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# Walter Reeves: The Georgia Gardener

Gardening tips and advice from the most respected garden guru in the Southeast.

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## Posts

- [Gardening Q&A](https://www.walterreeves.com/gardening-qa/)
- [Two Steps For Controlling Weeds In a Flower Garden](https://www.walterreeves.com/lawn-care/two-steps-for-controlling-weeds-in-a-flower-garden/) - Q: Could you recommend a safe herbicide to control grasses and weeds in established flower beds? A: Controlling weeds in a flower garden involves two steps: preventing weed seeds from coming up and killing weeds that have emerged. Both steps have particular shortcomings. Preventing seeds from coming up may damage the roots of nearby plants, and may also affect the seed of
- [What To Do About Camellia Leaf Gall](https://www.walterreeves.com/landscaping/outdoor-flowers-and-foliage/what-to-do-about-camellia-leaf-gall/) - Q: I am a landscape professional, and I’ve seen an influx of camellia leaf gall and more azalea leaf gall starting to show up. It is appearing on multiple properties that I maintain from Stone Mountain to Loganville. Is there a cause that I’m missing? What can I do, if anything, to treat for this?
- [Weed Chemicals Aren’t Mind Readers](https://www.walterreeves.com/lawn-care/weed-chemicals-arent-mind-readers/) - Q: I have a centipede lawn with a healthy row of variegated liriope bordering a mulched island. I have been battling yellow wood sorrel (oxalis, I think) in my lawn. I have been spot treating with atrazine. The oxalis has started invading the liriope. I am afraid the atrazine will kill my liriope if I
- [Do Strawberries Ripen Off the Vine?](https://www.walterreeves.com/food-gardening/fruits/do-strawberries-ripen-off-the-vine/) - Q: I know I can pick tomatoes right when they start to turn red and then let them continue to ripen indoors. Can I do the same thing with strawberries? I’m trying to level the playing field with the birds because right now they are winning. A: There are two types of ripening processes for fruit:
- [Tips for Pruning Rhododendrons](https://www.walterreeves.com/landscaping/outdoor-flowers-and-foliage/tips-for-pruning-rhododendrons/) - Q: I’m getting a new roof and need to prune two rhododendrons back from the driveway to keep the trucks from damaging them. I wonder if you might have any tips? A: Before I do any pruning on a shrub, I follow the three D’s: removing Dead, Diseased, and Damaged branches. Dead limbs are obvious removal candidates. Look also for
- [Post-Planting Droop](https://www.walterreeves.com/landscaping/ornamental-trees/post-planting-droop/) - Q: I planted a gorgeous Rising Sun redbud two weeks ago. The leaves are going partially limp, and I’m worried about my expensive tree. A: I agree that this tree, whose real name is The Rising Sun redbud, is gorgeous! It is intriguing that such pretty leaf colors come from a native tree whose nondescript seedlings I commonly pull
- [Christmas Fern Is a Tough Cookie](https://www.walterreeves.com/landscaping/groundcovers/christmas-fern-is-a-tough-cookie/) - Q: I just noticed my Christmas fern has developed bumps on some of the fronds. Would that be caused by a bug, a fungus, or something else? A: Christmas fern is one of the toughest cookies in the woodland landscape. It usually does not suffer from any pest, including deer. One disease that it does get is Taphrina polystichi. It causes
- [Sometimes Bubbles Can Be Useful](https://www.walterreeves.com/landscaping/ornamental-trees/sometimes-bubbles-can-be-useful/) - Q: What is this stuff on my Leyland cypress? It looks like someone spit all over it. A: Have you ever blown through a straw into a glass or carton of milk? Remember the great bubbles that resulted? Your mother or teacher came by to tell you to stop being a nuisance. But sometimes bubbles can be useful. In
- [Getting Rid of Spurweed](https://www.walterreeves.com/landscaping/pest-plants/getting-rid-of-spurweed/) - Q: We have an infestation of spurweed. We would love to know how to get rid of the existing weed. A: Spurweed, aka burweed, is a winter annual weed. It is a tiny plant with parsley-like leaves and grows close to the soil line. Spurweed seed germinates in the fall and winter months.. During the winter, spurweed remains small, low-growing and barely noticeable. In late winter, spurweed blooms
- [Birds, Bees, and Zucchini](https://www.walterreeves.com/food-gardening/vegetables/birds-bees-and-zucchini/) - Q: What is wrong with my zucchini plants? Every year I get many blooms, but the blooms fall off like they’ve been severed at the stem. I’m at a loss as to what’s going on. A: What is going on is that zucchini has male and female flowers on the same plant. Typically the male flowers appear about
- [Surprise, Blackberries!](https://www.walterreeves.com/food-gardening/fruits/surprise-blackberries/) - Q: I have lived at my current residence for over 50 years and have never planted blackberries. None of my neighbors have planted them either. Now, I have blackberry vines in my backyard. Where did they come from? A: Most likely the blackberries came from seeds deposited in the droppings of birds. Several bird species enjoy a
- [Weekly Watering Is Too Much Water For Houseplants](https://www.walterreeves.com/houseplants/weekly-watering-is-too-much-water-for-houseplants/) - Q: I have had a little African violet for one year. A couple of blossoms opened around its birthday. Since then the leaves are curling under and very limp. Is there a cure? I water weekly by putting the pot in a container with water and leave it for a few minutes before removing. Any
- [Do insecticides expire?](https://www.walterreeves.com/general-q-and-a/do-insecticides-expire/) - Q: Do insecticides expire? A: A lot depends on how they were stored. If they were kept cool and in a dark place, I’d give liquid products at least three years, maybe five years, of effectiveness. The product form also is a factor. Dusts and wettable powders are much shorter-lived than liquid emulsifiable concentrates. I’d give dusts and wettable powders only two years before disposing of them.
- [Bamboo All Dead: Gregarious Blooming](https://www.walterreeves.com/lawn-care/bamboo-all-dead-gregarious-blooming/) - Q: When I moved to Georgia four years ago, I had a beautiful stand of bamboo in my backyard. This spring they started to die off, and the stand is now completely dead. What caused this? Is there a chance for new growth? A: The most likely explanation is that your bamboo is all the same age and only
- [Wet Grass Blades Are the Devil’s Playground for Lawn Disease](https://www.walterreeves.com/lawn-care/wet-grass-blades-are-the-devils-playground-for-lawn-disease/) - Q: I follow your watering recommendations to a T. This year it hasn’t gone more than four days without raining, so I have run the sprinklers exactly once. My Bermuda lawn looks great. I’ve also seen where you advise against preventative application of fungicides as proper watering and cutting are all you need. Is a
- [Lost Lower Limbs of Leland Cypress](https://www.walterreeves.com/landscaping/ornamental-trees/lost-lower-limbs-of-leland-cypress/) - Q: Any recommendations for dealing with dead lower branches on Leland cypresses that are over 20 years old? A: The most common reason for lower limbs of cypress to die is simple: lack of light. On an old tree like yours, the lower limbs have gradually been shaded out. Leland cypress grows new foliage only from the tip. Once a
- [Vengeance on a Vine](https://www.walterreeves.com/landscaping/vines/vengeance-on-a-vine/) - Q: Can you identify this vine and tell me how to brutally and vengefully destroy it? It’s currently winning in my back yard. A: You have catchweed bedstraw. It’s an annual weed that comes up from seed each year. The seed can remain dormant in the soil for several years, so that’s why it never
- [The Longevity of Hosta Cultivars](https://www.walterreeves.com/landscaping/general-garden-info/the-longevity-of-hosta-cultivars/) - Q: I have a question about cultivars for a project I am working on. Will some of the plant varieties with really unique names like Jurassic begonia or “New York Night” hellebore be available to consumers indefinitely, or do new cultivars like that have a limited life span in stores or online? A: For fun, I
- [Don't Prematurely Cut Back Azaleas](https://www.walterreeves.com/landscaping/outdoor-flowers-and-foliage/dont-prematurely-cut-back-azaleas/) - Q: What do I do about the warm winter we are experiencing? My azaleas are in bloom. Do I cut them back after blooming as I usually do in April? A: Don’t cut them back now. They haven’t finished blooming. Damage to azalea flowers all depends on how far out of dormancy the early blooming shrubs are when it
- [Crossing Your Fingers for Hawthorn Revival](https://www.walterreeves.com/landscaping/ornamental-trees/crossing-your-fingers-for-hawthorn-revival/) - Q: I have Eleanor Tabor Indian hawthorn that were freeze-damaged two years ago. They were pruned to take off damaged foliage at that time, and then again from this past winter’s ice storm. Now the plants are coming back, but very slowly. Are the roots choking out any new growth? A: No, I don’t think the roots have
- [Are the Deer Done Yet?](https://www.walterreeves.com/insects-and-animals/are-the-deer-done-yet/) - Q: My husband and I fence our younger trees to protect them from deer damage when they rub velvet off their antlers. Are the deer done yet? I would like to take the fencing down but don’t want to do it prematurely. A: Male deer rub trees with their antlers each fall (September through December) to
