Pink Jasmine with dry curling leaves

QuestionHi Tom! Thanks for answering my question. I have a pink jasmine plant that I bought a year and a half ago. The plant was doing well through the summer with healthy shoots and green leaves. As it set bud in a

liriope berries

QuestionMy friend just gave me a bunch of berries from her monkey grass. I want to start from seed /berry in a seed starting cell kit. Is this possible to do and how do I do it? AnswerHi Richard, Thanx for your que

tomato plants

QuestionI started various plants from seed on 1/2/2010. I thought I would get a very early start. I will be able to plant in garden in mid to late April. Some people have told me that I have started to early but I d

Carnations or Dianthus

QuestionI have some small carnations (or large dianthus) in my garden. Everything is starting to grow now. These did not increase much in volume last year and I wondered if I cut them off completely at soil level wi

Evergreen hydrangeas?

QuestionHi, is there such a thing as a hydrangea that looks like a full plant year round (ie no pruning back in the winter)? We have a spot that is right in front of a picture window where i would love to plan

liriope spicata

QuestionHi Tom, I would like to try to plant an area of liriope (preferably spicata) from seed, to establish a lawn-like covering in a densely shaded back yard. I have been unable to find the seed available a

weeds with spiky balls

QuestionI have a weed that looks like a grass and the seeds are many little balls that are about the size of a small pea and are covered with spikes that are very sharp and stiff. I live in Southern CA and wee

Tulip Bulbs

QuestionI have a pot of tulips that were given to me as a gift. I wanted to plant the bulbs now that the plant has withered. Is it okay to plant them now or should I store them until next fall? What is the best way

peony s

Questioncan i plant a peony in a pot AnswerHello Veronica Yes it is possible to grow Peonies in pots, but! Success depends on providing the plant with very specific conditions. First you will need to provid

procumbens nana juniper

QuestionI have a very old stand,about 30 years, of procumbens nana juniper that covers a bank in my yard. I prune it to keep it in bounds, but have never fertized it. It is beginning to look dull and not growing as

elephant ears

QuestionQUESTION: i live in n. west florida and had 6 beautifull elephant ear plants which got zapped this winter. i did not dig up the tubors and there is about 4 inches of dead stock above the ground with some gre

Lavender hedge

QuestionI live in Berwickshire, just over the border from Northumberland. Last year was the first year for my lavender hedge and I mistakenly thought I needed to prune it after the Winter. It is now look

Root Systems of knock out roses

QuestionHi! How deep and how invasive are the root systems of knock out roses? Can they be safely planted near a septic tank? Thank you for your time! AnswerHi Rebecca, Thanx for your question. Sorry to take

Proper division of Stella Doro daylilies

QuestionI have had my stellasapprox.5 yrs..last year they were noticeable less blooms and rarely re-bloomed..i know i need to divide.but is there any site that has a photo of exactly how i need to divide between the

new flower bed

QuestionI have a new raised flower bed approximately 30 ft by 4 ft, I live in the seattle washington area and the bed will get a lot of direct sun light. We were thinking of putting in a couple of layers of perrenia

clematis trellis

QuestionQUESTION: I want to construct a Clematis vine 搘all?on one end of an elevated concrete patio. There is an existing metal railing and I will construct a wire trellis above that. It will be approx. 10 wide and

Cally lily color

QuestionHello, I live in New Jersey I purchased a pot of red Callas lilies (Zentedeschia) in a supermarket in early February.The pot is next to the window and it gets light all day. The label did not specify

hibiscus problem

QuestionI have three tropical hibiscus trees. They were growing and flowering beautifully all summer, but I live in western North Carolina and had to bring them in for the winter. After bringing them in the house th

Cutting back perennials

QuestionHi! I planted a lot of new perennials last year and I dont know which ones to totally cut to the ground, or which ones to just cut back. Is there a general rule about cutting them? Also is it bes

outside plant

QuestionI have two plants which are very hardy year-round, and I think the casual name for them is Spanish bayonettes. They took root after I just tossed them outside my back door and have survived six years.