HYBISCUS WINTERIZATION

QuestionThis past may we purchased our 1st hibiscus. it was about 12 high in a throw-away pot. We planted it and it is now 4 high, and 4 wide with large beautiful blooms. What do I have to do to pr

hydeangeas no flowers

Questiona nieghbour of mine has 2 hydrangeas 1of which is at least20 years old the other 15 years. for the last 5 years it has stopped flowering about the same time she got a new gardener. it is a south facing garde

Stella D Oros

QuestionI picked stell d oros for there continual blooming, but mine have a beautiful profusion in the spring then nothing. i live in Indianapolis, Im afraid they get too much shade. Secondly, do you have any sugge

asiatic and ornimental lillies

QuestionI have a large number of lilies, which my friends love and want. Instead of digging up the bulbs, can I give my friends Lilly seeds to start their own Lilly beds? And if so what is the procedure to start lil

firepower (nandina)

QuestionQUESTION: Hi, Eric: I would like to know how to reproduce firepower. I planted them on either side of my driveway. Aaron ANSWER: Hi aaron First things first, you need to make sure that your nandina does

SPIDER MITES have taken over.

QuestionHello, I have a serious issue with spider mites. For the last 5 years spider mites have taken over my Butterfly Bushes. Its a daily ritual to keep these things at bay. My local nursery &nbs

HYDRANGEA - NO BLOOM

QuestionI PLANTED 4 HYDRANGEAS LAST YEAR THAT WERE BEAUTIFUL. i DID NOT CUT BACK THE OLD WOOD AND THIS YEAR ALL I HAVE IS A GREEN TREE. I HAD READ TO PLANT IT IN PARTIAL SUN TO SHADE. IS THIS CORRECT? &n

irish moss

QuestionSome of my Irish moss is turning brown and dying. Ive tried everything from over watering to almost neglect. It is planted in a partly sunny area. It gets approximately 4 hours of afternoon sun.

Reply to Spider Mite question

QuestionThank you for your insightful response, I plan on purchasing some predatory mites. I have a concern however. With overnight shipping can they survive the heat until I arrive home? Regards

Ixoras: Maui and Norah

QuestionHello Tom, I live in Jacksonville, FL. I have about 10 Ixoras; my favorite is the Maui but find that the Maui is more difficult to keep looking healthy than the Norah. The leaves of my Maui plants are yellow

whats wrong with my lenten rose?

QuestionCan you tell me whats wrong with my lenten rose, please? Thanks <img src=http://i18.tinypic.com/6c4bxjs.jpg> AnswerHi Judy, Thanx for the question and the pic too. I dont think there is an

winter

QuestionWinter is coming and my family is realy getting into gardening. What are some things that will grow in winter(Florida, 20s, no snow)? Should I water in winter? AnswerHi Jessica Im sorry if I offended, was

insects/general garden care

QuestionHi again, my question is general in nature. I am in the process of turning my garden organic, or the best I can. Can you recommend a home made remedy or a store bought product that keeps un

Best way to start

QuestionI assume Im zone 7 if you are, although Im not sure. I am new to both the South Shore of Long Island and to gardening. The previous owners of our house left it full of weeds and dead shrubs. &nbs

Perennials & Shrubs in containers

QuestionI would like to grow some perennials and shrubs (hydrangea, etc.) in containers. I live in Chicago - will they last through the winter & what would I need to do to winterize them? Thanks for any

Container Gardening

QuestionQUESTION: I live in Chicago and would like to grow shrubs (hydrangeas, etc.) and maybe some grasses in pots. Will they last the winter & if so, what do I need to do to prepare them for the cold weather

Clay Soils

QuestionI have clay soil that I have amended. Its a 2 tiered rock garden. I have hostas, irises & lamium that grow very well. I also have campanula that grows well. Im looking for something m

Stargazer Oriental Lily living in Denver, CO

QuestionI received a plant and loved the fragrance and beauty for several weeks. Now all the blooms are gone and Im hoping I could winter it over and it might come back. Can I do that in a pot or does it

growing my first lavendar plant.

QuestionDear Tom, I just bought my first lavender plant and have it in a pot on my porch, Ive heard I need to cut it back but it aches me to cut my flowers, anyways how low do i go and is it just on the flower stem

When to divide perennials

QuestionHi I have a bunch of perennials that need to be divided. I am at the Jersey shore, zone 7. When is the best time to divide them? I have hosta, black-eyed susan, astilbe, salvia and coreo