- [Succumb to a Moss Lawn](https://www.walterreeves.com/lawn-care/succumb-to-a-moss-lawn/) - Q: My grass lawn is becoming a moss lawn of its own accord. What can I do to help it become a moss lawn? Eliminate weeds and sparse grass? A: Grass to moss is the direction of a lot of lawns. As trees grow larger, their shadow encroaches on what were formerly sunny lawns. Aristotle observed, “Nature
- [Burford Holly's Bountiful Berries](https://www.walterreeves.com/general-q-and-a/burford-hollys-bountiful-berries-2/) - Q: My neighbors and I have seen several beautiful trees around Atlanta that look like they are approximately 30 feet to 40 feet tall with berries, and we are curious if they make berries like this every year. I know the bushes do, but I am not sure about trees like this. A: I have
- [Lacebugs Lurking On Plants](https://www.walterreeves.com/insects-and-animals/lacebugs-lurking-on-plants/) - Q: Last year my azaleas were attacked by lace bugs. Now, after the winter cold, I don’t see any bugs or evidence. I would prefer to use a systemic solution and be proactive. When do I start and with what? A: Despite the cold earlier this year, there are still plenty of lacebugs lurking on the plants. Lacebugs have a very
- [Canna and Banana Allergies](https://www.walterreeves.com/food-gardening/fruits/canna-and-banana-allergies/) - Q: I read your post about people reacting to canna lilies. It sure seems similar to what I experienced after pruning my canna lilies. Any time I’m working with them, I get blisters and bumps on my arms/hands. I am allergic to bananas, but I’m unsure of a connection between cannas and bananas. I want
- [How to Prevent Window Casualties](https://www.walterreeves.com/general-q-and-a/how-to-prevent-window-casualties/) - Q: Of late I have had several birds fly into my windows. Can you give me some insight into how I can correct this problem? A: Glass windows that reflect shrubs and trees around them look to a bird like good places to fly through. Then “bang!” you have a stunned bird which may seem to recover and fly away
- [A Sunny Bed For Irises](https://www.walterreeves.com/landscaping/general-garden-info/a-sunny-bed-for-irises/) - Q: We brought iris bulbs from our family home in Michigan to plant in our Georgia flower beds. They are presently in our garage. How, and when, should we plant them here? A: Unlike in Michigan, in Georgia the soil rarely — if ever — freezes so hard that you can’t plant. That said, the soil is
- [Can St. Augustine Grass Survive an Atlanta Winter?](https://www.walterreeves.com/lawn-care/can-st-augustine-grass-survive-an-atlanta-winter/) - Q: After reading about your success with St. Augustine grass in your own yard, I decided to gamble and sod my yard with Palmetto St. Augustine last June. By August, I had the most beautiful grass in the entire neighborhood and arguably the entire city. It’s now January and there is still unmelted snow all
- [Finding Pesticide-Free Wheat Straw](https://www.walterreeves.com/general-q-and-a/finding-pesticide-free-wheat-straw/) - Q: Do you have any resources for pesticide-free wheat straw near Atlanta? A: Just like you can’t know that the food you buy at the organic grocery is truly organic unless you know everyone down the line to the farm from which it came, you can’t know that your straw is pesticide free unless you know everyone in the chain of production all
- [Ultrasonic Repellers Don’t Repel Animals—Unless You Throw Them](https://www.walterreeves.com/lawn-care/ultrasonic-repellers-dont-repel-animals-unless-you-throw-them/) - Q: Several dogs with unknown owners have been pooping and peeing on my front lawn. Is there some ultrasonic gadget that would keep them away? A: Sound repellers have been tested almost invariably on rodents and insects — which are not analogous to dogs. The first issue, of course, is that these repellers are making only sound. The theory is that dogs will
- [You Can Layer Mulch Over Pine Straw](https://www.walterreeves.com/lawn-care/you-can-layer-mulch-over-pine-straw/) - Q: We currently have pine straw as a ground cover. We are going to replace that with mulch. Do we need to remove the pine straw or can we place the mulch directly over the pine straw? A: One of the greatest benefits of mulch is its contribution of organic matter to the soil beneath. The
- [Neighbors Crossing The Line](https://www.walterreeves.com/general-q-and-a/neighbors-crossing-the-line/) - Q: A neighbor cut down a tree on the property line without consent. It was a mature 75-foot hardwood with a 6-foot trunk at the base. Can you recommend someone who can provide an appraisal of the value of the tree? A: You won’t find a bigger group of tree huggers in one place than the regular meetings
- [Sap Suckers Strike Again](https://www.walterreeves.com/insects-and-animals/sap-suckers-strike-again/) - Q: Something is destroying the foliage of my baptisia, and now the rosemary and pyracantha as well. It appears to be a sucking insect that removes the chlorophyll from the leaves. The back of the leaves are dirty looking. What do you think this is? A: This sounds like whitefly damage because they are a common
- [Staked, Shaken, but Still Rooting](https://www.walterreeves.com/lawn-care/staked-shaken-but-still-rooting/) - Q: I planted eight shrubs in my backyard in August. In late September, they blew over and broke the low-quality stakes that I had put in to hold them up. I righted them and put better stakes in, but the roots were damaged when they blew down. Could I have prevented them from blowing down? A: I have
- [River Birch Is a Trashy Tree](https://www.walterreeves.com/landscaping/ornamental-trees/river-birch-is-a-trashy-tree/) - Q: Can you help me figure out what’s likely going on with this river birch tree? The tree has been dropping leaves incessantly since about April/May, hundreds per day. Should this tree be dropping its leaves year-round? A: River birches all lose leaves in the summer, some more than others. River birch is known as
- [Brown Flowers Without Spots](https://www.walterreeves.com/landscaping/outdoor-flowers-and-foliage/brown-flowers-without-spots/) - Q: The flowers on my mini rose are all turning brown. There are no spots on the leaves. Can you tell what might cause this? A: Your roses have botrytis blight. It’s a common fungus, the same one that causes the white mold on strawberries. It loves fresh tissue like the petals on a flower
- [Read the Seed Label Before You Purchase Lawn Seed](https://www.walterreeves.com/landscaping/pest-plants/read-the-seed-label-before-you-purchase-lawn-seed/) - Q: I have a terrible weed in my fescue. The leaves are shiny and bluish, with a purple base. I’ve tried Nutsedge Killer and Weed B Gone to no effect, and it’s taken over my back yard! There is no longer any visible fescue in the back, and now it’s taking over my front yard,
- [Your Own Indoor Lettuce Patch](https://www.walterreeves.com/how-to/your-own-indoor-lettuce-patch/) - Q: You once shared plans for making and assembling a PVC stand to hold a shop light with grow light. I’ve misplaced my copy of those plans. Could you share them again? A: I have had a lot of fun with my plant stand, but I’ve made changes since I first built one. Having just
- [There's Really No Time That Camellias Can’t Be Planted](https://www.walterreeves.com/landscaping/outdoor-flowers-and-foliage/theres-really-no-time-that-camellias-cant-be-planted/) - Q: I understand that the optimal time of year to plant camellias in Georgia is the fall. With that said, my wife and I perform an act of service for families who have a child that dies. We give the bereaved families a camellia bush to plant in their yard in memory of their loved
- [American Grapevines Are Resistant to Invasive Insects](https://www.walterreeves.com/landscaping/vines/american-grapevines-are-resistant-to-invasive-insects/) - Q: Do you know what these three hard “knots” are on this muscadine leaf? Since this is the only leaf I’ve noticed that has them, I’m not worried — just curious. A: These knots are caused by phylloxera, a tiny insect that damages roots as well as leaves on muscadine vines. It sucks sap out
- [Impressive Crape Myrtles Result From Pruning](https://www.walterreeves.com/landscaping/ornamental-trees/impressive-crape-myrtles-result-from-pruning/) - Q: I have a crape myrtle in my back yard that is about 60 years old. It consists of five or six trunks 4-6 inches in diameter. It is healthy but doesn’t seem to be blooming these days. I want to prune it and maybe cut all but one or two trunks. How far back
- [With Crape Roundup Comes Great Responsibility: How to Treat Crape Myrtle Suckers](https://www.walterreeves.com/landscaping/ornamental-trees/with-crape-roundup-comes-great-responsibility-how-to-treat-crape-myrtle-suckers/) - Q: I have two large, mature crape myrtle trees in mulched beds in my front yard. Unfortunately, they sucker mercilessly. Stems come up at the base of the trunks and several feet away. If I spray the suckers with Roundup, will I damage the trees? A: Once upon a time, there was a beautiful allée
- [No Need to Trim Vine "Beard"](https://www.walterreeves.com/landscaping/vines/no-need-to-trim-vine-beard/) - Q: When pruning a scuppernong or muscadine vine, is it OK to cut off the “beards?” They look like potential roots, but they hang from up high instead of growing near the base. A: The “beard,” as you call it, is a mass of aerial adventitious roots. Instead of coming out of a stem or
- [Artificial Turf for a Small and Shady Lawn](https://www.walterreeves.com/lawn-care/artificial-turf-for-a-small-and-shady-lawn/) - Q: Should I install artificial grass in my backyard? I’m 76 years old and I don’t have a green thumb. My yard is small, measuring about 16 feet square. A: Artificial turf is sometimes the best option if your backyard is very small and shady. The only plant I recommend for shady lawns is mondo
