Christmas Cactus – Droopy After Repotting

Q:About 6 weeks ago I repotted our old root-bound Christmas …

Cabbage Aphids – Control

Q: I picked cabbage from my garden this morning and …

Apple – Saving an Old One

Q: I bought an old farm that has two apple …

Hibiscus – Killed by Cold

Q: I bought and planted a tree-form hibiscus last year. …

Hickory – Trunk Damage Caused By Root Rot

Q: I have a hickory tree that has been attacked …

Asian Ambrosia Beetle – On Dogwood Trunk

Q: I purchased a young dogwood from “big box” store …

Effects of Cold on Fruit Trees

Q: My back yard peach trees have already blossomed. They …

Boxwood – Alternative Shrubs

Boxwood blight has had devastating effects on several metro Atlanta …

Pear – Grafting

Q: I want to save a pear tree belonging to …

Pull-Behind Aerator – Evaluation

Q: I’m considering buying one of these pull-behind aerators. Do …

Zoysia – Weeds After Dog Arrives

Q: I’ve always had problems with winter weeds in my …

Camellia – Multi-colored

Q: I have a multi-colored camellia in my back yard. …

Mistletoe – No Control With Herbicide

Q: Now that my oak tree is dormant, can I …

Why Do We Use Poisons?

Q: Why do we have to use so many poisons …

Meat – Composting

Q: Why can’t I put meat in my compost pile?…

Peonies-Thrips

Q: My peony plants flower for about a week before …

Homemade Mosquito Repellent – Useless

Q: Why don’t you tell folks about the mosquito-repelling recipe …

Pine Shavings – Don’t Make Soil Acid

Q: I have access to pine shavings with no manure. …

Growing Ginger

Q: Will ginger grow in Decatur?

A: Ginger lily (butterfly …

Azaleas-Blooming Times

Q: I have an azalea bed with at least four …