Q: I have heard that there is a special blend of wildflower seeds that is grown in the median of the Georgia expressways. I would like to purchase some of these seeds. Can you tell me where to buy them? A:
Q: I have a Desert Rose plant that has flowered and made a seed pod! It looks sort of like a pea pod with little wispy seed. How do I plant them? A: Sometimes I am completely overwhelmed by the number of plan
Q: I am rehabilitating a yard that hasn't had anything but occasional mowing in fifteen years. There are some nice surprises under all the privet and vines, like a battalion of daylilies and some demure na
Water Problems in the Landscape
Q: I have a serious drainage problem in my back yard. With heavy rains, you can observe the water flowing out of the backyard like a river stream. Now a permanent waterway has been formed through my yard and a p
Q: I rescued a box turtle for my grandchild. The turtle is in a container. It has laid two eggs and we're not sure what to do or how to care for the eggs. Would the eggs normally been laid in the ground or
Q: Three days ago I noticed a spot in my bermudagrass that was bleached blond. The next day there was another blond circle. It appeared overnight. Today there is another 4-5 ft circle. All are at least 40 ft ap
Q: We harvested many sweet potatoes from our garden recently. A few were deformed and very large. What causes the deformity? Most of the potatoes were shaped nicely. Even though they were odd looking they still w
Bermuda Lawn – Patchy Look in Fall
Q: This past spring I sodded my front yard in Clarkesville with ‘TifSport' bermudagrass. I went on a trip on Oct 22 and left a lush, green yard. When I returned on Oct 31 my yard was a green and tan m
Q: I have this low growing plant in the shade beside a hosta. It appeared on its own. I love it, but don't know what it is. The leaves are finely divided–almost like the branch of a conifer. Can you
Q: I bought some black grape hyacinth seeds when I visited Monticello because I liked the color of the flowers. I planted them and now the plant has produced a large purple bean pod. Can I save the seed and plant
Bulbs – Protection from Squirrels
Q: I'm on a big gardening kick this year and I want to plants lots of bulbs. People tell me that squirrels will dig them up if I don't protect them the first year. How should I do this? A: Indeed, sq
Q: I have a big pot from which I've pulled all of the petunias and other summer annuals. I want to plant it with pansies but I don't know what to do with the old soil. Do I have to dump it out and rep
Royal Poinciana Tree – Growing
Q: I am writing to you hoping you know anything about the Royal Poinciana tree. It is very beautiful and it grows in Puerto Rico. You can see it along the country roads, with bright orange flowers starting in Mar
Q: Could you tell me how many drops are in a gallon of water? Is there a measurement for a drip? We have a leak in our office kitchen sink, in Miami, and I'm trying to get the building supervisor's
Flowering Maple (Abutillon) – Care
Q: I have a flowering maple. How should I take care of it? Can it be transplanted? A: Flowering maple is the common name of a plant we'll see much more of in coming years. It is also known by its scientific
Crab Grass Preventer – When is too Early?
Q: Since it has been so warm lately, should I put out my crabgrass preventer earlier than normal? Several readers A: To know when to apply a weed preventer you first have to know when the seeds you are trying t
Q: I had some trees planted in October. As the soil around the root ball settled, I see that the burlap was left on it. Should it have been removed? A: You bet it should have! The synthetic burlap that is being u
Q: Is it too early or is it too late to prune my shrubbery? (January 2, 1999) A: Confusingly enough, it could be BOTH right now. Because December weather was so mild, some shrubs were late going into their winte
Q: I have a pearlbush that is many, many years old. It is almost 25 feet tall but it has lost several limbs over the years and is pretty scraggly now. Can I prune it drastically now without hurting it? A: Pear
Daffodils – Moving in Early Spring
Q: Can I move daffodil bulbs now? I want to plant some shrubs in a place where daffodil foliage is already an inch tall. A: If you are careful, the bulbs can be moved without harm. The best tool to use is a spad
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