Tree removal but roots still growing

QuestionI just had a popular (tree) cut down it was probably about 20 feet tall and the base was probably 24-30 diameter. The tree was removed and the stump was grinded but the roots are still growing. T

Jasmine

QuestionHello I have the Jasmine in a large pot at the rear of my house - I live 200m from the cliff tops just east of Brighton - the shrub is sheltered from salt winds - it faces east so loses direct sunlight at 2.

Infested bushes

QuestionThere are evergreen bushes outside of my apartment. I didnt realize that the creatures I was seeing were coming from them. They are dangling from the bushes almost looking like a miniature pine c

burning bush brown spots

QuestionI planted a burning bush this spring and now it looks like there are brown spots on some of the leaves and in some cases the spot has actually gone through the leaf. I live on Long Island and the shrub

Needing little root growth plants

QuestionI need some sort of tall plant to go into a planter area to block an unsightly area. I thought about podocarpus macryophlla as several along a line would do the job. I need to have as little root

aborvitae damage

QuestionIve got two globe-shaped arborvitae, which have done well in full-partial shade garden in southwest Missouri. This year weve had drought conditions with severe heat this summer. Although Ive watered pe

Lilacs, Leaves & Hornets

QuestionI am an American living in Germany, my wife and I recently bought a house with a large and (I assume) old Lilac bush in the yard. I dont know the age of it but the trunk of our Lilac is approx. 10-12 in diam

Meyer Lemon Tree - Leaves wrinkling

QuestionI purchased a Meyer Lemon Tree in April. I noticed lately the leaves are growing in wrinkly (folding to the sides), and when I open them, theres like a clear residue on it. I water it in the morning daily, s

hydrengrea will not bloom

QuestionI planted big leaf hydrengras three years ago, they were blooming when I planted them, and they bloomed the following year but have not bloomed again since. What am I doing wrong? AnswerMelinda, Did y

HYDRANGEA AND DAYLILIES HAVE LEAF SPOTS AND RUST RESPECTIVELY.

QuestionLIVE IN ZONE 8. HYDRANGES AND DAYLILIES HAVE LEAF SPOTS AND RUST SPOTS RESPECTIVELY, AND THEY ARENT BLOOMING. HAVE BEEN SPRAYING WITH FUNGICIDE FOR 3 WEEKS WITH NO NOTICABLE IMPROVEMENT ON EITHER ONE.

golden euonymus

QuestionI live in Bucks Co., PA My Golden Euonymus shrubs are dying or dead. The leaves turned white and fell off. I also noticed these little black insects on the leaves that look like black ladyb

burning bush planting time

QuestionI am looking to replace a burning bush that recently died, maybe from this summers extreme temps and humidity. The bush was about 4-5 feet tall and would like to replace it with one that will grow to the sa

Identify a plant

QuestionHello, is it possible to have a look at this picture and tell me what the plant is? - Ive put a photo of it at http://mysite.wanadoo-members.co.uk/easybmd/DSCN7972.jpg Thank you Chris AnswerChris, I took a

dying arbor vitae trees

QuestionI have a row of 9 arbor vitae trees that were planted by the previous owner as a privacy screen. They are about 20+ feet tall now and are planted quite close together. Earlier this spring, one of

dwarf alberto spruce trees

QuestionI have two dwarf alberto spruce trees. I have had them about 8 years. This year they started to go brown inside but they still have new growth on the outside. I am not sure if they are dying or do they have

Dying Althea Shrubs

QuestionAphids make sense for the buds deformed buds. I live in SE Michigan and dont know where to find Neem Oil. It doesnt seem to be at my local Lowes or Home Depot, any suggestions? Also, what w

cornus alba elegantissima (variegated dogwood)

QuestionPlanted in spring Have burgandy spots on leaves and leaf drop a couple look sick please identify problem AND how to resolve problem Thanks AnswerAudeen, Th dogwoods most probably have either leaf spot or an

Replanting shrubs, small trees etc.

QuestionHi Ed I live in Northern Illinois. When is it best to replant bushes etc in the fall----when still leafed out or after leaves have fallen off ? AnswerBill, It doesnt matter if the leaves are still on

Green Mountain Boxwoods

QuestionI planted about 45 Green Mountain boxwoods on either side of our front walk on the east side of our house last spring. They thrived last summer and came through our Pittsburgh, PA winter nicely.

Planting time

QuestionHi Ed I wrote you a couple of days ago but dont think my mail got through./ I live in Northern Illinois.When is the best time to replant bushes, small trees, etc. in the fall----------While they are still le