Water Oak Trees – Branches and Leaves Falling
Q: I have several old water oak trees. Big chunks of branches and green leaves are falling. A: Big oaks commonly lose "tufts" of green branches in early summer after rainstorms. Trees put on a lot of
Q: I have a lot of shrubs on my property, mostly holly, nandina and conifers. Most are over five years old and are fertilized each year. Would skipping a year be a mistake? A: If established shrubs are mulched,
Q: I have several large hibiscus plants that I keep in my sunroom during the winter. They lose most of their leaves during this time. Can I cut them back before I put them outside this spring? A: You can cut th
Peat Pots – Planting in Garden
Q: I am starting my vegetables from seeds, planting them in peat pots. When I plant them in my garden should I remove the pot? A: Theoretically, the walls of the peat pot will decompose in the soil and the roots
Q: My son would like to try to grow globe artichokes in our garden this year. Do you have any advice regarding this plant? A: Globe artichoke, Cynara scolymus, is a member of the thistle family. It might grow pe
Selling Laceleaf Japanese Maples
Q: I want to sell two beautiful, well-established laceleaf Japanese maples. We are moving but cannot take them with us. Do you know of any place to contact A: According to Japanese maple expert Norm Mittleider, t
Q: For the past two years, the water oak over our deck has been raining sap in the spring. It creates a horrible sticky mess that turns black and dirty. What causes this? A: I think you have lecanium scale feedi
Soil Contamination from Mosquito Spray
Q: Over the years we have had a lawn and pest control service and used a mosquito spray around the house. Have the plants or soil been permanently contaminated? A: I don't believe there is any contaminati
Q: My squash needs your help! Where can I buy sabadilla dust for squash bugs and borers? A: Sabadilla dust is derived from the seeds of Schoenocaulon officinale, a South American lily. It was once sold as a bota
Q: My arbor gets lots of sun with a little afternoon shade. What is the best vine to plant that is not too invasive? A: I'm very pleased with the Confederate jasmine, Trachelospermum jasminoides, growing o
Q: I have a big pampas grass plant. Despite my best intentions, I do not always cut it back in late winter. Recently the center has become hollow; any way to fix that? A: Even if you had pruned it back, you̵
Organic Vegetable Growing – Mulch
Q: We are attempting to grow vegetables organically. Can we use bermuda grass clippings as mulch or will it have seeds? A: I think you're right to be concerned. Regularly mowed fescue, centipedegrass, zoys
Q: I am thinking of adding dirt to my lawn under several mature oak trees in two tiers. Will adding 2-3 feet of dirt around the base of these trees hurt them? A: I don't mean this to be unkind, but let
Q: I love my allamanda bush! I have noticed what I think is a spiny seed ball on the plant. What do I do with it? A: The seedpod looks a lot like a sweetgum ball. Let it stay on the plant until it begins to spli
Kiwi Vines – Where and How to Plant
Q: I am a unsure of where and how to plant kiwi vines. A: Kiwi vines are not reliably hardy in Atlanta but since you are right on the Fall Line I think they would likely prosper for you. You'll need a hef
Monkey Grass – Freshening Growth
Q: Can you give me a little info on my freshly transplanted monkey grass? Can I cut it down with scissors to spur fresh growth and get it to fill in? A: At this point in the liriope's young life it needs a
Tomatoes – Growing From a Ripened Tomatoe Seed
Q: I bought a delicious tomato from a vegetable stand. I know the tomato was picked green, shipped to Atlanta, and allowed to ripen in a cardboard box. I would like to grow tomatoes with seeds from this fruit. Am
Q: Last year I planted sweet potato slips and had reasonable success. I've spoken to people who said they remember parents planting whole potatoes. Which way is better? A: Sweet potato plants form tubers d
Q: You mention "vertical mowing" on your website. What the heck is that? Is a vertical mower the same as a dethatching machine? A: Yes, it's the same thing. The machine has several small blades
Q: I have a large plot of asparagus. It has been attacked by asparagus beetles for two years. Is there any way I can rid my garden of them? A: You have a couple of control strategies. In winter remove every bi
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