cold stratifying outdoors, just use regular soil or potting soil. If ... | |
| Growing Quince From Seeds | 12/28/2009 |
| Q: I recently purchased some quince fruits at a local grocery. I assume that they are 'Cydonia ... A: Thanx for your question. You can propagate your quince from the seeds but most probably, the fruit ... | |
| cut tree | 12/28/2009 |
| Q: I CUT DOWN A BLUE SPRUCE THAT WAS TO BIG FOR THE AREA IT WAS GROWING IN JUST BEFORE XMAS, PUT IN ... A: Thanx for your question. Once you cut the tree, it will not keep growing. The stump with the root ... | |
| Ordered seeds online | 12/24/2009 |
| Q: I am a bonsai enthusiast and have been for quite a few years. I recently decided to take on the ... A: Thanx for your question. I have had all kinds of seeds shipped to me at all times of the year. I ... | |
| Avocado Propigation | 12/19/2009 |
| Q: I live part time in the US Virgin Islands and have gotten locally grown Avocados that I'm using the ... A: Thanx for your question. The situation you describe is a polyembryonic seed meaning the seed has ... | |
| Does a Mimosa Tree Seedling Move When Tickled, Like a TickleMe Plant? | 12/14/2009 |
| Q: You wrote in a previous response that you have a Mimosa Tree in your yard. I know it is not the same ... A: Thanx for your question. I cannot say that I have ever seen a Mimosa (Albizia julibrissin) close up ... | |
| rose of sharon | 12/10/2009 |
| Q: If I start Rose of Sharon from seed how long until I have a flowering bush. (just bought a house and ... A: Thanx for your question. Rose-of-Sharon seeds germinate quickly. They're a member of the Hibiscus ... | |
| Hoe to grow Texas REdbud Tree from seeds | 12/3/2009 |
| Q: I have planted my seeds and they are starting to sprout. I am not quite sure what to do next. I ... A: Thanx for your question. Keep your seedlings in a window that faces the East or the South so they ... | |
| Wisteria seed pods | 11/25/2009 |
| Q: When is the bet time to pick wisteria seed pods? How should you store them for future use? A: Thanx for your question. Wisteria pods should be picked after they have completely ripened and ... | |
| seeds | 11/23/2009 |
| Q: Here is a question from one of my 8 year old daughter's homework assignments that just does not make ... A: Thanx for your question. If I understand this correctly, you would like to know how plants can be ... | |
| habenero pepper problem | 11/23/2009 |
| Q: background: I live in south florida. I planted several habenero plants. It appears that the plant ... A: Overwatering and using high nitrogen fertilizer can cause leaf burn and even death. But, it sounds ... | |
| propagation of bismarkia from seed | 11/22/2009 |
| Q: my bismarkia has just started flowering.when do you harvest the seeds & the procedure you follow ... A: Thanx for your question. Bismarckia usually start flowering in the spring. If there are no other ... | |
| Growing flowers from seeds | 11/17/2009 |
| Q: I have a couple questions. 1. I am trying to grow flowers from seeds indoors during the winter. Most ... A: Thanx for your question. 1. When watering, make sure your pots drain freely and do not sit for ... | |
| Legality Of Selling Plants Grown From Seed | 11/16/2009 |
| Q: Alonzo, You once received a question regarding the selling of perennial flowing plants. The person ... A: Thanx for your question. Some states regulate selling plants and some do not. Anytime you start ... | |
| bismarck seeds | 11/14/2009 |
| Q: I got some bismarck seeds from a friends tree and want to try growing them and would like to know ... A: Thanx for the additional information. I have previously answered this question several times so I ... | |
| PACHYSANDRA KNOTTING | 11/10/2009 |
| Q: I was told by a gardener that he found that tieing an overhand knot in a cutting speeded the rooting ... A: Thanx for your question. I have never heard of the overhand knot method so I don't really have an ... | |
| seed starting in less light | 11/9/2009 |
| Q: Is it safe to assume that if a plant is identified as a deep shade type (eg-African Impatians) that ... A: Thanx for the clarification. Oddly enough, seedlings that eventually grow into shade-loving or ... | |
| seed starting in less light | 11/7/2009 |
| Q: Is it safe to assume that if a plant is identified as a deep shade type (eg-African Impatians) that ... A: Thanx for your question. African impatiens seeds should be pressed into the soil and not covered. ... | |
| Persimmon Tree - fruit not tasty | 11/5/2009 |
| Q: I have a 2 year old Fuyu Persimmon tree. It now has many red fruits but they all taste "cotton ... A: Thanx for your question. Your question is a bit outside my expertise. I'm not a fruit tree expert. ... | |
| growing trees indoors | 11/5/2009 |
| Q: I recently rescued a 4ft Rowan and 6ft Oak which were growing happily from the walls (yes, out of ... A: Thanx for your question. Rowans and oaks in general, are deciduous trees which require a cold, ... | |
| Cross pollination | 11/2/2009 |
| Q: I'm trying to grow a wild black seeded anise that is extremely more flavor than the commercial green ... A: Thanx for your question. In general, plants that cross-pollinate will produce seed which results in ... | |
| Copper Beech Seedlings | 10/26/2009 |
| Q: Tom, We have a copper beech that is in decline and will be taken down probably in the next two ... A: Thanx for your question. The copper beech seedlings need to go through winter dormancy and they ... | |
| rose of sharon | 10/24/2009 |
| Q: My husband came home with a rose of sharon from one of his customers. It is small still a seedling ... A: Thanx for your question. Rose-of-Sharon is also botanically known as Hibiscus syriacus. It is a ... | |
| Quince | 10/24/2009 |
| Q: Just read a post and your answer about quince propagation from seed and have a follow up question. ... A: Thanx for your question. I'm not an expert with fruit trees or grafting but here is what I know. ... | |
| Banana Trees | 10/23/2009 |
| Q: What type of mulch should I use for the winter? A: Thanx for your question. Most bananas will not survive in zones cooler than Zone 8. Musa basjoo is ... | |
| Juniperus Davurica 'Parsonii' | 10/23/2009 |
| Q: It's me again, but with a different question! T have some cuttings of the Juniperus Davurica ... A: Thanx for your question. I obtained this information from Floridata - ... | |
| Propagation of Italian Cypress | 10/22/2009 |
| Q: Can I root the Italian cypress from cuttings? If so, How? Do I use the tip? Are they real slow ... A: Thanx for your question. The only thing about growing the Italian Cypress from seed is to make sure ... | |
| Propagating by stem cutting | 10/22/2009 |
| Q: I am a hobbyist and enjoy propagating plants especially using stem cuttings. I have learned a ... A: Thanx for your questions. We're here to serve so ask as many questions as you like. Whenever ... | |
| Propagation of Italian Cypress | 10/22/2009 |
| Q: Can I root the Italian cypress from cuttings? If so, How? Do I use the tip? Are they real slow ... A: Thanx for the followup. My brother and his family live in Deltona. I used to live in Ft. Walton ... | |
| Propagating by stem cutting | 10/21/2009 |
| Q: I am a hobbyist and enjoy propagating plants especially using stem cuttings. I have learned a ... A: Thanx for the followup. Your greenhouse in the walk-in closet looks great! I do not recommend ... | |
| Blue berry planting | 10/21/2009 |
| Q: I wish to learn how to plant blue berrys from seed or progation. Perferrable from seed. A: Thanx for your question. Blueberry seed are going to be hard to come by except the seed that you ... | |
| Greenhouses and cold frames | 10/20/2009 |
| Q: I enjoy propagating plants using stem cuttings. I keep the cuttings in my house. I can't afford to ... A: Thanx for your question. Just use a simple shelving unit or one of those mini greenhouses. Use ... | |
| Propagating by stem cutting | 10/20/2009 |
| Q: I am a hobbyist and enjoy propagating plants especially using stem cuttings. I have learned a ... A: Thanx for your questions. Growing techniques are just like people, they are different from ... | |
| hickory/pecan | 10/19/2009 |
| Q: Here in England we don't grow pecan nuts but I have understood that hickory wood(popular for tool ... A: Thanx for your question. Pecans (Carya illinoinensis) are native to North America from the ... | |
| Moon Plant Seeds | 10/19/2009 |
| Q: I have collected the seeds from my moon plant pods and dried them. When is the best time to plant ... A: Thanx for your question. By moon plant, I'm going to assume you mean the Datura plant, jimsonweed, ... | |
| Sprouted lemon seeds for planting. | 10/18/2009 |
| Q: I have 3 or 4 lemon seeds which have sprouted, how do I go about planting them? Do I place them ... A: Thanx for your question. I've grown various citrus from seed before. Plant the sprouts in separate ... | |
| Apple Tree Propagation | 10/17/2009 |
| Q: Tom: My father has 1 apple tree left in his yard, Possibly Red Deliscious, out of 4 or 5 he started ... A: Thanx for your question. I'm not an expert with fruit trees but I will share with you what I do ... | |
| Propagation of Italian Cypress | 10/16/2009 |
| Q: Can I root the Italian cypress from cuttings? If so, How? Do I use the tip? Are they real slow ... A: Thanx for your question. Take cuttings of Italian cypress (Cupressus sempervirens)during February. ... | |
| blueberry hardwood propagation | 10/11/2009 |
| Q: planted 30 blueberry hardwood cuttings 03/09--18 developed roots by 08/09 and put on new growth and ... A: Thanx for your question. I'm really not a berry expert but I would protect them the same way you ... | |
| copper beech rescue | 10/7/2009 |
| Q: I have been given a copper beech in a bonsai situation. Apparently it is about 25 years old, and is ... A: Thanx for your question. I am not an expert at Bonsai and I don't want to steer you wrong. We have ... | |
| Hickory Nuts | 10/7/2009 |
| Q: September last year I collected 600+ Hickory Nuts with the intent to implement them into a landscape ... A: Thanx for your question. If you can get the seedlings into the ground now and give them a good ... | |
| avacado planting | 10/2/2009 |
| Q: For the past year I have been growing an avacado seed. I did prune it a couple times while it was in ... A: Thanx for your question. First of all, the browning leaves toward the bottom are not a problem. ... | |
| planting jacaranda seeds | 9/29/2009 |
| Q: Do I simply plant seeds in soil? Do I water a lot? Sunlight?? A: Thanx for your question. I've planted these seeds before that I received from Portugal. I ... | |
| Sweetpeas | 9/28/2009 |
| Q: My sweetpeas have pods and I am not sure where to go from here, I would like to "save" seeds for ... A: Thanx for your question. Allow the seed pods to dry out and turn yellow. Pick them before they ... | |
| Mimosa seed | 9/28/2009 |
| Q: I'm sorry if this is a stupid question, but I'll ask it anyway. I want to grow mimosa trees from ... A: Thanx for your question. I cannot recall anyone asking a "stupid" question on this forum. Remove ... | |
| Propagating Blueberries | 9/25/2009 |
| Q: I saw that you answered this question (with great info) but did not mention when is the best time of ... A: Thanx for your question. I regret was not comprehensive in my answer. Here are more details. In ... | |
| Cherry Trees | 9/23/2009 |
| Q: I bought several black cherries at Winn Dixie this summer. I planted some of the seeds and they ... A: Thanx for the followup. Somehow, a watermelon seed got into the pot in which you planted your ... | |
| Rose of Sharon Seedlings | 9/22/2009 |
| Q: I just finished pulling out thousands of RofS seedlings from my lawn. Do you know how I might ... A: Thanx for your question. You might want to try to use Preen. Preen prevents seeds from ... | |
| Clivia Miniata | 9/22/2009 |
| Q: I bought a clivia miniata plant. What type of fertilizer should I be feeding this plant? Also what ... A: Thanx for your question. Clivia is not frost hardy. You can use a standard potting soil. Keep the ... | |
| Cypress Seeds | 9/22/2009 |
| Q: How long can you keep seeds before their no good? Where do you have to keep them? ANSWER: Hi Val, ... A: I'm sorry I misunderstood your original question. For some reason I thought you were asking after ... | |
| Cherry Trees | 9/21/2009 |
| Q: I bought several black cherries at Winn Dixie this summer. I planted some of the seeds and they ... A: Thanx for your question. Black cherry seedlings should not look like vines. You may have had some ... | |
| Strawberry Guava Trees | 9/20/2009 |
| Q: Just wondering if you knew if I could start a Strawberry Guava tree from seeds from the fruit. They ... A: Thanx for your question. If the plant from which you obtained the seed is not a hybrid, the ... | |
| Rose of Sharon seeds | 9/20/2009 |
| Q: I have a Lil Kim. How do I get seeds from it to grow more? What do I look for and what do I do with ... A: Thanx for your question. Lil Kim is a patented plant and cannot be reproduced vegetatively by law. ... | |
| Sequoia Seeds | 9/19/2009 |
| Q: How long can you keep seeds before their no good? Where do you have to keep them? A: Thanx for your question. In the wild, the cones of the Sequoia can remain on the tree for 8-12 ... | |
| peach tree | 9/19/2009 |
| Q: I wonder how long it would take for peach tree, cherry tree to yield fruits. If I were to go to the ... A: Thanx for your question. A peach or cherry tree purchased from the nursery will bear in 1-3 years ... | |
| Growing Prairie Dropseed from Seed | 9/19/2009 |
| Q: I really would like to expand my prairie dropseed grasses next year and have collected seed from my ... A: Thanx for your question. Prairie Dropseed (Sporobolus heterolepis) seeds benefit from a cold/moist ... | |
| Apple trees | 9/19/2009 |
| Q: I have 2 apple trees that are about 10 years old that are planted about 10 feet from each other in a ... A: Thanx for your question. There are a number of reasons why your apple trees haven't set fruit. 1. ... | |
| where can I buy rhubarb seeds, or how can i plant it | 9/19/2009 |
| Q: I am looking ofr rhubarb seed to plant my own A: There are several U.S. companies that sell rhubarb seed but I think your government prohibits ... | |
| Yucca plant | 9/18/2009 |
| Q: I have had my yucca plants for 8 years now. I want to know if you can use the seeds from the pods ... A: Are we talking about the large native yuccas, growing outdoors, producing a large spike of white ... | |
| lavendar seed starting | 9/18/2009 |
| Q: today i harvested lavendar seeds from my lavendar and am wondering how best to start new plants from ... A: Thanx for your question. Your lavender seeds sound to me like they are ripe and so would be ready ... | |
| Datura Pods | 9/16/2009 |
| Q: I will be moving in about 2 weeks. I will be moving 50 miles from where I am now. I have the most ... A: Thanx for your question. If the pods on the datura are still green there is too much of a chance ... | |
| rowan tree | 9/15/2009 |
| Q: ...I would like to take a cutting from my uncle's rowan tree...its beautiful...sadly he has terminal ... A: Thanx for your question. You can take cuttings from your rowan and make new trees. The best way to ... | |
| annual/perenial mixed seeds | 9/14/2009 |
| Q: I planted seeds from a box and have so many but don't know what most are. Many look like weeds but ... A: Thanx for your question. I would tag the plants I like and either let the annuals die or if they ... | |
| tropical hibiscus | 9/13/2009 |
| Q: I live in New York and I bought a tropical hibiscus - can I bring the plant in the house during the ... A: Thanx for your question. Yes, you can bring the tropical hibiscus indoors for the winter. Try to ... | |
| Overwintering Catalpa Seedlings | 9/12/2009 |
| Q: I live in northern South Dakota and am wondering how I am going to overwinter the dozens of catalpa ... A: Thanx for your question. The seedlings will go dormant as winter approaches. I would keep the pots ... | |
| rooting season | 9/12/2009 |
| Q: can cane cuttings be first rooted in water, or must it be in rooting substance? and if im going to ... A: Thanx for your question. If you're talking about sugar cane, I'm not an agricultural expert. I do ... | |
| 2 rose of sharon, verburnim | 9/9/2009 |
| Q: have two rose of sharon and would like to know if we should use the seed pods or cut starters to ... A: Thanx for your question. If the Rose-of-Sharon are not hybrids and you have no other ... | |
| persimmon | 9/9/2009 |
| Q: how old does a persimmon tree have to be to have fruit. also i have large trees that don't have ... A: Thanx for your question. Generally, persimmons will start bearing fruit as early as their 10th year ... | |
| propagating hibiscuses | 9/8/2009 |
| Q: i now that you can propagate hibiscuses by cuttings but cant get my hand on any rooting hormone, so ... A: Thanx for your question. Are you talking about a hardy hibisucs (Hibiscus moscheutos) or the ... | |
| Apple seedlings | 9/7/2009 |
| Q: I have 3 little apple seedlings that we started on our window sill about a month ago. It was just ... A: thanx for your question. You have a relatively mild winter in the Portland area. The seedlings ... | |
| butternut | 9/2/2009 |
| Q: i would like to know how to start a seedling from a butternut,i live in north central pa.the nuts ... A: Thanx for your question. The link below is to the Ontario Extension news and has an excellent ... | |
| Planting Iris seed from pods | 8/30/2009 |
| Q: I live in the Finger Lakes in Upstate NY. Can I plant seeds from pods directly in the ground and ... A: Thanx for your question. You should remove the iris seeds from the pod. Sometimes there is a corky ... | |
| "bean" trees | 8/30/2009 |
| Q: I live in the Hudson Valley and there are a lot of "bean" trees here. They have a large heart shaped ... A: Thanx for your question. I think you're referring to the catalpa. ... | |
| growing canna lilies from seed and how to | 8/29/2009 |
| Q: I have seeds from this year's canna lilies that were given to me. How and when do I start the ... A: Thanx for your question. Canna seeds are easy to germinate. I wouldn't start them until February ... | |
| apple seed sapling | 8/28/2009 |
| Q: My son and I grew an apple tree from a seed its store bought apple I know this will most likely not ... A: Thanx for your question. I have a friend who recently moved back to Bethel, Alaska after living ... | |
| Squash yield | 8/28/2009 |
| Q: Frequently, and especially during this cool and early on wet season in Chicago, my plants, grown ... A: Thanx for your question. I'm really not a vegetable expert but have grown a number of different ... | |
| japanese cherry trees | 8/26/2009 |
| Q: I am thinking of planting a Japanese Cherry Tree in my yard but I cannot find out if it will bloom ... A: Thanx for your question. You do not need to have to Japanese cherry trees to ensure they will ... | |
| brugmansia cuttings/propagation | 8/26/2009 |
| Q: My brug has "Yd" and is in bloom. In the fall I want to take cuttings and need advice. I want the ... A: Thanx for your question. I am not an expert at Brugmansias having only grown them a few times from ... | |
| cold treatment | 8/25/2009 |
| Q: Do all flower seeds require the cold treatment to germinate properly or is that a specific ... A: Thanx for your question. No, not all flower seeds require cold treatment. In fact, almost all ... | |
| Germinating Hibiscuc seeds | 8/25/2009 |
| Q: how do i go about germinating the hardy {perennial} seeds A: Thanx for your question. Hardy Hibiscus (Hibiscus moscheutos) seeds are easily germinated. You can ... | |
| Mamosa Seeds | 8/24/2009 |
| Q: Mimosa seeds are they flat, hard come from the color part of the flower the beginning of the flower, ... A: Thanx for your question. It just so happens I have a mimosa tree (Albizia julibrissin)growing in my ... | |
| tiger lily seeding | 8/23/2009 |
| Q: I am wanting to try and plant some of the seeds I have collected from my existing tiger lily plants ... A: Thanx for your question. I'm not sure you really have a tiger lily but I also realize that people ... | |
| Harvesting Annual Flower Seeds | 8/23/2009 |
| Q: I have several annual plants that is would like to save the seed and I am not sure what to look for. ... A: Thanx for your question. I don't know what torino is. I looked it up and had no luck. Do you have ... | |
| science | 8/23/2009 |
| Q: Potato plant produces flowers,fruits and seeds.yet they reproduce with the help of eyes on the ... A: Thanx for your question. The potato is a member of the solanum family just as are peppers, ... | |
| Day Lillies seeds | 8/20/2009 |
| Q: I have about 100 seeds that I have collected from the day lilies in my yard. If I want to plant ... A: Thanx for your question. Absolutely, you can plant your daylily seeds outdoors and they will ... | |
| propagating | 8/20/2009 |
| Q: When should i propagate japanese cherry tree? A: Thanx for your question. When you say propagate are you talking about getting Japanese cherry tree ... | |
| Day Lillies seeds | 8/19/2009 |
| Q: I have about 100 seeds that I have collected from the day lilies in my yard. If I want to plant ... A: Thanx for your question. If you want to plant them in the spring, the cold treatment is still ... | |
| Strange acorn or seed pod | 8/19/2009 |
| Q: I have lived at my current residence for 3 years. I have a medium sized tree that this year ... A: Thanx for your question. These questions are always difficult because everyone seems to have a ... | |
| Japanese Peony | 8/18/2009 |
| Q: Can these be started from seed? Should the seed pods be allowed to dry up and open or be sniped off ... A: Thanx for your question. Yes, peonies can be started from seed if they set seed. This is they way ... | |
| tomato seeds | 8/16/2009 |
| Q: I believe some seeds need to frozen for a while before planting. I have saved seeds from a tomato ... A: Thanx for your question. Some seeds do require a cold treatment to break dormancy and germinate. ... | |
| poppies | 8/15/2009 |
| Q: I'm a first time gardener. I planted wild flowers and all of my oriental poppies are falling over. ... A: Thanx for your question. The poppies probably just blew over with the wind. That happens sometimes. ... | |
| planting | 8/14/2009 |
| Q: My Mother in Law.used to transplant a Snowball Bush by just cutting a Limb and planting it...i want ... A: Thanx for your question. In order to root the snowball bush cuttings I would take green stem ... | |
| Growing seeds from grocery fruit | 8/11/2009 |
| Q: I live in north-central Texas, and I love lemons, pears and pomegranates. How viable is it to try to ... A: Thanx for your question. I really think growing seeds from store-bought fruit is a waste of time if ... | |
| kumquats | 8/10/2009 |
| Q: I just got some kumqaut seeds in the mail. Should i soak them in water before i plant them? A: Thanx for your question. No, you do not need to soak kumquat seeds before planting them. Press ... | |
| cherry seeds germination | 8/9/2009 |
| Q: i wish to find out how to take seeds from cherrys and germinate them to make a tree? A: Thanx for your question. This is a popular question and has been answered many times on this forum. ... | |
| Getting seeds from flowers | 8/8/2009 |
| Q: I've been growing vegetables from heirloom seeds from my grandparents for years with great results ... A: Thanx for your question and your kind words. Here are a couple sites I hope you find helpful. ... | |
| watermelon | 8/6/2009 |
| Q: i read your answer about the lack of fruit; i'm having the same prob. it's weed free, i see bees ... A: Thanx for your question. There can be a number of variables that influence whether or not a melon ... | |
| growing confederate jasmine from seed | 8/6/2009 |
| Q: I have seed pods on my confederate jasmine. How should I plant them to grow from seed? A: Thanx for your question. Confederate jasmine is usually propagated by cuttings or by layering. ... | |
| Ash tree | 8/5/2009 |
| Q: We recently lost our lovely ash tree in a storm. We then cut the truck back at ground level. A ... A: Thanx for your question. You can take cuttings from your ash and make new trees. The best way to ... | |
| nectarine | 8/5/2009 |
| Q: I have a netarine pit it has dried out do i plant the pit and if so how and is it still able to be ... A: Thanx for your question. This is a popular question and has been answered numerous times on this ... | |
| kumquats | 8/5/2009 |
| Q: I live in northwest georgia and i just bought some kumquat seeds, When should i plant my seeds, and ... A: Thanx for your question. Kumquat is probably not going to be hardy to northwest Georgia so you're ... | |
| fuji persimmons | 7/28/2009 |
| Q: I am looking for someone that knows about pruning these wonderful fuji persimmon trees. Can I ... A: Thanx for your question. I am not really a tree expert. We do have a tree expert here at ... | |
| hybrid hibiscus | 7/27/2009 |
| Q: I collect different types of hibiscus plants, some hardy, some tropical and I have a question. Can ... A: Thanx for your question. I don't think you can make the crosses. Hardy (H. moscheutos) and ... | |
| Gall Mites | 7/26/2009 |
| Q: We have a large more than 20yrs old maple tree. This year we noticed gall mites on the leaves. ... A: Thanx for your question. I'm not really a tree expert. We do have a tree expert here on ... | |
| seeding and propagation | 7/26/2009 |
| Q: I am barely a novice gardener,I live in Wisconsin and have a wisteria vine, I have had it for three ... A: Thanx for your question. It can take 15 years or more for a wisteria to bloom from seed. Most ... | |
| Day Lillies | 7/26/2009 |
| Q: After the flowers have bloomed and fallen off, must I prune them in any way? A: Thanx for your question. After the blooms have faded you can trim the scapes back to the ground ... | |
| Rose of Sharon | 7/24/2009 |
| Q: I have 2 Rose of Sharon bushes about 10 feet apart. Last year both were equally lush and full of ... A: Thanx for the additional information. Like I indicated before, the growths look like lichens or ... | |
| Rose of Sharon | 7/21/2009 |
| Q: I have 2 Rose of Sharon bushes about 10 feet apart. Last year both were equally lush and full of ... A: Thanx for your question. Rose-of-Sharon, Hibiscus syriacus is seldom bothered by much except ... | |
| Mulberry Trees | 7/20/2009 |
| Q: I have what a friend of mine said was a Mulberry tree in my yard but it never has mulberries on it. ... A: Thanx for your question. Some varieties of mulberries are self-fertile, producing tons of berries ... | |
| fig tree | 7/20/2009 |
| Q: I have a huge fig/weed tree that has taken off for years providing nice shade and beautiful leaves. ... A: Thanx for the additional information. You are fortunate to live in Southern California because you ... | |
| Cat Palm seeds | 7/19/2009 |
| Q: Tom. I recently planted a Cat palm and have removed several stems full of seeds. I'd like to try ... A: Thanx for your question. The seeds should not be removed from the plant before they turn color to ... | |
| ginko tree propogation | 7/19/2009 |