- [Beating a Dead Houseplant: Surrender to Scale](https://www.walterreeves.com/houseplants/beating-a-dead-houseplant-surrender-to-scale/) - Q: I have a real old Christmas Cactus that has a problem, and I don’t know what to do for it to get healthy again. Any suggestions? A: You’d have to have a prayer meeting, a foot washing, and an all-night sing to resurrect your plant. It is eaten up with scale! In fact, I’ll
- [Fight Yellow Jackets with a Glass Bowl](https://www.walterreeves.com/insects-and-animals/fight-yellow-jackets-with-a-glass-bowl/) - Q: I had been fighting yellow jackets for weeks. They had built a nest in my hugelkultur (a method of composting). I tried various methods, including insecticides, but only your glass bowl method worked. You need to get this info out! A: It is remarkable how effective it is. I first heard of it from 
- [Eternally Unripe Figs](https://www.walterreeves.com/food-gardening/fruits/eternally-unripe-figs/) - Q: My wife has a beautiful fig tree that she has grown for several years. It came from a flea market and bears tons of figs each year, but none ever ripen to be enjoyed. Are the birds getting to them first or do you think it’s a different issue? A: There are several reasons
- [Best Shovel for Moving Mondo Grass and Liriope](https://www.walterreeves.com/lawn-care/best-shovel-for-moving-mondo-grass-and-liriope/) - Q: What is your tool of choice for moving mondo grass and liriope? I am thinking about a spearhead shovel. Would a 32-inch or 40-inch work better? A: Spear Head Spades are a patented shovel blade that is more pointed than a standard flat blade or round blade shovel. It looks handy for digging clumps
- [Arborvitae Too Big to Be Saved](https://www.walterreeves.com/landscaping/ornamental-trees/arborvitae-too-big-to-be-saved/) - Q: We had four arborvitae, now 40 feet tall, planted between our driveway and our house years ago as a privacy screen. Can they be topped and saved, or can they be trimmed so as not to hang over our home? A: I don’t see a chance of pruning or saving the arborvitae. If you
- [Drying Onions Can Attract Bugs](https://www.walterreeves.com/food-gardening/vegetables/drying-onions-can-attract-bugs/) - Q: We have a vegetable garden, and my husband is drying small onions in the house. We don’t have a shed or carport, and the garage is too hot right now. Will this attract mice or bugs? A: Yes, drying onions can attract bugs. The curing is necessary to make the onion form a hard
- [How to Keep Pine Beetles From Other Trees](https://www.walterreeves.com/landscaping/ornamental-trees/how-to-keep-pine-beetles-from-other-trees/) - Q: I had several large pine trees removed last fall due to beetle infestations. I still have seven pine trees in the wooded part of my backyard. They are maybe 12-15 feet from each other at the closest. Not close to any neighbor’s pine trees. How do I keep the beetles from the remaining trees?
- [Kudzu Bugs Don't Bite but Still Irritate](https://www.walterreeves.com/insects-and-animals/kudzu-bugs-dont-bite-but-still-irritate/) - Q: I’ve seen a bunch of kudzu bugs flying about my townhome and landing on my door, windows, and siding. I could see them on my neighbor’s siding, too. A: Looking like a brown English pea with legs, kudzu bugs appear in different numbers every year. They don’t bite, but they may accumulate under the
- [Goldfinches Enjoy Hummingbird Nectar Too](https://www.walterreeves.com/landscaping/general-garden-info/goldfinches-enjoy-hummingbird-nectar-too/) - Q: I have not seen goldfinches in my yard for the last few years. This weekend, a beautiful one flew to my hummingbird feeder, landed on the perch, and tried to drink out of the feeder hole. Have you ever seen goldfinches at a sugar water feeder before? A: I’ve never seen a goldfinch drinking
- [Spiderlings Travel by Catching a Ride on the Wind](https://www.walterreeves.com/insects-and-animals/spiderlings-travel-by-catching-a-ride-on-the-wind/) - Q: Is it just my little acre that is infested with small spiders? The webs are so thin you don’t even see them until they wrap around your face, and they reach the ground from limbs 25 feet up. I got bitten between my fingers, and my hand swelled for two days. A: It’s likely
- [When to Propagate and How Much to Cut](https://www.walterreeves.com/landscaping/outdoor-flowers-and-foliage/when-to-propagate-and-how-much-to-cut/) - Q: I have a 25-year-old orange-flowered hibiscus that I left outside during a cold spell two years in a row. I thought I had killed it, but in February it came back to life with the tiniest sprouts possible. I babied it, and it is producing the most beautiful flowers again. The original plant is
- [Blame Nutrient Imbalance for Deformed Fruit](https://www.walterreeves.com/food-gardening/fruits/blame-nutrient-imbalance-for-deformed-fruit/) - Q: I am in Zone 8b (South Carolina) — should I prune my 3-year-old Meyer lemon plant in January to stimulate more growth in spring? It has lots of lime green leaves, but it bore large deformed fruit last spring. How can I rectify this? A: I think January is a bit early in Zone
- [Who to Consult About Loropetalum Size](https://www.walterreeves.com/landscaping/outdoor-flowers-and-foliage/who-to-consult-about-loropetalum-size/) - Q: I saw your page online about sizes of loropetalums. I looked up a plant that you said would grow to 6 to 8 feet, but other sources online say it grows anywhere from 8 to 18 feet. There is no consensus on sizes. I’m a semi-professional landscaper, and I can’t make a decision when
- [Ivy Likes it Dry](https://www.walterreeves.com/landscaping/vines/ivy-likes-it-dry/) - Q: We had beautiful swaths of ivy alongside our driveway and as ground cover on a slope in our backyard. About five years ago, we lost all of the ivy along our driveway. Now we are losing the ivy in the back. Is there anything we can do to prevent the ivy in the back
- [GroundClear Works When Directions are Followed](https://www.walterreeves.com/landscaping/pest-plants/groundclear-works-when-directions-are-followed/) - Q: I have a big patch of weeds in the backyard that I have been fighting for years. I sprayed them with some weed killer and piled four inches of wood chips on top. They still came through. What do you think about using GroundClear? A: I think you should read the GroundClear label very
- [Dead but not Leafless Points to a Water Issue](https://www.walterreeves.com/landscaping/ornamental-trees/dead-but-not-leafless-points-to-a-water-issue/) - Q: I have a dead Japanese maple in my back yard that I planted about 15 years ago. It looked great this spring, but then all the leaves suddenly turned brown and died. I have several other Japanese maples in the yard, and they’re all doing fine. Any thoughts? A: For a Japanese maple to
- [Plum Curculio Burrows in Plum Fruits](https://www.walterreeves.com/food-gardening/fruits/plum-curculio-burrows-in-plum-fruits/) - Q: Why do all of the plums on my plum tree have bug holes in them? The tree was full, but the plums were no good. A: Damage to the plum probably came from the plum curculio, a weevil-like insect. It sticks its nose into the young fruit and feeds, and then lays eggs in
- [Needled Evergreens Hide Injury](https://www.walterreeves.com/landscaping/ornamental-trees/needled-evergreens-hide-injury/) - Q: My dwarf Alberta spruce is growing in a plastic whiskey barrel, and it has recently developed brown patches of dead needles. I have shaken the limbs over white paper to check for mites, and none were apparent. It is growing on the roof of my carport. I wonder if I need to have it
- [Squirrels Cause Pine Debris](https://www.walterreeves.com/landscaping/general-garden-info/squirrels-cause-pine-debris/) - Q: What is causing healthy-looking clumps of pine needles to break off and fall from our towering pine tree? Dozens of these pine needle clumps with immature pine cones have been collecting on the ground. This has been going on for weeks, but I don’t remember it happening in years prior. A: This is the
- [Well Rotted Means Well Suited for Mulch](https://www.walterreeves.com/lawn-care/well-rotted-means-well-suited-for-mulch/) - Q: I have a pile of sawdust from grinding a pine tree stump. It is now well rotted. Can this be used as mulch? A: The key words are ‘well rotted.’ As long as you can’t see individual chips in the pile, you can consider it well rotted and perfect for mulch, or it can
- [Chamberbitter Is a Terrible Nuisance](https://www.walterreeves.com/landscaping/pest-plants/chamberbitter-is-a-terrible-nuisance/) - Q: What do you suggest as a good solution to the weed that some people call chamberbitter? It’s attacking our lawn fiercely. A: Chamberbitter is a terrible nuisance. One habit that makes it worse than other weeds is that it’s tropical in nature, so it germinates in early summer rather than in spring like we’re
- [Surprise Lily Can Be Planted Anytime](https://www.walterreeves.com/landscaping/outdoor-flowers-and-foliage/surprise-lily-can-be-planted-anytime/) - Q: I accidentally dug up some Amaryllis belladonna bulbs. When is a good time to replant them? Some of ‘em are big! A: Even though the second word of this flower’s Latin name means ‘pretty woman,’ their common name is ‘naked ladies.’ They get this name from their habit of sprouting leaves in spring, only
- [Aerial Tubers, not Potato Berries](https://www.walterreeves.com/food-gardening/aerial-tubers-not-potato-berries/) - Q: I found three pink, thumb-sized things growing 6 inches above ground, attached to my potato plant. I don’t think they are potato berries because they are hard like a potato. They don’t appear to be potatoes because potatoes exposed to sunlight turn green. I am stumped because I’ve never run across something like this
