Hydroponic Lettuce Using a Plastic Tub
Q: I saw your TV show about growing lettuce in a plastic tub. Can you give more details? A: Tom Wichman, Master Gardener coordinator in Florida, introduced me to the concept. He got all of his information here.
Japanese ligustrum – Identification
Q: This tree was on our lot when we built the house. In winter it has a lot of berries. Any idea what it might be? A: It's Japanese ligustrum, Ligustrum japonicum. You're probably very familiar with
Hairy Bittercress – Identification
Q: I can't seem to identify this weed and its properties. I have it in centipedegrass even though I put down fall and spring pre-emergent. How do I go about treating it? A: It's hairy bittercress. I&
Q: Is cypress mulch good for roses? Would it have any bad effects? A: Cypress mulch won't hurt your roses but I hope you won't buy any more of it. One of the causes of the devastation of Hurricane Ka
Q: How do I get rid of two large pampas grass plants? Can I burn them? Dig them up? A: Burning is usually not successful because the roots are protected by soil. I'd chop them down to six inches tall an
Q: I planted Kimberly Queen ferns in my shaded garden last year and they were beautiful until the ice storm hit. They, of course, died shortly thereafter, but I am noticing that there are green grape-like things
Q: My daphne looks like it is wilting. I watered it but it does not look any better. How can I save it? A: You probably can't save it. Daphne is very susceptible to a disease called Phytophthora, which infe
Q: A friend got some bean seed from his Dad, who told him to plant them and they would do great. I think the word "great" is an understatement. The Dad said they are called "Fala beans". I
Q: Is there a rat poison that keeps the dead rodent from smelling? I was told that one formula contains formaldehyde, which preserves the body. A: It is a false conception that rat poisons dry out the animal. Sev
Yellow necked Caterpillars – On Blueberry
Q: Some very large, fuzzy, black caterpillars with yellow stripes are devouring the leaves of my blueberries. Should steps be taken to eliminate them? A: You are seeing yellow neck caterpillars. Notice how they
Rat and Mouse – Identification
Q: We found the droppings of an animal in our kitchen. My husband thinks it is a mouse, I think it is a rat. Is it possible to tell the difference? A: It may be distasteful, but it is possible to distinguish bet
Caterpillars – Which Ones are Poisonous
Q: My friends and I have found dozens of caterpillars under the trees in our school playground. How can you tell if a caterpillar is poisonous? Are there girl and boy caterpillars? I am nine years old. Nick East,
Flying Squirrel – In Birdhouse
Q: This weekend while cleaning up my backyard I encountered an unexpected resident in our bluebird house. I cannot see the tail or markings. I look forward to your reply. A: You have a flying squirrel! They commo
Q: Do you know of any Internet sites that discuss control of rodents? A: The key to controlling outdoor rodents like rats, squirrels and chipmunks is to understand carrying capacity and seasonality. Every landsca
Q: This year I decided to try my luck at growing a few tomato plants. They are in containers and have done quite well since Easter. However, now the lower leaves are turning yellow and on one of them strange root
Q: We have noticed some bees in a corner of our property. After a recent rain, it looked as if an animal dug up several flat bee combs. There were four of them, about the size of a six-inch pancake, and more in
Q: I need help. A big pecan limb split away from a similar-sized limb way up in the tree. Do you think I should cut off the whole limb to which both are attached? A: Someone brave is going to have to climb up in
Q: I need some advice on what to do about a crepe myrtle that was partially uprooted by recent winds. It is leaning about 30 degrees and is about 20 feet tall. My plan is to dig under where it is pulled out of t
Q: I have had a lot of erosion in my back yard so there are a lot of exposed roots. I've seen a couple of them that have this hard, white crust on them, sort of like a rubber coating. I'm assuming it&
Wet Soil- Recommended Plants and Ground Cover
Q: We have a water detention facility running through our backyard. A lot of our yard is unusable due to soggy soil. Can you suggest a ground cover that we could use to soak up water enough to walk and run there?
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