Hibiscus (rose mallow) Moscheutos

QuestionI live in zone 5 (Trenton ont. Canada) and my wife and I planted this Hibiscus two years ago. The first year it not do very much. but this year it was beautifull, with very large flowers, the first flo

Astilbe foliage

QuestionHello. I planted 20 or 30 astilbe this fall, in a new bed I made last spring. The plants are in well- moist, good-drainging soil. They looked very healthy when we planted them. All looked good until just the

Hibiscis

QuestionLaura, I sent a letter last Sunday requesting some information on Hibiscus (rose mallow) i would like to know if you received it. Thanking you in advance Jack AnswerJack,I just found it.It has b

Winter Perennials

QuestionI bought a few perinnals on sale at the end of year. Can I keep them in my cave for the winter and plant them out in the spring? How do I care for them thru winter? I was afraid theyd freeze out and not com

shady area

QuestionHi and thanks in advance for any help you may provide. I have a wooden fence which shields a pool area in upstate NY (about 100 miles N of NYC). Along the sunny side of the fence I have plenty of plant

selecting a vine

QuestionCan you tell me if Dutchmans Pipe could be grown about 100 miles north of NYC? Would it be a good choice for climbing on my daughters old swing set. I thought the supports might be a good trellis

Care of Petunias

QuestionHi... I just purchased potted petunias and planted them in my southern exposure garden. The next day, they wilted. The blooms are there, and some of them are wilted as well, but not all. I

Bare root perennials

QuestionSome of the perennials I want to grow are now on sale as bare root at a very good price. I know how to plant them, but am concerned that they may not survive if I plant them at this late date. I am close to

inherited existing garden

QuestionI just bought a home in northwestern Montana with an existing English perennial garden. It is currently under several feet of snow so I have no idea whats there(the prior owners have left and are unreachable

Can plants learn?

QuestionThis may seem like a silly question, but it seems that my crocus bulbs are learning when to bloom. Each fall I plant a fresh batch. Each spring the new bulbs bloom too soon and get frozen in a late frost. T

Foxglove

QuestionMaryland, Zone 6 I believe, a couple years ago I bought a foxglove plant, not seeds. The foxglove is planted in a woodland garden getting partial to full shade, knowing the plant is biennual I have waited, a

Pothos Plants

QuestionMy name is Leslie Patterson and I am a freshman at Cedar Park High School, in Cedar Park, Texas. I am currently taking a Pre-AP biology course and am doing a semester project titled What are the effects of e

small garden

QuestionI have a 15 foot circle that I want to plant in,so when I look out my kitchen window I have something pretty to look at.what would you suggest? its in full sun. Thank you Sylvia in Il. AnswerSylvia, First a

starting up

QuestionI live in zone 5 ( upstate NY ), and I would like to improve my property with plantings. Basically, what are the first steps to get the soil ready, and when should I get started ? If I get

spring indoors

QuestionMr. Alonzo, I am a journalism student at NYU writing about the benefits of spring. For people without a garden, what unique flowers can be kept in the house that are bright and colorful fo

Transplanting 1 year old lavendar bushes

QuestionI have Lavendar bushes in with my Canna Lilies and Dahlias in a box 3 x 12. The all three plants grew so big last year - that I want to move the Lavendar to my hillside. How careful do I have to be in transp

Woods blue aster

QuestionI bought a Woods blue aster in June last year. It did very well. Do I prune it to the ground or what this spring? I live in zone 5. AnswerMary, Finally a simple question! I have had some really complex ques

english roses

Question I live 4 hrs from Toronto On. Canada.My USDA zone is 3 but, with two side brick walls, I think my zone can be extended to zone 4 maybe even 5. I am interested in David Austins English

just a beginner question

Questionhi there. i live in new york city and just moved into my first apartment with a backyard garden. as you can imagine i am very excited. i am also a very beginner and have been doing my research but still have

Stackable Concrete Block for Flower Beds

QuestionIs the plastic a heavy grade or a lighter grade like plastic trash bags? Also, wouldnt the plastic keep the water from penetrating and therefore my bed will be soggy? I was thinking of just 2 stones high,