- [Wait Until Spring to Plant Crepe Myrtle](https://www.walterreeves.com/landscaping/ornamental-trees/wait-until-spring-to-plant-crepe-myrtle/) - Q: We recently had a pine tree removed and the stump ground up. We are thinking of replacing that space with a crepe myrtle. It gets full morning and afternoon sun. Should we plant now or wait until spring? A: I think you should wait until early spring. My reasoning is that you need to
- [Joro Spiders Can Extrude Silk for Up to 70 Feet](https://www.walterreeves.com/insects-and-animals/joro-spiders-can-extrude-silk-for-up-to-70-feet/) - Q: I’ve noticed spider silk stretching straight across my yard from tree to tree. They look like high tension wires! How do they do that? A: You are seeing dragline silk that female Joro spiders have extruded through their spinnerets, located on the abdomen. The spiders build their webs by extruding silk until it catches
- [Rose Rosette Renders Roses Ruined](https://www.walterreeves.com/insects-and-animals/rose-rosette-renders-roses-ruined/) - Q: By all accounts, my rose garden succumbed to a virus this summer called rose rosette. It is truly a horrific process to watch. Should I remove the bushes or wait to see how they fare in the coming year? Also, what is the cause of said virus? After several decades of cultivating roses, I
- [Armyworms Blown In From Florida](https://www.walterreeves.com/lawn-care/armyworms-blown-in-from-florida/) - Q: We had a bad problem with armyworms in our Bermuda lawn in September. What would you recommend to prevent them, and what process should we follow if they come back? A: You can’t get rid of them permanently, since many arrive here riding on storm winds from Florida. Control of the visitors is not
- [Sichuan Peppercorns - Grow in Georgia? -Toothache Tree](https://www.walterreeves.com/food-gardening/sichuan-peppercorns-grow-in-georgia-2/) - Q: I would like to know if Sichuan peppercorns could be grown in Georgia. A: Sichuan pepper comes from trees native to Asia whose seeds are used in food to produce a mouth-numbing, tickling sensation. I've enjoyed it at local Chinese eateries. The genus of the trees is Zanthoxylum, the same as the native prickly-ash
- [Browning Hosta Needs Water](https://www.walterreeves.com/landscaping/outdoor-flowers-and-foliage/browning-hosta-needs-water/) - Q: My hosta has yellow leaves with brown edges. Is it a fungal disease or a symptom of heat and drought? A: Absolutely, it’s heat and drought! Cells at the edge, tip, or top of plants are always the youngest and need the most water. If they don’t get it, they turn brown.
- [Surprise Lily Won’t Bloom](https://www.walterreeves.com/landscaping/outdoor-flowers-and-foliage/surprise-lily-wont-bloom/) - Q: My red spider lilies never fail to produce blossoms in early September. My son in Mississippi planted some several years ago, and his just will not bloom. He says he didn’t plant them too deep. His lilies sprout like normal, but they are only putting up leaves, not blossoms; the leaves die down in
- [Leafless, Dying Azalea](https://www.walterreeves.com/landscaping/outdoor-flowers-and-foliage/leafless-dying-azalea/) - Q: I have old azalea bushes that have leafless, dying branches. What could cause this? A: You will have to get on your hands and knees and inspect each of the limbs of your azalea. Particularly inspect the dead or dying limbs to see if you can find a starting point for the damage. Many
- [Not Asian Ambrosia Beetles Identification](https://www.walterreeves.com/insects-and-animals/not-asian-ambrosia-beetles-identification/) - Q: Our 20-plus year-old Japanese Maple has shown signs of Asian ambrosia beetle infestation since last year. On inspection, I removed sawdust and decayed wood and found white, living insects inside the trunk, along with occasional small black/brown beetles. I have not observed the characteristic “toothpick” frass typically associated with the Asian ambrosia beetle. A:
- [Stinkhorn Mushrooms Earn Their Name](https://www.walterreeves.com/lawn-care/stinkhorn-mushrooms-earn-their-name/) - Q: All summer we have had an infestation of nasty stinkhorn mushrooms in our mulch beds. We see the little mushroom balls that eventually bloom into odorous glory. These are not great for entertaining guests on the patio. My understanding is the only remedy is to remove all the mulch and scrape the topsoil …
- [Pruning a Fig Tree](https://www.walterreeves.com/lawn-care/pruning-a-fig-tree/) - Q: I have a very large fig tree: 15 feet tall with a spread of 25 feet. Using an 8 foot ladder and a 3 foot pruning hook, I cannot reach anywhere near the figs at the top. I would like to get it down to a manageable size, maybe 8 feet tall. How do
- [Stinky Irises Caused By Borers](https://www.walterreeves.com/landscaping/outdoor-flowers-and-foliage/stinky-irises-caused-by-borers/) - Q: We have brown spots on our bearded iris leaves and stems. Some of them are dying and have a bad smell. Do you have any idea what could be causing this? A: You have two problems: iris leaf spot and iris borers. Removing and destroying dead leaves will help control the disease and the
- [You Can Keep Pincushion Moss](https://www.walterreeves.com/lawn-care/you-can-keep-pincushion-moss/) - Q: I have an old, tall, pine that has moss circling around its base. Should I try to remove it or leave it alone? A: I’m not a moss expert, but your moss looks like pincushion moss. It’s a common, attractive, clump-forming moss. It feeds on sunlight, moisture and minerals it absorbs from whatever it
- [Broad Leaf Tree Container](https://www.walterreeves.com/landscaping/ornamental-trees/broad-leaf-tree-container/) - Q: Could you suggest an umbrella-shaped tree with large leaves that would provide shade in an area that gets full sun? The tree will be planted in a container 4 feet wide. A: I think your only option for an umbrella-shaped tree that provides shade is big leaf magnolia because it has huge leaves and
- [Prune Double-Trunked Tree](https://www.walterreeves.com/landscaping/ornamental-trees/prune-double-trunked-tree/) - Q: I bought two of these trees 18 months ago. They are about 8 feet tall and growing well, except one has a double trunk. Should I prune away the smaller trunk even though it is close in size to the main trunk? A: Your dawn redwood may be only 8 feet tall now, but
- [Summer Pruning vs Spring Pruning Hydrangeas](https://www.walterreeves.com/landscaping/outdoor-flowers-and-foliage/summer-pruning-vs-spring-pruning-hydrangeas/) - Q: I have a big leaf hydrangea that blooms blue. It’s old and fairly large. This year it did not bloom at all, so should I still wait until spring to prune? Ironically, I have a white hydrangea that is smaller, and it had its best blooming season ever this summer with extra-large blooms. A:
- [You don’t always have to kill chinch bugs](https://www.walterreeves.com/insects-and-animals/you-dont-always-have-to-kill-chinch-bugs/) - Q: My St. Augustine grass has a problem. Large areas are drying out, but water does not help. Do you think I am going to need to replace the brown areas? A: I think you have chinch bugs. You may not need to replace the grass at all. Several years ago, I had a gorgeous
- [Spring Dead Spot Identification](https://www.walterreeves.com/lawn-care/spring-dead-spot-identification/) - Q: My Bermuda grass had been looking great — nice and green. However, in the last two weeks it has developed yellow patches — some of which have green blades in the center. Can you tell if this is a fungus or something else? A: Dollars to doughnuts, it is the disease known as spring
- [Sod - Watering New](https://www.walterreeves.com/lawn-care/sod-watering-new/) - The best time to water a lawn is in the morning, preferably before noon. This allows the grass to dry before nightfall, reducing the risk of disease. Take recent rainfall into account when deciding how much to apply. Watering restrictions may impact how often you can irrigate. Check Georgia Drought for the latest information. If
- [Sod -  Proper Watering Despite Bad Instructions from Landscaper](https://www.walterreeves.com/landscaping/sod-proper-watering/) - Q: Three weeks ago I had bermuda sod installed. The landscaper set up the irrigation timers so each zone came on twice a day for five minutes. I noticed a brown patch in one corner of the yard after four days. I was at a big box nursery and mentioned this to the associate. He
- [Bermuda  - Optimal Watering Time](https://www.walterreeves.com/lawn-care/bermuda-optimal-watering/) - Q: A simple question: what is the best time of the day to water an established bermuda lawn? A: The answer is unequivocal: lawn watering is best done in the morning. This allows two things to happen: the grass blades dry quickly, before fungi can grow on them, and less water is wasted due to
- [Websites with Good Information about Landscape Plants](https://www.walterreeves.com/lawn-care/websites-for-good-information-about-landscape-plants/) - This is what I do if I want to know about a particular plant: I go to the websites of the four southeastern Extension Services that I generally trust (Georgia, North Carolina, South Carolina, and Florida) plus the Missouri Botanical Garden (MOBOT), which has a wonderful plant finder. I would probably visit the website of
- [World Naked Gardening Day](https://www.walterreeves.com/how-to/world-naked-gardening-day/) - World Naked Gardening Day (NSFW) is celebrated each year on the first Saturday in May. People across the globe are encouraged to tend their portion of the world's garden unclothed . As the organizers say: "It's fun, costs no money, runs no unwanted risk, reminds us of our tie to the natural world, and does something good
- [Bedstraw - Identification and Control](https://www.walterreeves.com/landscaping/bedstraw-control/) - Q: I have a pesky weed which I don't have any idea what it is. It feels "sticky" to the touch. I have dug up this weed and made sure no roots were left but it still came back to haunt me! Could you please identify it and give me some suggestions to control it?
