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What to Do with Regrowth on a Fallen Redbud Tree
Posted by Gary Madar | May 18, 2022I have a mature redbud tree that fell over 2 winters ago. This Spring I chose to cut it at its base because there were new sprigs sprouting from the trunk base in a vertical position. There are 3 sprouts about 4 feet tall all originating about 1 inch from each other. Shall I let each grow and then determine ...
Hydrangea Confusion
Posted by Erin Quirke | May 18, 2022My big leaf hydrangeas were in the shade until a very old maple came down last summer letting in way more light. They then shot up and produced flowers making me very happy. The trouble is I have no idea what to do regarding pruning. The hydrangeas seem to die right back to the ground every year. How do you ...
Rose bushes and sunlight help
Posted by Kelli Velasquez | May 18, 2022Hi Marianne, I am a new member to your site and I do have a rose bush question for you. just planted 5 sol desire floribunda rose bushes and 3 peach drift rose bushes on the side of my house. I made the classic mistake of not checking the sunlight conditions in the location where they were planted. I also ...
Nova Zembla Rhododendron
Posted by Yvonne Ortiz | May 18, 2022Hi Marianne, thank you for your response much appreciated. As requested, please see attached a close up of the leaf. I purchased a bottle of Bonide Copper Fungicide and sprayed the rhododendrons for the first time. Should I continue to use this product? Also, when should I expect the rhododendrons to bloom? Late May? I will definitely follow your advice ...
lilac bush
Posted by John Thibodeau | May 17, 2022planted my bush last spring, this spring the bush has grown beautiful but no buds or flowers. why?
Itoh Peonies
Posted by renate osmun | May 17, 2022a few years ago we purchased tree peonies from a local garden center - we noticed that in the pot of each tree peony there were very pretty regular peonies, but with less petals and stronger stems - I was trying to find out why this was the case when I found an article on Itoh peonies - could this ...
My Nova Zembla Rhododendron
Posted by Yvonne Ortiz | May 17, 2022Hi! My name is Yvonne. I’m reaching out because my Rhododendron plants are not doing well. They appear to have developed black spots and the leaves look dry and curling. I’m concerned that this disease might affect the rest of my landscape. Please advise how I can I salvage my Rhododendrons and protect the rest of my landscape. Thank you!
Ligustrum
Posted by alvin23412 | May 17, 2022Can I trim this bush back hard to encourage be growth and more fullness?
Hawthorn
Posted by Cynthia Jane | May 15, 2022I have a beautiful, healthy hawthorn tree about 30 years old. Every year it is covered with blossoms that last for several weeks. This year leaves are healthy as usual but only one branch blossomed, and the blossoms dried out after a week. Leaves healthy, has not been pruned or fed. No toxins in my yard ever! What could have ...
What is wrong with my Magnolia Tree
Posted by Cynthia Winchester | May 15, 2022For the last 2 weeks my Little Gem Magnolia has been losing leafs that appear to be infested.
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