Iris propagation

QuestionI live in the north east US and the ground has already frozen. I want to thin out some Iris plants. Is it too late to do it in early spring as soon as the ground thaws? AnswerHi Martin, Thanx for your quest

Science project

QuestionWhat kind of plants can I germinate fairly quickly in water? It cant require a lot of special care or space, and its got to be something I can get in any nearby store. I live in Washington and will be raisin

Planting pomegrantate seeds

QuestionHi Tom, I would like to grow a pomegranate tree from seed. (from seeds of the pomegranates I now have) How do I do so? AnswerHi Ken, Thanx for your question. When using seeds from store-bought fruit t

Staghorn Ferns; Dividing

QuestionI have a large staghorn fern in my front yard I would like to split up into several smaller ones. What is the best way to do so? AnswerSam, the only way to split a plant is to divide the root ball. As with

yucca or dracaenas tree

QuestionI have a tree that is 12 tall with a second sprout at 10 tall. The trunks are small around and the leaves are long, narrow, green and fall off from the top of the tree. Can I cut the tree down closer t

azaleas

Question xero Hi - I was given a potted azalea 3 years ago; it has been healthy and bloomed prolifically several times since then. About 2 months ago I noticed some dead branches, and I have only a few bloom

Grafting Pears

QuestionI have two limbs from a pear tree on our old home place. This tree is at least 60 years old. My intention is to graft these onto a Keifer pear. Question: 1. do you think this graft will tak

fuji persimmon

QuestionSeeds are rare from this fruit. I have six-eight seeds which I wish to start. What is the method? Thanks so much. Amy AnswerHi Amy, Thanx for your question. I guess you didnt browse the past ans

Royal Poincianna

QuestionGood Day Thank you for taking the time to answer all the e-mail you obviously receive. Royal Poinciana I have a number of seeds, given me by a friend. Is there a recommended method of sowing them? I have s

trees

QuestionTrees growing in Kansas receive a different amount of sunlight than trees in Mexico why? AnswerAisha, there are many factors that determine the amount of sun required and received in different areas of the

Transitioning Plants Outdoors

QuestionI intend to start my vegetable from scratch this year and I have a couple of questions about getting started. I am going to try to do everything using organic fertilizers and composted mediums. If I live in

Blueberry Propagation

QuestionI live just outside charlotte, nc. We have several blueberry bushes planted in a row. Some are sending out shoots anywhere from 1 to 2 feet from the plant. Can I cut these off whith a spade and replant

Brugsmania

QuestionWhat do you do when it is time to take outside? How do you make them bloom? AnswerHi Janice, Thanx for your question. Take your brugmansia outdoors and place it in the shade for 10 days after all dang

propagation broad leaf philodendrun

QuestionThe subject tells it all. jrbell AnswerHi Jeanne, Thanx for your question. There is a separate section on houseplants here at Allexperts but I think I can answer your question anyway. Pieces of stem

tree germanation

QuestionI have some pear and citrus seed imported from Albania. I am worried, in the past the pear and citrus seed Ive tried to propagate have died. All the times Ive tried they have sprouted nicely put about 1 or 2

Propagating day lillies from seed.

QuestionI live in Perth Western Aust. and would like to know how to propagate day lillies from seeds and when is the best time to plant them into the garden. AnswerPropagating from seed is a relatively easy process

Propagating a dogwood tree from cutting

QuestionI have a 15-20 year old dogwood tree that unfortunately has to be cut down to build an addition. We tried a number of places to see if we could move it and all said with the size it was extremely unlik

seeds adenium

QuestionPlease, where can I bay adenium seeds in London? I want buy directly at shop not via online.Thanks so much AnswerHi Tanja, I dont live in the U.K. so, I really dont have any idea. However, I have hear

Japanese Maple Seedlings

QuestionA friend and I are going to try growing Japanese Maples from seed. Ive been reading a lot aboout getting them to germinate and all that. My question is how much sun will the seedlings tolerate? Here in middl

Sweet potatoes

QuestionI have nurtured a sweet potato so that it now has sprouts from one end. How do I change them into slips ready for planting. AnswerEdward, although you can plant sweet potatoes whole, I recommend cutti