| Q: About 5yrs ago I was given about 16 seeds from a ginko tree of a favorite aunt. Any chance they ... A: Thanx for your question. The website I've attached should be able to answer all your questions. ... | |
| I want to move a snow ball bush | 7/18/2009 |
| Q: I have 2 full grown snow ball bushes. Do I cut them back to transplant them, or how do I do this? ... A: Thanx for your question. Wait until September and then cut the shrubs back to a size that will make ... | |
| bald cypress trees | 7/17/2009 |
| Q: I soaked the acorns from a bald cypress tree in water last winter when they dropped on the ground. ... A: Separate the sprouts carefully and put them in separate pots. Keep them watered and feed them with ... | |
| Bing cherry seed propagation | 7/16/2009 |
| Q: I read your response about propagating bing cherry seeds by conditioning them in the refrigerator. ... A: Thanx for your question. The seedling resulting in Sept/Oct will most likely not survive the ... | |
| blueberry plant | 7/14/2009 |
| Q: I live in the Hollywood area and have a blueberry plant to put in the ground. It is a bout 2 ft. ... A: Thanx for your question. Because you don't have a lot of space, how about growing the blueberry ... | |
| fig tree | 7/14/2009 |
| Q: I have a huge fig/weed tree that has taken off for years providing nice shade and beautiful leaves. ... A: Thanx for your question. This is really a fruit and fruit tree propagation and I'm not an expert in ... | |
| propogating snow ball bush | 7/14/2009 |
| Q: You say to put the cutting in a damp, but not soggy soiless mix, what is a soiless mix? A: Thanx for your question. A potting medium that contains peat, usually perlite or vermiculite, and, ... | |
| PLANTING ASPEN SEEDS | 7/13/2009 |
| Q: I HAVE 2 QUESTIONS. 1. ARE ASPEN TREES EASY TO GROW FROM SEEDS, AND IS THERE A RESOURCE EXPLAING THE ... A: Thanx for your question. One of the things I noted in my research is that aspen seldom grow from ... | |
| Starting Japanese peony's from seed | 7/13/2009 |
| Q: I have a Japanese fern leaf peony and would like to start new plants from it seeds. Is there ... A: Thanx for your question. Take the seeds and plant them in a pot of potting soil about 1/2 inch deep ... | |
| Propagation of achillea seeds | 7/12/2009 |
| Q: I harvested some yarrow seeds last year, but was unable to get any of the seeds to germinate this ... A: Thanx for your question. I have grown yarrow from seed. The thing with it, is to sprinkle the tiny ... | |
| Japanese maple root stock for grafting | 7/12/2009 |
| Q: I am trying to get set up to graft Japanese maples so I can have a few more maples to work on for my ... A: Here is a link to a site that deals with Acer palmatum rootstocks and bonsai too. I hope this is ... | |
| When Must You Plant To Avoid Loosing Tree | 7/12/2009 |
| Q: When Must You Plant To Avoid Loosing Tree? I have grown seven viable avocado trees to date. All ... A: Thanx for your question. I wish I could grow avocadoes in my climate. I would have them in the ... | |
| PLANTING ASPEN SEEDS | 7/12/2009 |
| Q: I HAVE 2 QUESTIONS. 1. ARE ASPEN TREES EASY TO GROW FROM SEEDS, AND IS THERE A RESOURCE EXPLAING THE ... A: Thanx for your question. This question is really for the Tree Man on our site, Jim Hyland but I ... | |
| Japanese maple root stock for grafting | 7/11/2009 |
| Q: I am trying to get set up to graft Japanese maples so I can have a few more maples to work on for my ... A: Great Name! I am not a bonsai expert but we do have one here on Allexperts who would be much more ... | |
| Beach heliotrope trees | 7/11/2009 |
| Q: I've lost fabulous large Beach Heliotrope trees to 2 hurricanes (be it years ago# and finally got ... A: Thanx for your question. I lived in Aiea on Oahu for a few years back in the early 80s. ... | |
| Forcing lilys to bloom earlier | 7/10/2009 |
| Q: How can I force lilies particularly the Casa Blanca lily to bloom 3 to 4 weeks earlier than normal? ... A: Thanx for your question. Is this mass planting a permanent thing or is it for a one-time show? The ... | |
| Hummingbird Vine | 7/10/2009 |
| Q: My grandmother told me that you can get seeds from the blooms of this vine, is this accurate? ... A: The other hummingbird vine is botanically known as Ipomoea quamoclit. It is a member of the morning ... | |
| Hummingbird Vine | 7/9/2009 |
| Q: My grandmother told me that you can get seeds from the blooms of this vine, is this accurate? A: Thanx for your question. The hummingbird vine or trumpet vine (I think this is what you are ... | |
| seedlings | 7/9/2009 |
| Q: I started six sugar maple seedling in plastic cups in the early spring,and they are about seven ... A: Thanx for your question. It is mid-summer and you should be able to plant them in large pots and ... | |
| Growing a orange tree from a seed | 7/9/2009 |
| Q: I have a miniature orange tree that is days away from being completely dead and it has many oranges ... A: Thanx for the followup. Anytime you try to germinate seeds which are the product of hybridization ... | |
| germinating polyembryonic mango seeds | 7/9/2009 |
| Q: i see some varieties from mexico [ataulfo] and jamaica are polyembrionic. A Jamaican seed is growing ... A: I'm sorry it took so long to get back to you. I had some trouble looking at the pictures due to ... | |
| germinating polyembryonic mango seeds | 7/9/2009 |
| Q: i see some varieties from mexico [ataulfo] and jamaica are polyembrionic. A Jamaican seed is growing ... A: Thanx for your question. Generally, one selects the strongest shoot and cuts off the others for ... | |
| African Avocado | 7/9/2009 |
| Q: I was in Zambia a few years ago and brought home a seed from a tree there. The fruit was as large ... A: Thanx for the additional information. It reminded me of the huge avocadoes I used to get from ... | |
| African Avocado | 7/7/2009 |
| Q: I was in Zambia a few years ago and brought home a seed from a tree there. The fruit was as large ... A: Thanx for your question. Your tree doesn't sound like an avocado to me. Does the fruit have a ... | |
| About Bing Cherry Trees | 7/7/2009 |
| Q: I read your answers about how to germinate bing cherry trees using the refrigerator. What I am ... A: Thanx for the additional information. Wow! I lived in Phoenix in 1978 and 1979 and in Glendale in ... | |
| Tiger Lily Propagation | 7/7/2009 |
| Q: I have the tiny blackish brown seeds from a tiger lily saved to plant. Shall I let these seeds ... A: Thanx for your question and thank you for using the Search function to research past answers. This ... | |
| Leaves withering on my avocado sapling | 7/7/2009 |
| Q: I have an avocado sapling that is about two months old (approx. 12-14 inches) and that, until ... A: Thanx for your question. It's normal for leaves to age, shrivel up and fall off. If your tree ... | |
| Growing a orange tree from a seed | 7/7/2009 |
| Q: I have a miniature orange tree that is days away from being completely dead and it has many oranges ... A: Thanx for your question. It is possible to grow another tree from the seed of any of the fruit that ... | |
| About Bing Cherry Trees | 7/6/2009 |
| Q: I read your answers about how to germinate bing cherry trees using the refrigerator. What I am ... A: Thanx for your question and thank you for doing a little background work. It always helps that I ... | |
| mimosa tree | 7/3/2009 |
| Q: I have a cut limb from a tree that has sprouted new growth. How do I plant that limb. It is about ... A: Thanx for your question. My experience in growin the mimosa (Albizzia julibrissin) is that I have ... | |
| almond trees | 7/2/2009 |
| Q: What's the best way to propagate an almond tree? I now have one tree. Several nuts fell off the tree ... A: Thanx for your question. Here is a link to the University of California for growing almonds. ... | |
| calla lillies | 7/1/2009 |
| Q: Mine are growing fine What do I need to do to get the flower to turn color? They are curled but stay ... A: Thanx for the additional infromation. Are the calla lilies getting enough sun? If they are indoors ... | |
| Day lillies | 7/1/2009 |
| Q: Just wondering what to do with the seeds between fall and the time I have to place in fridge. I ... A: Thanx for your question. Yes, you can keep the seeds in the fridge longer than 2 months. I ... | |
| iris seed pods | 7/1/2009 |
| Q: What do I do with the pods on my iris? This is the first year that I have had them. Is it true ... A: Thanx for your question. If you want to save the seeds, allow the seed pod to dry. Watch it every ... | |
| calla lillies | 6/30/2009 |
| Q: Mine are growing fine What do I need to do to get the flower to turn color? They are curled but stay ... A: Thanx for your question. Are these the white calla lilies? What color were you looking for? ... | |
| Popagation of Christmas trees | 6/30/2009 |
| Q: My family lives on a small farm and my boys would like to earn some extra money. They want to sell ... A: Thanx for your question. I am not a tree expert. We have one here on Allexperts named Jim Hyland. ... | |
| cherry tree disease | 6/29/2009 |
| Q: At the very end of each of the branches on our cherry tree(where the new growth started in the ... A: Thanx for your question. I am not a tree expert but it sounds like you have an infestation of black ... | |
| flowering cherry tree | 6/28/2009 |
| Q: A: Thanx for your question. I'm really not a tree expert but we do have one here on Allexperts. His ... | |
| Kumquat bearing fruits | 6/27/2009 |
| Q: I have a few kumquat seedlings from seeds, germinated on my own and I'm very curious when will they ... A: Thanx for your question. It will take 5-7 years for your kumquat seedlings to grow into a tree and ... | |
| Meteror Cherry Propigation | 6/27/2009 |
| Q: I purchaced a Meteor Cherry Tree from a Nursury that is doing quite well. If I propogate from seed, ... A: Thanx for your question. The Meteor cherry tree was developed by the Minnesota Fruit Breeding Farm. ... | |
| snowball bush suckers | 6/26/2009 |
| Q: How do I cut suckers off my snowball bush (they are very close to the bottom of the bush,all around ... A: Thanx for your questions. Please don't be sorry for asking. That's what we're here for and I enjoy ... | |
| HANDLING SEEDLINGS | 6/26/2009 |
| Q: Around a tree (maple) in my backyard there are about 100 little seedlings growing. They are about 2 ... A: Thanx for your question. Just dig up the seedlings carefully. Don't dip them in rooting hormone. ... | |
| nectarine pits | 6/25/2009 |
| Q: If you plant the pit of a nectarine, will it grow and produce fruit? A: Thanx for your question. Most likely, the pit or seed of the nectarine will sprout and growing into ... | |
| Cherry trees | 6/25/2009 |
| Q: I have my cherry trees started from seed. What is the best way to winter them their first year?? In ... A: Thanx for your question. Some cherry varieties are not hardy to upstate New York. Do you know what ... | |
| SnowBall Bush | 6/24/2009 |
| Q: The house that I purchased had a snowball bush in the front yard however it is very close to the ... A: Thanx for your question. Viburnum (snowball bush) is very hardy and tough. Wait until late August ... | |
| bing cherry | 6/24/2009 |
| Q: hope you can help. my tree is 17 years old , it use to have white flowers for 10 years but no ... A: Thanx for the additional information. Please give the Maryland Cooperative Extension Service a call. ... | |
| snowball bush suckers | 6/24/2009 |
| Q: How do I cut suckers off my snowball bush (they are very close to the bottom of the bush,all around ... A: Thanx for your question. Carefully, dig around the sucker until you locate roots and then sever it ... | |
| pussywillow tree | 6/23/2009 |
| Q: We rooted a pussy willow tree about 4 years ago. It is about 8ft tall now. However it does not ... A: Pussy willows have male and female trees. The term for that is dioecious. Are you pruning your ... | |
| planting seeds | 6/23/2009 |
| Q: I have some seed pods from a monkey ear tree and need to know what to do to plant the seeds. Am not ... A: Thanx for your question. The monkey ear tree (Enteroloblum cyclocarpum) is related to the mimosa, ... | |
| bing cherry | 6/23/2009 |
| Q: hope you can help. my tree is 17 years old , it use to have white flowers for 10 years but no ... A: Thanx for your question. Your tree needs fertilizer as does your grape. You need to find out what ... | |
| Silver Bismarck palm | 6/22/2009 |
| Q: I have a bismarck that is aorund 10 years old. It has fruit on it 2 different ones. One the size of ... A: Thanx for your question. If all of the fruit has been removed you may just have two different sizes ... | |
| Cottonwoods Part 2 | 6/21/2009 |
| Q: I recently asked a question about planting cottonwood seeds. My next question is when I can expect ... A: Thanx for your question. Seed dispersal starts in May through July in the South and June though ... | |
| dwarf rootstock for simitropical fruit varities | 6/19/2009 |
| Q: I am looking for a source of dwarf rootstock for various species of tropical fruits. Have any idea ... A: Thanx for your question. I am not a tropical fruit expert but I would try the University of ... | |
| seedling Locuat | 6/19/2009 |
| Q: Tip of majority of my 500 Loquat seedling are turning brown and seems like they are having some ... A: Thanx for the additional information. The temp of 95 is too high for seedlings. Actually, after ... | |
| Mississippi Climate for Moso bamboo and / or palm trees | 6/18/2009 |
| Q: Hey fellow K-Stater! I was thinking of doing some growing for some moso and / or palm trees on some ... A: Thanx for your question. I'm really a Jayhawk but my niece went to K-State but it's good to hear ... | |
| fruit from a seed-grown tree | 6/18/2009 |
| Q: Alonzo: Six years ago I was eating a seedless Clementine tangerine and found one seed in it. I ... A: I completely forgot about the blooming. It takes anywhere from 5-7 years to get fruit from a seed ... | |
| seedling Locuat | 6/18/2009 |
| Q: Tip of majority of my 500 Loquat seedling are turning brown and seems like they are having some ... A: Thanx for your question. Please provide the following information. In what type of environement ... | |
| tiny tomato propagation | 6/18/2009 |
| Q: I found a flourishing tomato plant in a long vacant lot. The tomatoes are tiny - smaller than ... A: Thanx for your question. I would be very, very careful with the plant you describe. Tomatoes are a ... | |
| fruit from a seed-grown tree | 6/17/2009 |
| Q: Alonzo: Six years ago I was eating a seedless Clementine tangerine and found one seed in it. I ... A: Thanx for your question. The Clementine requires another Clementine for pollination. You can also ... | |
| persimmon seed | 6/17/2009 |
| Q: I am really intrusting in persimmon tree. Iwould like to known where I can buy persimmon seeds. ... A: Thanx for your question. I have no experience with these sellers. You may want to inquire of the ... | |
| japanese maple | 6/16/2009 |
| Q: i have a japanese maple which i like to get a cutting from , how would i go about it. cheers. A: Thanx for your question. I have previously posted here that Japanese maple are nearly impossible to ... | |
| Norway and Silver Maple seed propagation | 6/16/2009 |
| Q: I moved into a house I only plan to live in for a few years and noticed both a Norway and a silver ... A: You're welcome. I know it may seem odd to see something invasive being sold by nurseries but they ... | |
| seedlings and plants | 6/15/2009 |
| Q: I have a agapanthus africanus ( peter pan) plant i got it in the garden center i was told its a ... A: Thanx for your question. If you have pets that like to sample and/or chew on everything, agapanthus ... | |
| sego palm trees | 6/15/2009 |
| Q: My question is two-fold: 1) we transplanted several segos - the one that did not get as much roots ... A: Thanx for your question. The one sego that appear to be dead? Leave it alone for a couple of ... | |
| snowball bush planting | 6/15/2009 |
| Q: Someone told me if you plant a snow ball bush in different kind of spoils and get different color ... A: Thanx for your question. Snowball bush blooms are white no matter what kind of soil they are ... | |
| Fuyu persimmon | 6/15/2009 |
| Q: Our friends have a fuyu persimmon tree that bears the sweetest fruits but the fruits have no seeds. ... A: Thanx for your question. The Fuyu persimmon is a hybrid and hybrids are almost always grafted onto ... | |
| River Bottom Willow Tree | 6/14/2009 |
| Q: We recently fertilized our lawn with Scott's Turf Builder. Now some of the leaves on our River ... A: Thanx for your question. Yes, garden plants, trees and shrubs often suffer from overfertilization ... | |
| peony seeds | 6/14/2009 |
| Q: Mr. Alonzo, Pertaing to peony tree seeds...do you suggest that the seeds be dried and then ... A: Thanx for your question. Your question is quite valid. While it is true that peony trees are ... | |
| Poplar Cottonwood | 6/14/2009 |
| Q: Can I grow poplars from seeds? Ours is dying but is producing seeds. How should I handle them and ... A: Yes, you can grow poplar from seeds. Poplar cotton wood (Populus deltoides) seed is very ... | |
| Norway and Silver Maple seed propagation | 6/14/2009 |
| Q: I moved into a house I only plan to live in for a few years and noticed both a Norway and a silver ... A: Thanx for your question. I'm not a tree expert but I can tell you that the winged seed pods will ... | |
| planting silver bismark | 6/14/2009 |
| Q: I have a silver bismark with many fruits on the tree and many that have fallen. I want to know how ... A: Thanx for your question. When you say you have a silver bismark, may I assume you are talking about ... | |
| getting red holly berries | 6/13/2009 |
| Q: We had a holly tree planted 3 years ago. We requested a tree that would get red berries. It gets ... A: osanna, Thanx for your question. It took me a while but I think I found the answer. It seems this ... | |
| seedlings and plants | 6/12/2009 |
| Q: I have a agapanthus africanus ( peter pan) plant i got it in the garden center i was told its a ... A: Thanx for your question. Learning about things can often be a trial-and-error sort of thing. When ... | |
| Propergating an Acer plant | 6/12/2009 |
| Q: My Step Mother recently planted an Acer Plant and within the soil she mixed in the ashes of my ... A: Thanx for your question. I cannot tell you what happens to human DNA in the process of cremation ... | |
| THYME SEED FOR LAWN | 6/11/2009 |
| Q: I am considering planting my entire lawn (2000sq ft) with thyme seed (not plants). I've planted a ... A: Thanx for your question. I think the idea of planting an entire lawn of creeping thyme is novel but ... | |
| Plant reversion | 6/11/2009 |
| Q: Last summer I paid big bucks for Potentilla fruticosa 'Pink Beauty'. I specifically wanted pink. I ... A: Thanx for your question. Potentillas are one of those plants that are very hardy in the cooler ... | |
| Magnolia seedlings | 6/11/2009 |
| Q: I have a property in Southern Indiana which has a very large Magnolia tree. After reading about how ... A: He Leaha, Thanx for your question. Unless you want to keep all 100 seedlings, I would take some of ... | |
| Iridescent basil: crossbreed or hybrid? | 6/11/2009 |
| Q: First, thank you for taking the time to answer my questions. I planted 8 different varieties of ... A: Thanx for the additional information. The basil looks a lot like purple basil. Here is a link that ... | |
| How to get Celosia/Cockscomb seed | 6/10/2009 |
| Q: I would like to know how to collect the seeds from the flower for next year. Also I live in a cold ... A: Thanx for your question. Wait until the flowers dry and then shake or rub the flower over a white ... | |
| Dogwood tree propagation & flowering | 6/10/2009 |
| Q: Why would 2 dogwood trees which are 6 feet apart, both planted at exactly the same time, both given ... A: Thanx for your question. Unfortunately, I can't answer your question. I'm not a tree expert but we ... | |
| seeds of Japanese maple | 6/9/2009 |
| Q: I read much about growing from seed, but no mention at all as to where the seeds come from. I mean ... A: Thanx for your question. Many deciduous trees have inconspicuous flowers in the spring and on these ... | |
| Iridescent basil: crossbreed or hybrid? | 6/9/2009 |
| Q: First, thank you for taking the time to answer my questions. I planted 8 different varieties of ... A: Thanx for your question and you are most welcome. I enjoy participating in this service. Yes, I ... | |
| Malinche Tree | 6/8/2009 |
| Q: I have 5 malinche seeds that have sprouted do think there will be any chance these trees can survive ... A: Thanx for your question. Unfortunately, the beautiful Malinche tree (Delonix regia) also known as ... | |
| iris seed pods | 6/8/2009 |
| Q: I read where you were answering a question about the iris' seed pods. I have never seen them until ... A: Thanx for your question. Wait until your iris seed pods turn brown and start to split open. You'll ... | |
| Snowball bush | 6/8/2009 |
| Q: I have a snowball bush and something is eating the leaves. Any idea as to what might be eating them ... A: Thanx for the additional information. There are several possibilities. First is aphids. Aphids ... | |
| grape seeds | 6/8/2009 |
| Q: will the plants i grow from seed have the same characteristics as their mother plant?? OR, do i ... A: Here are two websites I think you'll find helpful for pruning your grapes. One if from the U.S. ... | |
| Fertilizing a Japanese Maple Tree | 6/7/2009 |
| Q: I would like to know what type of Miracle-Gro tree fertilizer spikes are better for a Japanese Maple ... A: Thanx for your question. I am not a tree expert but I would think the regular tree spikes would be ... | |
| wisterial seed pods | 6/7/2009 |
| Q: I too have seed pods on my white wisteria for the first time. At what stage should they be picked ... A: Thanx for your question. Allow the wisteria seed pods to dry and start to crack open before ... | |
| oriental poppy pod | 6/7/2009 |
| Q: I would like to ask what should I do with a oriental poppy seed pod that I have been given recently ... A: Thanx for your question. If the pod was cut from the plant while it was still green there is a good ... | |
| Peaches | 6/7/2009 |
| Q: How long does a peach pit need to dry out before you can start the germinating process? Thanks A: Thanx for your question. I would just clean the flesh off of the pit, open it to get the ... | |
| apricot pits | 6/7/2009 |
| Q: How long does it take for apricots to grow??? Can I root the pit in water first? A: Thanx for your question. In order get the apricot seed to germinate, it needs to experience 60-90 ... | |
| grape seeds | 6/7/2009 |
| Q: will the plants i grow from seed have the same characteristics as their mother plant?? OR, do i ... A: Thanx for the additional information. Typically, grape breeders will graft hybrid cuttings onto a ... | |
| Cherries from Monticello | 6/7/2009 |
| Q: You had a reader who wanted to plant cherry pits from cherries from trees at Thomas Jefferson's ... A: Thanx for your very helpful information. I really enjoy learning about this stuff! The cherries ... | |
| grape seeds | 6/6/2009 |
| Q: will the plants i grow from seed have the same characteristics as their mother plant?? OR, do i ... A: Thanx for your question. If your seed are taken from a hybrid plant, the resulting progeny will not ... | |
| persimmon trees | 6/5/2009 |
| Q: There is a small stand of trees outside my house and this spring the trees started raining blooms. ... A: Thanx for your question. I don't think this is a persimmon tree. I think it is a catalpa tree, ... | |
| moving my rose of sharon bush | 6/2/2009 |
| Q: i have two rose of Sharon and we have done some land scaping work and one of them are now to close ... A: Thanx for your question. The best time to move a shrub is in the late summer or early fall. You ... | |
| Cross-Pollination | 6/1/2009 |
| Q: i was just wondering if it was possible to cross-pollinate a Rose and A daisy. My lifelong friend ... A: Thanx for your question. I'm not an expert in botany and that's really what this question is about. ... | |
| cherry pips | 6/1/2009 |
| Q: i have planted a few cherry pips in compost from reading some off your previous answers it suggests ... A: Thanx for your question and thank you for using the Search function. The cherry pits will sprout ... | |
| Lady Palm seed/flower | 5/31/2009 |
| Q: Please see attached photo of our 5' tall Lady Palm. This is the first time we've notice it has ... A: Thanx for your question and the picture. What a great looking picture. Unfortunately, your lady ... | |
| Crepe Mryles | 5/31/2009 |
| Q: I would like to know if you can grow a tree from the cutting of the crepe mryle tree. A: Thanx for your question. Here is a link from Auburn University in Alabama that has some good ... | |
| brugsmania - Angel Trumpet | 5/31/2009 |
| Q: I was given 5 angel trumpet "seeds" for christmas, because my 5 ft angeltrumpet tree got stolen ... A: Thanx for your question. It is not entirely true that you cannot start seeds and be successful with ... | |
| Low maintenance landscapte and sea grape from cuttings | 5/31/2009 |
| Q: I lost all of my landscaping from hurricanes a few years ago and am starting over on a budget. I ... A: Here are some websites as you requested that are good for Florida landscaping. ... | |
| sugar maple from seed | 5/28/2009 |
| Q: I live in northern Wisconsin and would like to propagate a sugar maple tree. I took some of the ... A: Thanx for your question. Please note that if your father's tree is a hybrid, the seedlings will not ... | |
| english ivy | 5/26/2009 |
| Q: Please give me information on how to propagate English ivy? I have tried to start the ivy from ... A: Thanx for your question. English ivy is best started in Spring and Summer. You can take a six inch ... | |
| white peach trees | 5/26/2009 |
| Q: I live in southeast Iowa and was given several peach tree sprouts (from pits) from an old fashioned ... A: Thanx for your question. Generally, peaches don't do well in Iowa although there are some cultivars ... | |
| Impatients from seeds | 5/26/2009 |
| Q: They grew just beautifully - very green strong - they are huge now - but no blooms? What have I ... A: thanx for your question. Have you been fertilizing your impatiens? If so, make sure you're not ... | |
| cherry seeds | 5/25/2009 |
| Q: where can i purchase cherry seeds A: Thanx for your question. If you're looking for seeds of cherries like Bing, Montmorency, Ranier, ... | |
| cherry seeds | 5/24/2009 |
| Q: I am mikayla, i am only 10 and a half. I planted 5 cherry seeds at my grandma's house and i watered ... A: Thanx for your question. I started gardening when I was a kid myself. I've always enjoyed it and I ... | |
| Propagating Cherry Trees From Seeds | 5/24/2009 |
| Q: We live in the southeastern part of Washington State. The valley we live in is mostly farmland ... A: Thanx for your question. I think you were referring to Bing Cherries towards the end of your ... | |
| Roses | 5/24/2009 |
