Digitalis purpurea foxy

QuestionI live north of Fort Wayne, Indiana in zone 5. I have a line of mature pines extending east from my house. The lowest branches of the pines are at least 15 ft high so there is dappled light acros

How Tall Do Pot Mums Grow

QuestionI recently bought several Pot Mums to use as a CenterPiece and then to plant outside. I was wondering how tall they will get? The tag doesnt specify. I need to know this, so I can correctly

Knee hi snapdragons

QuestionTom, I bought some Knee hi snapdragons (although they were super hard to find) Anyhow I look online to buy seeds and in a lot of stores and I can only find snapdragons (they regular small ones).

Milorganite

QuestionQUESTION: Tom, Someone mentioned to me that putting milorganite in a hole and sticking a new plant in with a little new top soil around it was a great way to get flowers going. Is this true? &nbs

Ground roses

QuestionQUESTION: I have a rock wall at our new home site. The landscaper put in azaleas and other evergreens. I put some knockout roses in for color, which did well. I am thinking of putting the k

Stella dora lilies

QuestionCan I split the plants to make more plants? If so, what time of year can I do this? AnswerHi Donna, Thanx for your question. You can separate your Stella dOro day lilies in the spring after the

unknown seed

QuestionQUESTION: I just moved back into the home I grew up in, which has formerly been rented out. I found seeds on 3-4 plants that are dormant, and I would like to know what they are. The seeds are paisley shaped

azelia

QuestionWhy do my azelias produce a bud,but before it can blossem it turns brown and falls off? How do I get them to bloom? I live in Minnesota. I keep them potted and bring them in during winter. AnswerHi Vickie,

Wedding-Daisies

QuestionQUESTION: Hi, I live in Vermont and would like to grow white daisies for my August 2009 wedding. I have read that the Shasta daisies will not bloom until the following year. Couple of questions: 1. Is

stella dora seeds

QuestionHow do i start stella dora from seeds..I havent had luck trying.. Thanksy AnswerHi Paul, Thanx for your question. Stella doro seeds are not hard to start but they can be tricky. I have gotten t

pink jasmine

Questionwhat kind of potting soil is best to use for this plant when you trasplant them to a hanging basket AnswerHi Melina, Thanx for your question. Hyponex, Miracle Gro and Scotts are fine brands of potting soils

cutting back plants and shrubs

QuestionHi Tom! I am a real neophyte when it comes to gardening. although I surround myself with plants indoors, I am a city girl, or was, until we had a home built on the vt/nh line. hubby did not want any maintena

Hypericum

QuestionWe planted 4 hypericum in a sunny location last year, toward the end of summer. I cant remember the varieties, but three had full yellow flowers and the fourth had berries. I did not prune them. Is it

Astillbes

QuestionQUESTION: I have planted a dwarf astilbe plant in a sunny place for 3 years now, but it keeps dying. I have decided to give up on that plant, but would like another plant to put in its place that is ab

ornamental grasses

QuestionHello, I have ornamental blue dune grass and ornamental reed grass. They are planted about 6-8ft from one another. I planted the blue dune grass 2 yrs ago and have since found out they are invasive. No

Separating/re planting Cala lilies in AZ

QuestionI have read answers for other areas of the country, but I am not sure what to so here in AZ. The house we moved into 3 yrs ago already had 2 hardy cala lily areas which bloomed fall/early winter and sp

my pretty pink calla lilies

QuestionHello! I have a 12 potted calla lily plant that I want to keep alive and need your help to do so. Its in soil, but I am not sure about exposure to sun- Or how much to water. I know about root rot and this p

honeysuckle vines

QuestionIs it safe to eat the nectar from honeysuckle vines like we did when we were kids? AnswerHi Glenda, Thanx for your question. Honeysuckle flowers are safe to eat unless you have pollen allergies.  

green,yellow & red bell pepers

QuestionAre they the same & just different stages of ripeness/ AnswerHi Fred, Thanx for your question. This is really a question for the vegetable experts but I think I can provide you the answer for which yo

perennial morning glory?

Questioni have been trying to get a hold of some perennial morning glories ever since i heard about them in a blog online. however, i cant seem to find a place where i can buy seeds or get a plant. because i cant fi