redbuds and pine trees

Questionwould a redbud have any troubles growing next to an older pine tree? AnswerHi Nicholas, Thanx for your question. There should be no problem with a redbud growing next to a pine tree as long as the red

Thinning tomato seedlings

QuestionIve grown a number of tomato seedlings using Jiffy-7 peat pellets, and now it is time to transplant them. I followed the seeding directions, so Ive got at least two strong seedlings in each of the litt

Wisteria pods with seeds inside

QuestionI have a green fuzzy pod from my 45 year old well established Wisteria> Want to plant the seeds from the pod. Do i have to take the seeds OUT of the seed pod to plant? AnswerHi Temple, Thanx for yo

Starting a blueberry bush

Questioncan you start a blueberry bush from an established bush? If so how & when is the best way/time to do this?? Thank Y

Propagation of lilac tree

Questioni want to clip a branch from my lilac tree and give to a friend. when should i do it and how do i proceed. i also have a purple flowering tree, from florida, whose name i dont know but i simply s

Porpagating tulips from seeds

QuestionI have just pollinated all my freshly bloomed tulips and Id like to know what I do next to capture the seeds for sowing. The tulip flowers generally fall to th ground shortly after they bloom so when is the

Fruitless Mulberry

QuestionQUESTION: I have a fruitless mulberry tree and I would like to start another fruitless mulberry from the tree is it possible to start and will it be fruitless?? Thank you. ANSWER: Hi Ann, Thanx for yo

avacoda tree

QuestionQUESTION: we have an avacoda tree about 9 years old, never has bloomed. another one 8 years old, has bloomed past two years, but never no fruit. these came from seed. do you have any reason

dogwood tree

Questioni have found a large pink dogwood tree is there anyway to get a piece from this tree without hurting it? i have noticed a little ways from it there are smaller trees that have the same type leaves as the lar

seedlings temp.

QuestionHI, i just had a few questions about growing seedlings. I have planted seedlings a long time ago and most were about 3-7 inches tall depending on the type of seedling. Well one day i decided to p

Growing tomatos from seed

QuestionMy tomato seedlings are now about three inches high but appear to have stopped growing. The leaves have gone pale green (white in some areas) and some of the plants appear to be withering. I always keep the

tulip and crocus relocation

Question I recently moved into my new home and am blessed with a wide variety of perennial flowers, flowering trees and bushes. I am hoping to get many answers here but Ill keep it short. My tulips were frost bit i

Building a germinating stand.

QuestionHi Tom, I just read about the 5 shelved stand that you and your brother made. I love the sound of it and Im going to see what I can do to replicate it! I just wanted a little clarification before I build the

propagating poppies

QuestionI have beard that in order for poppy seeds to germinate that they require a frost, is this true? And if so could I freeze seeds that I harvested last fall to simulate a frost? How long should I keep them in

Sago Palms

QuestionHow to remove seed from pod,plant the seed and future care AnswerHi Dean, Thanx for your question. Collect seeds when the cone structures fall to the ground. A woody casing surrounds the seed which is cov

cuttings and stuff

QuestionUmm...I have two more Qs (so far). One is: I heard that when you plant citrus trees from seeds they grow on their own and then produce their own fruit without pollination. Is this true? Second Q: Im not sure

Silver birch not budding

QuestionI have planted 5 silver birches in my garden (in London UK - clay type soil) in mid March. Three as a group in one position and then the other two as a group in a position about 3 metres from the first group

Propagating QuanZen Cherry

QuestionI was successful starting roots on a branch of a very old quanzen Cherry by cutting the outer bark and putting a ball of dirt around the wound. The tree seems to be thriving in the pot and even bloomed this

dark pink dogwood tree

QuestionMy neighbor has a beautiful dogwood tree. I have admired it for about 12 years now, through three different owners, I would love to take a piece to root or seed (I dont know which will work). Please l

Corn

QuestionI have finished planting my garden and my question is, after planting corn, about how long does it take to break through the ground, not a big issue but was just curious. Thanks Sam AnswerSammy, corn normal