| Q: Propagation of Roses. My mother passed away a year ago and at the time I wanted to relocate her ... A: Thanx for your question. No, you don't have to put plastic wrap around them as you are attempting ... | |
| Cuttings from dwalf cherry tree?? | 5/24/2009 |
| Q: I have a dwalf cherry tree in a pot on my garden.We planted this tree along with my fathers ashes so ... A: Thanx for your question. First, would there be any way you could bend some branches down to the ... | |
| Tree planting | 5/21/2009 |
| Q: I hope you can help with this. I am cutting down a Birch tree that is dying and my question is, I am ... A: Thanx for your question. I am not a tree expert but I think I can direct you to someone who is. If ... | |
| Rooting a Lilac Branch | 5/20/2009 |
| Q: I would like to know if and how to root a lilac branch-have received two different colors and would ... A: Thanx for your question. If the branches are woody there's a good chance these will not root. For ... | |
| reproduce nectarine tree from seed. | 5/20/2009 |
| Q: While relishing a juicy ripe nectarine during the summer of 2008. Noticed the seed shell of this ... A: Thanx for the additional information. If your soils is poorly drained or naturally soggy due to a ... | |
| needing 2 trees to pollinate | 5/20/2009 |
| Q: I bought this house in October. Luckily it came with a few fruit trees! I was very excited to see ... A: Thanx for your question. The tree you are describing is probably correctly called an ornamental ... | |
| moso bamboo seeds | 5/19/2009 |
| Q: where is a nursery in denver, co to buy moso bamboo seeds or plants? also, do you know of a place to ... A: Thanx for your question. I don't live in or near Denver so I can't tell you where to get (if you ... | |
| yucca plant frost damage. | 5/18/2009 |
| Q: we have a yucca plant that is at least 10 years old. this winter it suffered from the frost as you ... A: Thanx for your question and thank you for the picture. I don't think there would be any adverse ... | |
| seed Identification | 5/16/2009 |
| Q: What kind of seed that is shaped like a butterbeen but is about four Inches long and about one half ... A: I'm sorry it has taken so long to get back to your but I know of no vegetable seed that is 4" long ... | |
| persimmon seeds | 5/13/2009 |
| Q: Estimado Señor Alonzo , disculpe que no es una pregunta de sembrar pero necesito saber donde puedo ... A: Hola Señor Menendez, Estoy en su servicio. Si Ud. quiere las semillas del persimmon japonés toca a ... | |
| Snowball plant | 5/12/2009 |
| Q: It is May in Missouri and I had to dig up a 3 foot snowball plant due to some construction. I dug as ... A: Thanx for your question. I'm in Kansas myself. Just make sure that you dig a hole a bit bigger ... | |
| Rose of Sharon Seeds | 5/12/2009 |
| Q: We have slope in our yard (full shade) on which we have had no luck growing grass. We would like to ... A: Thanx for your question. Rose-of-Sharon is not a ground cover. It is a shrub and it requires full ... | |
| reproduce nectarine tree from seed. | 5/11/2009 |
| Q: While relishing a juicy ripe nectarine during the summer of 2008. Noticed the seed shell of this ... A: Thanx for your question. I was fortunate enough to visit the Bouchard Gardens in Victoria, BC back ... | |
| Pinching | 5/11/2009 |
| Q: I have a rather large bunch of Carnations that my husband got for me. I really want to replant them ... A: Thanx for your question. If your husband gave you a bouquet of cut carnations, you will not be able ... | |
| Blueberries by seed | 5/11/2009 |
| Q: Will Blueberries planted by seed have any success on a South Pacific island? A: Thanx for your question. Because the blueberries I know of require a cold period to grow well, I ... | |
| arborvitae | 5/9/2009 |
| Q: We have arborvitae shrubs that are planted next to the foundation of the house we recently bought. ... A: Thanx for your question. Generally, I wouldn't recommend having trees growing too close to the ... | |
| seeds | 5/9/2009 |
| Q: I just found your this site while looking for answers. I have just recently started planting some ... A: Thanx for your question. In the vegetable world, we use the term open pollinated or heirloom ... | |
| Cherry Seedlings | 5/8/2009 |
| Q: I have noticed that I have about a half a dozen or so of cherry seedlings growing under my cherry ... A: Thanx for the additional information. If the tree is a very old tree, it may NOT be a hybrid but ... | |
| persimmon propogation | 5/8/2009 |
| Q: I have a large persimmon tree, male. There are a lot of saplings coming up around it. I assume ... A: Thanx for your question. Persimmon trees are known for producing a number of suckers. A sucker is ... | |
| como propagar mi confederate jasmine | 5/7/2009 |
| Q: Hola senor Alonzo: tengo tres plantas de confederate jasmin y quisiera, si es tan amable, me dijera ... A: Buenos Días Elia, Estoy en su servicio. Hace ramas o gajos de 6 pulgadas. Quite todas las hojas ... | |
| seelings in peat pots and watering | 5/6/2009 |
| Q: we have vegetable seeds in peat pots, and wonder when and the best method of watering them. they ... A: Thanx for your question. Usually, with seedlings we use fertilizer at half strength and do this ... | |
| norfolk Island pine | 5/6/2009 |
| Q: I have (NIF) that suffered frost damage and lost most of the fronds. I have kept watering and ... A: If the plant is recovering at the top of the tree you would not want to top it off unless you want ... | |
| seelings in peat pots and watering | 5/4/2009 |
| Q: we have vegetable seeds in peat pots, and wonder when and the best method of watering them. they ... A: Thanx for your question. It is always best to water from the bottom. I always do that with my ... | |
| Cherry Seedlings | 5/3/2009 |
| Q: I have noticed that I have about a half a dozen or so of cherry seedlings growing under my cherry ... A: Thanx for your question. Wait until the seedlings are about 6 inches tall and have a few of their ... | |
| RROPOGATE | 5/3/2009 |
| Q: I have a cherry tree about 15 year old that I would like to make a cutting and give it to a friend ... A: Thanx for your question. Most fruit trees are grafted to stronger root stock. Sometimes the ... | |
| Grande Duke of Tuscany Jasmine | 5/1/2009 |
| Q: My grandfather grew them, my mother inherited them and now I've taken on the hobby of tending Grand ... A: Thanx for your question The condition you describe is probably just a natural variation however, ... | |
| peach tree sprouting | 4/30/2009 |
| Q: do you by any chance have any pics of peach trees when they first come out of the ground from seed? ... A: Thanx for your question. This is the best I can do. If you do a Google Image search, you can see ... | |
| cedar cone seed germination | 4/30/2009 |
| Q: I have several cones from a cedar tree taken from the St. Louis, MO area....I would like to ... A: Thanx for the additional information. The cedar shades will look somewhat like larger versions of ... | |
| cedar cone seed germination | 4/29/2009 |
| Q: I have several cones from a cedar tree taken from the St. Louis, MO area....I would like to ... A: Thanx for your question. Do you know what kind of cedar you have? Remove the seeds from the cone. ... | |
| japanese maple | 4/27/2009 |
| Q: I have got a Japanese Maple and just wondering how to plant the cutt off's from the tree and how to ... A: Thanx for your question. Japanese maples have been difficult for me to root. In fact, I have not ... | |
| peach tree sapling | 4/26/2009 |
| Q: Hui, I have either a peach tree or a plum tree that we transplanted last year, (not sure which one, ... A: Thanx for your question. Trim off the dead part of the twig now but I wouldn't cut it where it is ... | |
| rhubarb | 4/25/2009 |
| Q: When can I or should I cut the seeds from their stems? I've never had seeds on my rhubarb before, ... A: Thanx for your question. I would cut the flower stalk off of my rhubarb as soon as it emerges. All ... | |
| cross pollinating | 4/25/2009 |
| Q: I live in Canada just North of Toronto where there are all kinds of ditch lillies(orange in colour) ... A: Thanx for your question. Yes, theoretically, ditchlilies (wild daylilies) can have their genetic ... | |
| date seeds to tree??? | 4/24/2009 |
| Q: i want to ask about my 1st experience that is: about 2 years back i planted some seeds in pot which ... A: Thanx for the additional information. The plants you have may not be Phoenix dactylifera. I was ... | |
| planting seed out side | 4/23/2009 |
| Q: First thing is I live in Ohio. I have seeds from a seed pod of a daylily. I would like to know if I ... A: Thanx for your question. Plant the seeds in a pot and cover them lightly with soil. Keep the soil ... | |
| date seeds to tree??? | 4/22/2009 |
| Q: i want to ask about my 1st experience that is: about 2 years back i planted some seeds in pot which ... A: Thanx for your question. If you are talking about edible date palm, Phoenix dactylifera, it will ... | |
| persimmon stratification | 4/18/2009 |
| Q: stored seeds in the fridge at 40 degrees in moist peat moss for 90 -110 days.scratched surface to ... A: Thanx for your question. It sounds like you gave the persimmon seeds the correct amount of time and ... | |
| Avocado Trees | 4/16/2009 |
| Q: I have to date grown eight Avocado Trees from seed, various varieties. Six of them now are over a ... A: Thanx for your question. You cannot plant your avocado trees outdoors unless you live in a ... | |
| Planting peach pips | 4/13/2009 |
| Q: I live in Israel. I want to plant a peach pip. When should I plant it? Should the point be up or ... A: I've answered this question a gillion times. Popular subject. In the future, if you will use the ... | |
| Royal Empress | 4/10/2009 |
| Q: Hey Tom my name is Beau. I have some royal empress tree seedlings that I planted around December. ... A: Thanx for the additional information. Royal Emperess tree Paulownia tomentosa, is a fast-growing ... | |
| Burying a snowball bloom | 4/10/2009 |
| Q: I have a chinese snowball that I have been unable to grow cuttings. If I bury a bloom on a lower ... A: Thanx for your question. Don't bury the bloom. If you have a branch that you can suspend against ... | |
| Iris | 4/10/2009 |
| Q: Do Iris have seed pods and if so what do they look like? How do they cross pollinate? I just got ... A: Yes, irises do produce seed pods. Some of the hybrids are sterile and do not but you can usually ... | |
| Royal Empress | 4/8/2009 |
| Q: Hey Tom my name is Beau. I have some royal empress tree seedlings that I planted around December. ... A: Thanx for your question. I would plant the seedlings in separate pots and allow them to get bigger. ... | |
| nectarine seed | 4/8/2009 |
| Q: I just ate a nectarine and it was delicious. I have started a garden, several flowerbeds and now I ... A: Thanx for your question. This issue has been raised numerous times here at Allexperts. In the ... | |
| Kimono plant | 4/7/2009 |
| Q: Well i have been doing some reacher and i was wondering if the plant dies if you plant the seed from ... A: Thanx for your question. There are several different plants that go by the name kimono. They are ... | |
| fertilizing seeds | 4/6/2009 |
| Q: I started many seeds including tomatoes and several varieties of flowers. They are about 1 1/2 ... A: Thanx for your question. As soon as your seedlings have a strong set of leaves after the seed ... | |
| tree peony propagation | 4/6/2009 |
| Q: Would you tell me the best time and how to propagate a tree peony? A: Thanx for your question. I had two tree peonies in my life and both are now dead, so, I haven't had ... | |
| sycamore tree problem | 4/5/2009 |
| Q: My trees (3) are about 7 years old and 25ft tall. They have no seeds, flowers , balls or ... A: Thanx for your question. I am really not a tree expert and we do have a tree expert on Allexperts. ... | |
| sycamore tree problem | 4/5/2009 |
| Q: my tree is about 20ft tall and has two leaders about 6in in diameter. The tree is splitting in the ... A: Thanx for your question. I am not really a tree expert however, we do have an expert here at ... | |
| Apple saplings | 4/3/2009 |
| Q: My daughter and I took some seeds from apples we bought at the grocery store and did a science ... A: Thanx for your question. Take the seedlings outdoors after the last frost and place them in a shady ... | |
| growing a cherry tree from a cutting | 4/2/2009 |
| Q: I have some small(3-4 foot)branches from a cherry tree that were cut, and the blooms "forced", for a ... A: Thanx for your question. If the blooms were forced out of a cherry tree cutting and the cuttings ... | |
| hisbiscus | 4/2/2009 |
| Q: i got it last year it was pretty small, now it is about 4&half feet tall and doing very well i keept ... A: Thanx for your question. You can wait for seeds but your hibiscus is probably a hybrid so the ... | |
| blossom fall off cirtus trees | 3/31/2009 |
| Q: Can I use bonide blossom set spray on my cirtus trees..I live in east tx. and why does the blooms ... A: Thanx for your question. I am really not an expert with citrus but I found some answers for you. ... | |
| growing peach from dried seed | 3/28/2009 |
| Q: saved seeds from last years peach crop.How do I get the dried seeds to sprout?Prefer to start ... A: Thanx for your question. The seed will probably germinate sooner if you remove the hard shell. Be ... | |
| pussy willow tree | 3/28/2009 |
| Q: i have cuttings from a pussy willow tree. how do i get roots started A: Thanx for your question. You can stick the pussy willow cutting directly into moist soil after the ... | |
| Norfolk Island Pine | 3/26/2009 |
| Q: I have two 70 to 90 feet Norfolk Island Pine on my property in South Australia. I have collected ... A: Thanx for your question. It's great to hear from Oz. The Norfok Island Pine as you know is a ... | |
| growing peach from dried seed | 3/26/2009 |
| Q: saved seeds from last years peach crop.How do I get the dried seeds to sprout?Prefer to start ... A: Thanx for your question. This question has been answered a lot. It seems there are a lot of people ... | |
| wild blueberries from seeds | 3/24/2009 |
| Q: I have dried wild blueberries from Europe and want to start some new blueberry plants from them. ... A: Thanx for your question. As long as the blueberries haven't been cooked or heated, the seeds may ... | |
| Growing catnip indoors | 3/24/2009 |
| Q: I plan on growing 3-5 catnip plants in my house in our sun room...I just can't find anything ... A: Thanx for your question. Sprinkle the catnip seeds onto the soil and press them into it. Keep the ... | |
| Yukka Tips | 3/19/2009 |
| Q: I've got a Yukka 'tip' I bought 18 months ago and has grown about 1.5 metres. I know that if I chop ... A: Thanx for your question. Do you know what type of yucca you have? Generally, with yucca, you can ... | |
| Princess Plants | 3/19/2009 |
| Q: Can I start another plant from a cutting? If so, how is it done? A: Thanx for your question. I think you are talking about Tibouchina urvilleana. You can take ... | |
| brugmansias | 3/16/2009 |
| Q: Having both plants, I now know the difference between daturas and brugmansias. I see so many people ... A: Your question is not stupid. First of all, is your brug inside or outdoors? If it is inside, it is ... | |
| bulbil opportunity | 3/11/2009 |
| Q: I have an opportunity on my hands to buy lily bulbs that are done blooming for this season. however, ... A: Thanx for your question. What kind of bulbs are you talking about? I can think of tiger lilies ... | |
| Arabian Jasmine Seeds | 3/11/2009 |
| Q: For quite some time now I have been growing Sambac Jasmines. I have tried cuttings in order have ... A: Sorry to take so long in answering your question. It appears that the sambac jasmines are ... | |
| Ash Trees | 3/7/2009 |
| Q: I live in Ireland, and i just wanted to know what is the best way to proppgate ash?? thanks ANSWER: ... A: Thanx for the clarification. The moutain ash is also called a rowan, correct? I answered a ... | |
| lavender plants from seed? | 3/6/2009 |
| Q: Is it practical to grow lavender plants from seed? Can I use the seeds from plants in my garden? ... A: thanx for your question. Lavender is very easy to grow from seed. The seed from the garden may not ... | |
| Norfold Pine Seed Pods | 3/6/2009 |
| Q: very helpful. I have a follow up. Would you please tell me how big and heavy the seed pods are? ... A: Thanx for the follow up. Believe it or not in places like Hawaii, Australia and the South Pacific ... | |
| prppogating loquats | 3/6/2009 |
| Q: I saw your answer, but you didn't mention having to refrigerate the seed for any time before ... A: Thanx for your question. Loquat seeds are easy to germinate. Soak the seeds for 24-48 hours and ... | |
| propagation | 3/4/2009 |
| Q: I have an ornamental grass that I'd like to move to another area in the yard is this a good time to ... A: Thanx for your question. The best time to move ornamental grass is while it is dormant or about to ... | |
| Ash Trees | 3/3/2009 |
| Q: I live in Ireland, and i just wanted to know what is the best way to proppgate ash?? thanks A: Thanx for your question. I was lucky enough to visit Ireland back in 1992. It is the home of some ... | |
| Maple rootstock What type of seed is used for Maple rootstock? | 3/3/2009 |
| Q: I would like to know which type of maple seed can be used to grow rootstock to graft maples. I have ... A: Thanx for your question. Growing root stock is a bit out of my field of expertise. I would ... | |
| Hibiscus from seeds | 3/2/2009 |
| Q: I recently planted some hibiscus from seeds that I purchased. They were poking thru in about 7 days ... A: Thanx for your question. I usually don't start my hibiscus or hibiscus relative seeds like okra ... | |
| blueberry form seeds | 3/2/2009 |
| Q: can blueberries grow form seed without cold period? about a month ago ( in jan ) i took a few seeds ... A: Thanx for your question. Some varieties of blueberry require no cold treatment while others do. If ... | |
| Fruit Trees | 3/2/2009 |
| Q: my name is Leon and I live in Canada. One of my hobby's is to grow all kinds of plants that do not ... A: Thanx for your question. You didn't say how far north you are in Canada. I'm in Kansas and we are ... | |
| starting veg seeds under artificial light | 3/2/2009 |
| Q: I am a beginner trying to learn the in's and out's of starting my garden inside from seed. I have ... A: Thanx for your question. I start a lot of veggies indoors and you're correct, tomatoes, peppers, ... | |
| potting soil | 3/1/2009 |
| Q: Can you recommend a potting soil for first year Japanese maple seedlings in an outdoor bed? The ... A: thanx for your question. Why don't you make your own potting soil and you can customize it to your ... | |
| Clivia seeds | 2/27/2009 |
| Q: How long do I have to leave last year's stalk on the plant? Last year's flower stalk has one seed ... A: Thanx for your question. The information you are looking for can be found at the Clivia Society. ... | |
| tomato seed Propagation--without cutting | 2/27/2009 |
| Q: Well I’m a high school senior working on a plant project. I’m planting tomato seeds early girl ... A: Thanx for your question. When planting the tomato seeds, plant them about 1/4 inch deep in basic ... | |
| propagating jasmine | 2/25/2009 |
| Q: Hey , Recently I got a small jasmine cutting/twig from a friend (don't know which kind of jasmine it ... A: Thanx for your question. It doesn't sound like you're doing anything wrong. Continue to water the ... | |
| propagating persimmon seed | 2/21/2009 |
| Q: If choosing the method of soaking in hot water to scarifiy, how long,and is there a water temp. that ... A: Thanx for your question. All of my references indicate that persimmon seed are difficult to ... | |
| Juniper/cypress propigation | 2/18/2009 |
| Q: I'm in Zone 5 and have access to nice specimens of Oregon Blue Cypress (Chamaecyparis lawsoniana) ... A: Thanx for your question. I am not an expert at rooting conifers but here is some information I ... | |
| seed expiration dates | 2/17/2009 |
| Q: I recently purchased seed packets that contain more seeds than I can use this year. The sell-by ... A: Thanx for your question. In general, you should be able to keep these seeds for at least one year, ... | |
| Bismarckia seedlings | 2/17/2009 |
| Q: My seeds germinated in a 14' plastic bag. The top is 2"high, but the root is alredy coming out from ... A: Thanx for your question and it's great to hear from St. Lucia. I'm not an expert on palms but I do ... | |
| apricot tree | 2/15/2009 |
| Q: I have 3 apricot seeds that mean a great deal to my family. They were acquired during a family ... A: Thanx for your question. I have previously answered this question. In the future, if you use the ... | |
| hardwood cuttings | 2/14/2009 |
| Q: Can I root hardwood cuttings of forsythia,spirea and leucothoe outdoors in Clayton, N.C.? Is there a ... A: Thanx for the followup. You can do hardwood cuttings with Japanese maple too but I understand that ... | |
| tomato seedlings | 2/14/2009 |
| Q: I seeded my favorite tomatoes and they came up splendidly, however they are tall and spindly. How ... A: Thanx for your question. I start thousands of tomato seedlings indoors every year. I made a ... | |
| hardwood cuttings | 2/14/2009 |
| Q: Can I root hardwood cuttings of forsythia,spirea and leucothoe outdoors in Clayton, N.C.? Is there a ... A: Thanx for your question. Here is a link that gives excellent instructions on taking hardwood ... | |
| Cherry Tree Seeds | 2/11/2009 |
| Q: I have seeds from a cherry tree & just discovered I have to freeze them first before starting their ... A: There are varieties of open pollinated cherry trees also known as heirloom or heritage fruit trees ... | |
| sycamore trees | 2/11/2009 |
| Q: I read your answer from 2006 about trying to plant seeds from a sycamore fruit ball. You mentioned ... A: Thanx for your question. If you plant the sycamore seeds outdoors in your Oklahoma climate, that ... | |
| planting palm trees | 2/10/2009 |
| Q: I'm interested in cultivating the derrie variety of the palm tree (origin in Iraq). Unfortunately, I ... A: Sorry to take so long getting back to you. I had to go out of town unexpectedly for a few days. ... | |
| Cherry Tree Seeds | 2/4/2009 |
| Q: I have seeds from a cherry tree & just discovered I have to freeze them first before starting their ... A: Thanx for your question. I have previously posted the answer to this question and there are a number ... | |
| Buying Seeds | 2/1/2009 |
| Q: I need to buy seed for a 5000 sq ft vegetable garden. I live in Southern New Hampshire and I was ... A: Thanx for your question. Here are some options for some companies with whom I've had good ... | |
| Nectarine Seeds | 1/31/2009 |
| Q: If I want to grow a nectarine tree from seed, do I crack the shell first or plant the whole thing. ... A: Thanx for your question. It's summertime down under this time of year isn't it? Lucky you! You do ... | |
| Spots on Yucca trees. | 1/28/2009 |
| Q: Please tell us how to remove and prevent spots forming in the leaves of the Yucca tree? We live in ... A: The problem you describe sounds like a fungus. Your local nursery should have a good anti-fungal ... | |
| LOTUS BAMBOO | 1/27/2009 |
| Q: Please help, I can't find an answer anywhere: I purchased a Lotus Bamboo plant for my friend last ... A: Thanx for your question. Lotus bamboo (it is neither lotus nor bamboo) also known as lucky bamboo ... | |
| lemon tree seed propogation | 1/26/2009 |
| Q: I planted five pips in small pot rwo months ago. Only one germinated, but by now it has produced ... A: Thanx for your question. Your lemon seedling needs lots of strong light, preferably in a window ... | |
| Propagating Tri-lobed seed pod from Money Tree | 1/24/2009 |
| Q: Greetings. I recently picked a tri-lobed seed pod from what I was told is a Money Tree. It looks ... A: Thanx for your question. Pachia aquatica is the tree I think to which you refer. Also called ... | |
| Apple seeds | 1/22/2009 |
| Q: Can you please tell me how I can grow apple through the seeds? A: Thanx for your question. This question has been answered many times. If you will browse past ... | |
| Lemon pits | 1/21/2009 |
| Q: Can I grow a lemon tree with a pit and how do I start? A: Thanx for your question. Yes, you can grow lemon trees from the seeds. They will germinate rather ... | |
| persimmon trees | 1/19/2009 |
| Q: Is there any way of telling male from female trees without the presence of flowers? A: Thanx for your question. To my knowledge, there is no reliable method for determining the sex of a ... | |
| weed control for blueberries | 1/19/2009 |
| Q: Tom, we have several long rows of blueberries that is being overtaken by crabgrass. Pulling the ... A: Thanx for your question. You can put down horticultural cloth or plastic mulch which will prevent ... | |
| Japanese Maple Seedlings | 1/18/2009 |
| Q: A friend and I are going to try growing Japanese Maples from seed. I've been reading a lot aboout ... A: Thanx for your question. Japanese maples will benefit from shade in a hot, muggy summer. If ... | |
| seeds adenium | 1/17/2009 |
| Q: Please, where can I bay adenium seeds in London? I want buy directly at shop not via online.Thanks ... A: I don't live in the U.K. so, I really don't have any idea. However, I have heard of Nicky's before. ... | |
| tree germanation | 1/8/2009 |
| Q: I have some pear and citrus seed imported from Albania. I am worried, in the past the pear and ... A: Thanx for your question. I would make sure that I start the seeds so they will germinate coinciding ... | |
| propagation broad leaf philodendrun | 1/7/2009 |
| Q: The subject tells it all. jrbell A: Thanx for your question. There is a separate section on houseplants here at Allexperts but I think ... | |
| Brugsmania | 1/5/2009 |
| Q: What do you do when it is time to take outside? How do you make them bloom? A: Thanx for your question. Take your brugmansia outdoors and place it in the shade for 10 days after ... | |
| Royal Poincianna | 12/11/2008 |
| Q: Good Day Thank you for taking the time to answer all the e-mail you obviously receive. Royal ... A: Thanx for your question. I love the Royal Poinciana. I gathered seeds from them at a hotel in Ft. ... | |
| fuji persimmon | 12/10/2008 |
| Q: Seeds are rare from this fruit. I have six-eight seeds which I wish to start. What is the method? ... A: Thanx for your question. I guess you didn't browse the past answers as this subject has come up ... | |
| Grafting Pears | 12/8/2008 |
| Q: I have two limbs from a pear tree on our old home place. This tree is at least 60 years old. My ... A: Thanx for your question. I am not a grafting expert. My expertise lies in seeding and limited ... | |
| yucca or dracaenas tree | 12/3/2008 |
| Q: I have a tree that is 12' tall with a second sprout at 10' tall. The trunks are small around and the ... A: I don't consider myself an "expert" with houseplants so I don't want to steer you wrong. If you ... | |
| Planting pomegrantate seeds | 11/27/2008 |
