Posts Tagged ‘tools’
Amur Honeysuckle – Identification
Q: I have two of these big shrubs growing in my yard. The red berries are pretty in October. Can you identify it? A: When I filmed television shows in Cincinnati we constantly battled this shrub: amur honeysuckle, Lonicera mackii.,...
Leyland Cypress – Branches Dying
Q: Three out of my twenty seven Leyland cypress’s are dead and most of the others have branches turning brown. Is there chemical that will stop this? A: This is a common situation during and after a drought. Leyland cypress...
Drought – Buying a Soil Moisture Tester
Q: Where can I buy an accurate soil moisture tester for my landscape? A: Turf expert Clint Waltz says: “There are soil moisture probes that can accurately measure volumetric soil moisture content. Brand names include the Dynamax TH2O Moisture Meter...
Pomegranate – Growing
Q: I’ve heard wonderful things about the anti-oxidants in pomegranate juice. It tastes wonderful but is expensive. Is it a tree or a bush? Can I grow one here? A: Pomegranates grow fine in the lower two-thirds of Georgia. The...
Garden Tools – Repair Shops
Q: Is there a place within fifty miles of Atlanta that repairs garden tools? I have some of my grandfather’s sturdy old tools and I’d hate to send them to the landfill just because they need new handles. A: If...
Chickens – Not Laying
Q: I have had two fully grown Dominicker hens since September and they have not laid one egg. Do they get too old to lay? Do they not lay in the winter? A: One of the quirks of managing laying...
Sugarland Oleander- Poisonous
Q: We planted a ‘Sugarland’ oleander recently. Our neighbor informed us it was poisonous to kids or pets and we have both. I find it difficult to believe a home improvement store would sell a poisonous plant with no warning...
Rain barrels – Soaker hose
Q: We invested in some rain barrels after the recent drought. They are inconveniently located on the low side of the house. Is there a reasonably priced pump I can use with a soaker hose? A: Frank Henning, University of...
Lawnmower – Donation
Q: My husband and I recently purchased a new lawnmower. We would like to donate our old electric mower to charity. Can you suggest an organization? A: What generosity! The Atlanta Tool Bank (www.toolbank.org) has 200 organizations that depend on...
Privet – Tools to Remove
Q: On your TV show you mentioned special tools to remove privet. I went to hardware stores and they hadn’t a clue what they were. A: The tools were the Weed Wrench (www.weedwrench.com) and the Honeysuckle Popper (www.misterhoneysuckle.com). Both are...
Gardening – Beginning
Q: I want to plant a small flower garden in my yard. I have no idea of what type of gardening tools I need, or what type of flowers to plant, since I am a beginner. How should I get...
Playing-Field Care – Resource
Q: Can you give me a good resource on caring for sports turf? Our football and soccer fields need an “extreme makeover.” A: As the father of a soccer-playing son, I see wide variations in field conditions. Some are pristine...
Daffodils – Moving in Early Spring
Q: Can I move daffodil bulbs now? I want to plant some shrubs in a place where daffodil foliage is already an inch tall. A: If you are careful, the bulbs can be moved without harm. The best tool to...
Pond – Leave Pump on in Winter
Q: I have two small fish ponds that are connected. One is three feet deep and the other is about a foot deep. I have a pump that circulates the water between them. In cold weather, should I run the...
Soil – Proper Preparation
Q: I recently purchased a house and all of the soil around it seems to be hard, red clay. I want to have flowers this spring but I know I’ll have to make the soil better somehow. What do you...
Fire Blight – In Pear
Q: I have a 50+ year old pear tree that suddenly has shown signs of distress. After blooming and developing some fruit, the tips of some branches began to turn brown. It looks a little like freeze damage. The problem...
Ergonomic Gardening Tools
Q: I am looking for ergonomic garden tools for my mother, who has arthritis. None of the local garden centers seem to have them. Can you help? A: I think it won’t be long until all garden centers have tools...
Sports Turf – Maintaining
Q: Can you give me a good resource on caring for sports turf? Our football and soccer fields need an “extreme makeover.” A: As the father of a soccer-playing son, I see wide variations in field conditions. Some are pristine...
