Restoring Snow-Damaged Spruce Globes

Wire inner stems together in opposing pairs to reform globe shape. Wire outer stems to inner framework. Supports permanent. Prevention: build teepee of stakes, chicken wire, burlap around each globe before winter to shed

Moving a Massive 21-Year-Old Andromeda (Pieris) and Managing Seedlings

Southern NY gardener has a huge andromeda (10 ft wide, 8–9 ft tall, multi-trunk, 3 ft base) too close to house. Also, one andromeda produces dozens of seedlings yearly over 15 ft—only one does this. Moving the Giant Us

Pruning Overgrown Holly and Azaleas for Shape and Health

New homeowner with two large hollies (likely male/female) and misshapen azaleas. Hollies: tangled base, dead leaves, one has bald spot with dead branches. Azaleas: unkept, dead branches on one side, flowers only on other

Planting 'Wine & Roses' Weigela in Sandy Loam, South Central Kansas

Kingman, KS (zone 6b) gardener plans six Weigela Wine & Roses along south foundation. Sandy loam drains extremely fast; hot, dry summers. Full sun + reflected heat from light siding. Good location? Assessment Weigela n

Transplanting Burning Bush in Ohio: Referral to Archived Step-by-Step Guide

West central Ohio gardener wants to transplant an 8-year-old, 3–4 ft burning bush to replace a dead one. Dry weather concern. Answer The experts very first AllExperts answer (7/8/09) covered transplanting spirea—same te

Watering Schedule for Newly Planted Texas Sage in Mesa, AZ

Texas sage planted 6 weeks ago in Mesa, Arizona. How often to water? Schedule First growing season: Daily in evening (cooler, better absorption). Second season: Monitor closely; water during hot/dry spells. Established

Desert Hedge Recommendations for Nevada: Beyond Rosemary & Pineapple Guava

Nevada desert garden (100°F+ summers, no rain) needs hedge for privacy. Rosemary pyramids and pineapple guava died on drip irrigation—leaves burned, rosemary browned. Soil poor but fertilized. Experts Limitation Desert

Leaf Browning on Newly Planted Viburnum in Western Washington

A month-old viburnum in Olympia, WA (rocky soil, amended hole) drooped after one dry day, recovered with watering, now shows browning leaves. Photo attached. Diagnosis Likely leaf scorch. Causes: hot sun on wet leaves,

Diagnosing Leaf Scorch on 'Wine & Roses' Weigela in Kansas

Six Weigela Wine & Roses planted April in south central Kansas (zone 6b) on south side of house, 2.5 ft from foundation. Full sun, well-drained soil, watered every 1–2 days. Some show leaf scorch (brown crispy tips/edges

Why Mature Meyer Lemon Drops Fruit in Summer

A 10-year-old, 10-foot Meyer lemon drops good, ripe fruit in summer—never did this before. Experts specialty isnt citrus, but offers insight. Most Likely Cause Inconsistent rainfall/watering. Citrus fruit drop is common

Sun, Heat, Wind & Drought Tolerant Shrubs for Zone 6b (South Central Kansas)

A gardener in south central Kansas (zone 6b) has Wine & Roses Weigelas scorching on a south-facing wall with full sun, reflected heat, wind, and drought. Needs tough replacements. Expert Suggestions Wind is the primary

Eradicating Trumpet Vine (Campsis): The Root of the Problem

A homeowner thought they removed trumpet vine, but it keeps regrowing from root fragments. Why It Persists Even tiny root pieces left in soil regenerate. Its extremely difficult to control by digging alone. Chemical Co

Transplanting Holly Suckers and Killing the Parent Stump

After cutting down an old holly, suckers emerge. Can they be transplanted? How to kill the remaining stump? Transplanting Suckers (Fall or Spring) Dig new holes FIRST. Locate suckers attachment to parent root; each has

Transplanting an 11-Year-Old Boxwood (Buxus) Hedge in Bavaria

A gardener in Bavaria, Germany wants to move a 1.5m tall, 11-year-old boxwood hedge to a nearby garden. Questions: difficulty, root depth, survival chances. Key Facts Timing: September–November or March–April. NOT duri

Best Time to Transplant a Yew in Michigan

A Lansing, Michigan gardener wants to transplant a small yew during unseasonably warm weather (30°F+). Soil type unknown. Recommendation Ideal time: FALL (September–November). Acceptable: SPRING (before new growth). No

Fertilizing Yews (Taxus): When, What, and How Much

Question about fertilizer type, timing, and rate for Taxus yews. Established In-Ground Yews Generally need NO fertilizer. Theyre self-sufficient once established. New plantings (first year): Balanced liquid or soluble

Dividing Burning Bush (Euonymus alatus): Feasibility and Technique

A gardener asks if burning bush roots can be split and still grow. Answer Yes, but with caveats: Only if root ball is large enough to divide with substantial roots on each piece. Plant divisions immediately. Water in t

Rhododendron Leaf Loss in Winter: Deer vs. Weather Damage

Rhododendron leaf loss in SW Ohio during a harsh winter with deer present is more likely weather-related than browse—rhododendron leaves are unpalatable (toxic) to deer. Diagnosis Winter desiccation: Frozen soil prevent

Identifying Trumpet Bell (Tecoma stans 'Augustata') from Frost-Damaged Shrub Photos

Four photos of a frost-damaged shrub with compound leaves and trumpet-shaped flower remnants confirm Tecoma stans Augustata (trumpet bell/yellow bells)—a heat-loving shrub marginal in cooler zones. Identification Featur

Establishing Damianita (Chrysactinia mexicana) in Phoenix: First-Year Care

Newly planted Damianita in Phoenix needs poor, well-drained soil and consistent moisture during its first year—then it becomes extremely drought-tolerant. First-Year Protocol Keep soil evenly damp (not wet) for 12 mont