| Q: I would like to grow a pomegranate tree from seed. (from seeds of the pomegranates I now have) How ... A: Thanx for your question. When using seeds from store-bought fruit to grow plants remember that the ... | |
| Science project | 11/25/2008 |
| Q: What kind of plants can I germinate fairly quickly in water? It can't require a lot of special care ... A: Thanx for your question. Generally, I do not do homework or projects as this is a forum for ... | |
| Iris propagation | 11/22/2008 |
| Q: I live in the north east US and the ground has already frozen. I want to thin out some Iris plants. ... A: Thanx for your question. Actually, early spring is a great time to thin irises although in my ... | |
| yuka | 11/22/2008 |
| Q: my yula plants which i keep indoor keep dieing. this is my second and it's going hollow inside - ... A: When you say yucca are you talking about the house plant. If so, we have a separate forum here on ... | |
| Adenium seeds, sproting Indoors zone 5 | 11/19/2008 |
| Q: I have Adenium seeds That I just Put Into A ziplock baggie In enough soil just to barely cover, ... A: Thanx for your question. I guess you have learned the hard way not to start seeds in New York until ... | |
| Dogwood Trees | 11/18/2008 |
| Q: I saw you answer to Sue about growing Dogwood Trees from seeds. I have several Dogwood Trees which ... A: Thanx for your question. I did some research on-line regarding weather patterns. I used to live in ... | |
| Canary date palm seed | 11/15/2008 |
| Q: I read your answer concerning the above seed. I have one of these trees, it has seeded and have ... A: Thanx for your question. I hope to visit Spain some day. Yes, you can plant your Canary Island ... | |
| Dogwood Trees | 11/15/2008 |
| Q: I saw you answer to Sue about growing Dogwood Trees from seeds. I have several Dogwood Trees which ... A: Thanx for your question. Where are you located and do you know the type of dogwood you have? There ... | |
| Germinating Mango seeds | 11/15/2008 |
| Q: I have read a bunch Q&A's regarding persimmon seed germination. There were successes with planting ... A: Thanx for the additional information. I think you have Japanese persimmons so you will have to grow ... | |
| Sago Palm pups | 11/14/2008 |
| Q: Yesterday, I took a sharp shevel and removed five large pups (offshoots) from the mother plant at ... A: Thanx for your question. When you removed the pups hopefully they had a halfway decent root system ... | |
| Germinating Persimmon Seeds | 11/14/2008 |
| Q: I have read a bunch Q&A's regarding persimmon seed germination. There were successes with planting ... A: Thanx for your question. If you bought the persimmons at a grocery store, it is most likely a ... | |
| Germinating Persimmon Seeds | 11/13/2008 |
| Q: I have read a bunch Q&A's regarding persimmon seed germination. There were successes with planting ... A: Thanx for your question. If you are speaking of the American Persimmon, its seeds require cold ... | |
| Sago Palm Seeds | 11/13/2008 |
| Q: Yesterday,for the first time,I noticed one of my female palms had opened showing off its orange ... A: Thanx for your question. Seed of the sago palm generally ripen in the January to February ... | |
| Starting seeds | 11/11/2008 |
| Q: I have several trees that I would like to start from seeds, Mexican Buckeye, Mountain Laurel, Pinon ... A: Thanx for your question. I would wait until after Christmas to start these seeds. None of them ... | |
| Propogating celosia from seed | 11/10/2008 |
| Q: I've propogated/hybridized daylillies from seed, and always "winter" them first for 6-8 wks in the ... A: Thanx for the followup. Platycodon germinate best at 70F so no cold treatment is necessary. They ... | |
| Propogating celosia from seed | 11/8/2008 |
| Q: I've propogated/hybridized daylillies from seed, and always "winter" them first for 6-8 wks in the ... A: Thanx for your question. Celosia does not benefit from a cold treatment. Plant the seed on top of ... | |
| pomegranates | 11/4/2008 |
| Q: ...we live in mexico, high desert in the state if guanajuato.....pomegantes thrive here (i have ... A: Thanx for your question. Unfortunately, especially with fruit trees, using seeds from hybrids most ... | |
| apple seed research | 11/4/2008 |
| Q: please any hints you can offer would be GREATLY appreciated. My 8 year old son is doing a science ... A: Your question is a homework question and generally, that's not what I'm here for. I'm just an ... | |
| jack pine seeds | 11/2/2008 |
| Q: Gello, I am wondering if there IS anything special I have to do to grown jack pine seeds. I ... A: Thanx for your question. You are correct that jack pine (Pinus banksiana) seeds benefit from the ... | |
| KIWI | 10/31/2008 |
| Q: How do you tell if a kiwi vine is male or female? I planted several kiwi seeds approximately 3 ... A: Thanx for your question. To my knowledge the only way to tell a male plant from a female kiwi plant ... | |
| SycamoreTree Fruit... | 10/31/2008 |
| Q: We have a pretty old sycamore tree beside our front porch. I like the tree but not the fruit that ... A: thanx for your question. There is a product called Florel (a spray) and it can be expensive but it ... | |
| Royal Empress Tree Seeds | 10/31/2008 |
| Q: We just bought Sapphire Dragon Tree seeds off ... A: Thanx for your question. This tree is more commonly known as the Royal Emperess Tree and it is ... | |
| Planting seeds from Red Bird of Paradise | 10/30/2008 |
| Q: This fall I have picked the pods off of some healthy Red Bird Of Paradise Plants in my area and now ... A: Thanx for your question. I love this plant and it is easy to grow from seeds. If you will score ... | |
| potting soil for tulips | 10/29/2008 |
| Q: Not seeding or germination, I'm afraid, but I do need some help. The company from which I purchased ... A: Thanx for your question. I've never had a problem using commercial potting soils with bulbs but ... | |
| Planting annuals | 10/29/2008 |
| Q: I was wondering when is the time to plant annuals, summer and winter annuals? and also when should ... A: Thanx for the additional information. Pansies need 14-16 weeks from seed to flowering. So, plan ... | |
| Persimmon Tree | 10/28/2008 |
| Q: Is there a method to stop fruit from growing on our Persimmon tree? I live in the Bay area in ... A: Thanx for your question. You can use Florel or Fruitone on the trees. This is a spray and can be ... | |
| plum tree | 10/28/2008 |
| Q: My plum tree really bore fruit this past spring. Everyday I was out picking them up. this went on ... A: Thanx for your question. Yes, there are sprays available to prevent fruit trees from setting fruit. ... | |
| Planting annuals | 10/28/2008 |
| Q: I was wondering when is the time to plant annuals, summer and winter annuals? and also when should ... A: John, Thanx for your question. I usually start my annual seeds a few weeks before the last frost ... | |
| persimmon seed planting | 10/28/2008 |
| Q: I have read you have to plant both male and female trees in order to produce fruit. If I plant seeds ... A: Thanx for your question. I previously answered this one a few weeks ago. Sometimes if you quickly ... | |
| persimmon tree | 10/27/2008 |
| Q: I was told that only the mail produces fruit,is this true and how do you tell the difference? A: Thanx for your question. In most cases, only the female bears fruit which makes sense because the ... | |
| persimmon seed planting | 10/26/2008 |
| Q: I have read you have to plant both male and female trees in order to produce fruit. If I plant seeds ... A: Thanx for your question. I know of no way to differentiate the seed that will produce a male plant ... | |
| Persimmons | 10/26/2008 |
| Q: I want to grow some kind of tree that bears edible fruit in my 6.5 inch clay pot (it is 6.5 inches ... A: Thanx for the follow up. Yes, basically, there isn't a whole lot to choose from for trees. Plus, ... | |
| Persimmons | 10/25/2008 |
| Q: I want to grow some kind of tree that bears edible fruit in my 6.5 inch clay pot (it is 6.5 inches ... A: Thanx for your question. Here's the problem. Persimmon just like apples, pears, plums, cherries, ... | |
| tree seeds | 10/21/2008 |
| Q: Where can I find tree seeds for sale...I have searched on Internet but found very few. Help please A: Thanx for your question. I will usually provide various names of companies without a specific ... | |
| Propagation of Trees.... | 10/20/2008 |
| Q: Good morning, Tom....I have a winter home in Sinaloa Mexico. A couple years ago, a friend came over ... A: Thanx for your question. I've grown plumeria before from piece of the tree perhaps 8-10 inches long ... | |
| propagation of laceleaf maples | 10/20/2008 |
| Q: Tom, There's a great deal written on websites about propagating laceleaf maples from seeds or ... A: Thanx for your question. I was looking at UBC's website about this. Some things I have read are ... | |
| Bird of Paradise Seeds | 10/20/2008 |
| Q: I have 3 bird of paradise in Phoenix Az. however, only 1 of them has seed pods, why is this? Do I ... A: Thanx for your question. Sounds to me like it was just a matter of pollination. At 8 feet tall, ... | |
| avocado sapling withering | 10/20/2008 |
| Q: I have an avocado sapling that I've grown from a seed that's at least 18 months old. It's was about ... A: Thanx for your question. In the past, I have severely injured my avocado saplings because of our ... | |
| maple seedling | 10/19/2008 |
| Q: I have a maple seedling I started from seed this spring. It is too little to put in the yard yet. ... A: Thanx for your question. I would put the plant in a cold garage or shed for the winter and would ... | |
| coral trees | 10/19/2008 |
| Q: I SAW CORAL TREES IN BLOOM AND THEN THE LONG BROWN SEED PODS ---I COLLECTED SOME BEFORE GOING HOME. ... A: Thanx for your question. I think the tree you're talking about is Erythrina. Here's a link to some ... | |
| Mother Stock Trees prunning | 10/19/2008 |
| Q: how can we train and prun a stone fruit Mother Stock Tree? A: I'm sorry, I don't know what Mother Stock Tree is. I refer you to Jim Hyland who is on our Trees ... | |
| Variety and propagation of tree | 10/18/2008 |
| Q: Tom, I live in Galesburg, Il. (zone 5) In one neighborhood we have several unusual trees. They have ... A: Thanx for the follow-up question. The cypresses are pretty tough trees. They overwinter just fine ... | |
| Variety and propagation of tree | 10/18/2008 |
| Q: Tom, I live in Galesburg, Il. (zone 5) In one neighborhood we have several unusual trees. They have ... A: It sounds like Bald Cypress (Taxodium distichum). Yes, these trees do grow in the north (we have ... | |
| A few questions | 10/16/2008 |
| Q: I have a few questions about seeds and propagation. First off I have tried growing bananas, lithops, ... A: Thanx for your questions. Banana seeds should be soaked in warm water for 48 hours and then planted ... | |
| catalpa trees | 10/16/2008 |
| Q: We are going to start seeds under grow lights for a home school project for catalpa and mimosa ... A: Thanx for your question. Mimosa seeds do not need any special treatment. They are members of the ... | |
| bismark palm seed | 10/15/2008 |
| Q: tom...do i need to take the palm seed out of its tough husk, or plant it whole the way you describe. ... A: Thanx for your question. There are generally three seeds inside the fruit of the Bismarck palm. If ... | |
| Rose of Sharron propagation | 10/15/2008 |
| Q: My sister gave me "seed" or rather large pods from her Rose of Sharron. I don't know whether to ... A: Thanx for your question. Just remove the brown pods (they look like miniature eggs) and you'll find ... | |
| growing oranges and apples from seeds | 10/14/2008 |
| Q: I am a 3rd grader at Discovery Elementary in Palm Bay, Fl. I am doing a science project on growing ... A: Thanx for your question. First, the Red Delicious apple seeds will germinate better if you give ... | |
| crepe myrtle seeds | 10/12/2008 |
| Q: I have collected alot of seeds and need to know how and when to plant them . Thank you A: Thanx for your question. Start the seeds in January. Plant them about 1/2 inch deep in a good ... | |
| calla lily seeds | 10/11/2008 |
| Q: Where and how can i purchase Calla Lily seeds(zantedeschia) ,They can be from either seed store or ... A: Thanx for your question. Chiltern Seeds in the U.K. sells the seeds for $5.76 US and Thompson and ... | |
| wndow sill box | 10/11/2008 |
| Q: I am curious how many inches need to be between flowers when planting them into my window sill ... A: Thanx for your question. Spacing in windowboxes depends upon how much space you have in the whole ... | |
| call lilly seed pods | 10/11/2008 |
| Q: I've grown calla lillies for several years and love them very much. They are very easy and have ... A: Thanx for your question. Allow the seed pods to dry completely on the plant if you are trying to ... | |
| Bismarck pines | 10/9/2008 |
| Q: I have purchased 5 Bismarck pine nuts and want to know what are the optimum conditions for ... A: Thanx for your question. The picture you posted looks like a Bismark palm not pine. You can start ... | |
| apple seeds | 10/8/2008 |
| Q: I got a little crabapple and want to start it's seeds. Do they require drying out before planting? ... A: Thanx for your question. Bear in mind that unless your seed is from an open pollinated/heirloom ... | |
| Saucer Magnolia (magnolia x soulangiana) | 10/7/2008 |
| Q: How do you germinate these seeds (i.e. scarify? stratify? planting conditions: sun or dark, wet or ... A: Thanx for your question. For best results, cold-treat the seed for 60-90 days by placing the seeds ... | |
| propagating Gambel Oak, Chokecherry and Wild Plum | 10/6/2008 |
| Q: Your expertise may be just what I am looking for! I am a proffesional Landscape Designer and have ... A: Thanx for your question. 1. Gambel oak will require 2-4 weeks of 40F or lower temperatures to break ... | |
| sugar maple trees | 10/6/2008 |
| Q: I am trying to grow a maple tree from a sapling and am wondering if there is anything special I can ... A: I am really not a tree expert. We have a tree expert on this site, Jim Hyland. He was with the ... | |
| dogwood seeds | 10/1/2008 |
| Q: I read your article on starting dogwood seeds and was curious about the seed needing to go through ... A: Thanx for your question. Many seeds travel through the digestive tracts of animals before they ... | |
| sutera cuttings | 9/30/2008 |
| Q: Could you please explain the best way to propagate Sutera or Copia? I live in Wales in the UK. I ... A: Thanx for your question. I don't have much experience with Sutera and I don't know what copia is. ... | |
| Moving a gala apple tree | 9/30/2008 |
| Q: I want to move a gala apple tree. It hasn't shown much growth in the four years since I planted it. ... A: Thanx for your question. This is really out of my circle of expertise. I apologize for any ... | |
| magnolia from seed | 9/28/2008 |
| Q: I have been reading up on planting a magnolia from seed. I live in central Va, should I start the ... A: Thanx for your question. You may grow your magnolia seeds either way. Prepare a small seed bed and ... | |
| propagation of mimosa tree | 9/26/2008 |
| Q: i have a pretty mimosa growing in spot I don't want it...I am don't think I will be sucessful at ... A: Thanx for the additional information. Take the dried pods and remove the seeds which will looks ... | |
| Yuka Plant | 9/26/2008 |
| Q: It has a number of quite large side shoots, can these be cut from the main trunk and re-planted? I ... A: Thanx for your question. One of my dreams is to someday visit Spain and Portugal. You can remove ... | |
| propagation of mimosa tree | 9/26/2008 |
| Q: i have a pretty mimosa growing in spot I don't want it...I am don't think I will be sucessful at ... A: Thanx for your question. I would not even bother with cuttings on mimosa. There is no danger of ... | |
| planting seeds | 9/25/2008 |
| Q: IF I have a nectarine seed what is the best way to plant it? Do I have to put it in the fridge? A: Thanx for your question. As I have written in past answers, using seed from store-bought fruit is ... | |
| angel trumpet seeds | 9/25/2008 |
| Q: I have some angel trumpet seeds and don't know how or when to plant them. Please help! I live in ... A: Thanx for your question. By angel trumpet I'm going to assume that we're talking about Datura which ... | |
| Calla lily seeds | 9/25/2008 |
| Q: I planted some calla seeds. It has been 3 weeks and nothing! How long does it take ? Do I need to do ... A: Thanx for your question. Usually, they calla seeds will sprout in a couple of weeks but I would put ... | |
| blueberry seeds | 9/24/2008 |
| Q: how can I get some blueberry seeds sent to me in Thailand A: Thanx for your question. I know of no sellers of blueberry seeds. It would appear they are only ... | |
| Planting apricot trees from seeds and pollination | 9/23/2008 |
| Q: Someone gave me some apricot seeds. I live in Indiana and want to know if, #1. Do apricot trees ... A: Thanx for your question. 1. Apricot trees are self-pollinating and do not require another tree ... | |
| pine tree - poss VA pine? | 9/23/2008 |
| Q: I can't remember who I asked this of earlier this month, but I wanted to know about a pine tree ... A: Thanx for your question. The picture is indeed of a lovely tree. Unfortunately, I am not a tree ... | |
| pumpkin seeds | 9/23/2008 |
| Q: Tom, I'm in Southern Tier of Upstate N.Y. I have been growing and selling pumpkins for a couple of ... A: Thanx for your question. It is not a stupid question, trust me. Open pollinated simply means that ... | |
| Magnolia seeds | 9/22/2008 |
| Q: I have gathered alot of the seeds to make my chances of getting several trees to start. Can I open ... A: Thanx for your question. Leave the magnolia seeds intact when you plant them. One thing you can do ... | |
| Cedar- root rot fungus- Phytophthora species | 9/22/2008 |
| Q: On 2 plant samples from a residential contract of my business were identified as having root rot ... A: Thanx for your question. I am not a tree expert but here is a link to some information regarding ... | |
| propagation of Blue Lacecap Hydrangea | 9/22/2008 |
| Q: In the late spring and early summer, I took on a project of translplanting my new little growths ... A: Thanx for your question. I don't know that you're going to lose any of them. Just mulch them with ... | |
| Propagating | 9/21/2008 |
| Q: I have a fruiting black mulberry tree (about 4o yrs. old). My children would like a start of it to ... A: Thanx for your question. If your tree has branches that can be pulled down to the ground without ... | |
| sunflowers | 9/21/2008 |
| Q: canI plant sunflower seeds this fall and expect them to come up next year? A: Thanx for your question. I would not recommend planting sunflower seeds now. They'll probably most ... | |
| Sago Cycad propagation | 9/21/2008 |
| Q: When is the best time of the year to transplant pups and suckers in an attempt to rapidly establish ... A: Thanx for your question. Actually, now is a good time to transplant your cycads. I'd just a good ... | |
| Roses of Sharon Transplanting | 9/21/2008 |
| Q: I love Roses of Sharon I grow them all over my property in Rocky Point, NY 11778.Sometimes I loose ... A: Thanx for your question. Actually, late summer or early fall is the best time to transplant shrubs ... | |
| re-rooting from a spring (Peace Lilly) | 9/20/2008 |
| Q: When my father passed away in May, my mom give each of the four daughters a small Peace Lily from ... A: Thanx for your question. The situation doesn't sound good but what you try is get fungicide at the ... | |
| blueberry stem | 9/19/2008 |
| Q: I have been nuturing a small blueberry plant by my front door. I was just working outside and my ... A: Thanx for your question. It is possible to root cuttings but it is the wrong time of the year. If ... | |
| mimosa tree | 9/18/2008 |
| Q: i have a 7-8 yr old mimosa tree. i live in pa. i have friends that would love to have one also. i ... A: Thanx for your question. I have a 20 year old mimosa in my backyard. They are a favorite tree of ... | |
| Fijoa seeds | 9/18/2008 |
| Q: I have been trying to get hold of seeds for Fijoa trees, variety "Unique" but without result. Could ... A: Feijoa sellowana is available at Thompson and Morgan. Have you inquired of them? Below is a link ... | |
| Apple seeds | 9/16/2008 |
| Q: I bought some Washington Granny Smith apples this week at a local grocery store. This morning I ... A: Thanx for your question. I am not a tree or fruit tree expert so, I do not know why the seeds ... | |
| Japenese Maple | 9/16/2008 |
| Q: I recently purchase a Japanese maple that is beautiful but I've noticed since I've planted it the ... A: Thanx for your question. Although I am not a tree expert, I can offer you this bit of advice. Make ... | |
| Identifing an apple variety | 9/8/2008 |
| Q: Tom- This weekend I picked some apples off a tree that is next to the road ditch about a 1/2 mile ... A: Thanx for the additional information. The thing about apples, peaches, pears, etc. is if the fruit ... | |
| Identifing an apple variety | 9/7/2008 |
| Q: Tom- This weekend I picked some apples off a tree that is next to the road ditch about a 1/2 mile ... A: Thanx for your question. Infrequently, I get questions from folks about heirloom or possibly ... | |
| propagating heirloom corn | 9/7/2008 |
| Q: Tom, I have some very special heirloom corn that was gifted to me. I have grown the corn and all ... A: Thanx for the additional information. I lived in Phoenix back in the late 70s when I was in the AF ... | |
| Propagation of Ipomoea plants | 9/7/2008 |
| Q: I have an Ipomoea morning glory plant that I would like to grow next year. The flowers have died ... A: Thanx for your question. If the seed of your morning glory are from a hybrid variety the seed will ... | |
| wisteria pods | 9/6/2008 |
| Q: I have the pods that were taken off the tree they are still green can I dry them out and how. Thank ... A: Thanx for your question. In general, you should not remove pods or green seeds from the mother ... | |
| propagating heirloom corn | 9/6/2008 |
| Q: Tom, I have some very special heirloom corn that was gifted to me. I have grown the corn and all ... A: Thanx for your question. Corn is pollinated by the wind so corn can pollinate up to one mile away. ... | |
| Ponytail Palms | 9/6/2008 |
| Q: My ponytail palm tree died at the top and the trunk broke off then little shoots started coming out ... A: Thanx for your question. Unfortunately, I am not an expert at house plants. My research indicates ... | |
| Crepe Myrtle trees | 9/5/2008 |
| Q: When the flowers turn to bunches of seeds and weigh the branches down am I supposed to cut the pods ... A: Thanx for your question. You can cut the pods off if you want but it seems like an awful lot of ... | |
| Ellen Danica Propagation | 9/4/2008 |
| Q: I recently bought a Cissus rhombifolia 'Ellen Danica" which I have owned before and absolutly love. ... A: Thanx for the additional information. Sounds to me like the "Lipstick" would benefit from the ... | |
| cutting and rooting | 9/3/2008 |
| Q: What's the best way to cut and root an October Glory as well as a Dogwood? A: October Glory is a patented cultivar and it is illegal to propagate this cultivar without ... | |
| leaves on rose plants and basil turning blak | 9/3/2008 |
| Q: I am new to growing plants, especially indoors and need urgent help to save my rose bush and my ... A: Thanx for your question. I believe you are watering your plants too much. In the case of the ... | |
| wisteria seed pods | 9/3/2008 |
| Q: I just read the answer you got to your question about propogation of seed pods and it leaves me with ... A: Thanx for the followup. Unfortunately, wisteria grown from seed will not bloom for up to 15 or more ... | |
| wisteria pods | 9/3/2008 |
| Q: I have the pods and they are still green can I dry them out and, what do they look like when they ... A: Thanx for your question. Leave the seed pods of the wisteria on the plant until they dry up and ... | |
| mushrooms and dead rose bushes | 9/2/2008 |
| Q: I have mushrooms growing everywhere. In the grass, under palms, under rocks. We cut down trees 3 ... A: Thanx for your question. Mushrooms are seeded by spores that travel through the air. Anytime it ... | |
| lillie zantedecshia | 9/2/2008 |
| Q: can you give any advice in growing from the seeds produced from my plant. Very many thanks. A: Thanx for your question. The seeds from zantedeschia look like peas. After the seed pod ripens and ... | |
| wisteria seed pods | 9/2/2008 |
| Q: I just read the answer you got to your question about propogation of seed pods and it leaves me with ... A: Thanx for your question and I appreciate you going through the prior answers first. I would allow ... | |
| Ellen Danica Propagation | 9/1/2008 |
| Q: I recently bought a Cissus rhombifolia 'Ellen Danica" which I have owned before and absolutly love. ... A: Thanx for your question. Some hardwood cuttings are hard to root. Hormone powders may not be ... | |
| Propagating from wild fruit tree | 8/31/2008 |
| Q: We have an old, storm-damaged, misshapen tree in our Blue Ridge Mountain (VA) woods that we assumed ... A: Thanx for your question. Very possible this peach is an old heirloom or heritage variety. In this ... | |
| Dwarf Peach Tree propogation | 8/31/2008 |
| Q: What is the protocol for propagation from a dwarf peach tree? I need your direction from step one, ... A: Thanx for your question. As I have written in past answers, using seed from store-bought fruit is ... | |
| Nectarines from seed | 8/31/2008 |
| Q: I read the answer that you have posted but I've never done anything from seed so I want to make sure ... A: Thanx for your question. As I have written in past answers, using seed from store-bought fruit is ... | |
| Maternity plant care | 8/29/2008 |
| Q: restaurant My husband and me was at the Cattail Restaurant in Baldwin Michigan. I saw this plant ... A: Thanx for your question. I think the plant to which you refer as a "maternity plant" is the ... | |
| Pomegranate sprouts | 8/28/2008 |
| Q: In February or March this year I put some pomegranate seeds in some soil, and four of them came up. ... A: , Thanx for your question. The temperatures seem fine for your pomegranates. I think you're ... | |
| Jacaranda Trees | 8/28/2008 |
| Q: Recently, I sowed some 20 Jacaranda Tree Seeds. I now have about a dozen seedlings. All have their ... A: Thanx for your question. I once traded a woman in Portugal for these seeds and grew some plants. ... | |
| english ivy | 8/28/2008 |
| Q: My friend has brought me a few English ivy plants (hedera helix) they all have no leaves just vines ... A: Thanx for your question. At this point, your English Ivy may not be salvageable. If you have not ... | |
| Obtaning seeds from a grass | 8/28/2008 |
| Q: Alonzo, I have Oriental fountain grass in small patches around the front house. I want to expand the ... A: Thanx for your question. If the grass is a hybrid, you don't want to try to collect seeds because ... | |
| bougainvillia | 8/26/2008 |
