growing japanese maple

Questionout of the almost 100 1-2 inches new growth of japanese maple that came from my mature tree, only 20 of them live when I put them in a potting soil. is it the pH of the soil or am I missing something? Answe

Growing an Avacado Tree from a Pit

QuestionI have a good-looking avacado tree going in my yard, about three feet tall, that I grew from a pit. My gardener told me that it will not produce avacados. Is this true? And if true, is it t

vegtable garden was left and is full of weeds

QuestionWe didnt have time to start our garden this year and now it is full of weeds that are 5 feet tall. Should we have our neighbor just chop it off with a big mower? Next year we want to cut the size in ha

Day Lillies; Deadheading

QuestionHi Mike; Googled my question and got your website. I have beautiful day lillies, but when the blooms start to die off, what do I do? Is there a way to get them to bloom again this summer?

Lilac

QuestionIs it possible of a house lilac plant if so where do i get one, i dont have a garden outside to put one but i love the smell. Thank you! AnswerDevin, unfortunately lilac flowers come from bushes. It would n

Plant Nutrients

QuestionI recently seede some Japanese Maples in a cold frame, if it is possible please could you tell me the nutritional requirements of the species of plant from the time of propagation to planting out. Than

rooting crabapple tree

QuestionQUESTION: There are 2 crabapple trees that are going to be bulldozed next week that my Mom got apples from as a child. These trees are probably close to 70 years old! Is there a way for me to root a po

cypress tree

QuestionQUESTION: last year i brought back some cones off a tree from corfu, in the spring the cones opened and out cam a lot off seeds, i planted them in 1 pint plastic cups and put holes in the bottom i now have a

Deadheading Princess Lilies

QuestionShould I be deadheading the spent blooms of my princess lilies, and how far back should I go on the stem? AnswerKen, deadheading is important because it causes the plant to force its energy to the roots and

Avacado Trees

QuestionQUESTION: I have been trying to grow avacado trees for some time, and have just produced one that is about 3 feet tall, still in a planter. I have pinched the bottom leaves off, and the top has filled

Blueberry seed propagation

QuestionI am interested in propagating wild blueberries, specifically Vaccinium myrsinites. I was going to try your cold treatment method. Have you had any experience with wild blueberries? AnswerHi Rus

Easter Lilies

QuestionAfter Easter each year I plant my easter lilies in my garden. When they come up again in following years it seems they come in different colors. How is this possible? AnswerDavid, most lillies grown

Hibiscus seedlings

QuestionI have started hardy hibiscus from seeds in individual 6 inch pots. The plants are about 6 inches high. Should I leave them to grow in their pots or plant them in garden now? If left in pots what

how to propagate cucumbers and zucchini?

QuestionCan someone explain to me how to propagate cucumbers and zucchini? How far along does the vegetable have to be before the seeds will germinate and grow? Also, can you propagate carrots, onions and can

Vinca, yellow leaves on random plants

QuestionI have several patches of annual vincas planted in my garden. In two of the groupings (which receive approx 8 hours sun starting in a.m.), the leaves have become yellow on some of the plants, but not a

avocado seeds

Questionare avocado seeds poisonous? AnswerBriahna, Thanx for your question. Humans do not ingest avocado seeds so Im not sure where you are going with this. I suppose if a baby were to bite on the seed

sprouting a peach pit

QuestionHi. I bought a peach from the store, and would like to sprout it. However, I was unclear about the directions I found on this site. Do I first dry the pit out before placing it in the fridge? &nb

Cherry tree from seeds

QuestionI picked cherries from a small bountiful tree in a public place in my town. They are delicious, sour cherries, and the bounty of the fruit on the low growing tree inspires me to try to start my own fro

rowan tree cutting.

QuestionQUESTION: Dear Tom, Hope I,m not wasting your time with this, I have a 2yr old rowan planted in as a memorial tree in the cemetery. I would like to take a cutting to grow from it for another area,when

Clematis Progation

QuestionI have a beautiful dark purple Clematis, I am moving and would like to have a start from the plant for my new home, how would I go about doing this?? Thank you for your time Patricia AnswerHi Patricia