Q: My co-worker says he has a Thanksgiving cactus and that it is different from a Christmas cactus. Is this true? A: Yes, your friend is correct. The Thanksgiving cactus (Schlumbergera truncata) is sometimes call
Christmas Plants – Poison Precautions
Q: I have an 11 month old daughter. We are looking forward to celebrating her first Christmas. One of my baby care books said that real Christmas trees are poisonous and it is safer to get a fake tree. I would
Christmas Tree- Watering Mixture
Q: I think I remember hearing on your show a few years ago that one of your guests said to add Jack Daniels to the water you put in your Christmas tree, (This is not a joke!) and that would help to preserve the
Q: A few months ago I had a professional installer plant a large number of bushes around my house. He used a method that violates my own knowledge of planting. I was told his method was advocated by a UGA profess
Q: What should be done with shrubs that are purchased just before severe cold? Is it better to leave them in the garage until warmer weather or would I be safe putting them in the ground? A: Up North, where the
Q: I have impatiens planted in a half-barrel. They have begun falling over, just like they were bitten at ground level. Could squirrels do this? A: Squirrels or chipmunks are not the likely culprits. It sound to
Q: In a garden catalog I received it states that sunflower roots, not the seeds, inhibit the germination of other plants. If so, how far apart should I plant my sunflowers this spring? A: The ability of one plant
Japanese Beetle Control – Comparison of Chemicals
Q: I am not getting good control of Japanese beetles with Sevin. Are there alternatives? A: A University of Kentucky study compared several Japanese beetle control strategies. Their conclusion was that synthetic
Q: My neighbor (NNN) has installed a berm that is causing water to back up in my yard. Do you know if he can do this or not? It gets much higher and even after it's gone (2-3 days), it leaves a muddy, sogg
Q: My parents live in Jenkins County and we are increasing the garden size to three full acres. I need to know where I can find information for an irrigation system. We already have an extra-deep well. Along with
Irrigation System – Scheduling
Q: I have an automatic sprinkler system How long and how often should I set the sprinklers for? Should I set the area that covers the flat portion of my yard any differently than a sloped portion? A: Your spri
Irrigation System – Choosing Type
Q: I want to install a simple irrigation system for my lawn and flower beds. Should I use soaker hoses or a drip irrigation system? Is an oscillating lawn sprinkler any better than an impulse type? A: Your questi
Q: Last week you mentioned that your cousin is using an electric fence to control deer. We live out in the country and the deer eat our hydrangeas, roses and althea like they are candy. No repellents seem to work
Q: On the TV show "Jeopardy" earlier this winter, one of the questions was something to the effect of: "You have to wash off the grit from the curly- as well as the smooth-leaved variety of this
Q: I planted two mango seeds which have sprouted in pots. Will they grow into a tree shape or a bush? A: Since a mango plant will not survive outdoor winter temperatures in Atlanta, you had better raise your mang
Q: My apple and pear trees began to bear last year but I didn't get a single one. The squirrels got them all! Now that I see the fruit beginning to form, what can I do to protect my crop? A: Squirrels prese
Q: I hear heavy thumps and thuds in my attic in the middle of the night. Also, something seems to be chewing the wood up there. Would raccoons do this? A: It is possible that raccoons have taken up residence in y
Q: I missed your talk about dealing with squirrels on the radio a week ago. I have a wooded backyard and want to plant some hellebores (Lenten rose) that I have in pots. Every time I put out something the squirre
Q: We recently had our house painted. Suddenly something is chewing on the siding, window sills and other areas. There were some boards replaced so I suppose some creature could be trying to get to something the
Squirrel – Parasites (Bot Fly)
Q: I have noticed several squirrels with bleeding lumps on their skin. Do you know what disease this is? A: For some gardeners, a few less squirrels in the world would be a godsend. Others, though, enjoy watching
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