moles and mole holes and mounds

QuestionWe have moles and their trenches in the grass in our back yard and we dont know what to do to get rid of them. We have had a lawn company spray for grubs in the Spring and Fall and fertilize and weed contro

Hybiscus Propogation

QuestionAloha, Can hybiscus be propogated with your young cuttings dipped in rooting compound and planted in pot? Am interested in some pretty fancy varieties. Also, what material is best fo

Fountain grass from seeds

QuestionHi Tom, I collected seeds of Fountain grass and want to establish the plant in my backyard. What time should I start the seeds, in the pot or outside, specifics of seeding, soil? I am in Boston, MA. Thank yo

coral tree

Questiontrying to grow a coral tree from seed, and or cuttings. i live in malibu, CA. have a coral tree where i live, can get plenty of seeds/cuttings. any help would be greatly appreciated. AnswerHi Jeff, Thanx fo

Catalpa tree

QuestionHi I have obtained catalpa tree seeds and was wondering if there is any specific or proven method for growing these trees from seed? also how would i go about keeping it small enough to pot it for a while?

Canna Lilies; Propagation

QuestionCan you take the seed from the dead flowers and plant them, or do they have to be grow from a bulb ? AnswerCanna can be propagated from seed, but it takes three years before they form a bulb large enough to

Michigan cypress tree seeds

QuestionWhat is the best way to plant a Michigan (UP) cypress tree seed? I heard that they need heat to germinate and to put them in the oven at a low temperature for a few hours. Would you give me specifics, please

I tried

QuestionHello I have a question about starting from seeds. here is the story: I (an 11 year old girl) was helping out in the office at school, when the head office was eating an apple, I thought hey if I get those a

avacodo seed

QuestionI have just been given an avacodo from a friends tree. it is very large and purple. I live in south west Florida. What kind of avacodo is this. It is very firm and has a much stronger nut like flavor then th

Homework Help

QuestionWhy is it important for a seed to stay dormant for a long time? AnswerHi Abdulla, Thanx for your question. Normally, I dont do homework questions because I think it is important for you to do your own

magnolia tree flowering

QuestionHello Tom, How much time will it take for a magnolia seedling to become grown enough to bear flowers??? AnswerHi Amelia, Thanx for your question. Its hard to say how long it will take a magnolia seedl

dogwood seed

QuestionCould a dogwood tree be started if you plant the red seedlings that come off the tree? AnswerHi Brenda, Thanx for your question. Yes, dogwood trees can be started by seed but if you have a hybrid tree

moonflower

QuestionI had a beautiful moonflower this summer, it has a lot of pods on it now, how do I save the seeds?....or will it automatically return next year, any help would be appreciated. AnswerHi Brenda, Thanx for you

starting tee nuts from seed

QuestionHi tom, I have always done good starting black walnut, english walnut,American chestnut and butternut trees from seed. Now I am looking to try others and was looking for some information on these. I wo

Redbud trimming

QuestionMy shrubs have gotten too big, and if i trim them much, all i end up with is leafless stems. All the leaves are on the ends so i have just been shaping them, and now have left them alone for about 6 months.

best time and how to seed a lilac

QuestionHow can I use a lilac shoot to grow a new plant? When is the best time of year to try? We would like to use our Grandmas lilac to make new life in all of the grandchildrens yards. Thanks! AnswerHi Jod

getting apple seeds to grow

QuestionHello Tom, Im just trying to find out if or how can i get some seeds from and old apple tree to grow as i wish to keep these old variety of apples as they have been growing on our farm for a lot of years, i

pumpkin seed preparation

QuestionI would like to know how to prepare and store pumpkin seeds that I harvested from a pumpkin this fall so I can plant them in the spring. Thank You..Fred AnswerHi Fred, Thanx for your question. A

Propagating Lavender

QuestionGreetings Mike! I found your string on propagating lavender plants and the information was very useful. I have recently located to Greenwood, SC and I have a lovely lavender plant, I dont know if it is Engl

Propagating day lillies from seed

QuestionI have collected some day lily seeds and have had them in the refrigerator for 2 months. Is it too late to try to start them and plant them in the ground. It has already started frosting in our p