| Q: I have had some luck rooting Boug. form soft cuttings. I have provided bottom heat and had about ... A: Layering is a great way to propagate Bougainvillea, one of my favorite tropical/subtropical shrubs. ... | |
| SEQUOIA sempervirens - growing from seed | 8/25/2008 |
| Q: I have planded quite a few of these seeds and lots have germinated. I have grown them in a ... A: Thanx for your question. What you're describing sounds like damping off disease which is a fungal ... | |
| big leaf philodendron | 8/25/2008 |
| Q: I am going to plant a big leaf or selloum philodendron in front of my home, but I have seen others ... A: Thanx for your question. My brother lives in Orlando, Florida and I have seen a lot of big leaf ... | |
| Yucca pods | 8/25/2008 |
| Q: I have a yucca plant which is about 6 ft across and 4 ft tall. This summer it bloomed as it does ... A: Thanx for your question. The yucca sends up a thick flower spike on which there were lots of ... | |
| lavender seeds in humid climate | 8/25/2008 |
| Q: I've recently moved to Jakarta and am wondering if you can help me even though I'm way over here:) ... A: Thanx for your question. If you have the standard lavender, lavendula angustifolia or lavandula ... | |
| apple seed | 8/24/2008 |
| Q: First apologize for my poor english.. i'd like to know when the best moment to place an apple seed ... A: Thanx for your question. No need to apologize. Your English is fine. ;o) First, you need to cold ... | |
| Persimmon Seeds | 8/24/2008 |
| Q: I got some persimmon seeds from my brothers place in GA.How do I store the seeds and when and how do ... A: Thanx for your question. It is always better to use fresh seed. I'm not sure how long the ... | |
| Fuji Apple tree sapling | 8/24/2008 |
| Q: I live in Vancouver and as a goof decided to try and grow an apple tree from an apple I had just ... A: Thanx for the additional information. I don't think the tree will make it as a houseplant. Leave ... | |
| Peach pit | 8/23/2008 |
| Q: I cracked open a peach pit to get the seed, but I think I broke the outer layer off, the seed is ... A: Thanx for your question. Did you know peaches and almonds are related? To be honest with you, I do ... | |
| Nectarine growing | 8/23/2008 |
| Q: How to you grow a nectarine from a seed? Dan A: Thanx for your question. Wash the seed and let it dry for a few days. Plant it one inch deep in a ... | |
| Fuji Apple tree sapling | 8/23/2008 |
| Q: I live in Vancouver and as a goof decided to try and grow an apple tree from an apple I had just ... A: Thanx for your question. Fuji apples are grown in upstate New York which has a rather harsh climate ... | |
| propagating fruit trees from seeds | 8/22/2008 |
| Q: I want to grow a couple of pear, apple, cherry, peach, nectarine, and apricot. How do I go about ... A: Thanx for your question. This must be the year for people experimenting with growing fruit from ... | |
| hydrangeas | 8/22/2008 |
| Q: my plant is so big but has no flowers ,why? it is about 8 yrs old ANSWER: Hi Diane, Is this the ... A: Thanx for the additional information. Do all of your pruning after the plant has bloomed. Remove ... | |
| gladiolias | 8/22/2008 |
| Q: I've noticed a pod of some sort on the stems where the flowers bloomed. Is this just what remains ... A: Thanx for your question. Sometimes a seed pod will form on gladioli. If you live in an area where ... | |
| hydrangeas | 8/21/2008 |
| Q: my plant is so big but has no flowers ,why? it is about 8 yrs old A: Is this the first year it didn't flower? Did you prune it last year? Prune the plant only after ... | |
| propogating perrenial hibiscus | 8/21/2008 |
| Q: I have a drop dead gorgeous perennial hibiscus that has at least 100 huge 12 inch flowers every ... A: Thanx for your question. Yes, you can make cuttings but do those in the late spring or early ... | |
| clematis | 8/21/2008 |
| Q: I have a clematis that is approx 2 years old. It appears to be seeding itself in various other ... A: Thanx for your question. You have two separate plants. The purple is a hybrid you probably bought ... | |
| Avacado grafting | 8/20/2008 |
| Q: Is summer a good time for grafting of this plant? A: Thanx for your question. Spring is the best time to graft avocadoes. Here is a link to the ... | |
| Canary Date Palm seeds | 8/20/2008 |
| Q: What are the steps to plant this type of seed?? I have attached an image of the seed A: Thanx for your question. Canary Island Date Palm (Phoenix carariensis) is easy to start from seed. ... | |
| propigating breakstone peaches | 8/19/2008 |
| Q: We have an heirloom breakstone peach tree. We have successfully grown additional trees from its ... A: Thanx for your question. I have never heard of breakstone peaches which doesn't mean anything but ... | |
| Planting a Peach Seed | 8/19/2008 |
| Q: We have a question regarding the best time in which to plant a peach seed. We recently bought some ... A: Thanx for your question. You can start your peach seeds now by planting them 1-2 inches deep in a ... | |
| crepe myrtle seedlings | 8/18/2008 |
| Q: I have Dynomite Red Crepe Myrtle seedlings coming up under some of my trees. I have planted them ... A: Thanx for your question. Crape mytle 'Dynomite' is a hybrid. The resulting seedlings almost never ... | |
| clematis | 8/18/2008 |
| Q: I have a clematis that is approx 2 years old. It appears to be seeding itself in various other ... A: Thanx for your question. Yes, species clematis can and do self-seed and can become invasive pests. ... | |
| bizzy lizzie | 8/18/2008 |
| Q: i put my bizzy lizzies in a flower tower hanging basket every year but this year after about six ... A: Thanx for your question. Bud drop can be caused by too little or too much water. I know, that's ... | |
| Propagation | 8/18/2008 |
| Q: Good day, Is it possible to take cuttings of azaleas? What other deciduous shrubs can be ... A: Thanx for the follow-up. Yes, now is a good time to divide your azalea and repot. In D.C. you have ... | |
| bird of paradise;mango, avacado. | 8/17/2008 |
| Q: Fourteen feet tall BOP top heavy broke off at base. Can you lie this on the ground and it will ... A: thanx for your question. If there are no roots still attached to the BOP, it is not going to ... | |
| Propagation | 8/17/2008 |
| Q: Good day, Is it possible to take cuttings of azaleas? What other deciduous shrubs can be ... A: Thanx for your question. Late summer is not a good time to take cuttings unless you are taking ... | |
| peach seeds | 8/16/2008 |
| Q: I read your answer on the peach seed and how they would probably not grow and produce the same as ... A: Thanx for your question. I'm sorry but I'm not sure I understand your question. You have a type of ... | |
| were to get garden starters for a home garden | 8/16/2008 |
| Q: hey tom how are you? I was wondering if you know of a place were to buy starter plants for different ... A: Thanx for your questions. I'm fine and I hope you're doing fine as well. Thanx for asking. You ... | |
| planting a copper beech seed | 8/9/2008 |
| Q: I am a mail carrier in southern maine and was told by a replacement carrier that did my route when I ... A: Thanx for the additional information. Because the seedlings will be dormant during the winter, I ... | |
| hibiscus | 8/9/2008 |
| Q: how do you propagate a hibiscus? and what would cause an older bush that is fertilized and gets ... A: Thanx for your question. Yellow leaves are common with hibiscus in pots and I'll bet if it's in a ... | |
| Shag Bark Hickory | 8/8/2008 |
| Q: I transplanted a Hickory tree and it died. Now I have new shoots coming from around the base of the ... A: Thanx for your question. Yes, I'm inclined to agree that if the tree is 15 feet tall, it will be ... | |
| planting a copper beech seed | 8/8/2008 |
| Q: I am a mail carrier in southern maine and was told by a replacement carrier that did my route when I ... A: Thanx for your question. There are two triangular shaped seeds in each pod and you can take them ... | |
| Shag Bark Hickory | 8/7/2008 |
| Q: I transplanted a Hickory tree and it died. Now I have new shoots coming from around the base of the ... A: Thanx for your question. It sounds to me like the tree did not die completely and is sending up new ... | |
| pear tree propagation | 8/7/2008 |
| Q: Tom, I read with interest your info on growing pear seedlings from seed. Can I be sure the seedling ... A: Thanx for the additional information. There IS a variety called the pineapple pear and it is not ... | |
| Creeping Thyme | 8/7/2008 |
| Q: When should I plant Creeping Thyme seed? I live in Cleveland Ohio. Should I plant in late ... A: Thanx for your question. I would wait until February to start the creeping thyme seed. Sprinkle on ... | |
| hibiscus | 8/7/2008 |
| Q: how do you propagate a hibiscus? and what would cause an older bush that is fertilized and gets ... A: Thanx for your question. If you are talking about hardy hibiscus which is hardy and grows outdoors ... | |
| Rose of Sharon | 8/7/2008 |
| Q: I have a bush that is 2 years old, none of the blooms have ever opened. They turn yellow and fall ... A: Thanx for the additional information. It very well could be iron chlorosis which affects some trees ... | |
| Trumpet Vine | 8/6/2008 |
| Q: I have two trumpet vines along a stucco wall. One of the vines has a long seed pod (looks like a ... A: Thanx for your question. Yes, you can use the seeds from the trumpet vine to start new plants. It ... | |
| my lychee seed... | 8/5/2008 |
| Q: I've been soaking a lychee seed for about two weeks now to soften the shell and ready a root for ... A: Thanx for your question. Your question is not silly. We're here to help so ask whatever you like. ... | |
| Rose of Sharon | 8/5/2008 |
| Q: I have a bush that is 2 years old, none of the blooms have ever opened. They turn yellow and fall ... A: Thanx for your question. There are several reasons why your Rose-of-Sharon may not be blooming. ... | |
| pear tree propagation | 8/5/2008 |
| Q: Tom, I read with interest your info on growing pear seedlings from seed. Can I be sure the seedling ... A: Thanx for your question. No, you cannot be sure a seed from your pear tree will be an exact clone ... | |
| propagating a feather leaf maple | 8/4/2008 |
| Q: We're going to move in about one year. My wife's father gave her a feather leaf maple that is now ... A: Thanx for your question. There is a lot of debate going on about the viability of cuttings from ... | |
| Flowering crabapple tree | 8/4/2008 |
| Q: I recently planted a flowering crabapple tree, and removed the suckers at ground level. I trimmed ... A: Thanx for your question. Unless there is a root system on the suckers, they will not survive. If ... | |
| fruit tree seeds | 8/4/2008 |
| Q: This is the person who asked about the plum seeds and peach seeds. If I can't grow them inside, can ... A: Thanx for your question. It is always my pleasure to assist those who thirst for knowledge about ... | |
| Wisteria Bush | 8/3/2008 |
| Q: I found a seed pod about 5- 6 inches long on my wisteria vine this was the first year it actually ... A: Thanx for your question. The wisteria is a member of the pea family. The seeds are inside the pod ... | |
| Wild persimmon trees | 8/3/2008 |
| Q: I have alot of native ( wild ) persimmon trees but none are bearing fruit!!! Is there something I ... A: Thanx for your question. Have your persimmons bore fruit in the past? It could be because of the ... | |
| fruit tree seeds | 8/3/2008 |
| Q: This is the person who asked about the plum seeds and peach seeds. If I can't grow them inside, can ... A: Thanx for your question. Yes, you can start your plum and/or peach seeds indoors but remember, the ... | |
| fruit tree seeds | 8/2/2008 |
| Q: I have 4 plum seeds and 1 peach seed and I was wondering if I can start growing them in a 4" pot and ... A: Thanx for your question. Fruit trees can get very old but the production period for a peach or plum ... | |
| Peach seeds | 8/2/2008 |
| Q: I was reading your discussion about peach seeds and how to get them started. If I wanted to try the ... A: Thanx for your questions. I want to make sure you understand though, that the seeds of most fruit ... | |
| Killing a Pussy Willow | 8/2/2008 |
| Q: We are trying to get rid of a pussy willow we've had for 10+ years. The main tree has died off, but ... A: Thanx for your question. Apparently, some of the roots of the pussy will are still alive. I would ... | |
| Seeds | 8/2/2008 |
| Q: I have just eaten a peach, and I would like to know does the peach seed have to be dry or wet when ... A: Thanx for your question. Make sure you clean all the fruit off of the seed and then I would allow ... | |
| garlic "ramps" | 8/1/2008 |
| Q: there is a seed ball on the top of the plant, what is it used for? planting? if so, do i just put ... A: Thanx for your question. The "seed ball" you describe is actually a capsule of bulbils. The ... | |
| Tall Trees/ No Tomatoes | 8/1/2008 |
| Q: My seedling are looking more like trees than tomato vines! I planted the seeds in the last weekend ... A: Thanx for your question. Your tomatoes need to go outdoors. They have a very high light ... | |
| Propogating a Laurel tree | 8/1/2008 |
| Q: I have my mom's laurel tree which has very thin looking but is about 4 1/2 tall. It is potted and ... A: Thanx for your question. If you haven't seen any new growth in the past six months, I would hold ... | |
| Starting a yukka plant | 8/1/2008 |
| Q: Can and how do you start a yukka plant? Ours grew seeds on the stock after it flowered. Can you ... A: Thanx for your question. Yes, the yucca seeds are located inside the capsules that are found after ... | |
| canary palm seed | 7/31/2008 |
| Q: just found this site, i am so excited!!!would love any info/advice on growing these palms from seed. ... A: Thanx for your questions. Canary Island Date Palm seeds are found in the orange fruit (dates). ... | |
| fruit tree seeds | 7/31/2008 |
| Q: I have 4 plum seeds and 1 peach seed and I was wondering if I can start growing them in a 4" pot and ... A: Thanx for the followup. Americans and Europeans have so hybridized fruit trees that it is rare to ... | |
| fruit tree seeds | 7/30/2008 |
| Q: I have 4 plum seeds and 1 peach seed and I was wondering if I can start growing them in a 4" pot and ... A: Thanx for your questions. First, the seeds you have are from fruit that were most likely borne on a ... | |
| Redwood seeds | 7/30/2008 |
| Q: I have a 40 yr old redwood and the cones fall full of seeds. Can a tree be started from them. Do ... A: Thanx for your question. You should be able to germinate the seeds of the redwood tree. Place the ... | |
| Fruit Growing | 7/29/2008 |
| Q: If I bought a peach or nectarine from the store can I grow the seed? And How? A: Thanx for your question. I have responded on this subject quite a number of times. In the future, ... | |
| REPOTTING CRAPE MYRTLES | 7/28/2008 |
| Q: ABOUT 3YRS AGO I BOUGHT 4 CRAPE MYRTLES, THEY WERE ABOUT 8" HIGH WHEN I BOUGHT THEM.WHEN I ASKED ... A: Thanx for your question. I know a little about a lot of plants but I don't know a lot about ... | |
| yucca seed pods | 7/28/2008 |
| Q: I pulled one off and dissected it finding a lot of flat black seeds. I found it fascinating and ... A: Thanx for your question. I am a Kansas resident too. Yucca glauca is native to Kansas. I saw it ... | |
| purple angel trumpets | 7/27/2008 |
| Q: I bought a purple people eater angel trumpet and every time a bloom falls off a seed pod forms to ... A: Thanx for your question. You can clone it so you get an exact type. They're pretty easy like you ... | |
| transplanting | 7/27/2008 |
| Q: i have 3 broom plants that i would like to transplant. i understand the bigger the plant the harder ... A: Thanx for your question. Yes, the bigger the plant the more difficult it is to move. For best ... | |
| propagation | 7/27/2008 |
| Q: I want to take cuttings of geranium what time of year is the best time ? and thees plant are new ... A: Thanx for the additional information. Pelargoniums are not reliably hardy in your area. They don't ... | |
| Propogation of Perennial Hibiscus thru Winter | 7/27/2008 |
| Q: I have a nice bunch of Perennial Hibiscus that I raised from seed. At this point they are potted and ... A: I know that it may seem hard to believe but hardy hibiscus are very, very hardy. I've seen them ... | |
| Canary Island Date Palm | 7/27/2008 |
| Q: A friend of mine was pricked by a frond from a canary island date palm and now has blood poisoning, ... A: Thanx for your question. Here is a link about the problem you reference in your question. ... | |
| purple angel trumpets | 7/26/2008 |
| Q: I bought a purple people eater angel trumpet and every time a bloom falls off a seed pod forms to ... A: Thanx for your question. Eventually, the seed pod will ripen and burst open. The seeds are about ... | |
| morning glories | 7/25/2008 |
| Q: Tom - I took your advice and planted a lovely, variegated type of morning glory by my deck to draw ... A: Thanx for your question. Morning glories originated in Mexico and although they are adapted now ... | |
| Propogation of Perennial Hibiscus thru Winter | 7/25/2008 |
| Q: I have a nice bunch of Perennial Hibiscus that I raised from seed. At this point they are potted and ... A: Thanx for your question. Are we talking about tropical or hardy hibiscus. The hardy hibiscus are ... | |
| Growing water iris's from seed in my pond | 7/25/2008 |
| Q: My Iris's have many ponds on them ready to drop into my pond.I dont have any dirt in it as my pond ... A: Thanx for your question. My brother had Iris pseudocorus growing in his pond and it would set seed ... | |
| Noble fir | 7/24/2008 |
| Q: We always buy live trees for Christmas then plant them on our property. One of our oldest has ... A: Thanx for your question. Allow the pine cones to become fully mature and ripen. When you take the ... | |
| making a graft | 7/23/2008 |
| Q: i would like to graft a apple limb to another apple tree how do i go about this? thank you chuck ... A: Thanx for your question. The University of Minnesota has an excellent site that has pictures and ... | |
| Sources of Apple Seed for Commercial Nursery operations | 7/23/2008 |
| Q: I intend to start a commercial Apple Nursery based on using seed. It is intended to scale up Apple ... A: Thanx for your question. I do not know of any nurserymen who sell apple seeds. The reason is ... | |
| Yucca trees | 7/23/2008 |
| Q: When u trim an indoor yucca tree so mthat it does not grow any higher, can u re-root the tree growth ... A: Thanx for your question. Are you sure what you have is a yucca tree or is it a dracaena? Here are ... | |
| australian eucalypts | 7/23/2008 |
| Q: what is the best way to propagate eucalypt trees from seeds A: Thanx for your question. Sorry it took so long to get back to you. I have never tried growing ... | |
| Rose propagation | 7/23/2008 |
| Q: The only thing you did not mention was what is the best time of the year to do this. Thank you very ... A: Thanx for your question. We're talking about rose seeds right? The best time to start rose seeds ... | |
| avocado tree's | 7/17/2008 |
| Q: Do you ordinally have to have two avocado tree's on the same property for cross polination or can ... A: Thanx for your question. It is highly recommended that there be more than one avocado tree within ... | |
| wisteria bean pods | 7/17/2008 |
| Q: Hey Tom, I was wondering what is the purpose of the bean pods on my wisteria bush? This is the 1st ... A: Thanx for your question. The beans are the result of pollination and your plant is trying to ... | |
| cherry seeds | 7/17/2008 |
| Q: How is the best way to grow a cherry tree from a seed out of a fresh cherry? A: Thanx for your question. Wash the pit and let it dry for a few days. Plant it one inche deep in a ... | |
| Yucca Houseplant | 7/17/2008 |
| Q: I have a Yucca houseplant that is at least 20+ years old. In the past, I "graphed" the plant when ... A: Without knowing the type of plant you have I can only guess. I think you have a type of dracaena. ... | |
| Yucca Houseplant | 7/16/2008 |
| Q: I have a Yucca houseplant that is at least 20+ years old. In the past, I "graphed" the plant when ... A: Thanx for your question. I don't know what you mean by graphed do you mean "grafted"? Do you know ... | |
| Peach Pit | 7/15/2008 |
| Q: I just sliced a peach and asked my mom if i could plant it. Last time it did nothing so i would like ... A: Lynn, Thanx for your question. Allexperts has a search box above and you can also browse past ... | |
| yucca seed planting instructions | 7/15/2008 |
| Q: I would like to know the process of planting yucca seeds, I have never tried this before and would ... A: Thanx for your question. I've grown yucca from seeds before and it is pretty easy. Place the seeds ... | |
| calli lillies-propagation | 7/15/2008 |
| Q: Tom...Hello. Saw your response to a question on propagation of calli lillies. Please comment on: ... A: Thanx for your question. I guess it's kismet. I will be flying out to Ontario this weekend to ... | |
| cherry tree propigation | 7/15/2008 |
| Q: I read one of the answers about by seed-do you need to wait until fall to plant or can you plant ... A: Thanx for your questions. If you have seedlings now, go ahead and place them outdoors in the shade ... | |
| Trumpet Vine | 7/14/2008 |
| Q: I bought my first house two years ago and was very excited to begin planning my landscape design and ... A: Thanx for your question. I totally detest the trumpet vine because of its invasiveness. You will ... | |
| Alberta Spruce | 7/13/2008 |
| Q: I have 3 beautiful miniature Alberta spruce pine trees that were planted last year in our front yard ... A: Thanx for your question. Allexperts has a tree expert named Jim Hyland who is much more qualified ... | |
| white nectarine seeds | 7/13/2008 |
| Q: i read another question/answer on this sight that talked about nectarine seeds, and how they need a ... A: Thanx for your quesion. Yes, you can use your refrigerator to simulate cold stratification or ... | |
| vine leaves | 7/12/2008 |
| Q: We are new to growing vines.Last year they where very green . This year all seemed well until they ... A: Thanx for your question. Can you tell me what kind of vines you have? Usually a loss of color can ... | |
| pine trees bug infestion | 7/11/2008 |
| Q: I live in upstate NY and have 4 large pine trees that are about 30 yrs old and about 60 ft high. ... A: Thanx for your question. Although I fequently answer questions about trees allow me to refer you to ... | |
| Carrotwood Tree Pods | 7/10/2008 |
| Q: Do you know how to prevent Carrotwood from forming those pesky seed pods? I try to trim a lot them ... A: Thanx for your question. Unfortunately, there is no way to prevent the tree from forming seed. ... | |
| question | 7/10/2008 |
| Q: My husband recently cut a large branch off of a large lilac bush thinking we could plant it. I am ... A: Thanx for your question. With a lilac, the larger the cutting the greater the chance it won't root. ... | |
| mimosa seeds | 7/10/2008 |
| Q: I have some mimosa seed pods and I would like to start them. How do I do that to hopefully ensure ... A: Thanx for your question. Make sure the pods are completely dry, like paper. Mimosas are from the ... | |
| Hydroponic Gardening | 7/10/2008 |
| Q: I'm not sure if your the right person to ask about this but I'd thought I'd try anyway. I'm ... A: Thanx for the follow up. Local County Extension contacts for Harris County, Texas Harris County ... | |
| growing a plant indoors from a peach pit | 7/10/2008 |
| Q: I want, very much, to grow a plant indoors from a peach that I just ate. I live in New York City. I ... A: Thanx for your question. A peach is the fruit of a deciduous tree. That means the tree loses its ... | |
| northern California | 7/9/2008 |
| Q: I am moving to solano county california. I have been a gardening in maryland for 50 years. Can I ... A: Thanx for your question. First, I would contact the Master Gardeners of Solano County. ... | |
| Hydroponic Gardening | 7/9/2008 |
| Q: I'm not sure if your the right person to ask about this but I'd thought I'd try anyway. I'm ... A: Thanx for your question. If you live in the U.S. your local county extension service has home ... | |
| oliander | 7/8/2008 |
| Q: my Oliander doesnt bloom i keep it on my deck and i water it every 2 days or so am i supposed to ... A: Thanx for your question. Make sure the pot drains well so your oleanders don't have wet feet. Feed ... | |
| conifers | 7/7/2008 |
| Q: what is the best way to propagate conifers A: Thanx for your question. You can propagate conifers frim the seeds found in the cones and you can ... | |
| nandinia | 7/7/2008 |
| Q: Is it possible to propagate nandinia.If so how. TY A: Thanx for your question. I would recommend planting ripe seed. These need to be placed in damp ... | |
| Aspen trees | 7/5/2008 |
| Q: I have a small grove of aspens that I love but I don't want any more than I have. I am getting so ... A: Thanx for your question. I don't mean to sound flip but the only thing I can think of is just mow ... | |
| Rhubarb Seeds | 7/5/2008 |
| Q: I have just harvested some rhubarb seeds, would you have some tips on planting these ? Thanks Bob A: Thanx for your question. Rhubarb seeds are easy to get started. The thing of it is, if your ... | |
| potatoe yeild | 7/5/2008 |
| Q: i am a beginner at growing my own vegatables and things are coming alone great,all that is apart ... A: Thanx for your question. For good potato production you need soil that has good tilth (the texture ... | |
| snowball bush | 7/4/2008 |
| Q: I planted a 3 ft snowball bush in full sun and am watering it almost every day. It seems to be ... A: Thanx for your question. First, side dress the plant with some well-composted cow manure then, ... | |
| Day Lillies - creating new colors | 7/3/2008 |
| Q: I vaguely remember from a college science class that you can create new varieties of plants by cross ... A: Thanx for your question. Yes, you can hand-pollinate your day lilies. You can use a Q-tip or a ... | |
| apple seeding | 7/3/2008 |
| Q: It had few no of leaves now.My location is west coast of India, normal temp at arround 27-32c and ... A: Thanx for your question. I think you're probably going to have a tough time growing an apple tree ... | |
| REDWOOD BURRELL | 7/3/2008 |
| Q: I WOULD LIKE TO INCREASE THE SIZE OF A BURRELL. NOT POPOGATE. ANY SUGGESTIONS ON HOW TO ACCOMPLISH ... A: Thanx for your question. While I have a little bit of knowledge about trees, types, where they grow ... | |
| Nectarine/Peach Tree | 7/3/2008 |
| Q: We received a Peach or Nectarine tree from a friend (we now believe it to be a nectarine tree) - it ... A: Thanx for your question. There are several possiblities. Fruit trees will produce a lot of fruit ... | |
| wild persimmons in the Pacific NW | 7/2/2008 |
| Q: For nostalgic reasons my wife and I brought back a wild persimmon fruit from MD last fall. We ... A: I saw the San Juan Islands on an excursion to Victoria but never actually set foot there. The ... | |
| growing nuts | 7/2/2008 |
