Category Archives: Southeast U.S. Gardeners

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

Curcuma (Ruby Supreme)

Q. This summer I made a purchase of this plant at the local Lowe’s. The plant is turning yellow and then to dead leaves. What do I do, cut it down to ground level? Cover it up with mulch? Can’t … Continue reading

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Mass Cane Becomes Canine Crunchy

Q. I have a mass cane dracaena plant and my dog ate all the leaves off of it and I was wondering if they will grow back or is there something I can do to help them grow back ? … Continue reading

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Yellowing Coralbush

Q. I have a Jatropha Multifida planted near the foundation of my home, it does beautifully during the winter, however, at present it is turning yellow. what are the soil requirements for this small tree? Could it be too wet? … Continue reading

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Lethargic English Laurels

Q. I have English Laurel in clay soil. Two are doing well, but the other nine trees, the leaves are turning yellow and the plants are not growing. What should I do to save these laurels. I need them for … Continue reading

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Peonies Not Blooming

Q. I planted some peonies back six or seven years ago which still haven’t bloomed.  They get plenty of sunlight – what could be the problem and can I fix it at this point. Rhonda Moore – Wynnewood, Oklahoma A. … Continue reading

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