weed control for blueberries

QuestionTom, we have several long rows of blueberries that is being overtaken by crabgrass. Pulling the grass out is no longer working. Is it ok to use a crabgrass preventer around the bushes? Also, is it ok to use

Apple seeds

QuestionCan you please tell me how I can grow apple through the seeds? AnswerHi Temilolu, Thanx for your question. This question has been answered many times. If you will browse past answers/use the sea

Propagating Tri-lobed seed pod from Money Tree

QuestionGreetings. I recently picked a tri-lobed seed pod from what I was told is a Money Tree. It looks like three small, brown, hard avocados with a woody, central stem. The tree had a clean trunk, was very tall (

lemon tree seed propogation

QuestionI planted five pips in small pot rwo months ago. Only one germinated, but by now it has produced only a thin green stem about an inch long (like a matchstick) with one leaf. Kept well watered and indoors on

LOTUS BAMBOO

QuestionPlease help, I cant find an answer anywhere: I purchased a Lotus Bamboo plant for my friend last March. It has three stalks, and is in water with rocks. You can see the roots growing under

Spots on Yucca trees.

QuestionPlease tell us how to remove and prevent spots forming in the leaves of the Yucca tree? We live in Central Florida in an area that occasionally gets frost. Our Yucca trees surround our house. &nb

Buying Seeds

QuestionThank you for taking my questions: I need to buy seed for a 5000 sq ft vegetable garden. I live in Southern New Hampshire and I was wondering if you could tell me where to buy my seed? I am of course lookin

Cherry Tree Seeds

QuestionQUESTION: I have seeds from a cherry tree & just discovered I have to freeze them first before starting their growth. How long do I freeze? How do I start them (in what soil type). And will they

planting palm trees

QuestionQUESTION: Im interested in cultivating the derrie variety of the palm tree (origin in Iraq). Unfortunately, I know very little of the subject, and would appreciate info on: 1. What do I need to obtain to st

Propagating Texas Rose Pomegranate

QuestionMike, Im a student at a career development center learning various greenhouse operations and was just given a few Texas Rose Pomegranate plants. Ive been asked to propagate the plants but am not sure

sycamore trees

QuestionI read your answer from 2006 about trying to plant seeds from a sycamore fruit ball. You mentioned that the ball has to remain below 40 degree for 90 days for the seed to grow. I live in Northern

hardwood cuttings

QuestionQUESTION: Can I root hardwood cuttings of forsythia,spirea and leucothoe outdoors in Clayton, N.C.? Is there a need to regulate temperature as well as humidity for cuttings taken in late winter? Your help wo

apricot tree

QuestionI have 3 apricot seeds that mean a great deal to my family. They were acquired during a family vacation. I want to start trees from these seeds as a reminder of our trip. How do I start the seed

Replanting english ivy

Questioncan I replant english ivy by just sticking pieces in the ground? its hard to find roots they are so matted. AnswerJay, by planting cuttings directly in the ground, the probability for their survival is very

Bismarckia seedlings

QuestionMy seeds germinated in a 14 plastic bag. The top is 2high, but the root is alredy coming out from the bottom of bag. Should I transfer the plants to a bigger pot or to outside garden considering that Bismark

seed expiration dates

QuestionI recently purchased seed packets that contain more seeds than I can use this year. The sell-by date on all the packets is 12/09. If stored properly, will they still be good next spring? If

Juniper/cypress propigation

QuestionHello. Im in Zone 5 and have access to nice specimens of Oregon Blue Cypress (Chamaecyparis lawsoniana) and Hetzi Columnar juniper (Juniperus chinensis) and would like to propigate them via cuttings if thats

Lychee Tree; Fertilizer

QuestionI am in central FLorida, My Lychee tree, which is planted in a very large pot, in a sunny location, is filled with clusters of blooms, not ready to open yet. My question?? is now the time to fertilize? What

propagating persimmon seed

QuestionIf choosing the method of soaking in hot water to scarifiy, how long,and is there a water temp. that is best?q8u31 AnswerHi Jim, Thanx for your question. All of my references indicate that persimmon s

propagating jasmine

Question jasmine plant Hey , Recently I got a small jasmine cutting/twig from a friend (dont know which kind of jasmine it is).. it had tender leaves and some mature ones too.. there were some roots too. I planted i