Lemon Tree – Insuring Pollination
Q: I purchased a Meyer lemon plant last spring that had three green fruit on it. They finally ripened in November on my deck. Now the plant is thriving in a sunny location in my home and it has numerous flower bu
Pre-Emergent – Application In A Warm Winter?
Q: Would you recommend putting a pre-emergent down early this year since we are having such a warm winter? A: Summer weeds won't germinate until soil temperatures get above 55 degrees for several days. In A
Q: Eight years ago I planted seeds from a Pink Lady apple. The biggest tree is ten feet tall and has hundreds of blossoms. The apples are tasty but they are the size of peas. A: It sounds like the original ‘
White Pines – Similar Substitutes
Q: Our home had a lovely screen of white pines but they eventually died. Could we replant this same species? Should we look for a substitute? A: White pines are typically short-lived in Atlanta. They seem to succ
Landscaping – Finding A Good Company
Q: I would like to hire a company to take care of my landscape. Something more than "mow, blow and go". A: There are plenty of excellent landscape maintenance companies in Atlanta. One place to look i
Q: I’m hoping you can help solve a mystery in my garden. It almost looks like someone tried to tie an overhand knot with the leaves. A: It's called buggy-whipping. It can be caused by herbicides but my bet
Blueberry – Yellownecked Caterpillars (small sized)
Q:I just found these on one leaf of my highbush blueberry bush. Are they the start if those horrible yellow neck caterpillars? A:Your suspicions are correct – they are immature yellow necked caterpillars, p
Tomato – Colorado Potato Beetle
Q: This insect has chosen to feast on my tomatoes. Do you have any ideas what this is? A: It’s a Colorado potato beetle larvae. Despite its name, the potato beetle feeds on several plants in the nightshade (tomat
Q: I'm looking for someone to draw up landscape plans. We'll probably do the work ourselves, but we really need some professional help. A: Strictly speaking, if you want a "plan only " ser
Q: My whole zucchini plant turned spotted overnight. I harvested 1 zucchini thus far this season. The plant is planted in a raised garden, with organic top soil. Should I pull the plant? A: This looks like the be
Q: We found this interesting bug in our yard. At first we thought it was a snake that was just sticking its head in and out of a hole, but in looking closer we think it is some sort of bug. It lives in a hole tha
Landscaping – Finding A Company
Q: I would like to hire a company to take care of my landscape. Something more than "mow, blow and go". A: There are plenty of excellent landscape maintenance companies in Atlanta. One place to look i
Perennials – A Confusing Season?
Q: This warm winter has my perennial garden confused. I planted tickseed and sage and expected them to go dormant in cold weather. Now they are still as green as ever. Do I cut them back anyway? A: My rule of thu
Gardenias – Planting In Winter
Q: My husband’s grandmother passed away and we were given a gardenia. Can I plant the gardenia in winter? A: Most florists’ gardenias are selections of the common southern gardenia, Gardenia jasminoides. In all l
Q: I have a house that faces due west. The front of cooks in the summer due to the track of the sun and no trees in front yard. What’s a fast growing shade tree? A: I lean heavily toward maples for fast growth an
Lime – Correct Application On Bermuda
Q: My lawn service applied lime on my bermuda lawn both in October and last month. They applied ten pounds per 1000 square feet. Will having a second treatment done so close to the first one harm my lawn? A: Good
Weeds – Organic Prevention Products
Q: Are there organic weed preventers you would suggest rather than dumping chemicals on ground? A: I'd love to find a non-chemical weed preventer but there simply doesn't seem to be an effective one f
Q: I am trying, with no luck, to find seed for "rooster potatoes." I found these delicious little gems at a big box grocery and they are wonderful. The ones I bought don't seem to want to sprout
Fertilizer – Whens The Best Time?
Q: What’s the best time to fertilize hydrangeas, azaleas, peonies, etc.? A: In general, the best time to fertilize is when a plant begins to grow vigorously, usually in spring. A typical recommendation is one tab
Q: I received potted tulips for Valentines Day. Can I plant them in the ground now? A: You're welcome to put them in the ground but it's not likely they will reward you with large blooms in years to
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