magnolia bush

QuestionI live in vermont and have this magnolia bush about 3 yrs. old flowers this year they have brown spots on them before they open can you tell me what it is,and how to get rid of it thank-you .we are infested

Alliums to Repel Voles

QuestionQUESTION: Do alliums really discourage voles? And what about deer? If so, can you recommend some alliums both for shade and sun, with advice on how far apart to plant them? Thank You ANSWER: Hello El

Iriash Moss

QuestionHi, I have a question around growing Irish Moss from seed. If I was to grow them in pod, how many seeds do I need per 2x2 inch pod? My wife got me a packet with 1000 seeds. And 1000 seeds

plant ID

Question Mystery Plant Hello, We were viewing an open house several weeks ago and saw this plant in their front yard. It looks somewhat similar to many common plants in the area (we live in San Diego) y

about flax lillys

Questionyes hi i would like to know can i trim flax lillys with trimmers if they are overgrown without them browning or dying? AnswerHI Billy, Thanx for your question. You can always deadhead flowers and remo

Tammy Bushes

QuestionWhat is a Tammy bush and where is the best place to plant? AnswerHi Dottie, Thanx for your question. You got me on this one. Ive never heard of a Tammy Bush. Do you have another name for i

Hearty Fuschias

QuestionI live in the Seattle area. I have some fuchsias that got brown this summer. Do I cut them back before winter? How far would I cut them? AnswerHi Kristine, Do you know what kind of fuchsia

Sedum

QuestionMy garden seems to be taken over by my sedum. I never remember planting as many as appear now. How do I thin them so I still get some? Is there a way to take cuttings so that I can move some to o

Moonflowers

QuestionThe moonflower I have has serrated leaves longer than a dandelion & the petals are pale yellow & larger, not at all like the Texas dandelion you showed. I had my plant given & it seems to be spreading. I wou

junipers

QuestionWe have a front yard on a sloping hill that is covered with Junipers. Recently it has been taken over by weeds of all kinds. There are literally more weeds than Junipers on exactly one half. &nbs

Crape myrtle

QuestionQUESTION: I live on the North fork, East end of Long island. Yesterday I purchased and planted a crape myrtle. It has a bush like appearance. I want it to eventually be tree like. I seems a

Wedding plant ceremony

QuestionHello. I am planning on having a unity plant ceremony at my upcoming wedding in October. Basically, it is a spin on the the traditional unity candle. We are going to both add soil to a potted plant. I am try

erica ventricosa

QuestionHi; Im in Mesa Az. I am trying to find a source for ERICA VENTRICOSA.... IT ITALLION HEATHER. i have had no success. AnswerGreetings Frank, You are seeking a relatively unusual plan

St. Johns Wort

QuestionHi Tom, I have a question about creeping St. Johns wort. How tough and care free is it? Id like to plant an area about 2 feet by 30 feet long that lies between a walk and the brick side of my basement. The

Irish moss in pots

QuestionIrish moss in pots - Is it just futile to even try this? I had a couple of pots that did spectacularly outdoors in the summer, but one died when I brought them inside and the other is looking quite feeble. I

Rose Tree

QuestionQUESTION: I would like to know how to get my rose tree ready for winter. I live in Iowa. Please help me...I am so confused after going to different web.sites and getting answers. Thanks so much. ANSWER: Hi

pruning dipladenias

Question2954 2951 QUESTION: hello, I have 5 dipladenia plants whose runners are going crazy (they remind me of the day of the triffids!!) - because I live in southern ontario our night have already gon

Winterizing Alstroemerias

QuestionI reside in Illinois. I have two big potted alstroemeria (Mathilde Princess and Theresa Princess Lillies) plants. How do I winterize them. Do I separate into smaller pots and bring in the house o

avacado tree

QuestionI have an avocado tree that has been in the ground all summer. Should I put it in a pot and put in my greenhouse. I live in Central Texas. Thanks so much AnswerHi Betty, Thanx for your que

Bulb Sizes

QuestionQUESTION: Hi-- When out shopping for flower bulbs recently, I found different bags of the same variety of daffodil, both growing to 24 high, but the bulbs in one bag were sized 10/12 cm and the other bulbs