Leyland Cypresses – Fertilizing
Q: What fertilizer would you recommend to ensure the health of mature Leyland cypresses? My trees are 60 feet tall and look great. I want to keep them that way! A: Not much research has been done about fertilizi
Dolomite Lime – Addition to Garden
Q: My soil analysis says I need to add dolomite lime. In looking at garden centers I can not find anything labeled dolomite lime. A: Dolomitic lime is simply a liming material that contains magnesium carbonate a
Composting – Adding compost to the garden
Q: I just started composting last year and have been amazed at how much stuff I've kept out of the landfill. I have no idea when I should start adding the compost to my garden bed. Does the material need to
Grass Clippings – In the Garden
Q: I use grass clippings as mulch in the vegetable garden. Is it OK to use a pre-emergent on my lawn and then put the clippings in the garden? A: Chemicals used to prevent weeds are designed to dissolve off the g
Q: I have been trying to reproduce a goldenrain tree for 12 years. How do you get the seeds to germinate? A: The key is harvesting and planting the seed when fresh. Sow them shallowly, an inch apart, in a protect
Crabgrass – Pre-emerge Application
Q: Please tell me as accurately as possible when to apply the pre emerge for crabgrass. A: The exact timing depends on soil temperature. When soil is 50 degrees F. and rising, crabgrass seeds start germinating.
Bee-keeping – Painting of Hive
Q: I am a first-time bee keeper. I received several used supers and was told to clean them up and repaint them. I painted the inside by mistake. Will this harm the bees? A: UGA bee expert Keith Delaplane says it&
Eco-friendly Lawn – Plants and Grass
Q: I want to convert our backyard to a more eco-friendly lawn. I’d like to see a variety of colors and textures in the area. What do you recommend? A: I consulted native plant expert Shannon Pable (shannonpable.c
Q: I'm very anxious to try to grow fir trees. Will Frasier or balsam fir grow in upper north Georgia? A: Fraser fir is worth a try but your elevation is the key. Firs grow best at elevations near 5000 feet
Q: My parents planted a store-bought magnolia tree ten years ago. It has never bloomed or even shown buds. My Mom is still around and would love to have blooms. A: Magnolias are famously recalcitrant in blooming
Q: I have kept a tomato garden in the same spot for five years. For two years, all of the plants have succumbed to various diseases. Is there anything I can clean the soil with? A: Once diseases have built up i
Q: Last year I purchased 11 queen palms from a local store. During the winter they all turned brown; they look like they might be dead. Will they come back in the spring? A: Queen palm can survive 25 degrees and
Q: I am afraid I’ve created a monster by having a salt lick in my back yard. The deer love it. I recently counted eight there taking turns. I had hoped to put out impatiens to get some color. Do deer like impatie
Plants with "Daniel" in the name
Q: Are there any plants with the name Daniel in them? Our children are named Daniel and Heather. We’ve always had heather plants but we’d like to find a plant for Daniel. A: Using Google, I only found ‘Daniel Os
Bermudagrass – Chemical Removal
Q: Bermuda grass has started growing in several small areas of my zoysia lawn. Is there a chemical that I can spray that will kill the bermuda and not harm the zoysia? A: There are a few chemicals available to l
Bamboo – Used for Trellises and Stakes
Q: Some of our gardeners at Alpharetta Community Garden want to go out and cut bamboo for trellises and stakes. Will the bamboo will root in the ground if they do this? A: No, the freshly cut bamboo stems won
Q: I know you don’t recommend burning bermuda lawns but what do you think about scalping? I've already seen neighbors cutting theirs very short. A: Scalping is far safer than burning. I recommend doing it
Q: Could you tell me what kind of grass I have in my lawn? It is the first grass around to go dormant and it is the last one to come out in the spring. It feels thick and prickly. Seems to grow super slow; even w
Q: Would it be OK to plant apple and peach trees near each other? I worry the cross pollination would produce a weird fruit. A: You won’t get an appeach! An apple is in the genus Malus, while a peach belongs to
Plasticulture – In your garden
Q: I have seen many watermelon and strawberry fields that are covered by black plastic film. Where might I be able to get that type of film? A: This technique is called plasticulture. It’s a great way to enhance
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