crepe myrtils

Question5 years ago I set out some dwarf crepe myrtils. I prune them every winter. They were supposed to grow to a height of 4-6 feet, but they have remained about the same size. Should I refrain f

Asian Jasmine propagation

QuestionI have some asian jasmine (established for 2 years)that I would like to propagate some of it to another location. Is this possible and when is the best time to do it? Do I have to dig it with the roots or is

hibuscus tree

QuestionHi. I bought a hibuscus tree at lowes several years ago. I do not know exactly which species it is. My dog keeps eating the fallen dead buds. Could they be toxic or dangerous to her?

Leaning stalks on Calli Lily

QuestionQUESTION: I have a new home with new loose soil I have always hedged the outside of my homes with Calli Lilies and never remember them laying over after the blooms are gone. I brought them in last year and r

Moved to Zone 6

QuestionHi, I just moved from Zone 8 to Zone 6 and was wondering if Miss Huff Lantana will survive in Zone 6 AnswerIt is only cold hardy to Zone 7 or 8, one-two zones warmer than where you currently live. So

dividing canna lillies

QuestionI live in zone 5a in Iowa, (-20F), and have to dig up my cannas. I formerly lived in NC and never had to do this. One variety (I dont know the name. They were a gift.) is red, grows very ta

transplaning asian lily

QuestionWhen can these plants be transplanted? AnswerAsiatic lilies should be transplanted in early Spring. In my opinion, it is too late to transplant them this year, because you will mostly likely tear some

preparing potted perennials for winter in IL (Chicago)

QuestionQUESTION: I have several large potted perennials ( hibiscus, mandevilla, clematis, delphinium) that were on my deck all summer long. What must I do so that they will survive the winter? I have an

Perennial

QuestionI live in Georgetown KY. I plant Elephant Ear bulbs this spring. They grew very large, healthy and beautiful. Now that its fall and winter is coming, do I have do dig up the bulbs.

bougainvilla planting

QuestionMy exposure on my patio allows for all day sun, but will bougainvillia do well under a screen enclosure? AnswerI am not sure where you live but Bougainvilleas are only perennials in Zone 9-11. So you must l

shrubs

QuestionIve bought a few shrubs at end of year sales at garden center but did not get to plant in. If I leave them in the in the pot do I need to heel them in, or can I just put them in a protected site? Thanks ( I

stella dora lily storage

QuestionWe have several stela dora in container that we planted this past spring & had on our deck. They did really well with the full sun they got. Now that we are preparing for winter here in Massachusetts we need

lace cap hydrangeas

QuestionHi can you tell me why it is preferable to NOT allow the lace cap to go to seed ( in the garden)? I was told to prune to the second set of buds to prevent it...? Thanks! sandee AnswerALL plants

Mums in house plant

QuestionMy mums have now gone to seed. What can I do to make them grow again? Will the dried seeds(planted)come back? Thank you. Marsha AnswerYou need to dead head them, by removing the dried seed heads. &nb

storing & tranplanting iris

QuestionI live in Westchester County NY, will be moving during the winter to a nearby home and want to take the iris from my garden which were transplanted from my mothers Ohio yard 20 years ago. How can I store the

Potted Mums

QuestionI have a couple of potted mums that I have kept on my porch....what do I do with them through the winter months...the blossoms have died off...thank you. AnswerKeep your Mums watered and cool enough to chi

Lavendar plant

QuestionHi, I purchased a lavendar plant in the early spring and placed it in a pot. It wasnt doing well and so I trimmed the dead hoping this would help. It actually did and looks great. My questi

Oakleaf Hydrangeas

QuestionWhen should I prune my Oakleaf Hydrangeas? They have grown so tall in the last 2 years and I would like to cut them back. AnswerHi Heidi, Thanx for your question. My sister-in-law is called Heidi too.

keeping geranium

QuestionI was advised that in order to keep a gorgeous geranium plant through the winter for next spring would be to keep it potted, near a sunny window. Ive done just that, and it looks puny. Maybe I was not suppos

winter maintainace for hybiscs trees

QuestionI live in Toronto, Canada and have brought 3 hybiscus trees indoors for the winter but they are not doing well. The leaves are dry and keep falling off. I have put them in the shower, misted them and water t