replanting a rose of sharon

QuestionI have a white rose of sharon about 16 years of age..we live in Boston Massachusettts...........I would like to replant this tree because it is shading too much of my vegetable garden. I dont want to l

gardenia shrubs

QuestionI live in central Alabama. New leaves on gardenia are turning yellow with brownish spots on leafs. any suggestions as to what treatment is needed.? These are gardenia shrubs. jm

Snow damaged Arboirviti

QuestionHad a bad snow storm and the snow laid heavy on the Arboirviti and they are still leaning over what can we do or will they stand tall again on tier own?? AnswerHello Walter You dont say how tall the Arborv

shrubs to plant

QuestionWe are trying to plant something dense and tall, 9 feet wide by 14 feet tall to hide a motorhome next door. The planting area is small and would like something that covers from the ground up. Can

juniper bush

QuestionIs is safe to have a juniper growing about eighteen inches from the wall of a brick built house or is there a possibility of the roots interfering with the foundations of the building? The building in questi

podocarpus nagi root system or suggestions

QuestionMy condo complex needs to plant a row of tall trees to screen our courtyard. The roots of the current poplar trees have grown down through the concrete well and are causing leaks. We want somethi

Identifying a shrub

QuestionHello Gill, Tom Alonzo suggested that I refer this question to you.I had a shrub which died during the winter. When I bought it, about 3 years ago, I was told it would grow to about 2 meters in height and wi

Red Robin Shrub - dying?

QuestionHi, Last summer we transplanted a mature Red Robin bush from one part of our garden to another, over the winter this area became waterlogged (we bought the house last spring so did not know that this was an

Small tree weeds in between shrubs

QuestionHello, I live in NJ in the USA. I have a row of privet hedges and have some small maple and oak trees that rooted inside the hedges. I am unable to pull them out even though some may be 1 year o

bad beagle

QuestionI know beagles will dig but I am having a heck of a time keeping her out of my hibiscus shrubs.she is digging around them almost daily and has gotten down to the roots.I have tried scolding her and nose rubb

blue spruce shrubs

Questioni have 2 globe blue spruce which are app 10 yrs of age. Should I ever prune these and if so hows7 AnswerHello Francis Yes, you can prune your globe blue spruce to keep a nice shape. Just prune

Shamrock Inkberry ,Ilex Glabra

QuestionI planted two Shamrock Inkberrys last spring. I now noticed that the green leaves have black spots and are turning yellow. Can you please tell me whats wrong? Thank you. AnswerHello Rose This sound like bl

Tea Olive Shrubs

QuestionSir, I live in the Atlanta, Georgia area and am very interested in planting some Tea Olive shrubs. The soil is average and irrigation is available. What is the best time of year to plant.

Gill HELP - Plants dying from lawn weed killer!

QuestionHi Gill - 1st off THANK YOU for all of your knowledge and expertise - Ive been richly rewarded by your advice to others! THANKS SO MUCH! Now I find myself needing urgent advice. On 4/28 at approx. 3pm

Planting Apovades Near Existing Evergreen Shrub

Question Evergreen Shrub Hello Gill Borchardt, thank you very much for reviewing my question. Please assist me with a recent concern I have. There is what I believe to be an Evergreen Shrub which is about 8 - 10 yea

Landscaping for privacy with evergreens

QuestionOur new house is close to a road and were looking for good options for year-round privacy that stretches about 50 feet. Zone 5/6. NE Pennsylvania, altitude 2000. Rocky, clay-like soil. Sun and sh

Honeysuckle Shrubs

QuestionDo Honeybush Honeysuckle shrubs put out runners? What are the cons, if any, in this shrub? Also, I planted about 5 years ago - Bush Honeysuckle and it puts out a tremendous amount of runners - sometim

azalia

Questionwhen is it safe to transplant azalias..mine are in bloom now and have to be moved AnswerHello Michele If your plants really have to be moved as soon as possible, wait until they have finished flowering at

Pyracanthas not blooming

QuestionDear Gill, I live in Central Alabama, we have had a lot of rain this year combined with a lot of sunshine which has forced things along in the garden, - especially weeds, an ever constant challenge :(

crape myrtle bushes

Questioni would like to plant a crape myrtle bush in my front yard. i need to know if they have a fairly shallow root system, which is what i need. if not can you recommend other bushes with shallow root systems? A