Cleveland Pear Tree odor?  I^ve read that the Bradford Pear blossoms give off an unpleasant odor. Being that the Cleveland Pear is a product from the Bradford I wonder if it too ...

NEWLY PLANTED LOROPETALUM "RUBY" ARE DYING  Please help I just planted some Loropetalum bushes in my front yard and it looks like they are dying. Can someone please give me some advice on what to ...

Roses near Eucalyptus tree  Our roses which are near the eucalyptus tree are dying. What plants would be suitable near the eucalyptus tree?

bugambilia and mesquite tree  I want to know if I can plant a mesquite tree and bugambilia so they will grow together? can anyone help thanks

Suzette

Trumphet vine  I have a Trumphet vine that has finally bloomed only three or four blooms in the same spot after I planted it two years ago. After the first year I pruned ...

Dying Cedar  I was given a potted cedar and is in very bad shape. It has browned and has little green on it. I was told it was root bound so I panted in the yard and ...

I have a number of shrubs and I would like to know if I could trim all of them they look very unkept.  shrubs unkept

newly planted cedar trees are dying!  I just had 15 cedar trees planted. They were planted 3 weeks ago and they are already turning brown. I expected a little trouble because of the shock of ...

.upside down leaves  I have a new Oleander that I put in the ground about 2 1/2 months ago. The leaves are not scorched but the are doing something I haven't seen before. They ...

Leaves turnig black on newly planted Cleveland Pear  What do I do about leaves turning black on my Cleveland Pear.
I live in Madisonville La.
Planted the tree about three to four months ago. Been watering ...

My Neighbor's Tree Needs Help!  Hi, This is a photo of my neighbors tree. She thinks it might be a Cleveland Plum, but since we can't find anything on it, we are thinking maybe a Cleveland ...

Transplanting curcuma zedoaria-tropical hidden ginger plants  Ginger bulbs.

Weed Killers around White Pines  Is there a weed killer that I can use under and around the base of a white pine?

hard pan over septic system, plus dog damageoff deck area???  any ideas to above problem??

Thank you!

boxwoods  A lady on craigs list is giving away 30 Boxwoods to anyone that will remove them. She doesn't want her yard to be torn up though. I am trying to learn ...

how to grow vegetables  need info on how to grow vegetables

ugly umbrella clothesline in center of back yard.   I rent, and the umbrella clothes line must stay. However I can do anything else in the back yard. I have painted it a dark green which improved it and ...

White Pine Needles killing my grass  The border of my property has a row of mature white pine trees approximately 30-35 feet tall. I like the trees as it gives us privacy from the house next ...

English Boxwoods brown leaves  Recently, my husband was using a paint sprayer and covered up our English Boxwoods with plastic while doing so. It was 90 degrees out and after a few ...

Indoor Lavender Plants  I bought an indoor Lavender plant last summer and as far as I recall I have followed their instructions re watering etc, but it has not produced any flowers....

Large looking beetles on cleveland pear trees  I just planted two Cleveland pear trees a couple of weeks ago. I found several beetle looking like bugs on the leaves today. Should I be concerned, and ...

planting on a slope  Q: what are the best trees to plant on a hillside zone 5

Navel Oranges  Is there a way to "sweeten" navel oranges other than letting them ripen on the tree as long as possible? Does adding lime to the soil "sweeten" the fruit?...

A quick question  My landscape design calls for a 2-10 gallon Robin Holly as anchors on each end of my home. I would love to substitute another plant. I live in Georgia ...

sloped back yard for above ground pool  Want to put a small above ground pool in yard but have not enough space due to the sloping. Was wondering how to level an area, and how much it might cost?...

Need to identify a type of cypress in my yard  I have an unusual cypress in my yard and need to purchase another one but do not know its proper name. Its tall and the branches have thorny, green ends....

sticxky leaves  Please help if poss, I have a shrub it look like a bit like greenfly, but the leaves are sticky, sticky residue on griund underneath and blobs of white ...

How do I re-pot an umbella plant?  I want to re-pot an umbrella plant and need more information on the root system and its needs.

yellow dead grass  The turf above the buried propane tank in the yard is all yellow and dead in an outline of the tank. Do you know what causes this?

Home Harvest Care for Garlic ?  I just pulled about 25 garlic plants to make room for other things. Now I need to know how to preserve them. They were plants from last year I think ...

