pear tree propagation

QuestionQUESTION: Tom, I read with interest your info on growing pear seedlings from seed. Can I be sure the seedling will be an exact clone of the original tree? There are other pear trees in the area such as Kiefe

my lychee seed...

QuestionIve been soaking a lychee seed for about two weeks now to soften the shell and ready a root for planting. The root has came out only a few millimetres or so and then nothing seemed to develop over th

Trumpet Vine

QuestionI have two trumpet vines along a stucco wall. One of the vines has a long seed pod (looks like a string bean)hanging from a cluster of flowers. Can I use the seeds inside to propagate new trumpet

Creeping Thyme

QuestionWhen should I plant Creeping Thyme seed? I live in Cleveland Ohio. Should I plant in late September/October or in the spring? AnswerHi Ed, Thanx for your question. I would wait until February to start

Shag Bark Hickory

QuestionQUESTION: I transplanted a Hickory tree and it died. Now I have new shoots coming from around the base of the old trunk. I want to let one of these grow into a tree and cut off the other ones. Is that ok? Wh

planting a copper beech seed

QuestionQUESTION: I am a mail carrier in southern maine and was told by a replacement carrier that did my route when I was absent one day that there was a copper beech tree next to a house that Ive been delivering f

Datura & Brugsmania; not blooming

QuestionI have about 40 different types.They were about 9 inches tall when I planted them outside in new bed.Last year no blooms had about 3 hours sun.This year planted in a lot sunnier place they are about 6 feet t

Seed Companies

QuestionHi Mike, I want to start sowing landscaping plants(shrubs & flowers) in my nursery for my yard. Can you recommend me a reputable site/dealer where I can buy seeds in North America. Much appreciated! SKC.

were to get garden starters for a home garden

Questionhey tom how are you? I was wondering if you know of a place were to buy starter plants for different types of vegetables and potatoes? AnswerHi Cody, Thanx for your questions. Im fine and I hope youre

Nectarine planting

QuestionI read the answer about how to grow from seed but I want to know if there is any special way to put the seed. Pointed end down/up or have an edge where the seed might split? Also I live on the edge of zone

bird of paradise;mango, avacado.

QuestionFourteen feet tall BOP top heavy broke off at base. Can you lie this on the ground and it will reroot? What do I do with this cracked 14 ft. BOP? .Can I use the seed pod or flowers already opened up?.... Que

bizzy lizzie

Questioni put my bizzy lizzies in a flower tower hanging basket every year but this year after about six weeks to 2 months ive found a lot of the plants seam like they are rotting and flower buds seam to just pop in

apple propagation

QuestionI have a 30 year old apple tree that is about to fall. I would like to propagate it by seed and cuttings. What is the process for both methods, including soil type(s) and time of year? Thank you Ans

clematis

QuestionQUESTION: I have a clematis that is approx 2 years old. It appears to be seeding itself in various other places in my garden. Is this possible? We have noticed several new plants and they appear to be

crepe myrtle seedlings

QuestionI have Dynomite Red Crepe Myrtle seedlings coming up under some of my trees. I have planted them seperately and some are now about 3 feet tall. One of them bloomed this year but it was light pink

propigating breakstone peaches

QuestionWe have an heirloom breakstone peach tree. We have successfully grown additional trees from its seeds, so we know that it is fertile. Is there a demand for such seeds? Should we be sh

Canary Date Palm seeds

Question seed What are the steps to plant this type of seed?? I have attached an image of the seed AnswerHi Emilio, Thanx for your question. Canary Island Date Palm (Phoenix carariensis) is easy to sta

Avacado grafting

QuestionIs summer a good time for grafting of this plant? AnswerHi Constantine, Thanx for your question. Spring is the best time to graft avocadoes. Here is a link to the University of California-Davis

trimming a mimosa tree

QuestionI have a large mimosa tree (approx. 20h x 20w) that needs a serious pruning as its size is starting to bring it down. How far back can I prune it, I was thinking about 6 and when can I do it. AnswerTh

Rose of sharon; Propagation

Questionhi i ws wondering my sister in law gave me some seeds off her rose of sharon bushes, she put them in the freezer til i could get them, i recently just got them and planted them in a pot, i opended the pods w