Bahia – Remove from Centipedegrass
Q: I have a centipedegrass lawn with some bahiagrass mixed in. What can I apply that will handle the bahiagrass and leave the centipedegrass? A: The chemical imazaquin (Image ) should work. Its label states:
Japanese Beetle – Timing Insecticide Application
Q: I bought a product containing halofenozide to kill white grubs , hoping it will reduce our infestation of Japanese beetles. The instructions for application say that timing of the application is important, but
Q: Can you tell me where I can go to identify this tree? A: Why go anywhere but here? Your tree is a Chinese parasol tree, Firmiana simplex. I'm sure you became curious about it due to its huge leaves. Th
Q: I have this new growth in the top of my maple. The green leaves are on two stems, one of which is growing from the main trunk about twelve inches above ground level and another small branch is growing from a b
Q: Three years ago a weed appeared in our yard. Around Easter it will have little spurs on it that stick in your feet. My grandchildren and I like to go barefooted but this year my yard is full of it. I want to g
Q: I was at the Children's Garden at the Atlanta Botanical Garden last weekend and wandered past the bog exhibit. Kids there were putting their fingers into the Venus Fly Traps to make them close. This made
Gardening – Teaching to Middle School
Q: I have taught high school physics and chemistry for the last 5 years but this year I am teaching 7th grade science. Soon I'll be teaching a unit on the plant kingdom. Do you have any ideas to stir up twe
Q: I was out watering my cows and stepped into a big fire ant mound. Thankfully, I'm not very allergic to their bites but the experience brought up the question of repellents. Why aren't mosquito repe
Q: The weather in GA is turning sour, and my dwarf peach trees are in full bud, blooms only a few days away. With the temps getting into the mid 20's this last week of February , is there anything that
Q: I have 9 blueberry plants in Fayette county. The plants are full of buds on the verge of blooming. The weather forecast is calling for mid to upper 20s temperatures this week, the last of February. Will t
Termites – Attracted to Wood Chips?
Q: I have a drop-off of more than twelve inches at the edge of my patio. I want to fill the area with several inches of soil and cover it with pine bark chips. Will the bark chips attract termites to my house? A:
Squirrels – Repelling with Hot Pepper
Q: I need information about putting red pepper on birdseed. Does this work to repel squirrels and, if so, how much should I use? I hate to quit feeding the birds, but I can't afford to fill my feeder every
Japanese Maple – Local Sources
Q: I'd like to plant a dwarf Japanese maple in my front yard. Are there any local vendors who carry a selection of Japanese maples? A: ǃ
Q: I received a clump of ginger lily which I planted like an iris. There isn't any foliage in winter. Is it dead or just dormant? A: Ginger lily (Curcuma and Hedychium species) is usually hardy in Atlanta,
Q: I have a dwarf umbrella tree, Schefflera arboricola ‘Gold Capella'. I had it on my screened porch last summer and brought it inside in the fall. After bringing it inside, I noticed sticky areas on
Q: I have an amaryllis in a large pot with potting soil. How should I care for it? A: You can keep the amaryllis in a pot if you like but it probably will not bloom again, particularly if you leave it indoors. E
Q: What in the world is this on our tree? It's been there for as long as I can remember – since before 1990. It grows a little each year. The tree seems unaffected. If it is a burl, how do we harvest
Hummingbird Moth (Hawkmoth) – Pupa
Q: We found this laying in our garden right where we had pulled out some red tip photinias. Can you tell us what this is? Is it alive or dead? A: This is the pupal case of a sphinx moth. The hummingbird moth (ha
Q: We own approximately an acre of land, all of it landscaped. I would love having a well dug in order to save money on watering. How does one contact a dowser? I know they exist and they would be instrumental
Q: About a month ago on your radio show you discussed a formula to use to determine the dollar value of a tree. Can you tell me more about that formula? A: Members of the International Society of Arboriculture u
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