Q. Hi Peter, The previous owners of my house removed part of a laurel hedge that was blocking the neighbors view. There is still an extensive root system and new shoots keep returning. Short of removing the root system, is there a way to stop the new shoots? If not, will the new shoots eventually…
Month: April 2005
Chewed Clematis Shoots
Q. Something is either gnawing, eating, or breaking off the tops of my clematis shoots. I can’t see anything, & it’s not slugs or birds. Any ideas? Kim Elya – Federal Way, WA A. Well you just shot down two of the possibilities right there in your question. If the damage is on new growth…
Crane Fly Larvae
Q. Mr. Horticulture Guy: Could you help me with a lawn problem. This is the first year in 20 years with this problem. I thought I had crane fly larvae in my lawn, so I got some killer for that and put it on. But I still have signs of the larvae, not only that…
Timing for dividing and moving plants
Q. Peter, With water restrictions a likelihood later this summer, would it be a bad idea to move plants and trees in the garden? I have a weeping cherry I planned to move and need to thin (or whatever the technical term is) some day lilies. Would it be better to wait until next year?…
Wet Soil Willows
Q. I have a very soggy lawn area between my neighbor property and mine. I would like to plant fast growing bushes or trees or whatever in that area to absorb the moisture. I would appreciate any suggestions you could give me. Thank you – Frank Vallaro – Valhalla, NY A. When I hear wet…