possible spray damage

Questionrecently sprayed yard for weeds using 2-4 chemical, i dont think i got any on the yew shrubs, but was wondering what the shrubs would look like if so? right now some of the shrubs have some brown areas, but

Forsythia

QuestionQUESTION: I read a Q&A here from March about forsythia. My question is related. Our forsythia (in Toledo,OH) forms a hedge which needs frequent trimming. It grows as fast as a weed! It almost nev

Boganvia

QuestionI live just 20 miles south of Austin Texas. Our summers often are very hot and winters often mild but can get down to 10 degrees. I will cover the plants with a plant blanket winter time. What are the most c

Lilac Bush, new planting

QuestionI am in Minnesota, southern part. We planted a new Lilac bush approx 2 feet high, it did well at first but is now showing crinkled blackened edges on the leaves. The new leaves look good. It is in a south fa

Hardy boganvia

QuestionIn my earlier question about bougainvillea I mentioned that I live just south of Austin,TX and that winter temperatures are usually mild seldom getting below freezing but occasionally getting as low as 10 de

Leptospermum

QuestionI bought a plant called Leptospermum Pink Glory and Im not sure if its a bush or a tree. It was trimmed into a big round ball when I bought it. It took me a few days to plant and even though I kept it

mophead cyprus shrub

QuestionWe have over grown mophead cyprus shrubs at our church. They are the ones with the yellow tips. How far back can these be pruned. it is located in Buffalo Ny. Thanks Jim AnswerHello Jim The general rule wi

transplanting a burning bush

QuestionQUESTION: I read your answer in regards to transplanting a burning bush in spring before plant starts to grow. Could it be transplanted in the fall when leaves have fallen off? barbara ANSWER: Hello

hedge under pine trees

QuestionI live in Nassau County, on Long Island in New York. I have a row of about 12 pine trees that line my backyard. The length of the backyard is about 90 feet. The trees are about 4 feet from

allspice carolina/calycanthus floridus

QuestionI have an allspice carolina, it has bloomed two years now and it is supposed to smell beautiful. Mine does not smell at all, does anyone know why? AnswerHello Ellen Youre right, this plant is suppose

hydrandas

Questionwhy is my blue hydrangea turning a green color AnswerHello Marilyn Sometimes a blue hydrangea will go green in a very warm climate, but there is no definite reason why it happens. The hydrangea may b

Diseased butterfly bush

QuestionGil, my 2 year old butterfly bush has rust colored spots on it and also some of these leaves are curling up. We are having a cool wet spring this year so my sprays havent been effective. Can you

sweet olive

QuestionI have a sweet olive in a container. It is about 3 feet tall with dense leaves. However it does not produce flowers. What can I do to get flowers and fragrance? AnswerHello George As your

Please recommend a shrub for my garden

QuestionHi, I have a small garden that is mostly shaded because it is on the north side of the house and under a big Japanese Maple tree. The house is in Virginia, US. What should be good shrubs and plans to plan t

forsythia bushes

QuestionPlease advise if there is a way to kill forsythia bushes? I have removed part of the root ball and they keep growing back. I cant get the whole root ball out as they seem to be very deep with widespread root

shrub advice, similar to Janine on 5/31

Question north side of house My situation is exactly like Jeanines only Im in New Jersey. Same thing: north side of house, dry shade, Japanese maple at west end of bed. Ive never been a big fan of euonymous, t

Rose Of Sharon Tree

QuestionIf Rose of Sharon Tree is cut down to bark of tree will it regrow itself. The root of the tree is still intact. My husband cut it down by mistake. AnswerHello Yvonne Ooh dear! The only advice I

scabby holly leaves

QuestionHI, I have a holly tree and its leaves have developed brownish scabs in the middle of the leaves --on the top side of the leaf. leaves are going yellow and dropping pretty quickly. Please help.thanks Maggie

Hedge Roots

QuestionI want to get rid of a hedge line but dont want to disturb my 2 (concreted in) washing poles. Is it true that i can cut the stem abt 6in above ground, drill a hole down centre of stem and pour in salt to rot

General Question

QuestionQUESTION: Gill, I sincerely appreciate you being here. I, too, am a volunteer but in Automotive Parts... Hence the name CarPartMan. My wife, over the years, has planted various plants in the ya