Identification – Books For Shrubs and Vines
Q: I’m looking for definitive books for identifying shrubs and vines, We have many identification books but none of them seem to have everything: color pictures, index by color, leaf shape, etc. I already have th
Q: For the past three summers I have had a problem with whiteflies in my garden. I first notice them on the underside of leaves on my tomatoes. Before the summer is over, they have attacked any other plant that i
Lorapetalums – Best Time To Prune
Q: Is it too late to prune my lorapetalums? A: The rule of thumb is to prune spring-flowering shrubs right after they bloom. If you prune loropetalums now, you'll be cutting off all the buds that explode in
Q: I would like to add some compost from the Athens/Clarke County landfill to my vegetable gardens this winter. Should I turn the soil before or after adding the compost? A: I think it would be better to till it
American Beech – Places To Find One
Q: My wife and I love the golden leaves of American beech. We want to plant one in our yard. We have had no success finding the tree at any local nurseries. A: Jim Rogers at Nearly Native Nursery in Brooks (www.n
Leyland Cypress – Re-establishing Roots
Q: Our six-year-old Leyland cypress, fifteen feet tall, blew over in a drenching rain and subsequent wind. Can it be uprighted and staked? Or is it a goner? A: It can be pulled back into place but it will need a
Q: I have noticed a huge explosion in the population of stink bugs. I was assuming the cold weather would drive them away. How are they expanding so fast and are they going to be a nuisance? A: Like other invasiv
Daffodils – Popping Up During Winter!
Q: I noticed today that my daffodils are beginning to pop up. Is there anything I should do? A: Many are the anguished cries when gardeners notice that bulb foliage has emerged in early winter. The truth of the m
Hydrangea – Rooting During Winter
Q: My husband said that you mentioned on radio the possibility of rooting hydrangea plants in the winter. Was he kidding? A: Many and varied are the methods folks use to propagate hydrangea. One gardener says she
Q: I saw a picture online of a wreath made from oat stems and seedheads. Can I grow oats in big pots? A: It should be no problem. It’s best to plant the seed in September, but there is still time to try the exper
Erosion – Good Plants For Ground Cover
Q: We are clearing some property and need to control erosion. What would be a good ground cover that the deer and wildlife would benefit from? A: There are several plants that deer and other animals find attracti
Earthstar Fungi – Can It Be Removed?
Q: We have a few clusters of earthstar fungi under our oak tree. Are they something we should remove? Some of them are the size of cantaloupes. A: There's not much you can do permanently. Earthstar is just
Non-Monsanto – Equivalent To Roundup
Q: Is there a non-Monsanto equivalent to Roundup? A: There are several alternatives to Monsanto-made Roundup. Remember that glyphosate, the active ingredient in Roundup, is no longer patented by Monsanto and is m
Q: Is there a local source for coir in bulk? I am planning on making a hydroponic garden with raised strawberry beds. A: Coir, a processed coconut fiber used as a planting medium, has many attributes to recommend
Removing Pine – Not Disturbing Nesting Squirrels
Q: I want to have several pine trees cut. However, I don't want to impact nesting squirrels, particularly if they have litters. A: Squirrels are breeding right now so there's not much chance of havin
Q: I am looking to expand my options of annual vines to grow on a west facing trellis. My preferences lean toward edibles. A: Malibar spinach, Basella rubra, is not a true spinach but its thick, fleshy, slightly-
Overseeding – Planting Fescue In Spring
Q: I know October is the best time for overseeding a fescue lawn but can it be done in the spring? A: Although late fall is the optimum time to plant fescue, mid- to late February is a workable alternate. The key
Pear – Varieties For Making Preserves
Q: I would like to plant a pear tree. Could you tell me the variety of pear that is so prevalent throughout the South and makes great preserves? A: You’re probably thinking of ‘Kieffer' pear. The fles
Pesticides – How Long Are They Effective?
Q: I have accumulated a number of lawn and garden treatments like Triazicide, Immunox, Sevin, and assorted weed killers. How long do things like this remain effective? A: Freezing and high heat cause some, but n
Strawberries – Ordering Online
Q: Do you know where Florida 90 Strawberry plants can be purchased? A: My Dad would buy strawberry plants each year from the local hardware store. I believe he bought them in packs of twenty-five, wrapped in brow
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