- [Deer Deterrent:  Building a Fence Around Your Garden](https://www.walterreeves.com/insects-and-animals/deer-deterrent-how-high-to-build-a-fence/) - Q: For a small home garden, how high do you think a fence should be to prevent deer from jumping into the garden to devour young tomatoes, emerging okra and other plants? A: My brother has had success deterring deer, starting with an inherited four 4-foot high chain link chain-link fence for his garden area,
- [Some Perennials, like Daphne, Should be Called Decadennials](https://www.walterreeves.com/landscaping/outdoor-flowers-and-foliage/some-perennials-like-daphne-should-be-called-decadennials/) - Q: I have enjoyed and looked forward to my daphne blooming in the spring. It has such a sweet fragrance. This winter it lost all its leaves, but I thought it would rejuvenate. So far no sign of growth. Should I replace it? I loved it for over 10 years. A: Despite following all of
- [Rooting a Camellia in Soil, not Water](https://www.walterreeves.com/landscaping/shrubs/rooting-a-camellia-in-soil-not-water/) - Q: My neighbor gave me a few cuttings of camellia. Is it possible to root them in just water? A: Woody plants will almost never root in water. In order to root, a plant needs to form a callus from which roots emerge. It’s difficult for woody plants to form a callus in water. The
- [Don't Kill The Ground Bees](https://www.walterreeves.com/insects-and-animals/dont-kill-the-ground-bees/) - Q: In March and April there are little mounds of red dirt all over my lawn. I have seen little yellowish bees going down in the mounds. What do you suggest I use to eliminate the bees? A: Don’t kill the bees! Ground bees are considered a “beneficial nuisance,” like the yellow jackets that consume
- [Golden Kiwi Identification and Origin](https://www.walterreeves.com/food-gardening/fruits/golden-kiwi-identification-and-origin/) - Q: I have seen gold kiwis and green kiwis at the store. I bought two gold kiwis and tasted them. They were much sweeter than the other kiwis. Where are they from and what’s the difference? A: The gold kiwifruit, Actinidia chinensis, originated in New Zealand, growing from a batch of seed that had come
- [Pruning a Pomegranate for Proper Production](https://www.walterreeves.com/food-gardening/fruits/pruning-a-pomegranate-for-proper-production/) - Q: I have a 4-year-old pomegranate. It is growing as a six foot tall multi-stemmed shrub. It appears lush and healthy, but it has never had more than two or three flowers and never any fruit. It gets sun from noon till late afternoon. Do you have some tips for getting it to flower and
- [Italian arum - Identification](https://www.walterreeves.com/landscaping/italian-arum-identification-2/) - Q: An elderly friend gave me a couple of these plants last spring. He's not sure what it is. They looked sickly all summer after I planted them. Then when fall and cooler weather came they took off like crazy. What is it? A: It's Italian arum - a GREAT winter plant for shade to
- [Italian arum - Identification](https://www.walterreeves.com/landscaping/italian-arum-identification/) - Q: An elderly friend gave me a couple of these plants last spring. He's not sure what it is. They looked sickly all summer after I planted them. Then when fall and cooler weather came they took off like crazy. What is it? A: It's Italian arum - a GREAT winter plant for shade to
- [Arum - Propagation](https://www.walterreeves.com/landscaping/arum-propagation/) - I just can’t figure out why a certain plant I have in my garden is not used more frequently. It is commonly called by its scientific name Arum italicum ‘Pictum’, but the Home and Garden Encyclopedia says another common name is “Cuckoo Pint”! I got my first plants from my friends Chip and Ingrid, who
- [Italian Arum- Collection](https://www.walterreeves.com/landscaping/italian-arum-collection/) - Q: My Italian arum, ^Arum italicum^ 'Pictum', has finished blooming and now there is a stalk with a lot of green beads. I guess they are seed but how do I collect them? A: CAUTION: All parts of the plant are toxic and irritating to the skin. WEAR GLOVES WHEN HANDLING THE BERRIES. Wait
- [An Iris Relocation Guide](https://www.walterreeves.com/lawn-care/an-iris-relocation-guide/) - Q: We brought Iris bulbs from our family home in Michigan to plant in our Georgia flower beds. They are presently in a plastic sack on our garage floor. How and when should we plant them here? A: Unlike in Michigan, in Georgia the soil rarely if ever freezes so hard that you can’t plant.
- [Whiteflies Attack From Underleaf](https://www.walterreeves.com/landscaping/outdoor-flowers-and-foliage/whiteflies-attack-from-underleaf/) - Q: Something is destroying the foliage of my baptisia, and now the rosemary and pyracantha as well. It appears to be a sucking insect that removes the chlorophyll from the leaves. The back of the leaves are dirty looking. What do you think this is? A: This sounds like whitefly damage because they are a
- [Wind vs Shrub: Preventing Uprooting](https://www.walterreeves.com/landscaping/shrubs/wind-vs-shrub-preventing-uprooting/) - Q: I planted eight shrubs in my back yard backyard in August. In late September, they blew over and broke the low-quality stakes that I had put in to hold them up. I righted them and put better stakes in, but the roots were damaged when they blew down. Could I have prevented them from
- [Woody Just Means Old: Christmas Cacti Care](https://www.walterreeves.com/landscaping/outdoor-flowers-and-foliage/woody-just-means-old-christmas-cacti-care/) - Q: Why do some of my Christmas cacti develop a woody stem that eventually rots and falls off? We don't over-water them. A couple of them will develop the woody stems. I usually break them off, save the green parts and try to root them. Do you have any suggestions? A: Woody stems are
- [Transitioning to Mulch](https://www.walterreeves.com/landscaping/general-garden-info/transitioning-to-mulch/) - Q: We currently have pine straw as a ground cover. We are going to replace that with mulch. Do we need to remove the pine straw or can we place the mulch directly over the pine straw? A: One of the greatest benefits of mulch is its contribution of organic matter to the soil beneath.
- [Does the house always win? Tips for St. Augustine lawns](https://www.walterreeves.com/lawn-care/does-the-house-always-win-tips-for-st-augustine-lawns/) - Q: After reading about your success with St. Augustine grass in your own yard, I decided to gamble and sod my yard with palmetto St. Augustine last June. By August, I had the most beautiful grass in the entire neighborhood and arguably the entire city. It's now January and there is still unmelted snow all
- [Fending Off Zoysia Brown Patch Fungus](https://www.walterreeves.com/lawn-care/zoysia/fending-off-zoysia-brown-patch-fungus/) - Q: My Brookhaven lawn is zoysia and was installed in 2013. For many years it looked fine but a couple years ago it got brown patch fungus. Since then I have tried to control it without success. I’m on my third lawn treatment company and two years ago had most of it resodded. Nothing has
- [Nature Abhors a Vacuum: Moss Lawn Care](https://www.walterreeves.com/lawn-care/nature-abhors-a-vacuum-moss-lawn-care/) - Q: My grass lawn is becoming a moss lawn of its own accord. What can I do to help it become a moss lawn? Eliminate weeds and sparse grass? A: Grass to moss is the direction of a lot of lawns. As trees grow larger, their shadow encroaches on what were formerly sunny lawns. Aristotle
- [Burford Holly's Bountiful Berries](https://www.walterreeves.com/landscaping/shrubs/burford-hollys-bountiful-berries/) - Q: My neighbors and I have seen several beautiful trees around Atlanta that look like they are approximately 30 feet to 40 feet tall with berries, and we are curious if they make berries like this every year. I know the bushes do, but I am not sure about trees like this. A: I have
- [Being Proactive About Lacebugs](https://www.walterreeves.com/insects-and-animals/being-proactive-about-lacebugs/) - Q: Last year my azaleas were attacked by lace bugs. Now, after the winter cold, I don’t see any bugs or evidence. I would prefer to use a systemic solution and be proactive. When do I start and with what? A: Despite the cold earlier this year, there are still plenty of lacebugs lurking on
- [Connected allergies: banana, canna lilies, and more](https://www.walterreeves.com/general-q-and-a/connected-allergies-banana-canna-lilies-and-more/) - Q: I read your post about people reacting to canna lilies. It sure seems similar to what I experienced after drastically pruning my canna lilies before a freeze. Any time I’m working with them, I get blisters and bumps on my arms/hands. I want to be better educated on cannas, so I can safely interact
- [Removing top growth more than once weakens plants](https://www.walterreeves.com/lawn-care/removing-top-growth-more-than-once-weakens-plants/) - Q: I have Eleanor Tabor Indian hawthorn that were freeze-damaged two years ago. They were pruned to take off damaged foliage at that time, and then again from this past winter’s ice storm. Now the plants are coming back, but very slowly. Are the roots choking out any new growth? A: No, I don’t think
- [Cemetery Origins of Burford Holly](https://www.walterreeves.com/general-q-and-a/cemetery-origins-of-burford-holly/) - Q: You mentioned in a recent column that the Burford holly was discovered in Westview Cemetery. Does anyone know who discovered it there? A: It’s true! Burford holly was discovered in Westview Cemetery. This terrific plant was the result of the gardener, an Englishman named Thomas Burford, cross pollinating the flowers of two seedlings he
- [Protecting a Young Tree From Deer Damage](https://www.walterreeves.com/insects-and-animals/protecting-a-young-tree-from-deer-damage/) - Q: My husband and I fence our younger trees to protect them from deer damage when they rub velvet off their antlers. Are the deer done yet? I would like to take the fencing down but don’t want to do it prematurely. A: Male deer rub trees with their antlers each fall (September through
- [Tips for Zoysia Success](https://www.walterreeves.com/lawn-care/zoysia/tips-for-zoysia-success/) - Q: I have been trying to get zoysia to grow in my backyard area for two years now. There are a lot of prickly grasses, some bermuda and fescue, and a lot of weeds too. Can I weed and feed now? If so, which one will help the zoysia? A: The most important factor
- [Trust the Groundhog? What to do about early warmth](https://www.walterreeves.com/landscaping/outdoor-flowers-and-foliage/trust-the-groundhog-what-to-do-about-early-warmth/) - Q: What do I do about the warm winter we are experiencing? My azaleas are in bloom. Do I cut them back after blooming as I usually do in April, or wait until spring actually arrives? A: It all depends on how far out of dormancy the early blooming shrubs are when it freezes.
