Roly-poly (sowbug, pillbug) – Overabundance
Q: Are an overabundance of roly-poly bugs a problem? A: These shrimp-kin are not usually a problem except when very young seedlings or transplants are present. They will chew on the stems and consume enough leav
Q: I would like to grow black currant bushes. Are there any varieties which can be grown in GA? A: Unfortunately, our summers are much too hot for currants. The only place I would try to grow them is in extreme
Q: My turf care company told me that I need to overseed the thin zoysia in my shady back yard with zoysiagrass seed. Does this make sense? A: If the thin areas are bare enough that you won't worry about da
Q: I have noticed in my thin Bermuda lawn that whenever I kill a fire ant mound the grass grows up on the ant site with a vengeance. Do the ants secrete something? My wife thinks it is because ants aerate the gr
Q: You always recommend the popular brand name weed killers but these are expensive to use. Vinegar will kill weeds and is only $2.00 a gallon. Is there some reason it should not be used? A: I sometimes recommen
Q: Is the fruit of ‘Yoshino' cherry edible? My five-year old tree produced fruit for the first time this year. A: ‘Yoshino' fruits are edible, but only birds and small animals enjoy consu
Q: I am curious as to why azaleas bloom so profusely and with such vibrant colors when there is no apparent resultant benefit of seed production? A: Native plant expert Theresa Schrum says many of the cultivated
Q: What is the best method for planting almost invisible seeds? I bought corkscrew plant seeds and I would like to get as many plants as possible from the package of 25 minuscule seeds. A: There are a couple of
Q: We invested in some rain barrels after the recent drought. They are inconveniently located on the low side of the house. Is there a reasonably priced pump I can use with a soaker hose? A: Frank Henning, Unive
Compost tumbler – Instructions
Q: I bought a compost tumbler last summer. I balanced the amount of green and brown matter I put in and I turn the tumbler a couple times a week. Now it is three-quarters full but nothing seems to be breaking dow
Q: We have a large area covered in pine straw. Roundup is fine for spot killing the weeds but what do you recommend to lay down for more control of weeds? A: If there are trees or shrubs in the pine straw area
Q: Should we skip fertilizing our lawn this year since we are likely to continue our drought conditions? A: Don't skip the lawn feeding. I am certain that rain will come this spring. All you have to do is
Eagle Scout – Historical trees
Q: My nephew's Eagle Scout project is to find trees with historical significance during the colonial period. He is having difficulty finding information on these trees in Georgia. A: Since Georgia had few
Heater malfunction – Cleaning plants
Q: We had a kerosene heater malfunction in our greenhouse. Soot covers the plants. What is the safest way to clean them? A: I'd use soap (not a detergent) on your plant leaves. Soaps include Ivory bar soap
Q: My husband put several tablespoonfuls of boric acid on my crown of thorns and a gardenia, trying to kill ants. Now these two houseplants are suffering greatly. Is there anything I can do to rescue them? A: Bo
Q: I'm growing daphnes. While educating myself, I ran across this statement: "One can layer branches of daphne in the spring." Would you explain what they mean by "layer branches" ?
Q: Can you suggest a cool weather grass for horses? I know Kentucky 31 is available but I'm wondering if there is something better that will tolerate the heat and drought. A: Fescue is usually the best ch
Q: My family has been "showering with buckets" to collect bathwater for months now. We pour the water around plants in our full sun beds. I've begun to notice some plants showing yellowish leave
Q: Is it safe to prune my nandina now? I don't want to affect the berries later this year. A: March is the very best time to prune common nandina. Cut a third of the canes at 12 inches high, a third at 24
Q: I have new crepe myrtles that have sprouted up a few feet from the main tree. How do I transplant them to other areas of my yard? A: I think you'll find that the new sprouts are attached to your main tr
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