fountain grass

QuestionQUESTION: I have purple fountan grass in urns on either side of my steps. I planted them about two months ago, a little later than ususal. Hoewver, they are not thriving. I see fountain grasses in gardens al

Zucchini

QuestionI have a healthy looking zucchini plant but the squash grows to about 6 inches and then stops growing and turns black or yellow on the ends. Any ideas ??? Thank you. AnswerWhen young vegetables shrivel, dis

Winterizing Boston and asparagus ferns

Questionwill they do well in an home (vs professional) Oklahoma greenhouse. Or should I cut them back, put them in trash bags and store in my insulated, but unheated garage. thanks AnswerBoston Fern (Nephrolepis ex

Lonicera sempervirens

QuestionHello, I have a plant I have identified as Lonicera sempervirens. I am asking your advice because the Humming birds love this plant in the winter and it is not doing well. The info I have found says that i

Devil Claw seeds

QuestionQUESTION: Im thinking about planting some Devil Claw seeds in my garden to come up next year. Will the birds eat the Devil Claw Seeds or not? Just curious because I do want them to come up next year. Will th

Flower Identity

Question Flower1 I took this picture of this flowering plant at the Farm Science Review in September. (Central Ohio) I would love to find out what it is. Thank You! Nick AnswerNick, Isnt it a beautiful fl

Storing geraniums over the winter

QuestionQUESTION: Hello: I was wondering if I could take my two outdoor pots,each containing a spike and three geraniums,into the basement for the winter,and put them out in the spring.Could you give me some tips on

Indian Hawthorn

QuestionQUESTION: I have an Indian Hawthorn that has thrived for the 12 years Ive owned the house but each year I have fewer and fewer blooms. I try following the trimming schedule and the bush is quite large

Sept. 1 bloomers

Question ShadeTrellis Im having an outdoor wedding in N. W. Illinois (zone4/5) on September 1. Would appreciate suggestions on annuals that will still be blooming well at that time. Have lots of space

Red geranium leaves

QuestionI start my own flower seeds every year for my zone 4 Iowa flower garden. My geraniums always do well but the leave turn a bright purpleish red every year before I plant them outside. I have read

Thinning lilac tree

QuestionI have 2 lilac trees which are of concern. Before the leaves were thick and it was impossible to see through from one side to the other. I generally trim off the blooms once they have died. For the pas

wilted geraniums

QuestionThis has been happening the last three years. My geraniums look great after initial transplant into large pots for a period of two to four weeks. The leaves then start to curl, turn yellow, and the entire pl

Dog and Sun Impatients

QuestionSo the other day I left and my impatients for the sun looked great. I came home and one of them was wilted. I smelled it and it smelled like my dog had peed on it. If that is the case will my flower live or

large plant

Question interesting plant ? Hello C.L, I am from Southern Central Kentucky and have recently Purchased a home in an established older area, with lots of beautiful plants , flowers , shrubs and trees. I am

hydrangeas

QuestionI was given two plants that are sort of dark red and the names are hydrangeas mahogony pita. Are these annuals or perennials? They are about 12 inches high now and have grown considerably in the

camelia and petunias

QuestionI have the same problem with my hanging petunias i have little green and white bugs. my camellia is having a problem as well. mottled discolored leaves and some have little white bugs on the underside of the

planting

QuestionIs it ok to plant in the same soil (miracle grow) that I used last year. I didnt get rid of it (seems like a waste) and do you have to pull just the plant out of the container from the store to get jus

my petunias are dying

QuestionQUESTION: I recently puchased new rail planters to put on my deck and bought wave petunias to plant in them, along with other misc. flowers. I purchased potting soil, mixed w/our own compost of kitchen

sunflower

Question sunflower Have you ever seen a sunflower like this one with lots of flowers? AnswerEvery once in a while, someone with a branching Sunflower writes in with this question. Because I dont know

Petunias; Disease

Question20 foot long 4 foot wide flower bed filled with salvia, vinca, marigolds and petunias everything is growing great except petunias have replanted 4 times i give up there healtly plants and look great in bed a