clematis

QuestionI have two group 2 clematis - cant recall the name. I tried to tie the vines up to a lattice to train them, but they grew out of control due to my lack of attention. Now they are mostly brown and

Creeping fig

QuestionI am trying to grow a creeping fig on a old painted brick wall. It is taking a long time to become established. Should I stick with the creeping fig or go for a boston ivy? Thank you. AnswerGreetings, Caro

How best to get rid of vines which have overtaken my fence

QuestionHi. Over the past several months, vines have made a major attempt to completely cover the fence thats around my home. Whats best/easiest way to get rid of these vines and ideally prevent them fro

Grapes

QuestionI obtained five grape seeds from fruits and after struggling with them for about a month (stratification etc...) I planted them. After about a week, four of them germinated in a pot. Now I have a different p

Brush, ivy and berry vine removal

QuestionWhat is the best product or products to use to get rid of brush, ivy and berry vines? I have had goats eat all vegetation and now would like to remove the roots and leftover vines. AnswerHello Debbie- How w

Ivy removal

QuestionHaving just moved into a new house find that previous occupant has tried to remove ivy which has grown over brickwork and plastic (upvc) windows. This has left what best can be described as dead roots.

looking for a privacy vine

QuestionQUESTION: I live right next to a highway. I love to relax on my front porch and I am not a fan of watching cars zoom down the highway or drivers being able to see me. I love plants so I figured I could plant

clear plastic in the Garden

QuestionHello, I went out today and planted part of my garden. While I was out, I began setting up my plan for my watermelons, canteloupes, and cucumbers. Im 23 and this is only my second

Wisteria problem

QuestionQUESTION: Hi Kathleen, I live in Northern Nevada and recently purchased a 19 Wisteria vine through the mail from a reputable nursery. I transplanted it to a large pot. It was out doors in f

dutchmens pipe vine

QuestionQUESTION: I got a beautiful blooming vine for mothers day, planted it in the proper location, blooms opened and did what they were supposed to, every thing was fine....now some small catapillar brownish look

Morning glory not blooming

QuestionHello! I have a very invasive morning glory that I planted this spring, however, it has not bloomed. I also planted another at the same time, and then moved it to a different location as it was not doing wel

Re: planting now in Vegas

QuestionFor Peas, which type, split, green, pod? What type of top soil do you suggest for it as well as the hybrid lettuce, kale? Ive got existing clay/gravel landscaping. Also for the edibles is t

Pruning; Best Practice versus Necessity

QuestionHello Kathleen, So many different plants, each seeming to require their own special treatment. Thus, I confess; pruning utterly befuddles me, so much so that I rarely prune at all, for fear I will kill ...

Wisteria bark problems

QuestionI live in central OH and I have a wisteria that has been growing over an arbor for many years. Currently the main trunk is 6-8in in diameter. In the summer the foliage is thick, green and healthy. Some years

Vine?

QuestionVine QUESTION: Hello, I tried to find the proper category for my question; hopefully you can help. At my daughters house, a large vine (?) grows on the side of her house. Its leaves are green and appr

grape vine dried up

QuestionWe are in Arizona and had a slightly colder night last week (around 32 degrees)When we woke up we found some dead leaves on our rose bushes, lemon tree and apple tree. Our young concord grape vine instead wa

Black-eyed susan vine dropping flowers

QuestionHello Kathleen, I just bought a black-eyed susan vine 2 weeks ago. Repotted it. Problem: In the evenings it would drop 3-4 healthy, whole , nicely blooming flowers. What am I doing wrong?

Black-eyed susan vine dropping healthy flowers

QuestionHello Michaela, I just bought a black-eyed susan vine 2 weeks ago. In the evenings it would drop 3-4 healthy, whole , nicely blooming flowers. What am I doing wrong? What should I do to pr

Best pot for Grape Vine

QuestionQUESTION: Good moring ! Could you give me some advised- I live in 8B zone - Houston Texas - I have a new grape vine ( Black seedless- Concord) and there are 4 small spots available for i could plant her - a

Suppernong problems

QuestionSuppernongs here are getting ripe. Problem is I keep finding a substance on or hanging from the fruit which look like spit. It is a foamy type substance. Had someone say it was from cricket