Muscadines – Planting/Propagating
Q: While jogging I came upon dozens of muscadines on the road. What I need to do to get vines from the seed? A: Propagating muscadines from seed is a long, slow process. You can plant collected seed in loose soil
Q: I've put down crabgrass killer on my fescue lawn and the weeds are browning nicely. Should I pull the weed remnants out before I reseed this fall? A: Pulling up the remnants of crabgrass is pleasurable d
Q: Do you have any information on how to preserve water lettuce from year to year? I started my pond with just three plants and they have multiplied beyond belief. A: Water lettuce is an attractive pond plant bu
Q: We are building planters in a corner of our yard. I would like to use perennials that will be hassle free and come back each year. Is tall phlox a good choice? A: Phlox is a beautiful plant but it can be rav
Hand Pulling – Controlling Weeds
Q: When do I apply pre-emergent to my garden to control coffeeweed, bermuda, and Johnson grass? A: You are facing a big problem. Pre-emergent chemicals are ineffective on coffeeweed seed. Bermudagrass and Johnson
Q: I have a major landscaping project this fall and am wondering how late I can go in Atlanta before the soil gets too cold to encourage root growth. A: There is really no hard and fast rule. While plant roots in
Q: In my county farmers put chicken manure on their pastures. Why do they do this? It really smells! A: Farmers put chicken litter on pastures instead of having to buy and apply commercial fertilizer. Chicken l
Q: I gave my fig tree a major pruning two years ago. This is the second season that I had no ripe figs but plenty of green ones that never matured. Can I do anything to encourage ripe figs next year? A: Severe pr
Pre-emergent – Overapplication
Q: I have a bad feeling that putting down pre-emergent on landscape beds every six weeks is not working. Should I step it up to once a month? A: Weed preventer products are very good at controlling weeds that com
Retaining Wall – Disintegrating Ties
Q: I need guidance on repairing a railroad tie retaining wall. Some of the ties are disintegrating. The wall is around twenty years old. A: I’ve heard landscapers say that repairing failing railroad tie walls w
Potting Soil – Growing Mushrooms
Q: One of my potted plumerias has dime-size red mushrooms on the soil. The plant has been on the decline for the past couple weeks. Is there anything I can do to get rid of mushrooms? A: In my experience, mushroo
Q: What is the best grass to plant on a grave in northwest Georgia? I do not want to use gravel. It is in full sun with no water. A: I think bermudagrass has the best chance of succeeding but it will have a hard
Q: Is this a good time to fertilize six-month old dogwood and redbud trees? A: No. My general recommendation is to fertilize plants in early spring, before green growth begins. I think organic, slow-release ferti
Q: We planted two kiwi plants at opposite corners of our pergola and they have succeeded in sending vines up and starting to cover it. But we are now noticing that the plant's leaves are turning yellow and
Q: I want to know how to transplant and grow kudzu vine. I would like to plant it onto a barbed wire fence line to form a privacy barrier. A: In the early 1900's my grandfather Walter Cowart actively promot
Q: Can I overseed my zoysia back yard with creeping red fescue to keep it green this winter? A: I'm doubtful you'll get the results you want. In order for creeping red fescue to germinate it needs clo
Q: What is the best solution for cleaning houseplants that have been outside all summer? A: Patio plants frequently become dusty after a summer outdoors. They will look fresher if you clean them up a bit. Find an
Leaves – Removal After Seeding
Q: What's the best way to remove leaves from a newly seeded lawn? Is it best done with a rake or with a blower or grind them up with the lawnmower? A: It’s best to shred them with a mower. It may take an ex
Pears – Replacing With Serviceberry
Q: I want to replace four ‘Bradford’ pears with native serviceberry trees. Is there a certain variety I should look for? A: There are several species and hybrids of serviceberry that grow very well here. I love t
Q: Is it safe to use hay, as mulch and in a compost pile, that has been treated using 2-4-D? A: I don't think I can say that it's "safe" in all situations. The weed killer 2,4-D has a half
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