Hosta Treatment

QuestionI have a row of just now established (4 years perhaps) hostas on the north side of the house. I did not get the trash/foliage cleaned off last fall. Im in zone 5, northwest Missouri. Should

Burning Bush

QuestionI have a packet of 25 seeds for burning bush and have never had one before , could you please tell me how many seeds to plant for one bush. I have tried to find the answer everywhere and havent yet.

old ewes

QuestionQUESTION: I have four old ewes (30+ years), extremely neglected and allowed to grow too big and gangly. Ten(tall) and five(short) feet respectively. Is it worth trying to save them (By cutting wa

transplanting peonies now

QuestionI need to move my peony bushs now. It is april in Idaho. I know you should do it in the fall, but i cant wait. The plants already have little shoots. What if I dug really deep and wide and took the plants th

powder on shrub

QuestionOkay, Ill try to explain this as clearly as I can, but Im not an expert, and I dont know the name of the plant. :-) I am living in Israel and maintaining a garden planted be somebody else. One of the shrubs

separating canna bulbs

Questioni have winterized my cannas and now it time to repleant...how do i divide the bulbs without damaging them? AnswerDividing rhizomatous perennials is always a rough learning experience for those who have nev

Lavender bush

QuestionDear Tom, I live in Seattle, its April and I was wondering if its too late to trim back my lavender bush, How far back can I trim it. Thank you, Diane AnswerHi Diane, Seattle is a marvelous city

yucca plant care

QuestionHow do you care for a yucca plant, in fall and in the spring? Do I cut it back or rake it off? AnswerThese plants are pretty low maintenance and shouldnt need to be cut back. If you notice that there

outdoor yucca plant

Question I have had a yucca plant in my yard for many years and never had a problem. It is a very dense, low to the ground (not treelike) mature plant. Each year I remove the dead leaves, but this spring

Unwanted grass

QuestionI have a border of creeping junipers that is infested with unwanted grass even though there is a weed barrier down. It is a challenge to keep up with hand pulling the grass - is there any way to kill t

Peony

QuestionHi, I am a new gardener and I am trying to start a perennial garden. I recently bought a peony and planted it in a spot that I though would work because I know they like a lot of sun. After planting it I re

planting too deep

QuestionI bought a new house in the fall so, of course, this spring I had to plant. I planted a lot of things I have never dealt with before. My question is, if I planted them too deep can I go ahead and raise

foirsythias

QuestionQUESTION: Hi Our forsythias never seem to fully bloom ...only about the bottom half...then the top just eventually puts on leaves. We are in Maine and our soil is fairly heavy. Any help? ANSWER: Sounds to

Looking for Shrub

QuestionI live in the Philadelphia, Pa. area. I have a retaing wall that is 2 ft. high. On top of the wall i have about 1 ft. of dirt,with stone underneath for wall drainage. I am looking for a Perennial that is rou

caladium watering

Questionhow often should I water caladiums that are just now blooming? I hear water everyday but then Im afraid of rot? any other tips on caladium (aaron) care is appreciated. also, how do i get ri

native groundcover

QuestionQUESTION: Hi, Ive found myself with a gardening conundrum. I have a steep (at least 15% grade, probably greater) large (30 by 50 foot) hill in my backyard. About half of it gets sun in the hours around

Burning Bush Tips Cut????

QuestionI have burning bush that is a couple years old and it looks like some one pruned it. No one pruned it unless there is wild pruner running around prune bushes. Is this normal, a decease or a bug/ critte

Cold hardy climbing perennials

QuestionI live in Eastern Washington and near as I can tell its Zone 2 (Sunset Western Gardening Book). Can you give me names of a cold hardy climbing perennial that would be okay in dappled shade. Thanks for the he

Elephant Ear Mammoth

QuestionWe just bought two Elephant Ear Mammoth bulbs, and we would like to know how to take care of them in the fall and winter. Do we need to bring them in during the winter months we live in Nebraska.  

hydrangeas do not bloom year 3

QuestionI live in zone 5 and have had hydrangea bushes for about three years that will not bloom (just one or two all summer per bush). I am wondering if they are getting too much sun. They definitely get plen