INSECT THAT INVADED MY WILLOW TREE

QuestionLAST YEAR IN OUR WILLOW TREE WE HAD AN INSECT ID LIKE TO IDENTIFY,AND FIND A WAY TO GET RID OF IT. IT APPEARS TO NOT BE ABLE TO FLY BUT DRIFTS WITH THE WIND IT IS ABOUT THE SIZE OF AN AFID BUT DARK IN COLOR

Elephant Ear type flower

QuestionHello, thank you for your time! I have a corner area that doesnt get much sun--mostly late afternoon sun, if at all. It also stays moist. I have planted black elephant ears there for severa

Clamitis and shade loving plants

QuestionI live in PA and have a very had time growing plants in my front garden. It does not get sun until late in the afternoon. My Clematis grows great, but I have one question: am I suppose to clip al

Peonys

QuestionI sold my house and would like to take my peony plant. It is mid April now, can I transplant it now? The plant is about 3 inches out of the ground now. Thank you, Irene AnswerHi Irene, thanx fo

peony (unhealthry looking)

Question4 yr old plant located at the end of an asparagus bed. My problem: This plant comes up every year looking like it has been under a pot without sun (yellow leaves with some pink to red) The leaves unfold like

Stella Day Lily

QuestionI have had Stella de oro day lilies for about three years now. They were in full bloom evey year except last year. They hardly had any flowers just pods, I thought about digging them out and replacing them w

Does purple wintercreeper look like jasmine?

QuestionHi Tom, I love the look of Asian jasmine, but unfortunately I cant grow it because the deer in my neighborhood eat it like candy. Im looking for a ground cover that forms a nice heavy mat like jasmin

pruning in tucson

QuestionReturning to Seattle mid-may from Tucson and dont know what, when or how much to prune my lantana, oleander, lavender, and bottlebrush. Will return to Tucson mid-sept. Id appreciate any guidance you ca

Transplanting a clamatis

QuestionI am moving & want to transplant my grandmothers purple clamatis to our new house.Both homes are within 12 miles of Green Bay,WI.54313 What would be the ideal time to move & can I move it right now?Suggestio

Name of plant

QuestionI am trying to locate the name of a plant that has small yellow flowers similar to the shape of an orchid blossom. I cannot remember where I saw the plant. Do you have a suggestion as to where I may vi

Planting Clematis and Glads, Iris bulbs

QuestionI live in Coeur dAlene, Idaho, Zone 5, I believe, When do I plant my blubs of Clematis, Glads, Iris, actually any bulb? Thank you. AnswerHi Barbara, Thanx for your question. I think the last fro

Gardenia Question

QuestionI live in Pennsylvania and just got a gardenia for my birthday. I want to try to keep it as a house plant. All of my windows have heater vents close to them so I tried to pick a spot where it wil

cape honeysuckle

QuestionI just purchased an orange cape honeysuckle. I am confused about its invasive potential. does it have a large invasive root system? Or just sucker at times? I want to plant it by a fence with other plants, a

Bogenvelias

QuestionI just bought two to place in my front planter because I was told they do well in full sun. Will they be abale to withstand the Las Vegas afternoon heat this summer? My front yard faces west. Thanks! Answer

Azelia Plants

QuestionWhat are the nutrient and soil conditions needed for azaleas? Any other hints for culture would be appreciated. AnswerHi Leslie, Thanx for your question. Azaleas prefer acidic, moist but well-drained

my dead 6 feet long Dicksonia Antarctica

Question Hi Tom! I am from Holland and over a period of some three years have planted a small forrest of various sizes of dicksonia antarctica. I thought I knew how to handle them having helped them to survive the p

Night Bloomers

QuestionQUESTION: Years ago my mother was given some flower seeds, she was told they were called Texas Dandelions. She planted them and the came up and bloomed in the evening.The plant looked like a Dandelion only t

New garden bed

QuestionI have a bed in my front yard where I grew roses and purple fountain grass and I want to change the plantings. I have reconditioned the soil using cotton burr compost and peat. I would like to grow a standar

sunlight filter

Question east wall I have an east-facing window in my bathroom (photo attached), and in the summer it really heats up in the morning. Id like to plant something outside to help cool the room without totally bl

Peruvian lilies/alstroemeria

QuestionI have very healthy looking Peruvian lilies but this year they are not flowering very much. Do you have any suggestions? AnswerHi Jeanne, Thanx for your question. If you are feeding with high ni