HELP WITH MY LAVENDER PLANTER  HELLO RECENTLY I WENT TO LOCAL NURSERY-AND BOUGHT FOUR LAVENDER PLANTS -I WANT TO PUT IN SOME 12 INCH WIDE BY 18 DEEP POTS AND WOULD LIKE TO PUT SOME OTHER ...

niche  what is the ecological niche of the southern magnolia tree?

terracing a sloping lot....how to?  I need help! My backyard is VERY sloped. The drainage is awful when it rains, and to make it worse--there is very little grass as we have just finished ...

EDGING FOR A WOOD CHIP BERM?  WHAT IS A COMMON NATURAL EDGING FOR A BERM WITH WOOD CHIPS?

Planting A Row of Cleveland Pears  We are planting 5 Cleveland Pears in a row up our driveway. We are planning to stagger them and are wondering how much space to have between each tree?...

Privacy 'fence'  Hi,
I'm looking to create a privacy fence out of natural plants/shrubs. The area is only about 10 feet wide and I would like something with prickers on ...

Is coconut palm native in the Caribbean?  Has the coconut palm been transplanted from the southern pacific onto the Caribbean Islands? I recall reading several years ago about someone ( perhaps ...

Leaves are drying up and dying on part of Cleveland pear tree  Our Cleveland pear tree bloomed beautifully this spring. However, we just noticed that it has some dried dead foliage on it and appears to be thinning....

name of this plant  Hi I have seen these bushes or trees that are a burgundy color with light pink on the inside like a 2 tone colored bush then the pink that is inside is ...

Planting Shrubs  How far from the house do you plant shrubs?

Evergreen for a shady area  I'd like to put in an evergreen bush/small tree next to the house - something that will be about 4 or 5 feet tall. This spot is under a large tree and ...

clay soil privacy hedges/shrubs all die   in OK, we tried a dozen of Emerald Green Aborvitaes- they all died- took them back to Lowes- they had a 1 yr warranty- got them all replaced- added bagged ...

blue star creeper  I have a question about the ground cover called Blue Star Creeper. I've read that it might be poisonous. Is it? I have a grandson and he will get into ...

aborvitea dilema part 2  Kimberly, thanks for your quick response to my question. I am curious also as to whether or not the root system is a threat to my septic tank. The trunk ...

cleveland pear tree  Last year I planted a Cleveland pear tree. About 12 ft. tall.This year the tree bloomed real nice but not that many leaves came out, and also the leaves ...

aborvitea dilema  My husband and I planted an aborvitae next to the house to protect it while it was young,12" tall, and had intentions of moving it into some landscape....

Filling backyard  Hi,
I have a very steep slope in my backyard and getting 500 yard of fill put in there. As far as fill material is concerned it is now too late to decide ...

Mulching areas around plants which have pre-existing grass.  Must you entirely dig up the grass in order to mulch an area around a plant, where the area already has grass. Can you simply cover the grass and put ...

Front yard taken over by Maple tree roots  My front yard consists of a 13x17ft patch of grass. I would like to turn it into a flower garden but it's also taken over by roots from the Maple tree ...

grass seeding & weed fabric  I am getting ready to put seed (grass) in my yard. It's a small area, but it has tons of weeds. I have dug up as many weeds as possible. I am suppose ...

Measuring for River ROck  How do you purchase the right amount of decorative river rock for bordering?

Trimming an Oleander and a non blooming magnolia tree.  I live in Atlanta, Ga. and have a Oleander that is about six years old. Two years ago, in the fall, I trimmed the branches and last summer it did not have ...

cleveland pear trees  Do Cleveland Pear trees interfere with flowering fruit tree?

Grouping Varigated Euonymus with Cheyera  I was wondering what you think it would look like if I put a Cleyera in back of an area I'm creating on the left and right front of my yard. I'd put the ...

How do I get rid of this!?!  I have this plant that is taking over my yard. When we bought the house it was just beside the garage, it is now taking over! It grows very tall and the ...

dwarf conifer suggestions  I am looking for a dwarf conifer that will be a north foundation (not direct light) planting in zone 5, but.... I am limited to a variety that is 1 ft ...

Bark Beetles in Pine and Cedar Trees  What is the best way to prevent bark beetles from spreading from and infected pine or cedar tree to a nearby healthy tree?

Unknown plant  I saw this in many gardens on Vancouver Island when I was there in March, but nobody could tell me the name of it. I'm dying to find out more about it,...

