holly bushes

QuestionLast fall I planted 4 holly girl & boy shrubs. This spring the leaves are drying up and falling off. This is the second group of bushes that I have planted. Last time only one took and is doing great. The bu

flame of the forest

QuestionI have got a flame of the forest which i have had a number of years and it now stands about 4 foot high can you tell me how and when i can cut it down a bit thank you Mandy AnswerMandy, I would recommend t

Barberry Disease or Insect Infestation

QuestionI live in NJ and have barberries throughout my landscaping. The last couple years I noticed in summer, they seem to become infested with something that feeds off the leaves and stems and leaves debris

hydrenga flowering

QuestionI have two large hydrengas maybe 10 years old and they do not bloom. there is plenty of water and enough sun they grow fast and full and are very green. also I recently got some new smaller hydrengas and the

azalea japonica madame van hecke

Questionpurchased pretty about 12 high in pot, should I plant now in garden or leave till autumn or spring, also is this variety winter hardy? AnswerMary, The sooner you get the plant into the ground, the faster i

yew tree transplant

QuestionI had several 10tall yew trees transplanted into my south central Pennsylvania yard the 1st week of April. We have had weekly rain since they were transplanted. All the branches are turning yellow on the ins

gardenia brown leaves dropping

QuestionHi, I have two gardenias that have the new growth turning brown and other leaves a slight yellow and then turning dark brown, curling and falling off. One bush has just about lost all its leaves.  

China Girl& China Boy Hollies

QuestionBoth of my hollies have a black color soot on the leaves .. Any answers of what this could be ? Or is there anything i can spray on them ? HELP AnswerChris, What you a

arborvitaes

QuestionQUESTION: the expert e-mailed about my arborvitaes, telling me to use fishline. can you tell me about this product, since i cannot find it on line, and where to buy it? ANSWER: Robert, I have never he

arborvite

Questioncan an arborvite be trimmed and still look OK or will it lose its shape as it is overgrown in its particular area of the yard AnswerMarian, Yes, Arborvitae can be sheared if they are growing too larg

sick holly bushes

QuestionMy parents have had china boy and china girl Holies for several years. In the last few years they have begun to die. They are turning yellow and losing many leaves, leaving some branches complete

moving a mature shaped privot

QuestionHi, hope you can help. We need to move two beautiful privots shaped like balls around 3 foot high to make room for a fence. The centre of the shrub is in line of the forth coming fence. Can we prune in half

Holly Bush infestation

QuestionQUESTION: my holly bush/tree has an infestation. I pulled one of the infected leaves that had turned yellow and saw a small worm-like pest. What is this and how do I treat it? ANSWER: Gabrielle, If th

PURPLE PLUM DEAD BRANCHES

QuestionI LIVE IN IL AND MY PURPLE PLUM HAS STARTED TO BLUM. BUT SOME OF THE BRANCHES THAT STARTED HAVE DIED. AND IT WAS A GOOD LOOKING TREE LAST YEAR SHOULD I CUT IT ALL OFF, BUT IF I DO THE TREE WILL LOOK FOOLISH

maple

QuestionMy neighbors have an old maple near my driveway. For years it has been growing leaves in the lower middle right on the bark and I have cut them off. But they return. Why? Are these suckers? They are not grow

How to take care of my gardinias?

QuestionHi. I just need some everyday things that I can do to keep my Gardinias healthy. I love them so much. Can I even raise them in Denver, Colorado? And if not can I put them in a large aquarium with lights duri

evergreen shrubs

QuestionI have several evergreen shrubs that are turning rust color and look like they are dying. I water with well water that contains alot of sodium. Is this the problem? Can they be saved? AnswerSy

Planting Pairs

QuestionI live in zone 7 (NW atlanta) The soil is predominantly clay with some construction rock mixed in (not on purpose but it was difficult to get out!). Ive amended it a little with gardening soil last year and

Privacy Living Wall

QuestionI am located in Gaithersburg, MD 20882. I am looking for options to consider for a Privacy Living Wall on 2 sides of property. The lot is .38 acre. I want to be as high as 8 to 12 feet. No pointy leave

fertilizing holly bushes

QuestionDoes it help to fertilize Hollys? AnswerJan, Yes it does help to fertilize them, but I would recommend fertilizing only in the fall to encourage root growth and nutrient storage. The only exception i