Fire Ants – Alternative Ideas For Killing
Q: Why don't we kill fire ants with a bait in sugar syrup? You could even inject it into individual mounds. A: Fire ant expert Wayne Gardner says fire ants will eat proteins, fats, and sugars but they are
Zoysia Grass – Why Wait to Fertilize
Q: I have been impatiently waiting to fertilize until my zoysia grass has greened 75-100 percent. Why must I do this, other than because you say so? A: You're a smart person to always be asking "Why?
Q: I have some old iris in my pine bed. Most of the leaves stay green all winter but have some brown edges. Should I trim the leaves or is it too late? A: I don't think you should ever trim the leaves unle
Vegetable Seeds – Donating Extras
Q: I purchased vegetable seeds for my garden but I will only use a few seeds from the packs. Do you know of any worthy cause to which I could donate the rest? A: The easiest recipient is a local Master Gardener
Vegetable Garden – Best Direction to Plant
Q: This spring will be my first full scale vegetable garden. I plan having corn and tomatoes plus lettuce and bell peppers. What direction is best for me to plant so everything gets the most sunlight? A: Plant t
Q: I never knew fatsia would bloom in December! The plant is in a fairly protected area and gets high shade most of the day in the summer. I guess it likes it there. A: Yes, I know of another fatsia, Fatsia japo
Weeping Cherry Tree – Seed Vs. Grafting
Q: I want to purchase a weeping cherry tree this spring. I know there are grafted one and ones started by seed. What's the difference? A: Grafted weeping cherry trees maintain approximately the same height
Q: Sitting in traffic I saw an oak with a base ten feet around that splits into two trunks five feet from the ground. Are there the same number of rings in the big base as in the two tall forks? A: No, the two s
Flower Vs. Weed – Explaining the Difference to a Young Child
Q: My preschool students want to know how to tell the difference between a flower and a weed. How do I explain it to 4-year-olds? A: My answer is simple: A weed is a plant that makes a gardener unhappy. Dandelio
Hellebore Plants – Thinning Them
Q: I have a thick carpet of seedlings under my hellebore plants. Should I thin them out or just let nature take its course? A: Perhaps they compete in a small way with the mother plant but I usually let the smal
Yellow Onions – Growing Green Shoots
Q: I have two store bought yellow onions that have began to grow green shoots. Can they be planted? A: Onions grow readily in Atlanta area gardens but the ones you buy from a grocery won't get any bigger,
Fruit Trees – Planting Near Pine Trees
Q: I've heard not to plant fruit trees near pine trees. Is that true? A: Unlike black walnut trees, which attack any competitor with chemicals exuded from their roots, pines are not known to deter nearby
Cave Crickets – Preventing Termites?
Q: I was once told by a "good ole' boy" termite inspector that houses that had cave crickets in the crawl space never had termites. Is there any truth to this? A: University of Georgia termite
Q: I am about to prune my fig bushes and would like to propagate them for a plant sale and giveaways later. Is now the time and how long does it take? A: Figs are easy to propagate, both in winter and in summer.
‘Golden Archangels' Lamium – Where to Buy
Q: Any idea where I might purchase some ‘Golden Archangels' lamium? I saw some at the East Cobb Master Gardener's tour of homes and it was absolutely beautiful. A: I try to look for the positiv
Q: You wrote in one of your books that tires can be used as planters. Is this safe, with no chemicals leached into the soil? A: I shy away from using the word "safe" for any human endeavor. Walking a
Q: My lawn is in fair to good condition but I recently heard about pot ash and how it helps lawns to have deeper roots and better drought resistance. Is this true? A: Pot ash is more correctly spelled potash, wh
Planting New Shrubs – Safe in January
Q: A landscaper has told me we can safely plant new shrubs until the end of January in Atlanta. What say you? A: They're right. It would be better to plant shrubs and trees Oct. – Dec., to take advan
Q: What are the steps to become a certified arborist? A: A certified arborist is someone who has passed a test administered by the International Society of Arboriculture, www.isa-arbor.com. After passing the tes
Q: I live on the shores of Lake Oconee. Would a bay laurel shrub survive being put in the ground now? A: Bay laurel, Laurus nobilis , is the source of aromatic leaves used in cooking. The shrubby tree is reasona
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