Seed Cane – Viability in South Georgia
Q: My husband gave me a stalk of something called seed cane from south Georgia. Can I plant it in my garden? A: Seed cane is a mature stalk of sugar cane that has buds from which more plants can grow. Sugar cane
Q: I am tired of raking! Is there any reason I can’t shred lawn leaves with my mower and not rake them into piles for removal? A: There are two good reasons to let your mower do the work. One experiment in Michi
Q: We purchased five Carolina allspice bushes and they have thrived, loaded with blooms. But none of them has the aroma I bought them for. Is there anything I can do to get them to smell like they do in the wild?
Blueberries – Cross Pollination
Q: I'm very confused about which varieties of blueberries I must plant together to achieve cross-pollination. I bought ‘O'Neal’ and ‘Chippewa’ from big box stores. Will they cross-pollinate? A: My s
Q: We’re going to have major construction at our home. I need advice on relocating some bedding plants to keep them out of harm’s way until the work is completed next fall The plants include bearded iris, daylily
Winter King Hawthorn – Propagation from Seeds/Berries
Q: There is a stand of ‘Winter King’ hawthorn on Ronald Regan Parkway near the Webb Gin House exit. They are beautiful now. Can I use the seeds/berries to make new trees? A: It will be tough to get the seeds to
Fruit-Bearing Cherry Trees – Viability in Atlanta area
Q: I am looking for fruit-bearing cherry trees. What is your advice? A: I don't know of anyone who has successfully grown sweet cherry fruit in the Atlanta area. Temperature swings in winter cause freeze d
Pine Trees – Premature Needle Shedding
Q: All of a sudden pine straw falling from my trees is as green as if it were still on the tree. Why is this? A: Premature needle shedding is most likely caused by big temperature swings coupled with summer drou
Q: Last year I bought a small canna lily plant for 50 cents. I planted it near the edge of our lake. Now it’s spread to six feet by ten feet. I don't want to sound ungrateful, but I am afraid it may take o
Q: When can I dig up, separate and replant my outdoor amaryllis? A: I think the best time is in spring when the green shoots first appear. Hardy amaryllis, Hippeastrum x johnsonii, blooms in my landscape each ye
Q: Recently I had many very tall pines removed from behind my house. I want to plant trees or large bushes back there so that the birds and squirrels will have a good habitat. A: Whether you are squirrel, bird o
Southeastern Flower Show 2012/2013
Q: I am trying to find out when the Southeastern Flower Show will be in 2012. Do you have any information on this event? A: The Southeastern Horticulture Society, sponsors of the flower show, have decided to put
Raised Beds – Preventing Tree Root Infiltration
Q: I have a raised bed tomato garden that has been taken over by tree roots. What do you recommend I do to prevent this from happening year after year? A: I have the same problem in my flower beds. For the annual
Q: I have a mature Meyer lemon tree but every winter when I bring it inside, it gets those awful mites. I spray it with an organic soap, but it is almost impossible to get rid of those suckers. A: Spider mites a
Oak Tree – Selling or Donating Possibility?
Q: We must remove a huge, beautiful oak tree. It's healthy, but has outgrown its available space. Is there a way to sell or donate this tree? A: Selling or donating a tree is problematic. A firewood vendor
Persimmon – Planting from Fruit
Q: My granddaughter found a persimmon while walking the dogs. Can I plant it and have a tree in my yard? A: You can certainly plant it and eventually get a tree but there is a caveat. The seed might produce eith
Pansies – Fertilizing with Oatmeal
Q: My mother in Asheville, NC heard a professional landscaper say that she fertilizes pansies with oatmeal. Have you ever heard of this? A: I've never heard of it before but I guess oatmeal could provide a
Nightshade Family – Linkage to Arthiritis
Q: My grandmother was told that eating vegetable members of the nightshade family would exacerbate her arthritis. Which ones should she avoid? Why are they called nightshade? A: The nightshade (solanum) family i
Montauk Daisy – Rooting and Transplanting
Q: I’ve rooted some cuttings from a neighbor’s Montauk daisies and they’re now going dormant. Should I leave them in their little flower pots all winter? A: Montauk daisy, Nipponanthemum nipponicum, is usually p
Q: What do I do with a lemon grass plant over the winter? I planted it this spring and it is huge! A: Lemongrass, Andropogon citratus, is a perennial plant in south Georgia but it is killed by winter cold in Atla
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