Holly (self-seeded young plants) in the garden requires to be transplanted, to form a hedge.# Should I prune now (April) or wait until they achieve about two to three feet in height?  Planting HOLLY plants (self-seeded) to create a hedge. Advice please.

evergreen screen to block tall cable boxes  We have 4 large (5-6ft) tall cable boxes close to our driveway. I need a mass of attractive carefree bushes for a screen. The utility co. will plant them....

iIam trying to identify a plant  I have a variegated curly leafed plant that keeps dropping its leaves. The leaves are red and brownish green oblong and they don't seem to like water ...

really easy way to add top soil in small flower bed  one bed is contained and needs top soil. The other is not contained and I want to add topsoil but do not want to lose a lot out onto the lawn with rain ...

driveway trees  I have a driveway of about 90' I want to plant trees along one side. I was thinking either Poplar or Cleveland Pear. Any suggestions? I live in DE.

Frost Damaged Spiral Croton  My Crotons got hit bad during the past frost in central Florida. I cut the back beginning of March to 12 inches. When will I see new growth. All I see ...

japanese camallia look dead  My Camallias look dead after this long and cold winter in Atlanta should I prune them or just consider them a lost cause?

pruning shrubs that have overgrown the sidewalk  I need to prune a woody shrub that has some thorns and has leaves that turn colors with the seasons. it has overgrown the sidewalk
I also have a evergreen ...

Nandina Pruning  When do I need to prune Nandinas?
Do you take out some tines and is there a time when
you take them all down to ground level?

trees that grow in a slender, column shape  I would like to know what types of trees grow in a shape similar to the Italian Cypress. I've read that the Italian Cypress grows to about 30 feet tall ...

Erosion  Slope, grass, dirt sinking in, unsafe to grow, definitely erosion. I need a step by step guide to fix this problem most economical way possible. Thanks....

will my alllanda vine come back after freeze  We recently had a freeze about 20 - 30 degrees and it looks like my yellow Allamanda vine has died. we pruned it back to nothing but I do not see any ...

frost in Sarasota, FL and croton damage  Should I cut the Croton hedges drastically?

All three hedges are brown all the way down...should I cut down on-third or take it down further? Will ...

When to mulch to avoid killing bumble bees?  We all know that honey bees are in trouble but also Bumble bees are becoming endangered, with at least two species becoming extinct recently.

Since ...

weeping cherry tree  This spring my weeping cherry tree has not come back to life at all. No buds or leaves on it. Is it too late to do anything, is there something I can do?...

How do I Prune and Winterize my Hibiscus  What is the best advice for bringing my potted hibiscus into my garage for the winter? I live in zone 7. Thank you so very much.

Evergreen Tree  We have an area on the side of our yard where water drains down into a man made lake. This area is wide enough to plant trees or bushes but is always ...

White River Birch Tree  First of all thank you all for your prompt assistance with my Garden Questions.

I have had a beautiful White River Birch tree for two years. The shape ...

Pompass Grass  I have beautiful Pampass Grass Plants in a large garden area. They are approximately 6 to 8 feet tall. When the weather turns colder how much should ...

Need Help Deciding Evergreens and Deciduous Plants in my Landscape  Help for Landscape

Deck Plants And Watering  I live on the 3rd floor of an apartment and want to have some plants, how or what can I use so that the water does not drip through?

how and when to feed trees  Hi Kimberly,
Can you tell me (for zone 7) when and how to feed or fertilize trees? I have all kinds, from 300 year old oaks, to 30 year old dogwoods ...

rejuvenation pruning bugambilia  I live in south Texas and have a Bugamblia that I was thinking of rejuvenation pruning. How long would it take to grow back to 5 ft.? When should I do ...

lemon thread cypress has brown branches at bottom of plant  Why is my Lemon Thread Cypress browning?

New Topsoil Covering?  I have a large, 30'x20', low spot in the back yard next to the house that I want to fill in with topsoil. We'll slope the topsoil away from the house ...

transplanted tree  I had to have a mesquite tree moved from front yard to back. It has been approximately 2 mths. The tree looks pretty bad. Small limbs break easily, Larger ...

White crape Myrtle trees  I have white Crape
Myrtle trees. When and how do I trim them? They are 2 and 3 years old.

My Ailing Palm  I recently was given a indoor palm tree (4 1/2 ft. tall, one trunk, narrow leaves near the top. It's leaves have some spots and a couple turned yellow....

little rose dawn loropetalum  How extensive is the root system of the little rose dawn Loropetalum? I have it planted around my above ground swimming pool and I want to make sure it ...

trying to relocate a plant.  We just moved into a new apt. Out side by the front door is a huge green plant that I love but want to relocate from the door. I have no idea what type ...