- [It's the behavior, not the name that guarantees longevity](https://www.walterreeves.com/landscaping/groundcovers/its-the-behavior-not-the-name-that-guarantees-longevity/) - Q: I have a question for you about cultivars for a project I am working on. Will some of the plant cultivars with really unique names like 'Jurassic begonia' or 'New York Night' hellebore be available to consumers indefinitely, or do new cultivars like that have a limited life span in stores or online?
- [Household Spider Control](https://www.walterreeves.com/insects-and-animals/household-spider-control/) - Q: I see more spiders around the house than I’d like. How can I eliminate them? A: The best way to eliminate spiders is to eliminate their food. Check for and control Indian meal moth (common in kitchens), drain flies (common in bathrooms), and clothes moths (common in closets). Have fun while you’re killing
- [Plants are hungriest in the spring](https://www.walterreeves.com/general-q-and-a/plants-are-hungriest-in-the-spring/) - Q: When is the best time to fertilize outdoor plants like roses, azaleas, gardenias, and small evergreens in northeast Georgia? A: I like to eat when I’m hungry, and the same goes for most plants. After the dormancy of a cold winter, plants are hungriest in the spring. The best time to fertilize is
- [Leaf Gall on Azalea, Camellia Widespread Some Years](https://www.walterreeves.com/landscaping/outdoor-flowers-and-foliage/leaf-gall-on-azalea-camellia-widespread-some-years/) - Q: I am a landscape professional, and I’ve seen an influx of camellia leaf gall and more azalea leaf gall starting to show up. It is appearing on multiple properties that I maintain from Stone Mountain to Loganville. Is there a cause that I’m missing? What can I do, if anything, to treat for this?
- [Keep or Replace Rising Sun Redbud](https://www.walterreeves.com/landscaping/ornamental-trees/keep-or-replace-rising-sun-redbud/) - Q: I have a several-year-old redbud that has damage to the trunk, and it is struggling as a result. The bark of the lower trunk is split from below ground level up three feet. The split is three inches wide at that point. I can see small holes in the wood and bark, but other
- [Controlling Weeds in Liriope](https://www.walterreeves.com/landscaping/ornamental-grasses/controlling-weeds-in-liriope/) - Q: I have a centipede lawn with a healthy row of variegated liriope bordering a mulched island. I have been battling yellow wood sorrel (oxalis, I think) in my lawn. I have been spot treating with atrazine. The oxalis has started invading the liriope. I am afraid the atrazine will kill my liriope if I
- [Not a Nest, a Broom!](https://www.walterreeves.com/landscaping/general-garden-info/not-a-nest-a-broom/) - Q: In a pine tree in our back yard about twenty-five feet up there is a dense concentration of needles. I was wondering if it was some kind of nest? A: It’s not a nest. It’s probably a pine broom. Brooming usually occurs at the tip of a limb that has been infected by fusiform
- [Retraining a Crape Myrtle to be a Tree](https://www.walterreeves.com/landscaping/ornamental-trees/retraining-a-crape-myrtle-to-be-a-tree/) - Q: I was told to cut my misshapen myrtle completely down to the ground. What do I do next? Suckers have already started coming up. Will the main trunk grow back? A: Neil Sperry, the radio host of “Texas Gardening,” has forgotten more about crape myrtles than I will ever know. His advice to grow
- [Missed Predictions: Unruly Loropetalum Height](https://www.walterreeves.com/landscaping/shrubs/missed-predictions-unruly-loropetalum-height/) - Q: I’m trying to find a loropetalum of a particular size. But if I look up the same thing online, different sources disagree on ultimate size. There is just no consensus whatsoever on sizes, on any plant. I want a hedge of six to eight foot tall loropetalums, full sun, drought tolerant, wash n' wear.
- [What three things does moss like that grass hates?](https://www.walterreeves.com/lawn-care/what-three-things-does-moss-like-that-grass-hates/) - Q: At the rear and north side of my house my lawn gets mossy. I’ve tried putting lime down to mitigate the moss problem with little to no results. A: The lime didn’t work because lime doesn’t kill moss. Moss grows in a lawn because the environmental conditions in that area favor it – –
- [Honeydew is a fabulous food for black sooty mold](https://www.walterreeves.com/insects-and-animals/honeydew-is-a-fabulous-food-for-black-sooty-mold/) - Q: My crape myrtle’s bark is black. What should I do? A: Black bark, black leaves, and black lawn furniture under a crape myrtle are ultimately caused by sucking insects in the tree, probably crape myrtle aphids. They suck more sap than they can digest and excrete the rest. The excess that is excreted is
- [Case of Mendel: White Flowered Loropetalum](https://www.walterreeves.com/landscaping/shrubs/case-of-mendel-white-flowered-loropetalum/) - Q: My neighbor pointed out a part of my big pink-blooming loropetalum shrub that has white flowers. Why did this happen? Do I have an off-breed loropetalum? A: It’s common for this to occur. The pink loropetalum originated in China from a normally white-blooming loropetalum. The spray of pink flowers on the white shrub was
- [Taber Azalea - Flower Chimera](https://www.walterreeves.com/landscaping/taber-azalea-flower-chimera/) - Q: We were out in the yard this weekend and I noticed a few dark pink flowers on my otherwise light-pink azalea. Then we looked closer and noticed a flower that is half light pink and half dark pink. This bush is about 8 years old and we've never noticed this before. What might have
- [UGA Vegetable Gardening Publications](https://www.walterreeves.com/food-gardening/uga-vegetable-gardening-publications-2/) - With food prices high, folks have been thinking about growing some of their own food. Food gardening is not hard and it doesn't have to take much room in your landscape. You can even do it in containers! These gardening publications are available on the Internet or ask for a free copy at your local
- [Gardening - Shouldn't be Intimidating](https://www.walterreeves.com/landscaping/gardening-shouldnt-be-intimidating/) - Q: I am a little intimidated by gardening. I have a couple of holly bushes that I've had in pots near my entryway for months and they look like they need planting. How do I know where to plant them? Do I need a plan before I plant them? Where should I start? A: Gardening
- [Burford Holly - History](https://www.walterreeves.com/landscaping/burford-holly-history/) - Burford holly, Ilex cornuta 'Burfordii', is a ubiquitous shrub in the Southeast. The red berries are striking in winter. It's interesting to know that the Burford holly originated in Atlanta, at Westview Cemetery in the southwest quarter of the city. I found a history of the plant in an article, written in 1954, in the
- [Going for Gold: What's With the Gold Kiwis?](https://www.walterreeves.com/food-gardening/fruits/going-for-gold-whats-with-the-gold-kiwis/) - Q: I have seen gold kiwis and green kiwis at the store. I bought two gold kiwis and tasted them. They were much sweeter than the other kiwis. Where are they from and what’s the difference? A: The gold kiwifruit, Actinidia chinensis, originated in New Zealand, growing from a batch of seed that had come
- [A weed is a plant that makes a gardener unhappy](https://www.walterreeves.com/general-q-and-a/a-weed-is-a-plant-that-makes-a-gardener-unhappy/) - Q: I take offense at your calling clover a weed! I would like my lawn to be 100% clover, but I am a keeper of bees. A: My father was a beekeeper, too. He treasured the red clover honey that filled pint jars that lined our pantry. On the other hand, I was regularly stung
- [Drying to Dying: Holly Drought Stress](https://www.walterreeves.com/landscaping/shrubs/dying-due-to-drying-holly-drought-stress/) - Q: Over the course of a month a stand of three holly bushes went from seemingly healthy to dying. Can something be done, or are they dead? I was going to contact my county extension office to see what advice they have. A: When hollies die like this I immediately begin looking for anything that
- [Christmas ferns get too much sun](https://www.walterreeves.com/landscaping/outdoor-flowers-and-foliage/christmas-ferns-get-too-much-sun/) - Q: I purchased five Christmas ferns from a local nursery to plant this fall. I placed them under a tree for a few days until I had time to plant them. Unfortunately as the sun slips further into the Southern sky, I did not notice that the sun found them. They ended up puny looking,
- [Stiltgrass has an Achilles’ heel](https://www.walterreeves.com/lawn-care/stiltgrass-has-an-achilles-heel/) - Q: We have been living here for over 40 years, and we’ve noticed over the last few years an increase of a 2-foot-high grassy plant taking over in parts of the woods. The plant turns out to be Japanese stiltgrass. It’s considered to be a seriously invasive plant in the eastern U.S. From talking with
- [Job Posting: Mole Tunnel Stomper](https://www.walterreeves.com/insects-and-animals/job-posting-mole-tunnel-stomper/) - Q: There is something in my yard making tunnels. The ground is soft and squishy. Could it be chipmunks, voles or moles? Whatever it is, it is also killing all my grass. Can you help? A: If the soil is squishy, it must be moles. Of your three suspects, moles are the only ones
- [Don’t make hellebores too happy](https://www.walterreeves.com/landscaping/outdoor-flowers-and-foliage/dont-make-hellebores-too-happy/) - Q: I am new to red clay and what can be planted directly, with no amendments, or with amendments. I have two hellebores in pots. I’d like to find the perfect place to plant these in the ground in my garden. Before I do, what, if anything, should I do to amend the red clay
- [Where do vegetables come from?](https://www.walterreeves.com/food-gardening/vegetables/where-do-vegetables-come-from/) - Q: Where do vegetables come from? I see other plants, like flowers and berries, growing wild, but I’ve never come across a vegetable “in the wild.” A: Most vegetable plants can’t stand freezing temperatures, so that’s why you won’t see them “in the wild” around Atlanta. Vegetables in a grocery store are grown where
- [What’s causing bloom of mushrooms in sodded yard?](https://www.walterreeves.com/lawn-care/whats-causing-bloom-of-mushrooms-in-sodded-yard/) - Q: We cut down two large trees and had the stumps ground up, plus we had lots of dirt brought in to fill the holes. This summer we sodded with zoysia but now the yard is covered with mushrooms. Help! What do we do to get rid of them? We did preemerge this fall.
