Q: I have found and removed a carcass of a raccoon in a hollow at the base of a large tree. Now what do I do? Should I sterilize the inside or do I fill it with concrete? I hope to save this tree for years but al
Different Camellia Blooms – Common?
Q: I have two different color blooms on the same camellia bush. They are on the same branch but on just alternate stems. Is this common? A: It's common for camellias and azaleas to "sport" diff
Mulch Zone – Roundup Sprayed On
Q: I want to establish a mulch zone around the base of several young trees. Grass grows right up to the trunks. Can I use Roundup to kill the grass around the base of the trees without hurting them? A: Yes,
Q: Is April the time to fertilize daylilies? A: The general rule of thumb is to fertilize plants when they are most vigorously growing, which would be late March through early April for daylilies. Since most t
Q: I have a ‘Meyer' lemon in my backyard. Do I need to thin the fruit after it sets? I have hundreds of blooms and plenty of busy bees. If I do thin the fruit, what size should it be? A: Yes, you ha
Q: After ten years of lawn struggles, I decided to do a home soil test. It said we are low in nitrogen. The sod we laid last year looks pitiful. Can I put out nitrogen now? A: I'm doubtful that low nitrog
Transplanting – Soil treatment
Q: Last year carpenter ants nested in and killed our five-year old peach tree. We want to remove the dead one and plant a new tree in the same spot. Do we need to treat the soil to prevent the ants from hurting t
Q: I've been invaded with European craneflies. They look like giant mosquitoes as they bump along windows and outdoor lights. What can I do to get rid of them and prevent future problems? A: Thought they
Vegetable Gardens – Watering Restrictions
Q: Is it true that vegetable gardens are exempt from watering restrictions? Does that apply to other food plants, like blueberries, raspberries, and small fruit trees? A: Yes, you may water food gardens without
Q: My wife planted two pecan seeds that her sister from Valdosta gave her. The trees are now eighteen feet tall. She has heard that since they are not grafted no pecans will grow on them . Do you suggest they we
Irrigation System – Worth the Price?
Q: I moved to Georgia last year from south Florida, so I'm used to having an irrigation system. Is it worth $1700 to have one installed for watering bermudagrass and a few flower beds? I don't necessa
Shrub – Planted Over Drain Tile
Q: I was going to plant an ‘Otto Luyken' laurel but discovered that my house's concrete sewer drain ran about a foot underneath that spot. What can I use as a container plant that I could set on
Q: Is there a place within fifty miles of Atlanta that repairs garden tools? I have some of my grandfather's sturdy old tools and I'd hate to send them to the landfill just because they need new handl
Q: I plan on building a large planter and growing roses. I have access to horse manure and also composted fish waste from a hatchery. Would it be a good idea to fill the planter with this stuff or mix it with som
Q: I am trying to set my wife straight. (Ha!!!) Do tree roots come to the surface for air? A: Not exactly, but close. The best way to describe it is that roots grow in areas where there is sufficient air. If a
Bradford Pear Trees – Resprouting Roots
Q: More than a year ago we had two Bradford pear trees cut down and their stumps ground. Little trees keep coming up from the roots. What can I do to put an end to the resurrection? A: ‘Bradford' pe
Q: A disease got into my St. Augustinegrass lawn last fall and killed one-third of my front lawn. Will the disease come back this spring? A: Take-all patch has wreaked havoc with St. Augustinegrass lawns in Geo
Q: I heard you on your radio show discussing a product called Messenger to make tomato plants stronger. As novice growers, we have many questions about how to use it and how it works. A: Messenger(tm) contains a
Q: I'm in charge of planning a fruit tree garden for elementary school students. Can you give me some ideas on fruits that will ripen before the end of May or after August? A: Not many fruit ripen in late
Q: I have had a mole problem for two years. I have tried a mole trap without success. I've also tried to control insects my yard to eliminate their source of food. Do you have any suggestions? A: Mole tun
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