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Newly Planted Shrub Turning Brown

QuestionHi there, I planted a new shrub (about 3 feet tall) in mid-May. I couldnt tell you the exact name of the shrub, but it is cone-shaped (upside down) with very soft needles. Heres whats happening: up until

dryer vent

QuestionDear Mr. Gulliksen, We live about 15 miles outside of Boston, MA. About 5 years ago we planted three rhododendrons against our house outside the back door. The area gets full sun all day long. Two of these

Shrub fence

QuestionWe live in Ottawa, Canada. We are looking for a shrub/vine/etc.. to provide cover to a 4 ft chain-link fence in our rear yard. There is only 1-2 ft of horizontal space between the fence and the c

Lilac

QuestionAbout 5 years ago a friend gave a cutting from his lilac that was rooted and ready to plant. Since then is has grown into a 4 foot shrub with lots and lots of leaves but there hasnt been any blossoms. There

Japanese Holly

QuestionI have 8 Japanese holly shrubs and many of them are dying from the center out. They are loosing their branches but from the center. What is this problem and what should I do? AnswerDonna,

Azalea bushes

QuestionWhat is the best time of the year to move azaelea bushes. We have some that are totally in the shade when the blooms show up and they dont last very long. They are out less than a week and just t

weeds in blue rug juniiper

Questionwe have blue rug juniper as ground cover--been there maybe 15 years. When we put it down we put down landscape fabric, but unfortunately also put some mulch around the smallish plants (which are now al

lilac clipping

QuestionEdward, My mom would like to start a lilac bush from a clipping from my lilac. Is this possible? If so, how do we go about it? Joann AnswerJoann, Lilacs are probably the easiest plant to propagate fr

New Arborvatae

QuestionCincinnati, Ohio. We just bought five 5 tall emerald green arborvitae to put in the corner of our backyard. We planted them 1.5 weeks ago, and thought we did everything right. Dug large holes, mixed top soil

Strawberry Guava tons of flowers and growth, no fruit.

QuestionI have a strawberry guava tree that has put out at least a foot of growth and flowered several times but so far no fruit has set. The flowers just dry up and fall off after they have opened. What can I do

Althea bush leaf tips dying, few flowers

QuestionI live near Dallas, Texas. I have a white Althea bush in the yard. It is about 4 years old but has never grown much. It looks sicker every year. The tips of the leaves are dying and a

Japanese Yew

QuestionEdward, I have two Japanese Yews at teh entry of my house. i do not think too much or too little sun is teh issue, but they have turned brown fast. I am not sure if it is too much or too little w

Trimming of landscape trees

QuestionI live in michigan. This seems to be a great growing season this year and my weeping cherry tree has grown out of control. The tree was trimmed last year. The tree is about 5 years old and seems

diseased swamp cyprus

QuestionI have looked up bagworm and the white clumps dont resemble that at all. They are much rounder, outside being chalky or powdery that come off on your fingers. There is no silky inside nor stick, leaves, or t

shrub trimming

QuestionWhen is the best time of the year to trim shrubs and evergreens? I live in suburban Detroit area. When I trim them now, the cut areas seem to brown over. AnswerRoy, If you are pruning with a he

No flowers on my Hydrangea

Questionmy hydrangea is big & full, but no flowers. what should i do for next year to ensure i have blooms? AnswerDebbie, I would recommend that you thin out the plant to encourage flowering next year. Hydran

My Hydrangia has never bloomed.

QuestionI recieved my Hydrangia from my Mother. She has passed away so I cant ask her why my Hydrangia never has bloomed in years. I have moved it, but no success. I have now moved, and it looks better than it ever

Burning bush has spots

QuestionI have a row of 13 burning bushes that were planted last July. They are all close to 3ft tall and are in full sun on south side of home on a hill with a lot of water run off. They are also watere

lilac bushes

QuestionCan lilacs be rooted by branch cuttings? I dont want to dig up my lilacs as I might damage the huge locust tree beside them, but I would like to share my lilacs with some friends. AnswerCarole, The prefer

Butterfly Bush disease

QuestionI planted a butterfly bush in May. It was growing great and starting to bloom. The last couple of weeks, the leaves have begun getting brown spots and are wilting. It seems to have stunted

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