Hydrangeas not blooming

QuestionQUESTION: Hi Tom I have a hydrangea plant in my yard. Last year and this year, it produced several great balls of buds, and I eagerly waited for them to flower. However, of the many buds clustered together

Datura

QuestionHi Tom! I have two mature Datura plants, both with the same obvious problem. The bases of the plants are quite healthy, but for the last 2 years all of the leaves that do sprout quickly fall off.  

Hummingbird vines

QuestionI bought two hummingbird vine on the Internet When I got them they looked like nothing more then a bare twig. No roots just a long twig. How do I plant them. The instructions that came with

Lily of the Nile

QuestionI have six Lily of the Nile plants I bought about six weeks ago and planted in well drain soil. I even went as far as buying Miracle Grow smart water soil for them. I planted them in full sun like the card s

growing begonias

QuestionQUESTION: i live in the naples area of florida and have hibuscus bushes in my yard that are blooming. they seem to bloom all the time. they are getting taller but not rounder. i am wondering what

moon plant

Questionwe dug up a couple of the moon plants and were not able to get the roots, will these plants survive in dirt or a bucket of water until they re-root, if they will even root? AnswerHi Jean, Thanx for your que

baby dogwood tree

Questionhi, theres no experts in the trees category and I figure if youve been gardening for over 20 years maybe you have some advice. we have not had a drop of rain in almost 2 weeks and the temps have been 85-103

Datura problem

QuestionQUESTION: Hi Donna! I have two mature Datura plants, both with the same obvious problem. The bases of the plants are quite healthy, but for the last 2 years all of the leaves that do sprout quickly fal

Sagina Subulata (Scotch Moss)

QuestionHi Tom, I saw an answer by you about Irish Moss on 8/7/2007 related to hot weather. My local Home Depot was selling this plant and we bought 32 of them and planted them. We live in Central Florida about fi

Snapdragons

QuestionI live in S. Texas (near Houston) in a patio home so have small growing area. Planted two beds of snaps last fall. They bloomed beautifully in winter, again in early spring, and are just now giving up. We ha

Help with Perennial Identification

QuestionOdd Plant #1 QUESTION: I have an odd-looking plant in my garden that I have no idea what it is. Can you help me identify it? Thank you very much! ANSWER: Hi Janet, Thanx for your questio

Asian lilys

QuestionI want to transplant some of my lilys. When is the best time to transplant? AnswerHi Annette, thanx for your question. Wait until August or September or at least when the foliage of the plant turns ye

tree ID

QuestionHi, me again. Im trying to identify a tree. sorry I have no pictures. I live in Alabama, USA zone 7-8. We had one of these trees when I was little. I havent seen one in years. This year Im seeing them eve

Lambs Ear

QuestionI am a first timer with Lambs Ear.. I have had the beautiful plant for a little over a year now and it is taking up the front of my house and my walk way.. I am wondering is there a safe way for a beginner

blue dune lyme grass

QuestionCan I plant blue dune grass now? i live on the coast in virginia. AnswerHi Mark, Thanx for your question. The standard answer is that it is best to plant perennials in the early spri

blackeyed susans

Questionhow to best support them once they get to tall? AnswerGood morning, Kenny! The best staking materials are often those that are the least obtrusive. I personally like bamboo stakes, but another altern

hydrrngeas

QuestionQUESTION: Hi, I planted a hydrangea plant 2-3 years ago and it hasnt bloomed or grown very much. It is planted in a part shady and part sunny area. I was hoping for any information about this. &n

Daylily

Question Daylily So I was digging up a daylily that was under a large peony bush and when it came up, the root ball looked tiny. So is there any hope for this plant? What should I do to help it grow? AnswerHi Mini

looks like a giant astilbe

QuestionHi Donna, There is a plant in my garden that I dont recognize. It has huge astilbe-like flowers, yellowish-white. It has huge leaves - about 8 inches long and 4 inches wide. It is about 4-5

climbing vine

QuestionWe have a 12 ft steel carport that sits in the full sun. What is a vine that will grow up it and be able to with stand full sun and the cold. I live in Washington state and I think it is zone 5.