Dogwood Tree Pruning

QuestionJim, I have several dogwood trees that need pruning as they are hard to mow around in the summer. Is it possible to prune this time of year without hurting the tree or opening it up to Dogwood Borer? W

fungus under pine

QuestionThere are groups of a bright red asparagus looking plants growing under my pine tree. I live in northern suburb of Chicago. Zone 3 I think. Is it a fungus flower? I dug away some of the pine needles and mulc

bananna trees

Questionhow long do bananna trees live? AnswerMario, It really depends on where you live. They are a perennial species which means they will live for several seasons at least. There are a couple of s

bananna trees again

Questionhow long do i have to wait to cut the bananna from the tree? AnswerMario, From this question I am assuming that you have a banana tree with fruit. You should wait until the skin starts to turn yell

re:bananna trees in austin texas

Questioni got ur message today and i thank you for replying.well i live in austin texas so how long would the tree live? right now its as big as my house. AnswerMario, If the plant is hardy to your area, as it app

Cutting down pine trees: what to do with the wood?

Question------------------------- Followup To Question - I am about to cut down several pine trees on my property. Other than paying to have them hauled away, Id like to find something useful to do with them. Wha

Tree stump removal / regrowth

QuestionMr Hyland - We have cut down trash shrubs and small understory trees behind our home (honeysuckle / other self seeded small trees) What is the best method to prevent regrowth and keep the area clear - Chemic

Fruit Tree Seedlings

QuestionHi- thanks for volunteering. My question is about Loquat or Japanese Plum tree seedlings. Im an ebay seller and it seems God just sends me miracle after miracle to help suppliment my income! Im a single mom

pear tree vs. ivory silk

Questionim having the darndest time trying to decide whether to buy an ivory silk tree or a pyrus chanticleer. i love them both but can only buy one. could you comment on some of the major differences between them,

apple tree in back yard

QuestionThanks for the quick reply. Your answer is helpful. When you say that the heavy fruit set in itself can be a problem, can you be more specific as to the nature of the problem. Also, based on what you have

trouble with sunburst locus tree

QuestionHi Gary, ( You said to send my question again) We planted a sunburst locus tree in the container last Winter as we were building and could not plant it permanenly yet.It lived but is producing afew

Camphor Trees

QuestionThe City of Los Angeles has planted Camphor Trees in our neighborhood. Some of them have started to dropping their leaves. I think they might have some kind of mites. They have spots on the leave. I ha

weeping beech

Questionhi jim, i am considering buying a tall green weeping beech tree. it is 40-50mm size however the roots are in a 10gallon plastic container. although the plant appears to be healthy i am concerned about the s

plant growth

QuestionDear Gary, I would like to know the difference in growing habit of plants growing on a south-facing slope and those growing on a north-facing slope. I think that plants grow well when they get enough sunli

Problem with purple leaved Acer

QuestionI have a tree as above and have noticed that in the past 6 days the leaves have stated to curl up ( like a closed hand) and they appear dry although the colour is still there. Can you advise me what may be w

crepe myrtle, lilac, wiegla

QuestionI live in Northern VA - near DC. Every spring my lilacs get leaves, but no blosooms. My landscape company cuts the crepe myrtle and wiegla back in the spring - now I am not getting any blossoms. Any ideas. T

Tibouchina urvilleana (Princess Flower)

QuestionI have recently received this plant in the form of a tree about 5 1/2 to 6 feet tall. I planted it in the ground in full sun, at the end of June. (I live in New Orleans.) The tree has lost most o

Twice blooming Magnolia tree

QuestionI live in Lake Cowichan Vancouver Island British Columbia Canada - Zone 8. First spring in this new home and magnolia has bloomed in early March - no leaves. Now in July we have a flowering bud w

Sick trees

QuestionI have several of my indigenous (zone 6b) trees in containers as outdoor bonsai. Im having a problem with a few of them this summer and I cant seem to identify/treat it. Specifically, my Black Bi

removing cedars

Questionhi gary, there are 3 dwarf cedars growing in the corner of my backyard. dont know what kind they are but they look like emerald green cedars but shorter. theyre only 5 to 6 tall and planted over ten years a