Category Archives: Southeast U.S. Gardeners

Gardening questions from TX, OK, AR, LA, TN, MS, AL, NC, SC, GA, & FL

Shady Cherry Laurel

Posted on October 29, 2011 by Horticulture Guy - Peter Punzi

Q. While looking for a plant that would serve as a hedge (about 10′ tall) and grow in full shade, the garden center folks recommended the pruninus caroliniana. What I have read on the web says it needs partial to … Continue reading →

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A Clover By Any Other Name

Posted on April 3, 2011 by Horticulture Guy - Peter Punzi

Question: On my newly purchased property, I discovered clover with a dark, heart shape in the center of each leaf. I am having difficulty identifying what kind of clover it is. I am very interested to learn what type of … Continue reading →

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Ficus outdoors in Texas

Posted on February 27, 2011 by Horticulture Guy - Peter Punzi

Question: I live in Corpus Christi, tx (zone 9a, i believe), my boss has a beautiful 20+ ft ficus tree in his backyard (he said he had two but one died).  I have a really nice outdoor potted ficus that … Continue reading →

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Mystery Flower is a Columbine

Posted on May 2, 2008 by Horticulture Guy - Peter Punzi

Question: I’m trying to identify a flower. We live in Athens, Georgia (she’s about 20 minutes outside of Athens.) and this is something that has been in my friends yard since she moved into the house, and until this year … Continue reading →

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Repotting a ficus tree

Posted on January 7, 2008 by Horticulture Guy - Peter Punzi

Q. Happy New Year,I have a potted Ficus tree outdoors. It is extremely healthy but I now see that the roots have gone through the pot and into the ground.Can I cut the roots off at the bottom of the … Continue reading →

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