Pachysandra

Question------------------------- Followup To Question - I am looking to transplant a large amount of Pachysandra from one section of my yard to another. How would you suggest I go about this and what sort of thi

Shrubs stopped growing.

QuestionHi Larry, I have a small problem, I have obtained some shrubs to be used as hedges. I told my local landscaper what height & type of hegde I wished to make. I purchased 3 different types of shrubs, told to p

Tea Olive

QuestionHi Mark, I have a tea olive tree/shrub right outside my front door. My daughter and I both are allergic to the fragrance that it gives off. Im trying to find out if and when can this plant be transfered and

moving shrubb/trees

QuestionDear Larry thank you for providing this service I have a number or shrubbs and trees i want to move They vary in size from 3-12 feet Some are conifers i think, non are desiduice[?] I could send photos I live

shrubb/tree moving

QuestionDear Mark thank you for providing this service I have a number or shrubbs and trees i want to move They vary in size from 3-12 feet Some are conifers i think, non are desiduice[?] I could send photos I

Tea Olive Tree/Bush

QuestionMr Clark, Thank you for you time to read my email. Im trying to find information on a Tea Olive. Im not for sure if its a bush/tree/shrub. My daughter and I are severaly allergice to the fragrance. Im trying

The Lantern Tree

QuestionDoes this tree or bush need any special treatment soil or planting and pruning. AnswerBeryl: I am not to sure, I would need more information. I do not know what a Lantern tree is. if you have the botanical

Shrub - Ericas Heather

QuestionWhat kind of shrub is this and what are its qualities? Where is it best utilized in the landscape? Is it hardy enough for South Jersey? AnswerHi John this is an evergreen shrub that prefers full sun,

woody and non-woody plants

QuestionWhat is the difference between woody and non-woody plants? I already know that non-woody plants die back during the winter, but the roots are still intact; and that woody plants are stronger. Can you please

Photinias

QuestionI live in Oklahoma City and have a privacy hedge of Frasier Red Tipped Photinias. The shrubs have been healthy and have grown to about 10 tall. Starting last summer, sections of some of the shrub

new plantings

QuestionHi, I live in S. IND.; soil is primarily clay. would like to plant hedges; about 400 ft. worth. As I say soil quality is poor; your advice as to what to plant, how far apart, where to buy, ect. Also, need to

How to trigger root growth

QuestionHi, I cut off a branch from a hedge(Elaegnus Ebbingei). I would like to know if it is possible to get it to root so I can transplant it in my yard. Thanks, Angela AnswerHi Angela yes it is possible to root

Leland Cypress Trees

QuestionCan you tell me where I can order seeds for Leland Cypress Trees? I need to plant a lot of them and do not want to spend the money on already growing trees. I am looking at 30 - 40 trees. A

inner leafless shrubbery

QuestionI have had two gardenias, one wax myrtle, numerous photinias, and a savannah holly all lose or are losing all their inner leaves. The leaves are all on the outer part of the plants with respective blooms. Th

Small shrubs

QuestionWhat are the pluses/minuses for using weigela(carnaval), daphne(carol mackie) or mountain laurels w/western exposer? I am replacing 5 evergreens(yews) and looking for colorful small/dwarf shrubs instead of e

Greenery for Retaining Wall

QuestionHi Larry, Thank you in advance for taking my question. Its very generous of you to do this. I live in a condo unit in northern Massachusetts with windows that look out onto a drab, 6 foot high cement retaini

My aborvites

QuestionMy aborvites are looking pretty bad the ends are turning brown and they are thining I have them for about 11 years and I would hate to lose them now. They are well watered and fertilige AnswerDiane: Not su

Shrub Questions

QuestionExpect to landscape a new house I built and thinking of using Sandstone cropper rocks mixed in with lots of blue holly, birdsnest spruces and boxwoods in the front. I live in Northeast Ohio. Anything w

Rooting system

QuestionMy husband and I live in Surry, VA. We want to outline our drain field with a flowering shrub, but we need something with a rooting system that will not cause future problems in the drain field. Can yo

Blueberry Bushes

QuestionI am planning to plant about 10 blueberry bushes and I am looking for which varieties to plant. I am looking for attractive, high-yeiding bushes that will grow in southern New Hampshire. What wou