Thyme ground covers

QuestionQUESTION: Im looking for a low growing ground cover to plant around a stepping stone walk way. I live in Miami Florida and the area gets very little shade. I would like to plant a thyme ground cover, but not

Texas Dandelion

QuestionMoonflower QUESTION: Tom - I too like Denise am trying to find out about the mysterious night blooming flower. Attached is a picture, and I bet it is the one Denise is referring to!!!! Any

bulb lilies

Questiondoes cedar mulch harm lily bulbs AnswerHello Margaret, I personally use pine bark mulch because I find it pretty, but cedar mulch is quite beneficial. It tends to resist rotting and repel pests, so it shou

asian lilies

QuestionWhat do i do when bloom is done. Deadhead? is the black a seed pod? AnswerHi Teri, Thanx for your question. When the lilies are finished blooming, you can deadhead them so they dont try to make seed

Hardy Hibiscus

QuestionWhen we moved, we dug up and brought our hardy hibiscus to our new home. The soil here is clay and not as nice as before. The plant is growing nicely with lots of leaves but no flowers as yet. It seems like

oakleaf and limelight hydrangeas

QuestionI have a couple of questions . . . it seems you used to be able to ask questions on the monrovia website. i have two hydrangeas from monrovia . . . oakleaf hydrangea and limelight hardy hydrangea ... my oa

hydrangea wilt

QuestionI was unable to open your last response so I repeat: I have lots of hydrangea in Lido Beach. They usually stay in bloom all summer with rich multi-colored blossoms. Now some of those rich blossoms are dryin

divide gladioli

QuestionI planted some gladioli a few years ago next to a concrete swimming pool at a home that we had just moved into, not expecting them to come back the next year because every other time that I planted them at d

Iris pods

QuestionOn my Iriss I have pods with seeds in them, can I dry the seeds and plant them? Will they grow,and how long before they will bloom? Is it best to pot seeds in containers first? AnswerHello Joyce, The answe

bouganvilla tree

QuestionI live in San Diego, CA. I bought a house that has a neglected bouganvilla tree that has grown to about 7 feet tall with thorny stocks growing out of the top for several feet. In order to more easily t

Stella de Oro Lily

QuestionOne of my Stella do Oro Lily plants has sent out many runners and new plants that are taking over my garden. Are there different varieties of the lily or was this one just a fluke? Thank you. An

What is this plant, please?

Question whatisthisplant Hi Tom, I hope you can help me identify this flower! I saw it in the amazing garden at Arrows Restaurant in Ogunquit, Maine, and have sent them a picture with the same question. Their answer

Asian lillies

QuestionDoes cutting the flowers affect the propagation? What makes the bulbs multiply? AnswerHi Dale, Thanx for your question. Actually, cutting the flowers helps save energy for the bulb. The bulb put

Shasta Daisies in Southwest Florida

QuestionI am trying to grow Shasta daisies in southwest Florida (Cape Coral, FL). They seed quickly and, of course, grow quickly but they grow very tall and put out very small blooms. Ive tried pinching them

peonies moving

QuestionDear Tom, Our house was mostly destroyed in a tornado and I have my husbands grandfathers Peonies to save before it is torn down. How can I keep them for a few months and still have them live. I unders

white leaves on double salmon color hib

Questionhi tom...i recently planted some double salmon hib. in march..i live in central florida ..all of a sudden the leaves are turning a white color on some of the plants..i have been watering everyday that it doe

Calla Lily Seed Pods

QuestionIt is the middle of August & I live in South Bend IN. My calla has bloomed for the 1st time and has produced a rather large seed pod. I have read that you are supposed to let the pod turn brown, remove

ground cover advice

QuestionHello: I am working on my front yard and like some advice on which ground cover is the best for my yard. I live San Francisco bay area, i believe is zone 9. weather is moderate, dry, mostly clay soil. the gr

Identify flower

Question picture We have searched and cannot identify this flower, could you please tell us what it is? AnswerHi Melanie, Thanx for your question. I believe the plant in the photo is Peruvian Daffodil (Hymen

Prennial Flower Name

Question Prenennial Flower Do you know the name of the attached flowers? Also, it has pods on the stems...are these seeds and can I plant them for more flowers. Appreciate any help you can provide. Thanks, &