propagating apple seeds

QuestionHi Tom, I read your answer to Donna concerning this very question, but somehow my daughter has managed to skip the cold period and has ended up with a germinating seedling that now rests in a plastic cup

My Japanese Maple will not make seeds

QuestionI have had this tree for over 25 years. It began growing in my parent抯 back yard. I thought it wasn抰 growing because of lack of sunlight. It looked just like the Japanese maples in the fron

Growing Magnolia Tree from Seeds

QuestionI read your answer re: growing a Magnolia plant from seeds of the pod; however Tom, how many of the seeds do I plant in the same soil to get ONE tree? When too do I transplant the tree from the pot to

Propagation of Patio Rose

QuestionHello We live in southern Ontario Canada. We have the following plant and since it is no longer available locally I would like to try to propagate it to have a secure supply as it is my wifes favourite rose

dracaena spike

QuestionI would like to know how to propogate Dracaena spike. I have two large ones outdoors and I would like to take cuttings from them AnswerHi Judy, Thanx for your question. If you have offshoots of the pl

Red Bud, Rose of Sharon and Emerald Greens

QuestionRed Bud - I have a foot tall red bud growing in a large pot. I am in Baltimore, MD. It is growing slow. Should I leave it in the pot over the winter or can I plant it in the ground? If in the ground, is ther

hibiscus seeds

QuestionI have just taken hibiscus seeds from my perennial white and purple hibiscus, what do I do for next years planting? I have done the same for cheery tomatoes - how do I keep the seeds and when do I start them

Mango seedling

QuestionI am trying to grow mangos from my mango pits from my yard. They seem to germinate fine and get about a foot tall. The leaves are really big -about 6-8 long and seem so healthy. Then the bottom l

Sprouts turning brown under seed

QuestionThis is my first attempt at starting Norway Spruce, Douglas Fir and Concolor trees by seed propagation. I began with the spruce because the preparation was short. I planted each one in the proper medium and

japanese maple seedling

QuestionI have been giving a little Japanese maple sapling. It was grown from one of the seeds of the trees in my parents yard by my sister. She didnt do anything special to it, that Im aware of, but now its i

Growing Magnolias

QuestionWe live on the Balcones Escarpment in Austin, TX, where the soil is normally basic, resting on limestone. However we see many of the Magnolias in the area. How does one cope with the need for an

Althea seeds

QuestionI live in south GA. I have several beautiful Althea around my deck. I gathered several seed podsa few days ago. How do I process these seeds for the best results? Also, is Althea & Rose of

Desert willow

QuestionWe want to grow some desert willow and have access to both cuttings and seeds....we need some specific directions on how to propagate, as we have tried to grow from both seeds and cuttings in the past with n

Crepe Myrtle; Propagation

QuestionHi Mike, How does one propagate Crepe Myrtle from seeds? I live in central Texas. Thanks, Kirby AnswerKirby, you would need to wait until the plant produces seed pods, cut the seed pods and place them in a

Apple trees grown from seed of store bought apple

QuestionI planted seeds from an apple(Fuji, I think)which I bought at the grocery. I got two beautiful little trees which now are 3-4 years old and are about 10 feet tall. One bloomed this year, but a late fro

Pumpkins in the Sring

QuestionI have a project that I am working on and I really need a pumpkin (2-4) in February and March. Is it possible to grow them inside (how much room would I need) and, if so, how? Otherwise, is there

seeding date seeds

QuestionQUESTION: I have seeded the seed of date tree I have never seeded before so plz give me the complete proceedure abouts its watering ,caring and etc ANSWER: Hi Abdul, Thanx for your question. &nb

sycamore tree seeds

QuestionI read your answer to jamie on this and needed to clarify a couple of things. I have a brown pod which is already letting the seeds loose. I am guessing I need to get that into the cold. I also have some gre

sycamore fruit ball

QuestionI finally identified these balls and wonder if they serve any other purpose beside reseeding. I had an Amish friend who told me they keep spiders away once placed inside the basement or garage of your

cocks comb

QuestionI have seeds from a Cocks Comb or Celiosa?? plant, and someone told me to sow the seeds in the fall. Is this correct? Thanks so much AnswerSheila, celosia will reseed itself every fall by droppi