Q: Should we stop feeding the birds for the summer? Shouldn't they be looking out for themselves now? A: We feed birds for two reasons: to keep them healthy when natural food sources aren't present a
Q: I have four 15-year-old peony plants. Nearby trees are creating too much shade for good blooms. When is the best time to transplant them to a sunnier location? A: Although they are blooming now, peonies are b
Q: My landscape company laid 6500 sq. ft. of ‘Zenith' zoysia sod in early June. The irrigation company then installed a five-zone sprinkler system. The irrigation folks suggested running the zones ful
Crepemyrtle (River Birch, Maple) – Bark Peeling
Q: The bark is splitting and falling off our three-year-old crepe myrtle tree. What can I do? A: This is normal, desired behavior for a crapemyrtle. It's called bark exfoliation. This characteristic comes
Q: I have read that I can spray boron on my watermelon plants to improve pollination and fruit set. Do you know where I can purchase some water soluble boron? A: Lack of boron can contribute to poor fruit set bu
Q: Our condominium complex has a terrible mosquito problem. What do you think of installing purple martin or bat houses. A: Neither bats nor martins control mosquitoes. In the case of martins, the mosquitoes don
Q: I have planted amaryllis outdoors. After they've finished blooming do I need to cut the stalks down? How far? A: Cut the thick flower stalks down to their base. Leave the amaryllis foliage in place for
Q: I want to grow crabgrass. Yes, crabgrass. A piece of my property has very poor, eroded soil and nothing grows there except crabgrass. Where can I get crabgrass seeds? I know it goes dormant in winter; I simply
Q: What's become of the Japanese beetles? (Not that I miss them, mind you!) So far I've not seen any on our roses, magnolia blossoms, plum and cherry trees. Did I do something last year which interrup
Q: I heard that the very expensive saffron spice is just the stamen of a crocus bulb. Can I collect them from my garden each spring and use them in my cooking or will I poison myself? A: It's correct that
Q: If I plant a bay leaf plant next to my kitchen window, do you think it will it help to repel roaches from the area? A: I'm not aware of any scientific research that shows that bay leaves repel insects.
Q: My crossvine is producing its annual pods. I wondered if these can be used to produce new vines and, if so, how? A: Crossvine can be easily propagated from seed. Just wait until the pods are brown and then op
Q: I know that 2-4-D is a selective chemical that will kill broadleaf weeds and not harm your grass. Is it safe to spray on annuals and perennial flowers? My vinca major is overrun with vetch. A: The chemical we
Q: We are considering planting an almond tree next spring. Will an almond produce in Georgia? A: You can try to grow almonds in Georgia, but only if you have a high capacity for heartbreak. Almonds are close ki
Q: Will the water from a swimming pool harm plants and grass. I would like to capture the water when I backwash my pool instead of just dumping it out on the bare ground. A: If the water contains no chemicals ot
Q: I applied 16-4-8 granular fertilizer to my lawn. The bag states not to touch it and to keep it out of reach of pets and children. Is it really dangerous to my pet Yorkies? A: The fertilizer is only dangerous i
Q: My six foot oleander was frost bitten this year. It has been growing near the wall outside our bedroom window for the last three years and has not been damaged by cold in the past. Should I cut it down or can
Q: We put peelings, coffee grounds, egg shells, etc. in our enclosed compost bin. There are a whole lot of gnats in it that swarm up when I open the top. Are these gnats OK? A: Various gnats and flies are attrac
Q: I am putting in a small backyard vegetable garden. I want to add earthworms to let them do their stuff beforehand. Where can I buy earthworms? A: You don't need to buy earthworms. If you add soil condit
Indian Meal Moth – Life expectancy
Q: What is the life expectancy of a meal moth? We have put all food in sealed plastic bags but would like to know when the moths we have will bite the dust! We found a trap with pheromones to attract them. Is thi
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