Loquat Seeds

QuestionHi Tom... I recently was in Florida and had the oppurtunity to pick loquats. Fascinated by their seeds I had hoped I could perhaps sprout them, not necessarily into a tree-- but maybe a small plant or someth

Propagation; Coast Redwood

QuestionHi - How can I propagate coast redwoods from cuttings? AnswerJerry, cut a tender shoot that is at least six inches long. Remove the lower sets of leaves. Dip the cutting in a rooting compound. Stick the cut

trumpet flowers

QuestionI have a purpletrumpetflower.My second.My first died in an el nino year.This one is still in a pot. It doesnt seemto be doing well.It started to look bad when we had a cold spell, so I brought it in.It was d

tree root competition

QuestionQUESTION: I am attempting to grow ground cover under a cluster of live oak trees without much success. I was wondering if the tree roots are giving off a chemical (such as walnut trees do) to eliminate compe

seedlings leaves turning black

QuestionI am a beginner and I am starting some perennials from seed for the first time. The tips on the leaves of my Dianthus seedlings that sprouted 4 days ago are starting to turn black and crispy! I have a heat m

transplanting trees

QuestionIneed help transplanting asnowball tree and trees that were planted under my deck and trees that are planted to close to the deck and foundation.When is the best time to move them ,does snowball trees like t

Soil Preparation

QuestionHello, I am wanting to plant a snowball bush. Can you tell me how to prepare the soil. I am not finding much online to help me with this. I am not even sure what zone I am in.

Gypsophila seedlings

QuestionHi Tom, This is only the second year I have put in a garden in my yard and made container gardens. Last year was more a learning experience than a success. I have started my seeds indoors. I have my seed fla

Daffodil propogation

QuestionWhat exactly are the seeds that form at the head of a daffodil? can these be dried, planted etc??? how exactly do bulb flowers reseed so to speak? AnswerHi Sharon, Daffodils will produce seeds.

Seedlings; Yellow Leaves

QuestionQUESTION: Mike, Before I ask my question I want to thank you for your time helping people that enjoy plants. My question is, after I put my wood cuttings in water with Miracle Grow Quick Start (sparingly) t

growing avocado trees

QuestionI have a small avocado tree growing about five feet from my house. Is that too close? Also, the soil is sandy in quality; what kind of fertilizer do you suggest. After reading your answer to another question

Mirabilis jalapa

QuestionI have received a pack of perennials which contains a tuber of the above variety. Nowhere can I find how deep I should plant this tuber. Can you help? AnswerHi Ann, Thanx for your question. &nbs

Transplanting Zinnia

QuestionHello... I am in Tampa, Florida and very new to all of this! I put some Zinnia seeds in a pot and they are growing, growing, growing. They are tall and skinny, but seem so fragi

Propagation of pepper trees

QuestionI would like to grow a pepper tree (schinus ariera) from seed. I collected some red berries today from one and am not sure what to do? I am in Tasmania, with a climate of from 35 to 90 degrees and no frost t

Propagating Impatents

QuestionTwo questions: 1.how do you propagate impatiens? and 2. can I plant cucumber seeds at the base of okra so they can use the okra stalk as a stake? Thank you. AnswerThe best way to propagate impat

Seed Starter

QuestionTom, About a week ago I started some corn,beans,and some cabbage plants in a Burpee Seed starting kit. The seeds are all starting to sprout ,much to my suprise, so quickly. But a white fungus is on the corn

Coral Tree ( Erythrina crista-galli )

QuestionQUESTION: I also like growing plants from seed . That is how I got my two Coral Trees . I picked the bean pods off a small tree,in the city where I live , planted them and away they went. That was about fif

Stopping daylily propogation

QuestionHi! I have somewhat of an abnormal question - Ive searched high and low for an answer and am finally resorting to this. First, let me tell you I am as novice a gardener as they come. This i

Costa Rican Project

QuestionI have a few questions. Here is my situation: I am planning on growing about 300 plants and trees on my 24 acres in Costa Rica. The plants are: Fruit trees from seeds, Award winning hibis

Wisteria Seeds, Blue,Perennial,Tree,Bonsai

QuestionHello ! In the subject that is the way the person who sold me the wisteria seeds named them. I need to know what is the best way to get these seeds started. I was told to break the shell of the seed. But in