Indian Hawthorne  When do I prune the Indian Hawthorne and where on the plant is the right spot?

Fast growing evergreen tree for zone 9.  I am looking for a fast growing evergreen tree for the following location: zone 9, close to a marsh which is sometimes affected by a high tide but the ...

hawthorn schrub  What fertilize to rejuvenate this plant?

How do I know how much soil to order to build up from erosion in my yard  How do I know how much soil to order to build up from erosion in my yard. My house is located on the down slope of a hill, there is a lot of erosion and ...

Grey Sided Bungalow with deep veranda  We are having built a 1600 sq. ft. gray sided bungalow that has an attached double car garage with a paved driveway on a 72 ft. by 155 ft. lot in Muskoka ...

Oleander Leaf Scorch  I have leaf scorch on mature oleanders. Leaves are turning yellow and brown. There is no cure. If I cut them down but leave the roots, new stalks will ...

Indian Hawthorn  I have Indian Hawthorn as a border at the front foundation of our home. They have become large and full and there is no space between each bush or between ...

What to plant on a slope of hardpan?  I want to know what are some good plants/trees/shrubs that would grow on a entire slope of hardpan with minimal topsoil. It is near impossible to dig through....

When to Prune Loropetalum  We live 30 minutes North of Charlotte, NC and I am wondering when to prune our Lorpetalum shrubs.

Cleveland Pear   My Cleveland Pear has two leaders should I take one off? My tree is about7 ft tall still young.Thank You

gerber daisy  I have planted Gerber daisies in the garden and they are doing better than the ones in the pots. Can i keep these garden daisies in the garden all winter,...

Yews & Junipers  Hello
These are not new shrubs....they are approx. 10 years old, same as the house we just purchased.
I have searched online and got several answers ...

planting around an existing tree  I have an existing oak tree that has multiple roots showing above the ground. We put in an asphalt driveway, but left an approximate 5 ft. circle around ...

Apple trees planted close to a foundation  Can an apple tree planted close to a foundation cause problems in regards to it's roots cracking the foundation?

Maximum walkable slope  I need to provide a walkable path, minimum width 4 feet, down a 17 degree slope. The plot is 10 feet wide by 90 feet long, and the slope is almost straight ...

Overgrown Olive tree pruning  I have two Olive trees in my front yard that have grown to over 25 ft tall. I would like to prune them back to 10 -15 foot so they are more manageable....

Stunted Firepower Heavenly Bamboo  My husband bought about 18 Firepower Heavenly Bamboo plants to line our driveway about 2 years ago. Most of them are doing very well, however, there are ...

Indoor Croton Losing Leaves Rapidly  Am I over watering, under watering? Too much light, not enough light, warm enough, cold enough?

Tropical plants in Chicago?  I would like to plant (in containers) some tropical looking plants. What would I be able to use from May through September? Chicago is quite humid and ...

Beach Side planting  Where lawn meets the beach (freshwater) planting options. During the fall and early spring, large quantities of beach sand wash up on the lawn, about ...

hide above ground propane tank  Propane tank - what type of plants would hide the propane tank?

holly bush clippings  My father has holly bushes and I would like to get clippings to root and plant at my house. Please tell me how to get starter clippings for this project....

tree is half dead  I have a tree in my yard, that I believe is a weeping cherry, it sits near my property line. We started to notice that half the tree looked dead, brown ...

screening  I need a privacy hedge. The problem is large overhead trees make the area shady. What can I use?

Hillside Plants Consumed by Gophers  I have a steep bank from my house down to the street. It did have a good honeysuckle ground cover. However, gophers have eaten away at the roots until ...

Campanion for red barberry shrubs  I have a hedge of red barberry in front of my house and would like to plant another row of shrubs in front of it. I have just removed a row of tired yellow ...

swimming pool  I live in zone 9a southern California and need to plant a tree, shrub, or vine to block the hot summer sun from my south facing patio and house, but we ...

Back yard options?  This area is approx. 50 ft wide by 40 ft long and totally blank except for the back fence line. We want to leave the existing trees because they block ...

fertilizing my daylilies  I see hope of spring. Let me know when to come for my order. I believe I am suppose to fertilize the babies. What fertilize do you recommend and how ...

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