- [The Root of a Bamboo Problem is... the Roots!](https://www.walterreeves.com/lawn-care/the-root-of-a-bamboo-problem-is-the-roots/) - Q: Alas, my side-door neighbor planted bamboo several years ago. Now a dozen or more clumps have erupted in the ivy of my landscape. I’ve chopped them to the ground regularly so now the canes that come up are small, but they never stop. I tried Roundup on the leaves but didn’t see much change
- [Winter care of purple heart plants](https://www.walterreeves.com/landscaping/outdoor-flowers-and-foliage/winter-care-of-purple-heart-plants/) - Q: I have nine pots of what I’m pretty sure is purple heart wandering jew (wandering dude) on my apartment balcony. They came from a bed in my sister’s front yard. What’s the best approach for their cold weather care? At my sister’s, the plants turn brownish but bounce back in the spring. If I
- [River Birches Gone Rogue: Picking the Right Poolside Tree](https://www.walterreeves.com/landscaping/ornamental-trees/river-birches-gone-rogue-picking-the-right-poolside-tree/) - Q: We planted several river birches that are now proving to be a nightmare. The ones close to the house are breaking up the concrete due to their extensive root system. They drop sooooo many leaves and pool cleanup is daily. Should we replace trees close to the house with a tree that has a
- [Chew on this: squirrel snack attack](https://www.walterreeves.com/landscaping/ornamental-trees/chew-on-this-squirrel-snack-attack/) - Q: What could cause a strip of removed bark on my pecan tree limb? It is one inch wide and goes halfway around a 4-inch diameter branch. A: A squirrel would be my guess. I commonly see maples, camellias and figs where a sapsucker has tapped several holes in a row. They bleed sugary sap
- [Fruit Trees First, but which?](https://www.walterreeves.com/landscaping/ornamental-trees/fruit-trees-first-but-which/) - Q: I am planning a permaculture garden on my half-acre lot. I know it’s best to plant fruit trees first. Which fruit trees fare best in this region? I would love apple, peach, plum, cherry and elderberry trees. Do you have any suggestions? A: I pulled together a compilation of University of Georgia publications
- [Winterizing an amaryllis for blooms next summer](https://www.walterreeves.com/landscaping/outdoor-flowers-and-foliage/winterizing-an-amaryllis-for-blooms-next-summer/) - Q: I have two amaryllis bulbs that I planted in pots at the beginning of the summer. I intended to plant them in the yard but never got around to it. Now the leaves on them are about three feet long. What should I do now? A: You’ve given the amaryllis a nice summer.
- [Slow-release fertilizers pose no threat to ivy](https://www.walterreeves.com/landscaping/groundcovers/slow-release-fertilizers-pose-no-threat-to-ivy/) - Q: Will 10-6-4 fertilizer or Osmocote hurt my English ivy ground cover? A: Fertilizer with an analysis of 10-6-4 is derived from natural sources like feather meal, compost, and greensand. These components release nutrients very slowly, which means there is little chance of hurting the ivy. Osmolcote contains non-organic synthetic fertilizer ingredients that are
- [Turning a maple's gray days to sunny ones](https://www.walterreeves.com/landscaping/ornamental-trees/turning-a-maples-gray-days-to-sunny-ones/) - Q: My favorite Japanese maple tree is thirty years old. Two years ago, I noticed that many of my trees were covered with a gray fungus. Limbs and branches got brittle and branches fell. How can I save the one maple tree remaining? A: The simple answer is to give it more light. The
- [Squirrels are hard to keep out of trees](https://www.walterreeves.com/insects-and-animals/squirrels-are-hard-to-keep-out-of-trees/) - Q: I have two pecan trees in my rear yard. I have tried everything I can think of to keep squirrels from climbing the trees and eating pecans while they are still green. Is there anything I can do to keep them out of the trees? A: You can find plenty of advice online
- [Before Blossoms: Can You Sex a Kiwiberry plant?](https://www.walterreeves.com/lawn-care/before-blossoms-can-you-sex-a-kiwiberry-plant/) - Q: I need to know how to sex a kiwiberry plant. Is there a way I can tell when there are no blossoms? It is an "Anna" variety kiwiberry. Can you tell from the leaves? Seems like one of the plants has more jagged-edge leaves. They are very fine, so it's quite subtle. A: I
- [Drooling Difficulties: What to do about Tree Bleeding](https://www.walterreeves.com/landscaping/ornamental-trees/drooling-difficulties-what-to-do-about-tree-bleeding/) - Q: I have a poplar tree providing wonderful shade for my house. This spring it developed two places on it that look like it is bleeding. A black substance is drooling down the side of the tree for 18 to 20 inches. Is there something I can do? A: Your tree has a problem
- [If it doesn’t penetrate, it’s time to aerate](https://www.walterreeves.com/lawn-care/if-it-doesnt-penetrate-its-time-to-aerate/) - Q: I sodded an area in my backyard last spring with fescue. I know I need to do some maintenance to it this fall. Do I just seed and fertilize, or do I need to aerate? It’s still green but starting to thin. A: First decide if you truly have enough sunlight for fescue
- [A Magnolia Mulch How-To](https://www.walterreeves.com/landscaping/ornamental-trees/a-magnolia-mulch-how-to/) - Q: What is the proper way to treat the ground under a magnolia tree? I have always thought that the buildup of magnolia leaves was a part of the tree’s efforts to keep its roots covered and protected. Yet I see many people rake and remove that natural ground cover. A: You are right and
- [Green Is No Good: Prune Your Ruby Falls Redbud](https://www.walterreeves.com/landscaping/ornamental-trees/green-is-no-good-prune-your-ruby-falls-redbud/) - Q: This is the second season my Ruby Falls redbud tree has been in my yard, and it seems to be doing fine. I noticed it had several new green (not purple) offshoots coming up this spring after it had blossomed. Should I prune them off or will they eventually start to “weep” like the
- [Autumn Glory red maple decline caused by stress](https://www.walterreeves.com/landscaping/ornamental-trees/autumn-glory-red-maple-decline-caused-by-stress/) - Q: My Autumn Glory red maples are declining. Large limbs are dying in several of my 15-year-old trees. I understand others are seeing the same red maple issues. As they decline, I am replacing them with native black gum (Nyssa sylvatica ‘Wildfire’) that I got from Trees Atlanta. But why are the maples declining? A:
- [You're better off buying centipede grass seed](https://www.walterreeves.com/lawn-care/youre-better-off-buying-centipede-grass-seed/) - Q: I am searching for information on allowing my centipede grass to put up seed heads which I could mow in hopes of thickening coverage of my lawn. I found information on planting seed, but nothing about how to increase the germination of the seed heads that are currently seeding out. A: Those flower
- [Booby-trapping hosta chewers](https://www.walterreeves.com/landscaping/pest-plants/booby-trapping-hosta-chewers/) - Q: Please help me with figuring out what is chewing on my hosta. It has big holes in the leaves, some of which are mostly eaten. Last year it was bug free and beautiful. A: I’m surprised you went a year without being discovered by the local riffraff: snails or slugs (a slug is
- [Parsley caterpillars can thrive on any plant in the carrot family](https://www.walterreeves.com/insects-and-animals/parsley-caterpillars-can-thrive-on-any-plant-in-the-carrot-family/) - Q: Parsley caterpillars have just about eaten all my parsley. This is a good thing. I have four plants and 30 worms of different sizes/stages. My problem is the parsley is almost gone and I am not sure they are ready for the chrysalis stage. I don’t know what to do to make sure they
- [Troubled tree? Contact an ISA certified arborist](https://www.walterreeves.com/landscaping/ornamental-trees/contact-a-root-rot-arborist/) - Q: We have a big tree close to the driveway that has us worried. There is a lot of hard white stuff around the base. Do we have a problem? A: For any question involving trees and liability I refer people to consult an ISA certified arborist. Here is a link to show you how
- [Unidentified bramble makes sweet treat](https://www.walterreeves.com/general-q-and-a/unidentified-bramble-makes-sweet-treat/) - Q: Can you identify a thorny plant that has taken over an area of my yard? Some of these have grown to six feet tall. It has a star-shaped stalk. Along with identification, can you also give me advice on killing it and preventing it in the future? A: Technically they are brambles. But
- [Nutsedge sprouting in new sod](https://www.walterreeves.com/lawn-care/liriope-and-nutsedge-sprouting-in-sod/) - Q: We recently hired someone to redo our front lawn. They removed some flower beds that had liriope in them and laid new TifTuf Bermuda sod. Now we have liriope growing through the new sod where the bed was as well as some sprouting in other areas of lawn where there was not any before.
