Asiatic Lilies

Question Asiatic Lily Garden I live in Pennsylvania, Pittsburgh area. I planted Asiatic Lilies in 2012 & they bloomed beautifully. One had been given to me by an old friend, who passed away that fall, so when

Russian Sage

QuestionI have 2 Russian sage plants that are 2-3 years old and have been very healthy until about a month ago. I stated noticing dead leaves and branches. I pruned the branches out but they still appear to be dying

Hypericum calycinum

QuestionHi Tom. This spring I planted a hill with junipers and had some space at the bottom so I planted three rows of ST. Johns Wort. Before planting I turned over the whole hill and amended the clay soil with co

growing honeysuckle Belgica from seed

QuestionLonicera X Tellimania QUESTION: Hi Tom I have a Lonicera Belgica (Dutch Honeysuckle) that flowered in May/June with 3 flower heads and they turned into berries. The other day, I pulped the seeds from

my easter lily

Question easter lily easter lily Hello Tom, its about my easter lily, I had asked you about it earlier this year concerning the buds that were growing on the stalk & you said that they were new plants t

obedient plant

Questionmy plant has gotten way out of hand and now I want to rid myself of this plant entirely. my bed is full of it plus coneflowers, hibiscus, lilies, and clematis and I do no want to hurt the surrounding p

crape myrtle bush

QuestionI live in Copiague, NY 11726. Where can I purchase a crape myrtle bush? I would like to put it close to the house. Will the roots grow into my foundation. I have about 6 feet to the r

Calli Lilies

QuestionTom, I planted Calli Lilies in my garden it grew beautiful. Can I replant the seeds from the plant and when it return next year. I am not sure if what I have is the seeds to replant. Thank you I am a new ga

identifying a perennial

Question unknown flower Could you tell me what kind of flower the attached picture of this plant is? I seen it in a public garden. Thanks Norm AnswerHi Norm, Thanx for

pothos

QuestionI had a pothos plant in a pot. it had few leafs and it was fine when the winter started I kept my pothos in the garage and due to extreme temp drop (iowa) now it is dying because of the cold weather. i just

25 feet walkway with Agapanthus

QuestionHello Sir, I have about 25 feet of walkway to my front entrance. On the border, I planted a mini rose followed by an agapanthus, using this pattern through out the whole 25 feet. So there is 6 Agapanthus an

Borders with Agapanthus and Mini Roses

QuestionHello I have about 25 feet of walkway to my front entrance. On the border, I planted a mini rose followed by an agapanthus, using this pattern through out the whole 25 feet. So there is 6 Agapanthus and 6 m

PRUNING LILACS FOR GROWTH

QuestionTom, Hi I have some LiLACS and they dont have many flowers in the Spring. Someone told me thry should be cut back. When shoulf they be cut back, which month, How much should they be cut back. ANY other

ground cover for slope that does not attract Bees

QuestionHi, Im looking for ideas to cover a slope with low ground or grasses that is perennial, low water, and does NOT attract bees. Slope is about 15 feet from top to bottom but over 100 feet long. In the central

Planting my roundabout.

Question .... Hello, What are the names of these plants/trees in the image attached as I would like to plant a roundabout just like this, also can I plant them in the uk now and are they perennials? As I need

Sun loving plants

QuestionI have a 6 long by 2 wide area that gets all day sun in the Gold Country in CA. Can you recommend some plants that will do well in this area? Since this area is in my front yard I need plants that will still

Bracteantha

QuestionHi Tom, I have resently purchased and planted Jumbo yellow Bracteantha and I wanted to know if there is anyway to keep them as a perineal here in Northern New Jersey. Thanks, Vito AnswerHi Vito, Thanx

Pachysandra

QuestionHi, While cutting back the lariope, the pachysandra was also cut back - leaves are now gone. Any chance this can resurrect? Thanks!! AnswerMarianne, Thanx for your question. I would wait a

Perennial landscaping ideas

Question slope next to house slope next to house Hi Tom, I have a slope on the corner of my house where I would like to do a two tiered retaining wall in the future and be able to plant some shrubs or

Lichen fungus

QuestionLocated in the Pacific Northwest. I have a 10 year old Diana Rose of Sharon growing as a tree in a container. For several years now the Lichen fungus has taken over. It stunts the leaves and flowers are few.