| Q: How can I sprout Almonds, And how can I grow it? Will it grow outdoors in Texas? ... A: Thanx for your question. I don't recommend growing almonds from the seeds you buy at the store ... | |
| sago palm , new shoots | 7/1/2008 |
| Q: My Sago palm, about 10 years old, has several shoots coming out of it, and I would like to remove ... A: Thanx for your question. I have only grown sagos from seed so I had to do some research on this. ... | |
| caladium | 7/1/2008 |
| Q: Tom! I have 2 different caladiums in bloom. I want them to set seeds. How to pollinate caladiums? ... A: Thanx for your question. I'm sorry it took so long to answer but I have never tried to ... | |
| prunus dolcis | 7/1/2008 |
| Q: Is it possible to purchase sweet almond tree seedlings or do I always have to start from seed? A: Thanx for your question. Prunus dulcis is the almond tree and yes it is easy to buy on-line. Most ... | |
| wild persimmons in the Pacific NW | 7/1/2008 |
| Q: For nostalgic reasons my wife and I brought back a wild persimmon fruit from MD last fall. We ... A: Thanx for your question. I would imagine the persimmons would be alright in the Pacific NW. These ... | |
| Blueberries in Flagstaff, AZ | 6/27/2008 |
| Q: I live in Flagstaff, AZ and am very interested in the possibility of growing edible fruit here in ... A: Thanx for your question. The problem for you won't be so much cold as it will be the highly ... | |
| planting peach pits | 6/26/2008 |
| Q: about a month and a half later they sprouted and are now growing like crazy, and i was just ... A: Thanx for the additional information. Central Texas is a good place to grow peaches. To my ... | |
| Magnolia Trees | 6/25/2008 |
| Q: I live in northeastern KY and I have a magnolia tree. I am moving soon and I would like to know if ... A: Thanx for your question. Do you know if the magnolia is a hybrid or not? If it is a hybrid, seeds ... | |
| Peach propogation | 6/25/2008 |
| Q: How do I get a peach pit to sprout. I have soaked them and planted, just soaked, and just planted, ... A: Thanx for your question. I have responded on this subject quite a number of times. In the future, ... | |
| vegetables dying? | 6/25/2008 |
| Q: S)and i recently planted cucumbers,watermelon,corn,tomatoes,canteloup,pumpkin,and carrots in small ... A: Thanx for your question. I am very familiar with the Southern California High Desert. I lived up ... | |
| trumpet vines | 6/25/2008 |
| Q: I appreciate your candor, Tom. I figured you might tell me to beware the invasive vine. Would you ... A: Thanx for your question. I had a neighbor across the street who grew Ipomoea quamoclit which is ... | |
| maple tree | 6/25/2008 |
| Q: We have a large maple tree about 30 ft tall in our new lot. I think it may have been smothered a ... A: Thanx for your question. Is the tree not leafing out at all? Are all the other trees leafed out ... | |
| planting peach pits | 6/24/2008 |
| Q: about a month and a half later they sprouted and are now growing like crazy, and i was just ... A: Thanx for your question. You didn't say central-where, as far as where you live so I'll wing it ... | |
| Apple trees from seeds | 6/23/2008 |
| Q: I had a golden delicious and a gravenstein 15' apart from each other. I tossed all of the downed ... A: Thanx for your question. Many, many people ask, time-and-time again about growing fruit trees from ... | |
| Cherry trees from seed | 6/23/2008 |
| Q: I live in Texas (Houston) but recently visited Monticello in Virginia. I ate some cherries off the ... A: Thanx for your question. According to Texas A&M University, the Houston area does not have a ... | |
| dogwood trees | 6/23/2008 |
| Q: Tom: We are trying to find out some information on what cultivar(s) of dogwood trees might be ... A: Thanx for your question. Everything I know about dogwood suggests the tree is deciduous in nature. ... | |
| trumpet vines | 6/23/2008 |
| Q: Your information was most helpful. I have a friend with a huge old established trumpet vine. I am ... A: Thanx for your question. I'll start this off by saying I do not care for trumpet vines because they ... | |
| growing nectarines | 6/22/2008 |
| Q: I live in New Brunswick Canada and am wondering if there is anyway I can grow nectarines indoors or ... A: Thanx for your question. I have been to New Brunswick several times and it is a very beautiful ... | |
| Aspen volunteers | 6/22/2008 |
| Q: I live in the rocky mountains at about 8700 feet. I have several (both mature and young) aspen on ... A: Thanx for your question. Aspens tend to sucker (send out small trees) as you mentioned. If you try ... | |
| redbud | 6/22/2008 |
| Q: How do I grow redbud trees from the seed pods or from the cuttings. I currently have three trees, ... A: Thanx for your question. If you see seedlings, dig as deeply as you can around them. Their roots ... | |
| Fagus sylvatica 'tricolor' | 6/22/2008 |
| Q: I have a beautiful European tri-color beech (Fagus sylvatica tricolor) from which I had to prune ... A: Thanx for your question. Three feet long is too long. Shorten the cuttings to about 5 inches each ... | |
| Lillies | 6/22/2008 |
| Q: Could you please advise me, how much do I cut back my lilles for growth next year. They have ... A: Thanx for your question. You may go ahead and deadhead (remove) spent blossoms now if you like ... | |
| snowball bush, lilac pruning and honeysuckle | 6/21/2008 |
| Q: How should I prune my snoball bushes? They are getting large and "leggy." The blooms have died on ... A: Thanx for your questions. Prune snowball bushes right after they bloom. You can cut them all the ... | |
| rose of sharon? | 6/20/2008 |
| Q: Tom, I had contacted you earlier about the unknown flowering bush in my backyard. People keep ... A: Thanx for your question. It is entirely possible that you have a genetic deviation in your ... | |
| red rose of sharon seed | 6/20/2008 |
| Q: I have read all of your rose of sharon answers and they were very helpful. Do you know where I can ... A: I'm sorry this took so long to answer. Thanx for your question. Go to ebay and do a search for red ... | |
| wisteria | 6/19/2008 |
| Q: i will be quick, i am a master gardener also, however i suffered a brain injury (i was hit in the ... A: Thanx for your question. I am sorry to hear about your injury. I can only imagine how trying and ... | |
| peachtrees from seeds | 6/17/2008 |
| Q: I just would like to know do the peach seeds have to be from ripe peaches. We have several ... A: Thanx for your question. K-State is great but Rock Chalk Jayhawk Go KU! My niece went to K-State ... | |
| Pond Iris | 6/16/2008 |
| Q: Do pond Iris winter in Kansas, or must these be taken in-doors? Thank you! A: Thanx for your question. As a Kansan, I can tell you from first hand experience that there are a ... | |
| hydrangeas in AZ | 6/15/2008 |
| Q: I was given a beautiful florist grade hydrangea at the end of May It was in full bloom but now the ... A: Thanx for your question. Sometimes I think these "florist grade" plants are grown and sold by the ... | |
| CALIFORNIAN LILAC | 6/15/2008 |
| Q: HOW DO I TAKE A CUTTING AND HOW DO I GET IT TO ROOT A: Thanx for your question. California Lilac (Ceonothus) can be propagated from seed, soak for 12 ... | |
| white hazy areas of Apple sapling leaves | 6/14/2008 |
| Q: My six year old daughter, Anna, has successfully started six apple saplings from seeds, They are ... A: Thanx for your question. It sounds like you may have some spider mites on your seedlings. Continue ... | |
| new tree | 6/12/2008 |
| Q: I live in Deux-montagnes, near Montreal. My front yard tree was destroyed by storm. I'd like to ... A: Thanx for your question. Are you wanting to plant another tree or start a tree from seed? You can ... | |
| Poppies | 6/11/2008 |
| Q: I was given a poppy flower that I admired, can that flower pod be planted to grow for next season? ... A: Thanx for your question. If you have a poppy plant allow the blooms to die off and then wait for ... | |
| Orange seeds | 6/10/2008 |
| Q: I'm not sure if orange seeds are somewhat like apple seeds in how long it might take to grow, or ... A: Thanx for your question. Citrus seeds sprout readily. Just clean off the pulp and plant them about ... | |
| Wisteria seedpods | 6/9/2008 |
| Q: I live in coastal South Carolina. I have a Wisteria (tree form) loaded with seed pods. 1. How do I ... A: Thanx for your question. The wisteria pods should be allowed to dry out and then plucked off of the ... | |
| Fast-growing food from seed | 6/8/2008 |
| Q: my name is Nick. I'd like to buy some seeds so that I can quickly and easily grow some food in the ... A: You face a formidable problem with only 2 hours of sunlight. That's really not enough to ... | |
| propagation trumpet vine | 6/8/2008 |
| Q: i want to start a Madam Galen Trumpet Vine. i tried to plant the seeds and had no luck even after ... A: Thanx for your question. You can take part of the vine and gently scrape away some of the outer ... | |
| sweet peas | 6/6/2008 |
| Q: My friend is growing some sweet peas to hopefully show at an up & coming Horticultural Show. The ... A: Thanx for your question. If your friend is fertilizing with a fertilizer that is high in Nitrogen ... | |
| Peach seeds | 6/6/2008 |
| Q: Tom, if I have a peach tree seed from someone's peach tree, will I get peaches if I can get it to ... A: Thanx for your question. Yes, eventually, you will get peaches from a peach seed if planted and ... | |
| propagation of mountain ash tree from seed | 6/5/2008 |
| Q: As sometimes you find volunteer mountain ash trees growning in your garden can I take the fruit and ... A: Thanx for your question. I have heard and read that certain tree seeds or berry seeds require being ... | |
| Lace leaf seedlings | 6/5/2008 |
| Q: Do you have any red lace leaf seedlings??? A: Thanx for your question. I am assuming by red lace leaf you are referring to Acer sp. I ... | |
| when to plan a tree | 6/4/2008 |
| Q: WHEN DO YOU START TO ROOT A TREE AND WHEN DO YOU PLAN IT. Thank Kim ANSWER: Hi Kim, Thanx for ... A: Thanx for the additional information. The easiest way to prpagate a tree is by seed. The seed ... | |
| tree | 6/3/2008 |
| Q: Tom, A seedling has been growing in my back yard, I potted it. Looks like a nut tree (it has a nut ... A: Thanx for your question. The seedling looks like an oak seedling. Did you have acorns in your ... | |
| propagating tree peony seeds? | 6/3/2008 |
| Q: is it possible to start new tree peonies from the deadheaded blossoms? mine has always had a few ... A: Thanx for your question. It is possible to start a tree peony from a seed but it is not common. ... | |
| Garlic harvest | 6/2/2008 |
| Q: Just harvested my garlic and got really nice looking bulbs this time. But there are these smaller ... A: Thanx for your question. The smaller structures on your "mother" bulb are indeed offsets. You can ... | |
| Rose of Sharon | 5/31/2008 |
| Q: I have a Rose of Sharon in my garden. The last two years I have battled little seedlings all over ... A: Thanx for your question. It is my experience that Rose-of-Sharon can be very invasive. I have ... | |
| Saskatoon berry bushes | 5/31/2008 |
| Q: I planted Saskatoon berry bushes about 5 years ago and several have not produced fruit. Some don't ... A: Thanx for your question. Because the Saskatoon berry prefers an acidic soil (pH between 6.0 and ... | |
| potatoes | 5/31/2008 |
| Q: I have two questions about potatoes. Sweet potatoes when the vines start to grow can you take a ... A: Thanx for your questions. Sweet potatoes are members of the Morning Glory (Ipomoea) family. You ... | |
| Mulberry trees - Lack of growth | 5/31/2008 |
| Q: I have a fruitless mulberry. About 2 years ago it stopped growing. It goes into dormancy earlier and ... A: Thanx for your question. I'm really not a tree expert like Jim Hyland who is over on our Trees ... | |
| ocotillo | 5/30/2008 |
| Q: Can I grow occatillo from seeds? And if so, How do I do it? Seed Depth, soil composition, watering, ... A: Thanx for the follow-up. I was stationed at Luke AFB back in 1978-80 and I lived in Phoenix and ... | |
| Watermelon Quality | 5/30/2008 |
| Q: What crop is best planted prior season to yield quality watermelon crop? We want to plant ... A: Thanx for your question. Watermelons love a hot summer in sandy soil that is also rich in nutrients ... | |
| lace leaf Japanese maple seed pods | 5/30/2008 |
| Q: I have a gorgeous red lace leaf which I allow to grow as nature designed. For the first time I ... A: Thanx for your questions. The structures you speak of sound like seed pods to me. Allow them to ... | |
| occatillo | 5/30/2008 |
| Q: Can I grow occatillo from seeds? And if so, How do I do it? Seed Depth, soil composition, watering, ... A: Thanx for your question. I've never grown ocotillo from seed but everything I read tells me it is ... | |
| Gibberellic acid (GA3) | 5/28/2008 |
| Q: I have read a few articles about this hormone and it's uses and I would like to know if you or your ... A: Thanx for the follow up. Truly, this subject is way out of my field of expertise. At best, I'm an ... | |
| How can I get my beech seedlings to grow faster? | 5/27/2008 |
| Q: I am a student in botany, and I am trying to grow some beech (Fagus grandifolia) seedlings for an ... A: Thanx for your question. Many trees grow slowly at first others grow quite quickly. Ten inches ... | |
| cherry tree dormancy spray | 5/26/2008 |
| Q: I am sad because I sprayed my 10 foot tall 4-in-1 cherry tree with a sulfur/lime dormancy spray too ... A: Thanx for your question. Although I am not a tree expert, I don't think you have killed the tree. ... | |
| germinating seeds | 5/26/2008 |
| Q: I had a FLOWERING TOBACCO ALATA PLANT on the balcony, and now I have a hundred seeds. TINY little ... A: Thanx for the followup. The progeny of a hybrid would be the resulting seedlings that ... | |
| radish | 5/25/2008 |
| Q: How much thinning do I do when the radishes start coming up? A: Thanx for your question. I thin to about 1 inch in between plants. This will give the radish ... | |
| Snowball Bush | 5/25/2008 |
| Q: can a snow ball bush be divided ?? A: Thanx for your question. Yes, your snowball bush can be divided. After it blooms, cut it back to ... | |
| splitting bulbs to propagate | 5/25/2008 |
| Q: I have tried doing this and the bulb always ends up rotting; don't know what I'm doing wrong. Can ... A: Thanx for your question. When you dig up your tulips, there should be a clump of bulbs. Tulips ... | |
| Fruit Seeds | 5/24/2008 |
| Q: My daughter wants to plant her orange and sweet cherry seeds after she eats them. I always took it ... A: Thanx for your question. It is fun to grow seeds from the fruit we eat. There are several things ... | |
| peony propigation | 5/24/2008 |
| Q: How do I propagate a peony plant and after bloom there is a horny thing where the flower was ,what ... A: Thanx for your question. The best method for propigating peonies is to separate the rhizomes after ... | |
| yucca tree houseplant trimming | 5/24/2008 |
| Q: So when I cat the trunk, do I have to put something black glue or covering on top of it? Will it ... A: Thanx for your question. I'm not sure what you're asking. You are asking if you cut the trunk of ... | |
| cuttings and seeds | 5/24/2008 |
| Q: I have a few questions.I want to grow jasmines from seed ,plus honeysuckle.what is the best way? ... A: Thanx for your question. When one says jasmine, it can mean a lot of things and some of those ... | |
| pink hydrangia | 5/24/2008 |
| Q: how can i get big pink blooms. when i bought the plant the blooms were bright pink but now they are ... A: Thanx for your question. Make sure your hydrangeas are well watered but not soggy. Water once a ... | |
| grapes from seeds | 5/23/2008 |
| Q: I planted some grape seeds two years ago and cut them back to about 3/4 feet tall last year. They ... A: Thanx for your question. Vineyard grapes, better shot? Probably not unless these were from an ... | |
| how to separate and transplant pachysandra | 5/22/2008 |
| Q: I wanted to take some of the sprouts(?)and plant them in another area under a tree. I have a least ... A: Thanx for your question. I would dig up the plants growing in places in which I don't want them. ... | |
| apple tree from seed | 5/22/2008 |
| Q: I planted apple seeds from an apple I bought at my grocery store. The tree has sprouted and is doing ... A: Thanx for your question. Most apples sold in the store are from hybrid trees. These hybrids are ... | |
| loquat seeds and lavender seeds | 5/21/2008 |
| Q: I live in Dallas and recently planted some lavender seeds in a potting soil/mulch mix. I planted ... A: Thanx for your question. Lavender can take several weeks to germinate so be patient. I believe ... | |
| Quince tree / bush | 5/21/2008 |
| Q: How do I take a clipping from a Quince tree/bush and get it to root? A: Thanx for your question. The easiest way to root a quince shrub cutting is to find a long branch ... | |
| blueberrie seeds | 5/21/2008 |
| Q: I am looking for blueberrie seed to plant and also other berrie seed types if available A: Thanx for your question. I'm sorry I can't help you. I recall running by a website where they sold ... | |
| snowball start | 5/20/2008 |
| Q: My mother wants a start of my snowball bush. We were told that you could simply cut a bloomed ... A: Thanx for your question. I have not heard that one can bury a snowball from the snowball bush an ... | |
| poppy's | 5/19/2008 |
| Q: I've been tring to find out about the best time to remove seeds from the poppy plant. Do I remove ... A: Thanx for your question. Allow the seed pod to dry out. Take a look at it every day and when it is ... | |
| vine seedlings | 5/19/2008 |
| Q: i just had a few questions about growing vine seedlings. Ok, this year i was going to start a small ... A: Thanx for your question. When I was growing Heavenly Blue morning glories last year for the farmers ... | |
| propagating confederate jasmine | 5/19/2008 |
| Q: I live in coastal NC (zone 8A) and have beautiful confederate jasmine that are taking over 2 walls ... A: Thanx for your question. You can start new Confederate jasmines by layering which is taking a ... | |
| Persimmon | 5/19/2008 |
| Q: I have a wild persimmon tree it is 20 years old and has never beared fruit. It sprouted anoother ... A: Thanx for your question. I'm not a tree expert but I just answered another persimmon question. ... | |
| persimmon trees | 5/18/2008 |
| Q: Are persimmon trees self polinating? A: Thanx for your question. Although I am not a tree expert, I do know this about persimmons. They ... | |
| Lavender Bush | 5/18/2008 |
| Q: I live in Eastern Connecticut and I was given a lavender bush.Should I plant it in my garden or keep ... A: Thanx for your question. It sounds like you have French Lavender, Lavandula dentata which is only ... | |
| Snowball (Viburnum) Bush | 5/17/2008 |
| Q: I have a snowball bush which I bought last year and it bloomed beautifully this year. Now that the ... A: Thanx for your question. I would go ahead and deadhead (cut off the dead blossoms) now and do any ... | |
| propagating beaugainvillas | 5/17/2008 |
| Q: I Live in S. Fla and wnat to root my own how do i start A: Thanx for your question. The easiest way is to locate a plant where the owner will let you start a ... | |
| splitting bulbs to propagate | 5/17/2008 |
| Q: I have tried doing this and the bulb always ends up rotting; don't know what I'm doing wrong. Can ... A: Thanx for your question. I'm sorry to sound obtuse but can you tell me what type of plant we're ... | |
| Trimming Dogwood Trees | 5/16/2008 |
| Q: Tom: Don't know if you are the right person for this question, but I have several 3 year old (about ... A: Thanx for your question. I am not really a tree expert and I would recommend that you contact Jim ... | |
| germinating seeds | 5/15/2008 |
| Q: I had a FLOWERING TOBACCO ALATA PLANT on the balcony, and now I have a hundred seeds. TINY little ... A: Thanx for your question. Bear in mind that the seeds from your flowering tobacco are probably the ... | |
| Planting a grape vine | 5/15/2008 |
| Q: .. I enjoyed reading many questions on your page. My question is, I got 10" branch from a grape vine ... A: Thanx for your question. Sometimes a grape or other vine will grow this way but it will probably ... | |
| Gibberellic acid (GA3) | 5/14/2008 |
| Q: I have read a few articles about this hormone and it's uses and I would like to know if you or your ... A: Thanx for your question. I am not an expert with Gibberellic acid however, like you, I have read ... | |
| tomato and pepper plants | 5/14/2008 |
| Q: I started roma tomatoes and hungarian wax peppers from seeds. I have planted them out in the garden, ... A: Thanx for your question. If you started seeds indoors, they need time to acclimate when introduced ... | |
| Propagating Snowball bushes | 5/14/2008 |
| Q: A friend told me she heard that if you bent the bottom branches of the bush and buried the bloom in ... A: Thanx for your question. Your friend is correct. The form of propagation about which you speak is ... | |
| fica tree | 5/14/2008 |
| Q: I was recently given a healthy fica that was kept indoors. It is alot bigger in my home than it ... A: Thanx for your question. It has been my experience that all my houseplants enjoyed a summer ... | |
| Jasmin Plant | 5/14/2008 |
| Q: I have a Jasmine shrub in the garden,(I live in Crete) It flowers beautifully but it has three large ... A: Thanx for your question. Do you know what kind of jasmine you have? Jasmine is a name given to ... | |
| grapes from seeds | 5/12/2008 |
| Q: I planted some grape seeds two years ago and cut them back to about 3/4 feet tall last year. They ... A: Thanx for your question. You may get grapes but chances are, unless these were wild grapes and I'm ... | |
| apricot seedlings | 5/10/2008 |
| Q: I am not a gardner but last year I put 6 seeds in a large flower pot. I am not sure now but I was ... A: Thanx for your question. If these are apricot or peach seedlings, the stem will definitiely look ... | |
| snowball bush | 5/7/2008 |
| Q: Tom, I have a snow ball bush my grandmother started for me over 20 years ago. Hers was 5ft. tall ... A: Don't fertilize with a high nitrogen fertilizer. Look for a fertilizer that is rated for flowering ... | |
| extreme volume of tree seeds | 5/6/2008 |
| Q: Could there be a reason why all the trees in the area where I live (I live in Northern Virginia) ... A: Thanx for your question. In some years trees will produce more seeds or fruit. I don't think it ... | |
| propagation | 5/6/2008 |
| Q: i have heard it is possible to start a snow ball bush buy putting a cutting in sugar water ,is this ... A: Thanx for your question. As far as I know when starting a snow ball bush, one needs to take a 6 to ... | |
| is my mimosa tree dead? | 5/5/2008 |
| Q: I planted a Mimosa tree last spring and it did wonderful all summer with robust healthy foliage and ... A: Thanx for your question. Generally, mimosas don't do well in the north. I have noticed in my area, ... | |
| Seed pots/newspaper? | 5/4/2008 |
| Q: i just had a few questions about making plant pots out of newspaper. I was just wondering can you ... A: Thanx for your help. I've been making paper pots for several years. They come in handy and save me ... | |
| Snowball bushes | 5/4/2008 |
| Q: I planted a snowball bush 3 years ago.. It gets really big and green but will not bloom.. What can I ... A: Thanx for the additional information. If you are pruning the plant, don't prune until early fall. ... | |
| Confederate Jasmine | 5/4/2008 |
| Q: I have four mature plants that I think are dying. I was wondering if I need to transplant them to a ... A: I'm familiar with Alabama. I lived in NW Florida (Ft. Walton Beach) for three years back in the ... | |
| dark pink dogwood tree | 5/3/2008 |
| Q: My neighbor has a beautiful dogwood tree. I have admired it for about 12 years now, through three ... A: Thanx for your question. In the late spring or early summer, after the tree has bloomed, take sever ... | |
| Malinche Tree | 5/2/2008 |
| Q: My latest venture in growing/germinating is the,"Malinche Tree" I purchased 5 seeds online. Are you ... A: Thanx for your question. Yes, I know what a Malinche tree is (Delonix regia) also known as ... | |
| Silver birch not budding | 5/1/2008 |
| Q: I have planted 5 silver birches in my garden (in London UK - clay type soil) in mid March. Three as ... A: Thanx for your question. Test out a couple of the branches by bending and if they snap, the tre is ... | |
| cuttings and stuff | 4/29/2008 |
| Q: Umm...I have two more Qs (so far). One is: I heard that when you plant citrus trees from seeds they ... A: Thanx for your questions. I know that most cirtus don't require another for pollinator. I had my ... | |
| Sago Palms | 4/29/2008 |
| Q: How to remove seed from pod,plant the seed and future care A: Thanx for your question. Collect seeds when the cone structures fall to the ground. A woody casing ... | |
| propagating poppies | 4/28/2008 |
| Q: I have beard that in order for poppy seeds to germinate that they require a frost, is this true? And ... A: Thanx for your question. I've never heard of having to freeze poppy seeds. They have come up quite ... | |
| Building a germinating stand. | 4/27/2008 |
| Q: I just read about the 5 shelved stand that you and your brother made. I love the sound of it and I'm ... A: Thanx for your questions. Is it similar to a book case? Absolutely. Yes, one 48-in (4 ft) long ... | |
| tulip and crocus relocation | 4/27/2008 |
| Q: I recently moved into my new home and am blessed with a wide variety of perennial flowers, ... A: Dig your crocuses up now and move them. For the tulips, wait until the bloom and then let the ... | |
| Confederate Jasmine | 4/25/2008 |
| Q: I have four mature plants that I think are dying. I was wondering if I need to transplant them to a ... A: Thanx for your question. You have four mature plants in separate pots, yes? If they have been in ... | |
| Growing tomatos from seed | 4/24/2008 |
| Q: My tomato seedlings are now about three inches high but appear to have stopped growing. The leaves ... A: Thanx for your question. I've been growing tomato, pepper and eggplant seedlings indoors for a ... | |
| seedlings temp. | 4/23/2008 |
| Q: i just had a few questions about growing seedlings. I have planted seedlings a long time ago and ... A: Thanx for your question. First of all, when you take seedlings grown indoors, outdoors, they need a ... | |
| dogwood tree | 4/22/2008 |
| Q: i have found a large pink dogwood tree is there anyway to get a piece from this tree without hurting ... A: Thanx for your question. Yes it is possible that there are seedlings growing around the main tree. ... | |
| pear tree propagation | 4/22/2008 |
| Q: I am aware of the difference between seed propagation and vegetative propagation e.g. grafting. In ... A: Thanx for your question. I do not have the knowledge to answer this question. I know a little bit ... | |
| avacoda tree | 4/20/2008 |
| Q: we have an avacoda tree about 9 years old, never has bloomed. another one 8 years old, has bloomed ... A: Thanx for the followup. I used to live in Ft. Walton Beach up north back in the early 80s. My ... | |
