Q: Is it too late to put down sod before it starts turning cooler? A: Turf expert Clint Waltz says you can do it ^IF^ you properly prepare beforehand. Till the soil at least six inches deep so roots can grow rea
Experimental Flower Garden – University of Georgia
Q: I am going to visit my son at the University of Georgia and would love to visit the experimental flower garden. I am always so impressed when Dr. Allan Armitage describes the plants they are working on. Can yo
Q: Is it too late to divide bearded iris in August? A: My rule is that you can divide iris and daylilies anytime between the last blooms and the first frost. Now is a fine time. Dig them carefully with a spading
Q: My husband and I have a dispute. We used inexpensive bird seed a few years ago that sprouted quite a harvest of weeds in our grass. For the past two years I've been buying "No Mess" bird seed
Roses – Banana Peel Providing Benefits
Q: Martha Stewart says roses love banana peels. How would I use them on my seven roses? What do they get from the peels? A: Martha is a knowledgeable gardener but I think she got carried away when she extolled b
Q: I think I poisoned my hydrangea bush. When I saw its pink blooms in May, I poured diluted aluminum sulfate directly onto the roots in order to change the acidity of the soil and get the flowers to turn blue.
Q: I installed ‘Emerald' zoysiagrass sod three years ago and it's awesome, like being on thick plush carpet. I have mowed it at 3.5 inches the same exact way since the beginning. I start on the
Sweet Poataoes – When to Harvest
Q: I planted sweet potatoes this spring and the vines are growing well. How I will recognize the right time to harvest them? A: You can harvest them anytime you like before frost hits the leaves. The longer you
Q: I have an elephant ear that has shiny, leathery leaves with stalks that are thick and tough. I had a leaf fall over and turn yellow, so I pulled it off. A little while later, my hands and arms started to stin
Caladium Bulbs – Life Expectancy
Q: For the past three years I have stored my caladium bulbs per your instructions. What is their life expectancy? A: As you already know, caladium foliage emerges from a hairy underground tuber. Tubers have eyes
Spring-Flowering Bulbs – How to Move Them
Q: I am moving to Charlotte, NC this summer and want to move my spring-flowering bulbs with me. What's the most efficient way? A: Buy a box of white plastic knives and a permanent marker. While the folia
Tulips From Amsterdam – Survival
Q: I have recently returned from a trip to Amsterdam, where I ordered tulips. Will they do well here? A: I'm sure they will bloom well next spring as long as you keep the squirrels from digging them up. Un
Pumpkins – Harvesting and Preserving
Q: My kids and I are growing a few pumpkins in the back yard for a "family competition". They have already started turning orange and look to weigh about 35 pounds. How do we preserve them until Thank
Windmill Palm – Pods on the Trunk
Q: My windmill palm is blooming, with pods growing from the top of the trunk. Is it a good idea to remove them so the tree isn't putting all its energy into flowering? A: You are correct, removing the see
Spring Bulbs – When to fertilize
Q: When is the time to fertilize spring bulbs like daffodils and hyacinths? A: One of the adages of garden fertilizing is to feed plants when the leaves are growing. When the leaves of spring bulbs poke out of t
Compost Piles – Controlling Pests
Q: I like to compost but when I leave anything on the pile, roaches come to the feast. How do you control the varmints? A: Despite the "ick" factor, roaches are a natural part of the composting proce
Pressurized Cans of Pesticide – How to Get Rid of Them
Q: I have several pressurized spray cans of pesticides. How do I get rid of them? A: Pesticide expert Paul Guillebeau says if the sprays can be used, you could give them to a neighbor who needs them. Alternativ
Dogwood Tree – Change in Bloom Colors
Q: I have a fifteen-year-old dogwood tree that has always had white blooms. This year it has produced pink ones. Why is this? A: It's not terribly unusual for a white-flowering dogwood to pop out a limb tha
Weed Control – Effectiveness of Salt
Q: What is your opinion about using salt for weed control under my birdfeeder? A: As a rule, I don't recommend using salt for weed control. The sodium part of the salt molecule makes clay soil harder plus
Q: I have a large backyard with a creek that merges into the Chattahoochee. It is full of large and small trees. I would like to cut down all the trees to make it usable for my daughters. Can I cut them down? A:
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