Q: My grandfather passed away and he had a scuppernong, which he called a Scup Nuts Vine. Can you give me instructions on how to propagate it so I can save this sentimental plant? A: Muscadine and scuppernong vi
Q: Have you ever heard of a plant called a "dinner plate hibiscus'? A: Dinner plate hibiscus refers to swamp hibiscus, Hibiscus moscheutos. Some gardeners call it swamp mallow or rose mallow. It gets
Q: Is it possible to grow chicle here in Georgia? We need an evergreen tree on our property and it would be awesome to have a nice evergreen that also can be consumed. A: You won’t be able to grow your own bubble
Q: I have about 30 tropical orchids. Are there outdoor garden orchid plants that will grow in Atlanta? A: Although you won’t find any that grow in trees like tropical orchids do, there are ground-dwelling orchids
Burford Hollies – Leaves Change to Spiny
Q: After a severe pruning on our Burford hollies, the oval-shaped leaves with one spine have reverted back to a leaf with spines all around, making them intolerable to work near. Can I force them back to the orig
Q: I am looking for ferns that are full sun tolerant and deer resistant. A: Deer don't much care for ferns in general. I find Southern shield fern, Thelypteris kunthii, easy to grow in full sun if I water
Q: My pomegranate bushes are bending over with fruit this year and my friend is wondering if he can grow any from seed. A: It’s relatively easy to grow pomegranate from seed.. Harvest the juice-filled seed sacs
Crape Myrtle – Watering Leaves
Q: My neighbor keeps telling me I'm crazy. When I water I take extra care to spray the leaves of my crape myrtles and Leylands. I know plants absorb water through their leaves but is it beneficial or am I j
Q: Is there a way to grow Spanish moss here? I have seen yards in the area with moss but it seems its growing on a certain kind of tree. A: Spanish moss is not a true moss. It is an epiphytic plant, meaning it g
Q: I’m a first-time bee keeper and at a Georgia Beekeeping Association event one of the speakers said that jasmine was toxic to bees. This is disappointing because I want to grow Tangerine Dream jasmine vine. Wha
Q: My lawn care company recommended it would be better if I planted bermuda seed rather than keep the fescue that is in my full sun back yard. Do you think this is a good idea? A: It's possible to plant be
Q: We're having a debate about eating crabapples from trees growing along a busy four-lane road. Would these be safe? A: I'm not a doctor but I'd be more concerned with road dust and chemicals
Camperdown Elm – Planting in the South
Q: On a walk through Prospect Park in Brooklyn with my 8-year-old grandson, we found the Camperdown Elm. He is excited about the possibility of my planting one. Suggestions? A: The Camperdown elm, Ulmus glabra &#
Q: Would you agree with my hypothesis that the increase in mistletoe in trees is because we haven't had many ice storms? A: I don't know if ice storms have had an effect but I sure seem to see lots
Q: This tree at my apartment complex has beautiful pink blooms and yellow autumn leaves. Though I live in Tennessee, I am hoping you might know the tree's identity. A man with the Tennessee State Forestry D
Q: In my backyard, I was picking up branches, including some pieces of mistletoe under a large oak tree. When I attempted to pick a sprig out of the nearby cotoneaster, I discovered to my surprise that the mistle
Q: I know where some ramps are growing in Morgan County. How can I propagate them in a sunny, creekside, hardwood valley in Smynings? A: Ramps, Allium tricoccum, are also known as wild leeks. They grow in moist w
American Elm – Resistant to Dutch Elm Disease
Q: I’d like to grow a ‘Jefferson’ American elm to replace a poplar tree in the front yard. Any thoughts? A: It’s rare to see a healthy American elm anymore. Most have succunbed to Dutch elm disease, transmitted b
Q: This is a leaf from my indoor Peace Lily plant, can you tell me what you think is causing the leaves to get like this ? A: This looks like bacterial leaf spot. I think there could be three causes: low light, s
Q: What seed companies do you recommend. All of the catalogs I've received so far are from the NE, midwest, or CA. Is there a SE seed company? I would love to buy as local as possible. A: I applaud your sup
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