| Fruitless Mulberry | 4/20/2008 |
| Q: I have a fruitless mulberry tree and I would like to start another fruitless mulberry from the tree ... A: Thanx for the followup. If you have a tree that is not bearing fruit, chances are, clones ... | |
| Fruitless Mulberry | 4/20/2008 |
| Q: I have a fruitless mulberry tree and I would like to start another fruitless mulberry from the tree ... A: Thanx for your question. You can take cuttings from this tree but just because this tree does not ... | |
| avocado tree | 4/19/2008 |
| Q: We planted an avocado tree in Yuma, AZ, and it was doing fine for a few months. Now it's leaves are ... A: Thanx for your question. I lived in the Phoenix area from 1978-1980. Usually, if leaves are ... | |
| wisteria | 4/19/2008 |
| Q: How can I get this plant to grow in my yard? I want to try making the yard look nice with some ... A: Thanx for your question. Wisteria takes a lot of work to grow. While it is a fast grower it blooms ... | |
| Clematis | 4/17/2008 |
| Q: Can you propagate an established clematis plant by taking green cuttings?? If so, will you get the ... A: Thanx for your question. All of your answers are yes. Any time one takes a cutting from a plant, ... | |
| Porpagating tulips from seeds | 4/17/2008 |
| Q: I have just pollinated all my freshly bloomed tulips and I'd like to know what I do next to capture ... A: Thanx for your question. Remember that if your tulips are hybrids the resulting seed will not ... | |
| Wisteria pods with seeds inside | 4/16/2008 |
| Q: I have a green fuzzy pod from my 45 year old well established Wisteria> Want to plant the seeds from ... A: Thanx for your question. Yes, you must remove the seed from the pod. Make sure they are dry and ... | |
| Cherry Trees from Seed | 4/15/2008 |
| Q: I live in Largo, Florida. Thus far, I have been succesful with a number of trees grown from seed. A ... A: Thanx for your question. I lived in Florida years ago and never heard of cherries as a fruit crop. ... | |
| redbuds and pine trees | 4/14/2008 |
| Q: would a redbud have any troubles growing next to an older pine tree? A: Thanx for your question. There should be no problem with a redbud growing next to a pine tree as ... | |
| kumquats | 4/13/2008 |
| Q: so i have read a bunch of your answers regarding kumquats. i have a paper towel rolled up in a jar ... A: Thanx for your question. My instructions have always been to wrap the seeds in a damp paper towel. ... | |
| Golden barrel cactus | 4/13/2008 |
| Q: Beside growing it from seeds, how does one take cuttings from the Goldlen barrel cactus? Could you ... A: Thanx for your question. The only way you're going to get a good cutting from this type of cactus ... | |
| Kumquat seeds | 2/27/2008 |
| Q: How do I plant kumquat seeds? I took them out of a kumquat, will they grow? Thanks we live in ... A: Thanx for your question. Kumquat seeds should be pressed into a pot of good potting soil and ... | |
| Citrus propagation | 2/27/2008 |
| Q: My question is how long does it take from seeding of lemon root stok to the time one buds with an ... A: Thanx for your question. I am not an expert on citrus. My only experience with it is as a ... | |
| Direction of Avocado Seed in Water | 2/26/2008 |
| Q: Oddest thing, I did as directed in the various entries. I toothpicked and suspended my avocado seeds ... A: Thanx for your question. Actually, I think the embryo of the seed is closer to the top of the seed ... | |
| Propagation | 2/21/2008 |
| Q: I have saved seeds from a Hibicus (Texas Star). Now that spring is almost here it is time to start ... A: Thanx for your question. Hibiscus seeds are easy to get to germinate. Press the seeds about 1/4 ... | |
| Canary Palm Tree seedlings | 2/21/2008 |
| Q: I have alot of 4inch canary palm tree seedling on the way, I plan to start them in a ... A: Thanx for your question. I have started palm seeds on many occasions and just use a good quality ... | |
| Avocado | 2/10/2008 |
| Q: On the subject of planting a rooting avocado into a medium. I have three currently in suspended in ... A: Hey Christopher Joe, I love Key Largo! It would be great if you made it the avocado capital of the ... | |
| Desert trees | 2/6/2008 |
| Q: I am looking at growing a few varieties of desert trees. Can the majority of them be successfully ... A: Thanx for your question. Many trees and shrubs can be successfully propagated from cuttings. In ... | |
| propogating avocado trees | 1/28/2008 |
| Q: Is it possible to grow avocado trees from cuttings? How do you go about it? ANSWER: Hi Helen, Thanx ... A: Your LSU Cooperative Extension Service will be of the best service to you in my opinion. Here's ... | |
| angel trumpet | 1/28/2008 |
| Q: I have a pink edged brug that keeps losing it's leaves, some stems die back by turning a yellowish ... A: Thanx for your question. Check the leaves closely to see if there is any infestation of spider ... | |
| pumkins & watermelons | 1/28/2008 |
| Q: Queensland Australia. I am wanting to begin propagating pumpkins & watermelons & am wandering what ... A: Thanx for your question. I live in a climate in the middle of the U.S. that gets cold in the winter ... | |
| Citris Germination | 1/23/2008 |
| Q: Would you be so kind to reiterate (reprint) the number of differing methods to germinate a citrus ... A: Thanx for your question. All I have ever done with citrus seed is allow them to dry out for a ... | |
| lychee | 1/22/2008 |
| Q: hi i am studying NVQ level 2 in hoticulture and i am just wondering how to grow lychee and what time ... A: Thanx for your question. I don't know what NVQ is. I'm a simple gardener and I do have some ... | |
| propogating avocado trees | 1/20/2008 |
| Q: Is it possible to grow avocado trees from cuttings? How do you go about it? A: Thanx for your question. It is difficult to propagate fruit trees via cuttings. The vast majority ... | |
| lilies flowering for the wedding | 1/20/2008 |
| Q: I planted Simplon and Siberia in pots(in end of mMay ...winter in Australia) for my sons wedding on ... A: Thanx for your question. I know this isn't going to help but the key is sunlight and heat and I'm ... | |
| Chestnut Trees | 1/19/2008 |
| Q: I received two 3 ft chestnut trees as a gift through the mail. I live in Michigan and the ground is ... A: I would plant the saplings in large pots and keep them in a cold garage until spring. Water them ... | |
| Growing a Mulberry tree from a cutting | 1/19/2008 |
| Q: A few days ago I reluctantly chopped a black mulberry tree down to 26' from a whopping 31' - quite a ... A: It is interesting to me how a plant functions in one part of the world only to be a bane in another ... | |
| growing a tree seed | 1/14/2008 |
| Q: im interested in bonsai and with cutting have made some successful ones but i want to try from seed, ... A: Thanx for your question. Your questions are not silly. I think you will need to cold-stratify your ... | |
| Apple seeds | 1/13/2008 |
| Q: When you propagate apple seeds and put them through a cold scarification, do they need to be ... A: Thanx for your question. Apple seeds do not need to be scarified in my opinion, but once cold ... | |
| Growing a Mulberry tree from a cutting | 1/7/2008 |
| Q: A few days ago I reluctantly chopped a black mulberry tree down to 26' from a whopping 31' - quite a ... A: Thanx for your question and I apologize I could not get to you sooner. I don't know how mulberries ... | |
| Dracaena (Spikes Plant) | 1/2/2008 |
| Q: I have had my Spikes for about three years and this year it took off and was beautiful (50 in"). I ... A: Thanx for your question. I am sorry could not get back to you sooner. Allow the soil to dry ... | |
| Cypress Tree Seeds / Cedar Seeds too | 12/30/2007 |
| Q: I live in the Houston area and I would like to know how to grow a Cypress Tree from seed, which I ... A: Thanx for your question. Sorry it took so long to get back to you. Cypress and cedar seeds both ... | |
| Peach Pits | 12/30/2007 |
| Q: I really have enjoyed reading the, Q & A's on your site. I have looked for a particular "Q & A" but ... A: Thanx for your question. Gently crack the peach pit with a nut cracker just until the pit cracks ... | |
| Peach seeds | 12/29/2007 |
| Q: What a great site--thanks for your service to others. I'm writing a story and need to know: If a ... A: Thanx for your question. I am by no means a botanist or scientist so my knowledge is limited. Many ... | |
| Florida and Seeds | 12/29/2007 |
| Q: Recently moved to Florida, recently began developing a real desire to grow trees from seed. So far, ... A: Thanx for your question. I used to live in Fort Walton Beach up in the Panhandle. You have soooo ... | |
| Plant lights | 12/26/2007 |
| Q: First off, can you use any lights as long as they are flourescent and at least 40+ watts? For ex: ... A: Thanx for your question. I use the 40-watt shop lights (doubles) from Walmart that cost about $11 ... | |
| Dracaena fragrans | 12/21/2007 |
| Q: I was wondering what the seed pods for this plant look like and whens the best time to plant the ... A: Thanx for your question. Unfortunately, I have never had my corn plant go to seed. I had a plant ... | |
| Re: nobile fir | 12/14/2007 |
| Q: Original Post: http://en.allexperts.com/q/Seeding-Propagation-733/noble-fir.htm As a follow up ... A: Kwan, Thanx for your question. You can miniaturize the tree by continuing to cut off the growing ... | |
| Japanese Maple Problems | 12/12/2007 |
| Q: The Japanese Maple in front of our house is about 8 years old. We bought it from Home Depot when it ... A: Thanx for your question. I'm not a tree expert but it sounds to me like you may have a verticillium ... | |
| Growing ginseng indoors | 12/8/2007 |
| Q: Do you know of a way of growing ginseng indoors or in a greenhouse either seeds or rootlets? Do you ... A: Thanx for your question. I do not have any resources for growing ginseng indoors. This is not to ... | |
| get cherry seeds | 12/3/2007 |
| Q: I need get cherrie seeds for propagation in 10 acreage, would you help me in this matter, please?. A: Thanx for your question. I'm sorry but I can't help you with your request. If you are going to ... | |
| seeding cherry trees | 11/30/2007 |
| Q: I live in the Azores Portugal on the island of Terceira. They say our climate is very similar to ... A: How fortunate you are to live in the Azores. I am a veteran of the Air Force and one of my friends ... | |
| Propagating Japanese Redbud | 11/11/2007 |
| Q: I have a 20 year old Japanese redbud Tree,10 feet tall. I wish to have friends plant one or more in ... A: Thanx for your question. If this tree is not a hybrid, give your friends seeds and let them start ... | |
| apple trees | 11/9/2007 |
| Q: is there such a thing as male or female apple trees? and if so do u need one of each to grow apples? A: Thanx for your question. To ensure good pollination there should be two apple trees in close ... | |
| Trying to save some pines | 11/8/2007 |
| Q: I hope you can help me. I think I'm in the right topic now, the pine tree expert couldn't help me ... A: Thanx for your question. Keep your pine seedlings in a well lit window, a southern or eastern ... | |
| cedar clippings | 11/6/2007 |
| Q: I inherited a very green thumb from my mom and I put it to good use. I have many trees I have grown ... A: Thanx for your question. I don't have experience rooting cedar but I found some good instructions I ... | |
| Apple Seedlings in Wisconsin | 11/6/2007 |
| Q: My uncle has successfully grown apple seedlings and now that it is getting colder, he wants to know ... A: Store your apple seedlings in a cool, dark (non-freezing) garage or shed. It should be cold but not ... | |
| pumpkin seed preparation | 11/1/2007 |
| Q: I would like to know how to prepare and store pumpkin seeds that I harvested from a pumpkin this ... A: Thanx for your question. After you remove the seeds from the pumpkin, clean off all of the pulp and ... | |
| getting apple seeds to grow | 10/29/2007 |
| Q: I'm just trying to find out if or how can i get some seeds from and old apple tree to grow as i wish ... A: Thanx for your question. You can take some seeds from the apples and let them dry for a couple of ... | |
| best time and how to seed a lilac | 10/29/2007 |
| Q: How can I use a lilac shoot to grow a new plant? When is the best time of year to try? We would like ... A: Thanx for your question. When I grew some lilac from seeds, I started them pressed into the soil of ... | |
| Redbud trimming | 10/22/2007 |
| Q: My shrubs have gotten too big, and if i trim them much, all i end up with is leafless stems. All the ... A: Thanx for your question. Before I answer it, are you talking about the Redbud tree (Cercis ... | |
| starting tee nuts from seed | 10/22/2007 |
| Q: I have always done good starting black walnut, english walnut,American chestnut and butternut trees ... A: Thanx for your question. You can basically start the seeds you mentioned in your posting the same ... | |
| moonflower | 10/22/2007 |
| Q: I had a beautiful moonflower this summer, it has a lot of pods on it now, how do I save the ... A: Thanx for your question. If by moonflower you mean the datura, jimsonweed, thornapple this is the ... | |
| dogwood seed | 10/21/2007 |
| Q: Could a dogwood tree be started if you plant the red seedlings that come off the tree? A: Thanx for your question. Yes, dogwood trees can be started by seed but if you have a hybrid tree ... | |
| avocado | 10/21/2007 |
| Q: i've been living in yemen for some time and have been unable to travel. i really miss eating ... A: Thanx for your question. It is possible to grow an avocado from seed but the resulting plant will ... | |
| magnolia tree flowering | 10/21/2007 |
| Q: How much time will it take for a magnolia seedling to become grown enough to bear flowers??? A: Thanx for your question. It's hard to say how long it will take a magnolia seedling to bear flowers ... | |
| Homework Help | 10/20/2007 |
| Q: Why is it important for a seed to stay dormant for a long time? A: Thanx for your question. Normally, I don't do homework questions because I think it is important ... | |
| avacodo seed | 10/19/2007 |
| Q: I have just been given an avacodo from a friends tree. it is very large and purple. I live in south ... A: Thanx for your question. There are over 1,000 different varieties of avocadoes. Here is a database ... | |
| I tried | 10/18/2007 |
| Q: here is the story: I (an 11 year old girl) was helping out in the office at school, when the head ... A: Thanx for your question. First, I hope you understand that when you use seeds from fruit bought at ... | |
| Michigan cypress tree seeds | 10/16/2007 |
| Q: What is the best way to plant a Michigan (UP) cypress tree seed? I heard that they need heat to ... A: Thanx for your question. If by Michigan cypress you mean Taxodium distichum (bald cypress), this ... | |
| Catalpa tree | 10/15/2007 |
| Q: Hi I have obtained catalpa tree seeds and was wondering if there is any specific or proven method ... A: Thanx for your question. I have a large, old catalpa growing across the alley from my house and the ... | |
| coral tree | 10/14/2007 |
| Q: trying to grow a coral tree from seed, and or cuttings. i live in malibu, CA. have a coral tree ... A: Thanx for your question. Here is some information you may find helpful. ... | |
| Nectarine seeds | 10/14/2007 |
| Q: I have a nectarine that was planted from seed. I have it in the house. When I brought it in from ... A: Thanx for your question. A nectarine will most likely not survive the cold Zone 3 winters. I would ... | |
| Fountain grass from seeds | 10/14/2007 |
| Q: I collected seeds of Fountain grass and want to establish the plant in my backyard. What time should ... A: Thanx for your question. Chances are, the seeds you collected are the result of hybrids. So, you ... | |
| moles and mole holes and mounds | 10/13/2007 |
| Q: We have moles and their trenches in the grass in our back yard and we don't know what to do to get ... A: Thanx for your question. Moles are a problem in certain areas here in Kansas, expecially the river ... | |
| seeding date seeds | 10/12/2007 |
| Q: I have seeded the seed of date tree I have never seeded before so plz give me the complete ... A: Salam Abdul, I doubt if a couple of days without water will hurt your seeds. Make sure the soil is ... | |
| sycamore fruit ball | 10/10/2007 |
| Q: I finally identified these balls and wonder if they serve any other purpose beside reseeding. I had ... A: Thanx for you question. I can find no information that indicates that sycamore seed balls are ... | |
| sycamore tree seeds | 10/9/2007 |
| Q: I read your answer to jamie on this and needed to clarify a couple of things. I have a brown pod ... A: Thanx for your question. Green pods should be allowed to ripen to brown. Yes, water the pot even ... | |
| seeding date seeds | 10/6/2007 |
| Q: I have seeded the seed of date tree I have never seeded before so plz give me the complete ... A: Thanx for your question. I have started several different types of palm although I don't believe ... | |
| Pumpkins in the Sring | 10/5/2007 |
| Q: I have a project that I am working on and I really need a pumpkin (2-4) in February and March. Is ... A: Thanx for your question. You can try to grow a pumpkin indoors but unless you have a heated ... | |
| Apple trees grown from seed of store bought apple | 10/4/2007 |
| Q: I planted seeds from an apple(Fuji, I think)which I bought at the grocery. I got two beautiful ... A: A., Thanx for your question. My expertise is not in fruit trees specifically but in seeding and ... | |
| lilac cuttings | 9/30/2007 |
| Q: I am moving and want to take cuttings from 2 of our liliacs...it is Sept 30. CAN I take cuttings ... A: Thanx for your question. Unfortunately, you cannot keep cuttings in the fridge all winter. You can ... | |
| Brugsmania | 9/26/2007 |
| Q: I live in the Buffalo, New York area. I started a Brugsmania from a piece of the stalk. It is now ... A: Thanx for your question. You should be able to overwinter your brugmansia although it will probably ... | |
| Desert willow | 9/26/2007 |
| Q: We want to grow some desert willow and have access to both cuttings and seeds....we need some ... A: Thanx for your question. Fresh seed should be sowed immediately as it quickly degrades. The seed ... | |
| apple trees | 9/26/2007 |
| Q: Can apple trees be propagated by seed? I have just read a book "Guns, germs, and steel" by Jared ... A: Thanx for your question. I am not a scientist. I'm kind of close to being a horticulturist but am ... | |
| Althea seeds | 9/26/2007 |
| Q: I live in south GA. I have several beautiful Althea around my deck. I gathered several seed podsa ... A: Thanx for your question. Yes, the althea is also known as Rose-of-Sharon (Hibiscus syriacus). ... | |
| Growing Magnolias | 9/24/2007 |
| Q: We live on the Balcones Escarpment in Austin, TX, where the soil is normally basic, resting on ... A: Thanx for your question. I live in an area that has a lot of limestone layers beneath a stratum of ... | |
| japanese maple seedling | 9/24/2007 |
| Q: I have been giving a little Japanese maple sapling. It was grown from one of the seeds of the trees ... A: Thanx for your question. If it were me, I would want this little jewel outdoors where it can grow ... | |
| Sprouts turning brown under seed | 9/23/2007 |
| Q: This is my first attempt at starting Norway Spruce, Douglas Fir and Concolor trees by seed ... A: Thanx for your question. I would treat the top of the soil (after seed planting) with a thin layer ... | |
| Mango seedling | 9/23/2007 |
| Q: I am trying to grow mangos from my mango pits from my yard. They seem to germinate fine and get ... A: thanx for your question. I believe mangos do have a long tap root so you may need a larger and ... | |
| hibiscus seeds | 9/23/2007 |
| Q: I have just taken hibiscus seeds from my perennial white and purple hibiscus, what do I do for next ... A: Thanx for your question. Bear in mind that if your plants are hybrids, most likely, the plants ... | |
| Red Bud, Rose of Sharon and Emerald Greens | 9/23/2007 |
| Q: Red Bud - I have a foot tall red bud growing in a large pot. I am in Baltimore, MD. It is growing ... A: Thanx for your question. The red bud should be planted in the ground now. Mulch is with a thick ... | |
| dracaena spike | 9/22/2007 |
| Q: I would like to know how to propogate Dracaena spike. I have two large ones outdoors and I would ... A: Thanx for your question. If you have offshoots of the plant, cut them away from the mother plant ... | |
| Propagation of Patio Rose | 9/21/2007 |
| Q: We have the following plant and since it is no longer available locally I would like to try to ... A: Thanx for your question. There are several things you can do. You can take 6-8 inch cuttings and ... | |
| Growing Magnolia Tree from Seeds | 9/18/2007 |
| Q: I read your answer re: growing a Magnolia plant from seeds of the pod; however Tom, how many of the ... A: Thanx for your question. If you take a large pot, say 8 inches in diamter, you can probaly plant 20 ... | |
| My Japanese Maple will not make seeds | 9/18/2007 |
| Q: I have had this tree for over 25 years. It began growing in my parent’s back yard. I thought it ... A: I can't tell you why the tree is not producing seed unless it is a totally sterile hybrid and there ... | |
| propagating apple seeds | 9/17/2007 |
| Q: I read your answer to Donna concerning this very question, but somehow my daughter has managed to ... A: Thanx for your question. In the world of nature there are always anomalies. There are also a few ... | |
| DOGWOOD TREES | 9/10/2007 |
| Q: i recently was given the pods from a flowering dogwood tree. how do i get them to root or grow? i ... A: Thanx for your question. Remove the seeds from the fruit and get all of the pulp off of them. ... | |
| Propagation from the flower? | 9/10/2007 |
| Q: Can you start a dogwood tree from the pods from the flower? A: Thanx for your question. The short answer to your question is yes, you can plant seeds of the ... | |
| I Growing cherry trees from seeds | 9/8/2007 |
| Q: I am trying to grow 1 or 2 cherry trees from seeds but am having no luck. Please help. Thank you. ... A: Thanx for your question. I would try to grow 10 or 20 seeds at once that way you can get at least 3 ... | |
| Peach Seeds | 9/8/2007 |
| Q: Would peach seeds grow in tropical areas such as the Philippines? We are encouraging development of ... A: Thanx for your question. Peach trees will grow in the tropics but may not set fruit because they ... | |
| fungus on azalea cuttings | 9/7/2007 |
| Q: i am trying toroot some azalea cuttings. i have them in a seedling tray with a clear plastic lid ... A: Thanx for your question. I would recommend the cuttings be about 4-6 inches long. Plant them in a ... | |
| Apple seed In Ghana | 9/6/2007 |
| Q: I am in Ghana and want to know if I can grow Apple trees in Ghana West Africa. Thank you. Eric Agyei ... A: Thanx for the follow up. If you have access to apples, yes, you can plant those seeds. If you are ... | |
| Blueberry plant propagation | 9/6/2007 |
| Q: Tom, can you tell me what is the best way to propagate Bluebberies? Thanks, Bill A: Thanx for your question. The best way to propagate blueberries is via cuttings. Here is a link ... | |
| Lemon Tree | 9/6/2007 |
| Q: I bought a small lemon tree 8 years ago. It was about 6 inches high. It is now 8 feet high but ... A: Thanx for your question. Your area is quite rainy and cool so you won't want to put the lemon tree ... | |
| Lemon Tree | 9/5/2007 |
| Q: I bought a small lemon tree 8 years ago. It was about 6 inches high. It is now 8 feet high but ... A: Thanx for your question. I would keep cutting back the cenral growing point and not allow the tree ... | |
| Sago Palm "Pups" | 9/5/2007 |
| Q: I was recently given 10-12 pups. They range in size from quarter size bulbs with one 8-10 inch fron ... A: Thanx for your question. I once grew sago palms from the large seed. I do not recommend cutting ... | |
| rose propagation | 9/3/2007 |
| Q: We are moving out of our home in 2 weeks (Denver) and renting until our home in Oregon is ready in ... A: I am not a rosarian (rose expert) and I believe there are two experts on this website that could ... | |
| Apple seed In Ghana | 9/3/2007 |
| Q: I am in Ghana and want to know if I can grow Apple trees in Ghana West Africa. Thank you. Eric Agyei A: Thanx for your question. Apples can be grown in Ghana from what I have read. I understand that ... | |
| wax begonia seeds | 9/2/2007 |
| Q: I do hope you can help me.. I would like to gather some seeds from my wax begonias to start next ... A: Thanx for your question. Wax begonias are so much easier to start from cuttings. Just stick a ... | |
| new seedlings | 9/2/2007 |
| Q: I live in North East Washington State, & have began growing seeds this year. I have a variety of ... A: Thanx for your question. It's a bit late to be starting perennials from seed. Hopefully, if you ... | |
| wisteria | 8/31/2007 |
| Q: they have grown up and over a arch trellis and have grown into each other. In the spring only one ... A: Thanx for your question. You don't say how old these plants and you don't describe the general ... | |
| Rose of Sharon Seeds | 8/30/2007 |
| Q: I am new to growing Rose of Sharon. I have new bushes and they bloomed nicely. After they were done ... A: Thanx for your question. The Rose-of-Sharon is a member of the Hibiscus family. Its seeds ... | |
| Hard seeds | 8/29/2007 |
| Q: Tom, I love gardening, but I have a hard time trying to grow plants from seed that had a very hard ... A: Thanx for your question. I use a file or sandpaper and just rub the seed until it appears that the ... | |
| Bizzy Lizzy | 8/29/2007 |
| Q: How do you take a cutting from a Bizzy Lizzy,my kids would like to do this, and when is the best ... A: Thanx for your question. This site gives some good advice for propagating impatiens (Bizzy Lizzy). ... | |
| Apple trees | 8/27/2007 |
| Q: we moved into a house with 3 mature apple trees in our back yard, we love them (we don't know their ... A: Thanx for your question. Apple tree seeds will need a cold period in order to germinate. You can ... | |
| Flowering cherry tree | 8/27/2007 |
| Q: I would like to know how to take and plant a cutting from my cherry tree. thank-you, Daisy A: Here is a good site with illustrations that will guide you through the process about which you are ... | |
| Snowball bush seeds | 8/25/2007 |
| Q: I just bought some snowball bush seeds off of Ebay. Then I read on a website that you can not grow ... A: Thanx for your question. The seeds are difficult to get to germinate by other than natural methods. ... | |
| drying seeds for replanting | 8/25/2007 |
| Q: I recently gathered numerous seeds from my cala lily's that had finished flowering. How do I ... A: Thanx for your question. Once the calla lily seeds have been removed from the main pod, they can be ... | |
| I want to move a mature Honeysuckle vine from my bed? | 8/24/2007 |
