Propagation of Sand Cherry and Smoke Trees

QuestionI want to make more trees for my property with trees I already have. How do I do that? I have Smoke Trees and Sand Cherry. AnswerHi Linda, Thanx for your question. The two easiest ways are: 1. P

more cherry tree propagation

Questioni bought some queen anne cherries ( i think they are also called mt. rainier) at my local farmers market. do you think these are hybridized? i realize this is probably a ridiculously generalized question.

Peach sprouts

QuestionWhat does a young peach tree look like? I think I have one growing, but since Ive never seen one before this, it just looks like a weed so far to me. Its about 7 tall, slightly fuzzy, and resembles some kind

straight neck squash

QuestionWhat is the proper way to save seeds? AnswerHi Don, Thanx for your question. After the squash is fully ripe and you have cut it off of the vine, slice it open and scoop out the seeds. Clean off all of

Propagate

QuestionHow do you propagate a bing cherry? AnswerHi Charles, If youre asking how to grow one from seed youll have to plant it one inch deep in some good potting soil. Keep it moist but not soggy. The s

seed death

QuestionHi - I have a very simple question....does some part of the plant, or seed HAVE TO/BY NECESSITY die in order for the seed to grow into a new plant. thanks Pete AnswerThe answer is yes. When a plant goes to

propagation from basal branch

QuestionI have a Shefflera that sprouted a side shoot near base of the plant and I took it off and I found what i think maybe the start of roots and i have placed it into some soil and was wondering what i need to d

Welsh poppy

QuestionHi Tom Can you tell me what to do with the Welsh poppy seeds Ive collected from my garden, do I have to put them in the fridge in a ziplock bag or just store them away for a while Thank you Maureen AnswerHi

beginner in gardening

Questionhello tom .. i am new to gardening and have purchased a couple of seeds for an indoor plant .. i got a canal lily and a kind of lily that is little and grows in bunches and hangs upside down its round and c

Sapling Apple Tree Pruning

QuestionWe have 3 Mt. Fuji trees that are 5-6 ft. tall and were planted from seeds about 16 months ago. They have grown rather well, but with no limbs - they just grow tall. How should I prune them for proper

avacado

QuestionHow do I start an avacado plant from the seed in the fruit or can you? Thanks kc AnswerHi Kelley, Thanx for your question. Wash the seed genlty and then about 1/4 inch below the flat base of the

Oak acorns & Pine seeds

QuestionHi Tom, I wanted to germinate a Southern Red Oak acorn(s), Post Oak acorn(s), and Longleaf Pine seed(s). I was wondering how to make all of them germinate successful. If I can get them to grow an

day lilies

QuestionAFTER FLOWERING SOME OF MY DAYLILIES HAVE PODS ON THE DEAD STEM. INSIDE THE PODS ARE BLACK SEEDS. ARE THESE SEEDS FOR PLANTING? AnswerHi Loretta, Thanx for your question. You have seeds in

calla lilly propergation

QuestionI saved last years calla lilly seed pod and planted the seeds. Can I grow an identical plant from these seeds? Thanks Rich m AnswerHi Rich, Thanx for your question. I doubt that the resulting seedling

Propagation of Pear trees from cuttings

QuestionTom, I set out 8 pear cutting similar to your instructions, with the exception of doing them this month(August). Within a week the two leaves I left on turned black and fell off. It has been about two week

brugmansia seedling

Questionhi there, i must tell you i enjoy your forum here. i have a question im wondering why the leaves on my brugmansias are curling, it seem like all the new ones, and the ones on top are doing that. i planted th

How to harvest Hydrangea seeds

Question I am new at this and I would like to find out how to locate and harvest the seeds from my Hydrangea bush, and when to look for them. its name is Hydrangea arborescens Annabelle I call it a snowball bush,I l

dividing daylilies

QuestionI planted some daylily seedlings last spring in a container and they are doing well. The soil is a mix of organic compost, soil and organic, composted cow manure. Can I divide them this year or should I give

seeding cacti

QuestionIve read that you can cut off the arms of some cacti and re-plant them to grow another plant. Is this right and which type of cacti can I do this to? AnswerHi Andy, Thanx for your question. Almo

wisteria seed pods and yucca seeds

Questiondo you need the seed pods from wisteria to dry on the plant before planting them, yucca seed pods, do they need to winter over before planing and which are the seeds, what i got from the flowers small and ro