Mockernut Hickory – Identification
Q: I have a tree in my backyard that must have been planted by the previous owners. I've tried to identify it through The National Arbor Day Foundation but I can't figure it out. Can you look at the
Vegetable Garden – ‘Sterilizing' soil
Q: My father has two vegetable gardens (totalling 800 sq ft) that he wants to "sterilize" dirt. He is concerned that due to size "rotation" of crops are not very effective. He is looking
Q: My husband, who is a retired Delta grain farmer, is trying his hand at growing tomatoes. We have tons of the tiny ones, which are very good. Our large tomatoes, are prolific enough, but most of them have a lot
Q: I've heard you talk about pre-emergents on your show and I was wondering if I could use one on the plot of ground where I will be planting my fall patch of turnip greens and spinach. Every year, the wee
Q: SOS!!! My husband had concrete driveway pad replaced; dust from concrete saw (used to break up old pad) covers my liriope, hosta, azaleas, impatiens, some iris. what is best way to remove it? I'm conce
Coastal Bermuda Grass – Pros and Cons
Q: What are your thoughts on coastal bermuda as a lawn grass? Pros and cons please! A: The first con I can think of is that you'll have to plant Coastal from sprigs. There is no seed or sod. A pro is that
Q: What can you tell me about dwarf mondo grass? Can you split the containers of plants or do they have to be planted as a unit? Doe it spread and can you dig up and transplant the grass? When do you plant? Wha
Rabbit's Foot Fern – Repotting
Q: Could you tell me how to repot a Rabbit's Foot fern? The fuzzy extensions have grown around and under the hanging plant. They seems flexible but I am concerned about breakage when I repot. Can I cut t
Q: Can we grow sweet peas in Atlanta? I live in Roswell. If so, when do we start the seed? A: Do you mean the flower or the edible pea? In either case, the answer is the same…yes. Plant the seed in early F
European Beech – Survival in Georgia
Q: Can a tri-colored beech tree survive and thrive in Atlanta? If yes, do they need any special considerations in planting? A: According to the experts, European beech (Fagus sylvatica) can't handle our su
Q: I have several citrus trees in the back yard-orange, grapefruit and lemon. They all bear fruit, but I am sure that there is something I should do over the winter months. I haven't been able to find any
Swimming Pool – Converting to Pond
Q: I have a swimming pool that is partially restored and have decided to fill it in and create a garden spot with possibly a small pond for wildlife to enjoy. It is a Gunite pool and it is currently about 2/3 fu
Q: When I asked subscribers to my "Georgia Gardener" e-mail newsletter for their experiences with propane-powered mosquito I expected a wide range of comments. Here's one I didn't expect:
Windmill Palm – Planting Seeds
Q: I live in Lavonia, Ga. (Franklin County). have three Windmill Palms. They are in the 10 – 12 foot range..They are full of seeds this year and I would like to know when to collect and how/when to plant.
Q: I have Florida betony in my perennial beds and it is slowly taking over my entire garden. Nothing seems to control it. A: Florida betony is also called "rattlesnake weed" because its roots look li
Q: I have, quite by accident, created a very beautiful moss lawn in my very shady front yard. My question is how can I kill the weeds that crop up on top of the moss? Is there a spray that will kill the weeds a
Q: I purchased and planted in Fall 03 a good sized Red Rhapsody Amur Maple. It was about 7 ft tall and 5 ft round and in 20 gal? I think can. My question is regarding the small seed wings(fruit?) that appeared on
Q: I want to know what to do with Hibiscus plants this winter. I lost one last year and we planted some new ones and I want to know how to save them for next spring. A: If it is a tropical hibiscus, it will not
Rafus Palm – Proper Indoor Growing
Q: I have a rafus palm houseplant that is not doing well. I am not sure if I am over-watering or under-watering. Would you please tell me how the soil should be kept and give some fertilizing recommendations?
Curry Leaf Plant – Propagation
Q: I wanted to find out how best to propagate the Curry Leaf plant? I have several of them and I get requests for them often enough that I have only my big older ones left. If I can propagate them easily, then I
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