| Q: I have a honeysuckle vine that is three years old,I want to change the look of the flower bed,cause ... A: Thanx for your question. I would cut the vine back to withing a foot or so above ground now. Dig ... | |
| Dwarf Peach Tree | 8/22/2007 |
| Q: Last summer I purchased a $10.00 bargin (Home Depot) peach tree. I live in the Minneapolis, MN ... A: Thanx for your question. Here is a link from the University of Minnesota. The culture for stone ... | |
| Seeding and Propagation of Apricot Seeds | 8/21/2007 |
| Q: My daught would like to plant the pit of teh apricot she ate from the supermarket. What is the ... A: Thanx for your question. Most fruit bought in grocery stores or farmers markets come from hybrids. ... | |
| Sycamore Tree | 8/21/2007 |
| Q: I Have 11 sycamore Trees all around my house, full grown. Are they any way I can Take A piece of the ... A: According to the Forestry Service, cuttings from mature sycamore trees cannot be rooted under ... | |
| propagating lemon/lime trees from cuttings | 8/20/2007 |
| Q: Are they difficult to propogate from cuttings? A: Thanx for your question. From what I have read it is fairly easy. I have never done it. I have ... | |
| Conifer Propogation | 8/20/2007 |
| Q: I have a beautiful slow growing golden Leylandi type conifer and a ground hugging deep blue green ... A: Thanx for your question. Conifers are notoriously hard to root cuttings but it can and is done. ... | |
| Avacado plant | 8/18/2007 |
| Q: Ok, I have about 5 seeds that have sprouted. Three are about 2 feet. The other two are now about 6 ... A: Thanx for your questions. One of the problems for people growing avocadoes from seeds is that the ... | |
| calla lilly | 8/17/2007 |
| Q: Someone had given me some calla lilly bulbs, and now I've got seed pods which are greenish yellow. ... A: Thanx for your question. Allow the seed pod to completely dry out but take a look at it every day ... | |
| propagation aspen tree | 8/15/2007 |
| Q: I have a mature aspen that has a baby about 4 feet tall near its trunk about 7 feet away. I would ... A: Thanx for your question. Dig down deeply around the baby and it is probably a sucker attached to ... | |
| lemon tree | 8/15/2007 |
| Q: I started a lemon tree from seed, it is now about 2 inches tall and in a fairly large container. ... A: Thanx for your question. If the seedlings have at least one set of true leaves (not the first ... | |
| Tree Clipping | 8/13/2007 |
| Q: I am wondering if it is possible to take a clipping from a spruce tree, re-root it and plant it once ... A: Thanx for your question. Spruce can be rather difficult to root. Take cuttings from new growth ... | |
| Corn Propogation | 8/13/2007 |
| Q: I tore up my front and backyard to redo them. I worked on the front, but didn't care about the ... A: Thanx for your question. Obviously, someone or something, dumped a lot of corn kernels in your ... | |
| Plamting Grape Vine From Seeds | 8/13/2007 |
| Q: Gretings. I am resident in Cameroon, Central Africa. I want to grow grapes from seeds that a ... A: Thanx for your question. I don't know how well grapes would grow in a tropical environment as most ... | |
| Stone Fruit | 8/12/2007 |
| Q: Great info here! When you talk about planting a nectarine seed, are you talking about the seed or ... A: Thanx for your question. You may remove the almond-like seed from the nectarine pit. (Almonds - ... | |
| apple tree | 8/11/2007 |
| Q: I have a very old apple tree in my back yard - possibly more than 100 years old. There was an ... A: Thanx for your question. There could be a number of reasons for your apple tree's problem including ... | |
| growing cherry trees from pits | 8/8/2007 |
| Q: I would like to grow a rainier cherry tree from a pit. We live in Michigan from May until December ... A: Thanx for your question. Seeds obtained from most fruit found in grocery stores are probably the ... | |
| tropical fruit in a cold climate | 8/7/2007 |
| Q: I live in Fort St. John, BC, and I am very interested in growing tropical fruit trees among other ... A: I used to grow a lot of tropical stuff and I too live in a non-tropical area. I keep them in large ... | |
| gathering seeds from the Datura pod | 8/7/2007 |
| Q: Got a Datura plant earlier this year. I know it is an annual. There are many spiney seed pods on ... A: Thanx for your question. Many daturas are perennial but grow as annuals in areas that are not ... | |
| There is a 'pod' on my camellia | 8/7/2007 |
| Q: I have a white camellia about 4-5 years old. Recently I noticed a pod or bulb growing at the base ... A: Thanx for your question. Is this pod growing where a bloom was? In other words, did a bloom dry up ... | |
| Water Plants | 8/7/2007 |
| Q: Sir, Due to Global Warming the water level is going to rise above the ground level. Will it effect ... A: Thanx for your question. I am by no means a scientist. I can only speculate based upon data I have ... | |
| lighting for growing seeds | 8/7/2007 |
| Q: i had a question about lighting. When germinating seeds can i use a repitle light for lighting? ... A: Thanx for the additional information. Several years ago, my brother and I built a germination ... | |
| lighting for growing seeds | 8/6/2007 |
| Q: i had a question about lighting. When germinating seeds can i use a repitle light for lighting? ... A: Thanx for your question. When you say reptile light, is that a flourscent? I use 40-watt shop ... | |
| plum trees | 8/5/2007 |
| Q: How do I prepare the plum seeds before planting to grow into a tree? Thanks Bretta. A: Thanx for your question. Most fruit bought in grocery stores or farmers markets are the result of ... | |
| adaptations for a seed plant to survive | 8/2/2007 |
| Q: how does a seed plant survive if tall buildings block out sunlight and sunlight is available 6 ... A: thanx for your question. Are you talking about a weed growing amongst the concrete, maybe in a ... | |
| cherry pitts | 8/1/2007 |
| Q: I am saving my cherry pits. Can i put them in the refrigator as pits until the winter ? I can not ... A: Thanx for the additional information. No, you cannot put the seedlings out in the cold. They will ... | |
| Daylillies | 8/1/2007 |
| Q: I have some Stella D. Daylillies I tried last year to get some of the seeds to grow for me but none ... A: Thanx for your question. Allow the seed pods to dry out completely and then remove the shiny, black ... | |
| lime trees | 8/1/2007 |
| Q: I have 2 dwarf Meyer lemons trees and one Bares lime growing in the same area and planted at the ... A: Thanx for your question. Most fruit trees will fruit better if there is another like tree nearby. ... | |
| rose of sharon starts from seeds | 7/31/2007 |
| Q: i moved in 2005 but loved a rose of sharon bush i had at my old house so i collected some seeds ... A: Thanx for your question. If you are growing the seedlings indoors, take them outside and place them ... | |
| baby spider plant | 7/31/2007 |
| Q: I've started growing a baby spider plant in water about 10 days ago and I've seen a little growth ... A: Thanx for your question. I don't think it really makes a difference where the plant is rooted as ... | |
| Avacodas | 7/31/2007 |
| Q: How to grow a avacoda tree from seed? A: Thanx for your question. Take a fresh seed from the avocado fruit and clean it of all pulp. On the ... | |
| apple tree | 7/30/2007 |
| Q: I hope this fits into your expertise. There is an apple tree in my yard that is very old. Three ... A: thanx for your question. Apple trees are usually good for about 30 years but will often live ... | |
| Fruit Sprouts in Texas | 7/30/2007 |
| Q: i wanted to ask you a question about different fruit trees and the climates needed to grow them in. ... A: Thanx for your question. Texas is a large state and has diverse climates. Your lemon and kiwi will ... | |
| SOUTHERN MAGNOLIAS FROM SEED | 7/30/2007 |
| Q: I WANT TO PLANT SOME SEEDS FROM MY SOUTHERN MAGNOLIA TREE. DO I PLANT THE RED SEEDS THAT ARE IN THE ... A: Thanx for your question. Many years ago, I lived in Ft. Walton Beach, Florida. The area was chock ... | |
| Watermelon blooms but no fruit | 7/29/2007 |
| Q: I have three watermelon vines in my garden that have been growing since June and have a lot of ... A: thanx for your question. Watermelon plants rely on honey bees for pollination of their flowers. ... | |
| how do I keep my own seeds? | 7/29/2007 |
| Q: I have a great crop of bush beans this year - both yellow and green... what do I do to save some of ... A: Thanx for your question. If your beans are hybrids the seeds you save will probably not result in ... | |
| Sycamore Tree | 7/29/2007 |
| Q: After recent highway construction, I am left with about 1 acre of "lawn" that has very little top ... A: Thanx for your question. I live in Kansas where there is a lot of limestone, I see trees find ways ... | |
| Rose of Sharon propagation | 7/29/2007 |
| Q: I have several lovely Rose of Sharon bushes/trees and get many young plants coming up every new ... A: Thanx for your question. You actually have plenty of time to plant them in time for them to get ... | |
| sunflower seeds | 7/28/2007 |
| Q: in a mixture of seeds this year beautiful sunflowers came up in my ocala florida garden...zone ... A: Thanx for your question. I'm guessing the chances are good that this sunflower is a hybrid and the ... | |
| Wild Grape Vine | 7/27/2007 |
| Q: Doesn't the wild grape vine kill the trees/shrubs it climbs after getting it all draped? How do you ... A: If the vine is causing a rash, it is not grape vine but probably poison ivy. Poison ivy can behave ... | |
| cherry pitts | 7/27/2007 |
| Q: I am saving my cherry pits. Can i put them in the refrigator as pits until the winter ? I can not ... A: thanx for your question. The key to refrigerating seed (vernalization) is to have the seed come ... | |
| cherry propagation | 7/25/2007 |
| Q: because of the prevalence of hybridisation in cherry production. You suggest taking a cutting of ... A: Thanx for the followup. I apologize if I was unclear in my previous information. Basically, when ... | |
| cherry seeds | 7/24/2007 |
| Q: i need buy cherry seeds, for an 10 acreage, but, I don't know where get it,I apreciate your help. ... A: Thanx for your question. I would do a Google search for fruit tree wholesalers. Try this link as ... | |
| rowan tree cutting. | 7/24/2007 |
| Q: Hope I,m not wasting your time with this, I have a 2yr old rowan planted in as a memorial tree in ... A: In regard to your Rowan. The tree is obviously still alive because there is new growth coming out ... | |
| growing a cherry tree from scratch | 7/23/2007 |
| Q: i have been gathering some seeds from a group of trees that have been bearing fruit ever since i was ... A: thanx for your question. The process I have described in past regarding the cold treatment of ... | |
| rose of sharon | 7/23/2007 |
| Q: I had a piece of a rose of sharon bush given to me and I want to root it to plant it. What is the ... A: Thanx for your question. The easiest way to propagate a Rose of Sharon is from seeds. They ... | |
| rose of sharon | 7/20/2007 |
| Q: How do I prevent my rose of Sharon trees from propagating? I have several new plants growing under ... A: Thanx for your question. Rose of Sharon are pretty but they can be messy and invasive. Keep the ... | |
| honeysuckle seeds | 7/20/2007 |
| Q: My friend has a 2 year old coral honeysuckle vine . Can I get seeds from this plant? Would they be ... A: Thanx for your question. If you are talking about Lonicera sempervirens, yes, you can collect seeds ... | |
| rowan tree cutting. | 7/20/2007 |
| Q: Hope I,m not wasting your time with this, I have a 2yr old rowan planted in as a memorial tree in ... A: Thanx for the additional information. I have been to Scotland back in 1992. We traveled to the ... | |
| Propogating Carrot | 7/18/2007 |
| Q: I have a few hundred of a carrot seed that I purchased from a seed company in PEI Canada, the seed ... A: Thanx for your question. I think Healthmaster is a Davers hybrid. That means if you try to save ... | |
| regeneration of coleus plant | 7/17/2007 |
| Q: what will i use to slow the regeneration of coleus plant and fast the regeneration of plant?thank ... A: I'm not sure what you're asking. Coleus can be forced to get bushier by removing the flower stalks ... | |
| Lilies in FL | 7/17/2007 |
| Q: AHA! The northern way of keeping seeds until time to plant must be the answer to how plants are ... A: I have been growing my amaryllis for many years now. They love to be somewhat rootbound, so I have ... | |
| Avocado Tree | 7/16/2007 |
| Q: I grew about 20 feet tall tree from avocado seed & its about (5) years old. It does not bear any ... A: I have read that many avocado varieties are self fertile but from seed, it takes 5-7 years for ... | |
| seed propagation | 7/13/2007 |
| Q: You responded to a person trying to propagate a peach seed by saying that if it is a hybrid it will ... A: Thanx for your question. Organic just means that the farmer did not use any chemical pesticides or ... | |
| Germinating peach seed | 7/12/2007 |
| Q: I have two peach seeds from a country fruit stand where the peachs were grown on the property. They ... A: You might have an heirloom peach in your orchard so there is no harm in trying. Some folks might ... | |
| blueberry cuttings/propagation | 7/11/2007 |
| Q: Can you tell me how to do the blueberry cuttings - bluejay, blueray and/or can I scrape the bottom ... A: Thanx for your question. You can take branches that are close to the ground, strip off leaves off ... | |
| Cleome seeds | 7/11/2007 |
| Q: I have my first Cleome bow blooming and they have a lot of seed pods. How and when should I harvest ... A: Thanx for your question. Allow the seed pods to turn brown before harvesting. Break the pods over ... | |
| bouganvilla | 7/10/2007 |
| Q: Is Bougainvillea the same as Mandevilla? Is one hardier than the other? Does one like full sun ... A: Thanx for your question. Bougainvillea and Mandevillea are not the same plant. Bougainvillea is a ... | |
| Purple Leaf Plum Hedge Propogation | 7/10/2007 |
| Q: Please tell me what is the best way to propogate my Purple Leafe Plum Hedge plant? Thank you very ... A: Thanx for your question. Take soft wood cuttings in the early summer that are 6-8 inches long. ... | |
| GROWING DAY-LILLIES FROM SEED | 7/9/2007 |
| Q: I HAVE NUMEROUS DAY-LILLY PLANTS ALL AROUND Y PROPERTY AND WOULD LIKE TO KNOW IF THE LITLE BLACK ... A: Hey Bill Ray, Thanx for your question. The little black seeds in the seed pod you speak of can be ... | |
| Germinating peach seed | 7/9/2007 |
| Q: I have two peach seeds from a country fruit stand where the peachs were grown on the property. They ... A: Thanx for your question. I get so frustrated with these questions more for you than for me. A ... | |
| color of hydrangias | 7/8/2007 |
| Q: How do I get the pink hydrangias to turn blue, I heard some kind of acid? A: Thanx for your question. Use Miracid (from the Miracle Grow people) or your local nursery or DIY ... | |
| Daylily Propagation? | 7/8/2007 |
| Q: I was cutting back my Day Lily's and noticed that the spent stems actually had developed little ... A: Thanx for your question. Daylilies often produce seedpods. The pods produce viable seeds one can ... | |
| growing sweetcorn in Tenerife, | 7/7/2007 |
| Q: we wish to grow sweetcorn here in Tenerife we all year round sunshine. this island belongs to Spain ... A: Linda and Ashley, Sweet corn or maiz can be grown in most countries that get a frost-free period. ... | |
| Transplanting Snowball Bushes | 7/5/2007 |
| Q: What is the best time and way to transplant a mature snowball bush? A: Thanx for your question. Wait until early fall. Trim the shrub back severely and then carefully ... | |
| Can these grow fruit? | 7/3/2007 |
| Q: I live in NJ not far from New York City. I planted pomegranate seeds, mango pits, grape seeds, an ... A: Thanx for your question. Yes, it is fun to grow tropicals from seed. Bear in mind that it will ... | |
| yucca seed pod red worms | 7/3/2007 |
| Q: I went to Illinois to see my sisters and brought back a few seed pods from a yucca plant. They were ... A: Thanx for your question. It sounds like you have yucca moths. The moths pollinate the yucca ... | |
| cross propogation | 7/3/2007 |
| Q: Please could you tell me if it would be possible to create a rose by combining 2 rose cuttings ... A: Thanx for your question. You will not be able to create a rose by combinining two cuttings. You ... | |
| success with re-planting hybrid seeds | 7/2/2007 |
| Q: I have started re-using seeds from my bell peppers and heirloom tomatoes. I would like to expand ... A: Thanx for your questions. Carrots and onions are biennials. This means that the plants spend the ... | |
| cherry seeds | 7/2/2007 |
| Q: I planted cherry seeds in potting soil about 2 weeks ago. I live in Dallas, TX and I bought these ... A: Thanx for your question. I doubt of the seed will sprout right now. They usually need a cold ... | |
| norway spruce | 7/2/2007 |
| Q: I was given 10 seeds to grow a norway spruce in memory of my late daughter and, although I follow ... A: Thanx for your question. Here is a link for Norway spruce seeds. ... | |
| daylily | 6/30/2007 |
| Q: I live in the Ft. Worth TX area. I will be moving to Oklahoma City within the next 10 months - date ... A: Thanx for your question. You can move day lilies anytime as long as there is no anticipated frost ... | |
| Clematis Progation | 6/29/2007 |
| Q: I have a beautiful dark purple Clematis, I am moving and would like to have a start from the plant ... A: Thanx for your question. Take 6-8 inch long cuttings from the green portion of the vine. Strip off ... | |
| rowan tree cutting. | 6/29/2007 |
| Q: Hope I,m not wasting your time with this, I have a 2yr old rowan planted in as a memorial tree in ... A: Thanx for your question. I love horticulture and farming and no one is wasting my time asking me a ... | |
| Cherry tree from seeds | 6/29/2007 |
| Q: I picked cherries from a small bountiful tree in a public place in my town. They are delicious, ... A: Thanx for your question. People don't seem to understand that most of the fruit one buys in the ... | |
| sprouting a peach pit | 6/28/2007 |
| Q: I bought a peach from the store, and would like to sprout it. However, I was unclear about the ... A: Thanx for your question. I have told this story so many times, I think I could do it in my sleep. ... | |
| avocado seeds | 6/27/2007 |
| Q: are avocado seeds poisonous? A: Briahna, Thanx for your question. Humans do not ingest avocado seeds so I'm not sure where you are ... | |
| lilac tree | 6/24/2007 |
| Q: can you replant a lilac branch that broke off from the tree A: Thanx for your question. You can take cuttings off of a lilac bush 6-8 inches long (preferable new, ... | |
| Vinca, yellow leaves on random plants | 6/23/2007 |
| Q: I have several patches of annual vincas planted in my garden. In two of the groupings (which ... A: Is the soil draining well? If it remains consistently damp, this could cause the yellowing. ... | |
| how to propagate cucumbers and zucchini? | 6/23/2007 |
| Q: Can someone explain to me how to propagate cucumbers and zucchini? How far along does the vegetable ... A: Thanx for your questions. It would help me a lot if you could tell me where you are but for now, ... | |
| SEEDING | 6/22/2007 |
| Q: Tom,,I started seeds under grow lights in March,,170 marigolds along with,peppers,tomatos and ... A: Thanx for your question. I know growing seeds can be frustrating but you are certainly not stupid. ... | |
| Hibiscus seedlings | 6/20/2007 |
| Q: I have started hardy hibiscus from seeds in individual 6 inch pots. The plants are about 6 inches ... A: Thanx for your question. Put the potted plants outdoors in a shaded area where the plants will be ... | |
| Blueberry seed propagation | 6/19/2007 |
| Q: I am interested in propagating wild blueberries, specifically Vaccinium myrsinites. I was going to ... A: Thanx for your question. No, I have not had any experience growing blueberries from seed but have ... | |
| Avacado Trees | 6/18/2007 |
| Q: I have been trying to grow avacado trees for some time, and have just produced one that is about 3 ... A: Thanx for your question. I pretty much doubt the avocado will survive your North Carolina winters. ... | |
| rooting crabapple tree | 6/16/2007 |
| Q: There are 2 crabapple trees that are going to be bulldozed next week that my Mom got apples from as ... A: Sorry I didn't tell you when to take the cuttings. I'd do cuttings in the spring after the last ... | |
| cypress tree | 6/16/2007 |
| Q: last year i brought back some cones off a tree from corfu, in the spring the cones opened and out ... A: Thanx for the follow up and the additional information. So, you're in Britain? I had a wonderful ... | |
| rooting crabapple tree | 6/13/2007 |
| Q: There are 2 crabapple trees that are going to be bulldozed next week that my Mom got apples from as ... A: Thanx for your question. Small plants coming up around the mother tree are called suckers and ... | |
| Plant Nutrients | 6/12/2007 |
| Q: I recently seede some Japanese Maples in a cold frame, if it is possible please could you tell me ... A: Thanx for your question. If you have used a commerical potting soil, you shouldn't have any ... | |
| snowball bush | 6/11/2007 |
| Q: I have a fairly large snowball bush. This year it was attacked by very small green worms. I did not ... A: Thanx for your question. It sounds like viburnum leaf beetle. This pest only feeds on viburnums ... | |
| vegtable garden was left and is full of weeds | 6/11/2007 |
| Q: We didn't have time to start our garden this year and now it is full of weeds that are 5 feet tall. ... A: Thanx for your question. I would have the neighbor chop all of the weeds down with a big mower. ... | |
| Growing an Avacado Tree from a Pit | 6/9/2007 |
| Q: I have a good-looking avacado tree going in my yard, about three feet tall, that I grew from a pit. ... A: Thanx for your question. Avocadoes should generally be self-fertile, meaning they can pollinate ... | |
| growing japanese maple | 6/8/2007 |
| Q: out of the almost 100 1-2 inches new growth of japanese maple that came from my mature tree, only 20 ... A: Thanx for your question. You grew 100 seedlings of Japanese maple? Allow the seedlings to get a ... | |
| propagation | 6/7/2007 |
| Q: How can I propagate my Mexican Bush Sage and how do I trim it. Thanks A: Thanx for your question. This plant is easily started from seed. Plant the seed in moist potting ... | |
| immature avacados dropping from tree | 6/7/2007 |
| Q: My avacado had numerous blossoms and there are now very small avacados, about the size of a small ... A: Thanx for the follow up. This reference is from the University of California Extension Service for ... | |
| Sequois propagation by seeding | 6/7/2007 |
| Q: It rings a bellwith me, that some where I heard that in order for a seed to germinate it must ... A: Thanx for your question. Yes, there are some plants that benefit from fire in order to stimulate ... | |
| Snowball bushes | 6/7/2007 |
| Q: I bought a snowball plant (a stick and roots) I planted it and nothing is happening. Is it dead? or ... A: Thanx for your question. It sounds like the plant was dormant when you bought it. Allow two more ... | |
| Sycamore propagation | 6/6/2007 |
| Q: I have access to two large sycamores on property other than my yard in the Dallas, TX area, but I ... A: Thanx for your question. The seeds are located in the seed balls that are about the size of large ... | |
| Propagating ash trees. | 6/5/2007 |
| Q: My daughter collected what I think are the seeds for an ash tree growing by a creek by our house. ... A: Thanx for your question. The seeds will be found in the sprays (clusters) hanging from the tree. ... | |
| Propagation Problem with Cuttings | 6/5/2007 |
| Q: Last fall I took several hardwood cuttings of a Rose of Sharon tree. I used a Bio-dome. All the ... A: Thanx for your question. If I understand you correctly you took hardwood cuttings. These cuttings ... | |
| "Perugia" lily (asiatic?) | 6/4/2007 |
| Q: I harvested seeds from my white lily Perugia and planted them indoors last fall. They have grown ... A: Thanx for your question. I think this is ahybrid lily that's why the seedlings are not resembling ... | |
| Harvesting rhubarb seeds | 6/3/2007 |
| Q: I read a response you wrote to a woman about growing rhubarb from seed. I would like to know when ... A: Thanx for your question. Harvest rhubarb seeds in the summer after the plant has sent up its flower ... | |
| Avocado tree | 6/3/2007 |
| Q: I've planted an avocado from a seed. It is now in the ground outdoors. I took the seed from an ... A: Thanx for your question. I believe there are some cultivars of avocado that don't require a ... | |
| Wisteria pods | 6/3/2007 |
| Q: Can I plant a wisteria pod now. I got it from a bed and breakfast in Savannah Ga. and it was ... A: Thanx for your question. Allow the wisteria pod to dry out and turn brown and then you can plant ... | |
| growing a nectarine tree from seed | 6/1/2007 |
| Q: I like to try to grow fruit seeds after I've eaten the fruit. I have an avocado growing now. I ... A: Lisa, Thanx for your question. I just answered a previous nectarine seed question incorrectly. ... | |
| nectarine seed germination | 6/1/2007 |
| Q: I have some wonderful necatrines and I have saved the seeds. How do I germinate? what is the ... A: Thanx for your question. Nectarine seeds are easy to grow, however, bear in mind that if you plant ... | |
| cherry trees | 5/31/2007 |
| Q: I was wondering if a cherry tree will grow out of cherry pits and if so how? Thank You, Clara A: Thanx for your question. Yes, you can grow a cherry tree from the pits. HOwever, the resulting ... | |
| immature avacados dropping from tree | 5/31/2007 |
| Q: My avacado had numerous blossoms and there are now very small avacados, about the size of a small ... A: Thanx for your question. Usually, the problem of fruit drop is due to a cold spell and/or drying ... | |
| jasmine | 5/30/2007 |
| Q: i had bought a Jasmine Sambac a couple of years ago and it used to produce flowers in profusion. ... A: Thanx for your question. Instead of repotting just yet, I would trim it of dead growth and then ... | |
| propagate maple trees | 5/28/2007 |
| Q: where do I get the seeds to propagate a new Japanese maple using a live tree? Is there a way to get ... A: Thanx for your question. You can take cuttings of green wood about 8 inches long. Strip off all ... | |
| Harvesting Seeds from Impatients | 5/23/2007 |
| Q: How and when do I harvest seeds from Inpatients? I have many colors and would like to keep their ... A: Thanx for your question. Once the impatiens have bloomed there will be a green pod a bit smaller ... | |
| apple & flowering cherry tree cuttings | 5/19/2007 |
| Q: We have a very old apple tree and also an old flowering cherry tree, both trees still produce fruit. ... A: Thanx for your question. Many fruit trees have suckers or shoots coming up about them. You can dig ... | |
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