grass in perennials

QuestionOn a radio talk show I just caught the end where they were recommending (over the top two) to control and kill grass in perennial beds. Any Idea who makes this product, where to purchase it, and most importa

Rubrum lily

QuestionI just got a Rubrum lily in a pot and would love to keep it but have no idea how to care for it. Could you please help me with the basics like repotting because i would like to keep it indoors, what size pot

Azalea and Lilac

QuestionWhat kind of Azalea will survive in Nashua? Also, have you heard of a Josee lilac--4-6 tall and blooms until autumn. Please advise. Thank You very Much: Vinny AnswerHi Vinny, T

What will grow under lialic trees

Question Lilac trees We live in Zone 3. We have 15 lilac trees that surround our back yard making it very private. They are about 20 years old. I cant seem to find anything that will grow under the trees. There is a

asiatic lilys

QuestionI live in Miami,Fl. I just planted asiatic lilys in my garden. I like to know if they will rebloom next spring? AnswerHi Liz, Thanx for your question. Asiatic lilies are rated hardy from Zones 3-10 so

Rose bush bulb?

QuestionMy aunt has an old well established rose bush which she wanted divided and a portion moved. In the process I noticed what looked like a few bulb formations on the stems. Some seemed to have been growin

I think perennials were poisened!

QuestionMy significant other while trying to be helpful while I was out of town put Scots weed and feed down on the lawn and on my very large (56x23)flower bed. Now my peonys hollyhocks, delphiniums, and phlox

Transplanting a Large Forsythia Bush

QuestionQUESTION: I find that I must transplant a large forsythia bush. This bush has been growing next to my house for over 25 years and I must move it. It is past the bloom and now has the green leaves

Weed Control around perennials

QuestionMy husband and I planted a large garden of several perennials including forsythias and butterfly bushes as well as some smaller plants. The problem is that it is a rather large area and weed control is

lambs ears

Questionare lambs ears poison to horses? AnswerHi Anna, Thanx for your question. I can find no references that indicate lambs ear (Stachys byzantina) is poisonous to horses. Here is a link (below) which

Lantana - Miss Huff

QuestionWill this variety of Lantana over-winter in the Greensboro, NC area?? I have been told it is a perennial. AnswerHi Wally, Thanx for your question. Miss Huff is rated hardy to Zone 7a/b. I

Hydrangas

QuestionI have a hydranga plant in a large planter on my covered patio. It is the kind that came from a store. I have found it to not be very hardy. My yard is full sun everywhere. Is there a

tiny dilanthus..not sure the speeling??

Questioni bought tiny dilhanthus and they have i guess crown rot on them? i just searched it on the internet and it seems to be this. basically it still blooming but some of the flowers are dying out at the tips bfo

Gladiolas and irises

QuestionI am confused. Is the iris and the gladiola in the same family? I cant quite tell them apart. How are they related, if at all. AnswerHi Judy, Thanx for your question. Irises and gladioli (plural of gl

Crepe myrtle-When does it leaf out in spring

QuestionQUESTION: We live in Kansas City, zone 5, and last fall planted a new variety of crepe myrtle that the garden center said is approved for this zone. Sorry, we cant remember the name of the variety. It

How to prune Azaleas

QuestionI have many 5-6 feet tall Azaleas which have already bloomed this spring. I want to prune them back as far as I can without killing or hurting them. How far can we prune them down ? &

red twig dogwood with ants

QuestionI have a red twig dogwood bush and for the last couple of years, ants have built little nests on edges of the leaves. When you brush against the bush, the ants are become very aggressive and do bite. &

Asian Lilly

QuestionWill Asian lillies grow and/or thrive in Zone 9 and, if so, how best to care for them and where to plant? AnswerHi Marilyn, Thank you for your question. Asiatic lilies are hardy from Zones 3-10 so you

Pruning forsythia

QuestionDoes forsythia flower next spring on wood it produces this year? I suspect the answer to this is yes but a forsythia we planted in early spring has already outgrown its position sprawling all over the

Shallow root perennial bush needed

QuestionWe live in Phoenix and recently had to remove 3 oleander bushes because their roots got into the sewer pipes 5 below ground and were causing us all kinds of high $ plumbing problems. Were seeking attra