Dogwood – Wilted and Losing Leaves
Q: We have lived in our home for twenty-seven years. For the first time our dogwood trees seem to be in trouble, looking wilted and losing their leaves. What can we do? A: They may be goners. Some tree species ar
Zoysia – Not As Green As Expected
Q: I have six thousand square feet of Zeon zoysia in my front yard installed 2011. My lawn has been the envy of the neighborhood. Usually by now my lawn is in the 95% greened-up. But, so far it’s only 50% green a
Q: We planted several mums last fall for late season color. Most survived the winter and the plants are about a foot tall. How should we care for them? A: They will look better in fall if you remove the top 2
Q: My family and I will be in Georgia at the end of June. Are there any farms where were can pick peaches? A: There are several pick-your-own farms within the greater metro Atlanta area. Most offer bathrooms, con
Raspberries – Dark Purple Berries
Q: I planted raspberry canes a few years ago. The berries turn dark purple when they ripen. Are they black raspberries? A: There are several varieties of deep purple/black raspberry. They are best suited for gard
Lemon Tree – Losing Leaves and Flowers
Q: I have a Meyer Lemon tree in a whiskey barrel planter. Every year when I bring it outdoors it drops its leaves and loses its flowers. A: I think it’s possible the lemon leaves are getting sunburned. Light lev
Q: Can I plant pumpkin seeds in a pot and then let them spread and grow for Halloween? A: It will have to be a BIG pot! Pumpkins have a big root system, needed to supply water to their numerous broad leaves. If y
Cats – Problems For Raised Beds
Q: Is there anything that will keep the neighborhood cats out of my raised beds? A: I think a well-aimed motion-activated sprinkler would send the cats skedaddling. Look online for the ConTech Scarecrow or the Ha
Blackberries – Trimming The Cane
Q: The six thornless blackberries I planted last year are yielding beautiful big blackberries but they also each put out a huge cane. Do I just let those go and train them on the wire or should they be cut back?
Q: I'm growing sweet basil indoors in a pot and I noticed that the stem was turning brown. Is there anything else I can do? A: It's very difficult to be successful raising basil indoors. The plant ne
Horsehair Worm – Identification
Q: I have a plastic half-barrel with water lilies growing in it. On one of the floating leaves I found a skinny black worm, thin as a hair. What is it? A: It’s probably a harmless horsehair worm. Despite their di
Bermuda – Homemade Weed Killer
Q: I saw online a recipe for homemade weed killer made from vinegar, salt and dishwashing liquid. I sprayed this on weeds in my bermuda lawn. Have I killed the bermuda grass too? A: You probably haven't kil
Water Oak – Welts and Blisters
Q: My water oak has welts and blisters on the front and back of leaves and new foliage that appears shriveled. What is it? A: Your tree has oak leaf blister. Most of the infected leaves will fall from the tree. T
Tall Screen Tree – Savannah Holly
Q: I could use some quick advice. I'm about to plant some mature trees on my property line to provide a buffer from my neighbors. We need the trees to be about fifteen feet tall so I’ve decided to invest th
Tree Planting – Remove Wire Cage?
Q: I just had a local nursery plant Trident maples in my landscape. They planted them with the heavy wire cages around the root ball. Is that OK? A: I think it's more important to remove the burlap when p
Pine – Damaged by Termites and Rodents
Q: This tall pine has termite damage at the base that we just discovered last week. I'm worried that the tree could become weak and fall down and hit our house. A: Tree health specialist Chris Hastings www.
Q: I have a staghorn fern that has developed a bug on it. I have lost several leaves. Can you advise what this is and what I need to do to get rid of it. A: Probably brown soft scale or hemispherical scale. Scale
Cinnamon Persimmon ( Hyakume) – Description and Recipe
Q: What can you tell me about cinnamon persimmons? A: The ‘Hyakume’ Asian persimmon is sometimes called Cinnamon Persimmon or Brown Sugar Persimmon. It is said to be one of the sweetest persimmons. It sometimes h
Crapemyrtle – Origins and Purchase
Q: Do you know where I can buy an evergreen crepe myrtle in the Atlanta area? A: The crapemyrtles we grow in the upper South are deciduous: they lose their leaves every year. Southern crapemyrtles are typically L
Q: We have two large redbuds. One is in serious trouble due to ambrosia beetles; I sprayed it in late April with insecticide. Now I notice the other has “sawdust toothpicks”. Would a systemic treatment help? A: S
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