emerald green trees and shrubs for property border

QuestionI have 20 emerald green trees which are 10 years old. I live in Baltimore, MD. I have been watering them once every 1-2 weeks when it does not rain. They look good on the outside but the inside of the

Tree Roots Removal

QuestionHi I recently had a very large Tababua tree cut down at the base, very close to the ground. The diameter of base is about 24-30 inches. My question is is it necessary to have the tree stump ground? If

Hedge rejuvenation

QuestionHello: I live in Winnipeg,Mb,which is about 200 miles north of Fargo,ND. I have a hedge which has been neglected,and has leaves mainly at the top.There are quite a few dead branches as well.I was wondering i

Triming Dwarf burning bush

QuestionWhat is the correct way to trim/prune a dwarf burning bush? I would like to make it shorter and not so big around. Can I use a hedge trimmer or is this a totally bad idea? -Karl AnswerKarl, Hedg

Lower Limbs Dying

QuestionI live in the Dallas, TX area. The leaves on the bottom limbs of my 20 ft. tall burr oak are dying and dropping off. The rest of the tree looks healthy. Strangely, this system is more pro

Hornets

QuestionDo you know of an easy way to determine if and where a hornets nest is located in a long (80) row of hedges? Im alergic to them and I get stung every year. AnswerTom, Normally you will see many hornet

Bush Christmas

QuestionHello Larry, we had five Lilly Pilly - (Bush Christmas I was told by our landscaper) plants planted just over a month ago, and have noticed that they are losing their leaves. Is this normal for Sydney,

EVERGREEN PROBLEM

QuestionEd Hi, I have a Blue Spruce that the top of the tree is turning brown and the needles are falling off. It looks like the tree is dying from the top down. Can you tell me what is wrong and what I

branches with no leaves

QuestionHi, I have 2 Canadian Hemlocks as well as several azaleas in my front yard that are old in age. On certain areas of the trees and shrubs there are branches that have absolutley no leaves. These branches cont

Butterfly bush

QuestionI have 3 butterfly bushes (dont know variety,) 2 are purple and 1 is white, they were planted about 4 years ago and have been trimmed down to the ground annually. The 2 purple ones are not growing well

pruning of viburnum

QuestionI have 3 old viburnums which have grown to about 8 or 9 feet, but have become leggy at the bottom with no leaves. Can I cut the old trunks off and leave the new growth to regrow as new shrubs? Th

wisteria, pumpkin

QuestionI have two questions please. I have a wisteria that is more than 5 yrs old, very healthy, large, woody and has never bloomed. Why not? 2nd The pumpkins that I plant every year never get very many female flow

wisteria problem

QuestionHi Edward - I live by the coast in Devon, south west uk. I bought and planted a new wisteria in early spring. It took off ok but as the season has worn on the foliage has become steadily more yel

how and when can i trim my Emerald and Gold Euonymus

QuestionI would like to trim my emerald and gold euonymus bush. Can i do it now? Is there anything I should be aware of when trimming it. Thank you AnswerAnn Marie, Euonymus can be pruned any time of ye

Colorado blue spruce

QuestionI live in Northern NY state and last week had 10 6 foot high Colorado spruce trees planted on my property line. There is a nearby deciduous Maple tree that casts shade part of the day on some of the trees.Tt

Crape myrtle problem

QuestionMy wife and I have four crape myrtles. One is a dwarf variety and the other three are larger (7) plants. All but one have leaves that seem to be half green and the other half brown, like they are

Trimming & Care

QuestionDear Sir: I would appreciate any information regarding care and trimming of my cytisus hollandia and cytisus x dallimorei burkwoods broom Both shrubs are now about 3-4 feet high and 3 feet wide. Thanks Sy

Euonymous

QuestionCan I divide my Euonymous and grow the division in a pot, under a shaded outdoor patio, year-round? If so, can you give me instructions re: the division? AnswerHi Gale, Yes you can divide it. And on the pat

Rose a Sharon

Questionwhat time of year is best to trim Rose a Sharon. Also, other than trimming horizontal, how do you trim for a tree form.? AnswerColleen, The best time to prune is in the spring when you can either prun

wintering over shrubs

Question------------------------- Followup To Question - Can a person leave the shrubs in the nursery container in the garage over the winter? I have purchased 3 birds nest spruce shrubs and find that I am going