QuestionHi Mike! A silly question, probably. Why are Petunias sticky feeling. AnswerHi Patti. This really is not a silly question at all. Petunias exude a naturally stick substance through their stems t
QuestionI bought a hanging basket this spring with lots of different flowers in it. The hanging basket was not doing well, so I just put the different flowers into the ground. One has done beautifully bu
QuestionHello, I live in SE lower Michigan (Adrian) and I have questions about irisis. Last spring I bought a house that at one time had a wonderful gardener. I am only a novice. I have noticed t
QuestionWe live in Kentucky and have planted banana trees for fun. This year we have a huge pod that has produced little bananas. The bananas are about 6 inches long and there are about 36 of them. We understand tha
QuestionI have bought a 5 gallon mexican heather It was blooming. I planted this as a groundcover. The leaves were green. I am seeing a different color on the leaves a brown color. How much water do they need? The b
QuestionDear Mr. Hern: I have two althea hibiscus plants which are planted in the ground. I am in the process of moving and since these plants are not in containers I cannot take them with me as they are part of th
QuestionWhat type of soil do japanese maples prefer. What kind of fertilizer, etc would you reccommend to bring out vibrant colors and enhance growth. any other advice you could provide me would be appre
QuestionCan I leave empty clay pots outdoors all winter (in Michigan) or will they crack in frezing weather? AnswerJack, Empty clay pots can usually be left outside if they are upside down and are resting on a few
Questionwhat is the best method to over winter geraniums? Answerthe best way is to give them a sunny location inside (greenhouse window, N, S, or East exposure). treat them like a regular houseplant inside. water b
nemophila discoidalis(penny black)
QuestionI have two problems. 1 its very dry in my house so I bought a plug in humidifier. But I havent tried to start seeds yet. 2 I have 4 cats that love nibbling sprouts. Then they ask for cool locations 55*f nigh
QuestionHave been trying to grow the above from seed for the past two years, seeds come up a treat follow instructions to the letter, the first year after planting out only a few took the biggest one got to about 10
what to plant and how to prepare my garden for prosperous growing!
QuestionHi Richard-I just need some advice and how to prepare my mostly clay garden for happy growing! Last year I planted some begonias and they never grew because of the poor soil conditions. I dont want to have t
QuestionMy dusty millers have gotten huge and I want to trim them, and seperate them to plant in other areas of my garden. I have a brown thumb, so is there anything special that I need to know or do? Answeri
QuestionI recently planted some annuals in containers. Shortly after planting the annuals, my area was plagued with two straight weeks of rain and wind storms. Upon returning to my garden, I found many o
QuestionThis year, for the first time, I purchased two rather large containers of red geraniums to be transplanted into large pots that sit on either side of my patio. The containers probably contained 5 to 6
QuestionHi. Are hanging baskets usually consist of annual flowers? How should I treat my hanging baskets after the summer? Do I have to discard them and buy another one next year, or can I save them indoor and place
How to take care of potted petunia
QuestionI bought to potted petunia plants and I have them on the north side of my house to help attract humming birds. No insturctions came with taking care of these plants. What do I do? Should I cut these to keep
QuestionWhen is the best time to plant azaleas? I live in Southeastern Tennessee. Answerim in southern NJ. climate zones 6-8. actually azaleas are broadleaf evergreens. spring & fall would be the best time to
QuestionI am trying to find out what kind of fragrant flowering bushes and trees will do well in the lower southeast section of Texas? Galveston, Tx area. I love lilac bushes but do not know if they woul
QuestionI live in Connecticut - I want to try to grow my own New Zealand Impatients (I think thats what they are called) (the big ones)...Where or how do I get seeds from my existing plants to grow? And if I c
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