- [Improper sod practice: laying sod over scalped grass](https://www.walterreeves.com/lawn-care/proper-sod-practice-laying-sod-over-scalped-grass/) - Q: I know it likely is not good gardening, but is it permissible to lay sod over scalped existing grass? A: You might lose a lot of sod if you do it this way. Those grass roots under the sod will dry out in a heartbeat if the are not touching the soil underneath. They
- [Watering Bermuda grass, even with weird layout](https://www.walterreeves.com/lawn-care/bermudagrass/watering-bermuda-grass-even-with-weird-layout/) - Q: I have to water my Bermuda grass by hand because of the crazy layout. Sprinkler will be too wasteful. I have 2000 square feet of grass. How should I water it? A: Your goal should be 1/2” of water (300 gallons per 1000 sq ft) per week applied in one watering. I can accept
- [Tunneling Troubles: How to Keep Moles From Under Backyard Pool](https://www.walterreeves.com/insects-and-animals/tunneling-troubles-how-to-keep-moles-out/) - Q: I'm having a time with moles getting under our above ground pool. They have about ruined the liner with tunnels all through out the bottom. What is your suggestion to get rid of the little buggers? A: I don’t know a good answer other than reinstall it over a high quality pool pad, like
- [Dormant, But Not Deserted: Winter Watering for New Sod](https://www.walterreeves.com/lawn-care/zoysia/dormant-but-not-deserted-winter-watering-for-new-sod/) - Q: In August, I had new emerald zoysia sod installed. I was told that I do not need to water my grass during the dormant period in winter. Is that correct considering I have new sod installed? A: When grass is brown and dormant, you only need to water enough to keep the soil slightly
- [Immortal wood-eating beetles](https://www.walterreeves.com/insects-and-animals/immortal-wood-eating-beetles/) - Q: A year ago, we purchased a Korean-styled dark piece of furniture. A few months ago, we noticed small holes surrounded by sawdust appearing on the top surface of the furniture. We have tried a variety of insecticides to get rid of the invisible pests, but they keep returning. A: There are several beetles whose
- [Deer don’t like loropetalum? Think again!](https://www.walterreeves.com/insects-and-animals/deer-dont-like-loropetalum-think-again/) - Q: I thought that loropetalum was resistant to deer feeding. In March, Bambi and family feasted on the leaves of ours from “deer neck height” down. A: Thus proving the saying that deer will eat anything if they’re hungry enough. Loropetalum is a member of the witch hazel family. This group of plants is considered
- [Take this lawn quiz to decide if you need a pro](https://www.walterreeves.com/lawn-care/take-this-lawn-quiz-to-decide-if-you-need-a-pro-2/) - Q: Last year, my three neighbors and I experienced major sections of dead zoysia grass. We hired a company to maintain our lawns. They treated for grubs, then fungus, but it didn’t look any better. I took over and continued to treat for fungus. Early this year I applied compost and water, and the bare
- [Garden plants that attract kudzu bugs](https://www.walterreeves.com/insects-and-animals/garden-plants-that-attract-kudzu-bugs/) - Q: For the first time I'm seeing kudzu bugs in my garden. They are near my tomatoes, bush beans, Malabar spinach and bell peppers. I'm not sure which plants are attracting them to the garden. I tried to drown one of them. It eventually flew away after the sun dried up the water. A: Bush
- [Using systemic insecticides against Japanese beetles](https://www.walterreeves.com/insects-and-animals/using-systemic-insecticides-against-japanese-beetles/) - Recently I discussed how to control Japanese beetle grubs organically. I noted that none of them are one hundred percent effective. Here are some inorganic methods that come close. I mentioned chlorantraniliprole as being an effective preventive insecticide. Products containing imidacloprid or clothianidin are also effective if applied preventively, but they can pose a hazard
- [My dog ate my corn!](https://www.walterreeves.com/food-gardening/vegetables/my-dog-ate-my-corn/) - Q: I picked my corn over the weekend and found half of it had been eaten. I thought maybe raccoons had found them. I brought a basket of unharmed corn into the house and set it on the kitchen floor. When I returned 20 minutes later I found my black Lab unshucking and tasting the
- [Why do limbs suddenly break off of trees?](https://www.walterreeves.com/landscaping/ornamental-trees/why-do-limbs-suddenly-break-off-of-trees-2/) - Q: I live on a lot that is heavy with trees, Lately, I have had the large tops of two trees and the heavy limb of a very old oak suddenly break off. Do you have any suggestions on why this happened and how to prevent it? A: Art Morris, board-certified master arborist, says it
- [Beans Need Time](https://www.walterreeves.com/food-gardening/vegetables/beans-need-time/) - Q: I have green beans that have grown full and tall, but there are no flowers or beans! I did not have a problem with my beans last year. What causes this? A: A few things come to mind. First, what number is given for days to maturity on the seed pack? It could be
- [When will mushrooms be gone?](https://www.walterreeves.com/landscaping/when-will-mushrooms-be-gone/) - Q: We cut down two large trees and had the stumps ground up, plus we had lots of dirt brought in to fill the holes. This summer we sodded with zoysia but now the yard is covered with mushrooms. Help what do we do to rid of them. Help! What do we do to get
- [Why do limbs suddenly break off of trees?](https://www.walterreeves.com/landscaping/ornamental-trees/why-do-limbs-suddenly-break-off-of-trees/) - Q: I live on a lot that is heavy with trees, Lately, I have had the large tops of two trees and the heavy limb of a very old oak suddenly break off. Do you have any suggestions on why this happened and how to prevent it? A: Art Morris, board-certified master arborist, says it
- [Compost- How much to get](https://www.walterreeves.com/landscaping/compost-plotting/) - Q: I'm planning my vegetable garden for next year and I heard that Cobb County gives away free compost. How much do I need for a fifteen by eight foot plot? A: Both DeKalb and Cobb counties offer free compost on certain pickup days. I have details on both at How To Get Free
- [Saving Overheated Mondo Grass](https://www.walterreeves.com/lawn-care/saving-overheated-mondo-grass/) - Q: I have had dwarf mondo between my stepping stones for over 15 years. This year, it’s dying. Is that from the extreme heat? A: I think the problem is heat that dried out the soil. During the day, you have sunlight drying everything out. The stepping stones would hold heat far into the
- [Lumpy Peaches, A Stinky Problem](https://www.walterreeves.com/food-gardening/fruits/lumpy-peaches-a-stinky-problem/) - Q: My peaches came in very lumpy. Do you have any idea what this is and how to treat it? A: The most likely reason for lumpy peaches is stink bug damage. The stink bug inserts its tubular proboscis into a peach and sucks out delicious juice. It visits other peaches but does not wash
- [Lumpy Peaches Caused by Stinkbugs](https://www.walterreeves.com/food-gardening/fruits/lumpy-peaches-caused-by-stinkbugs/) - Q: My peaches came in very lumpy. Do you have any idea what this is and how to treat it? A: The most likely reason for lumpy peaches is stink bug damage. The stink bug inserts its tubular proboscis into a peach and sucks out delicious juice. It visits other peaches but does not wash
- [DIY Nutsedge Control](https://www.walterreeves.com/lawn-care/diy-nutsedge-control/) - Q: We recently had someone redo our front lawn. They removed some flower beds that had liriope in them and laid new TifTuf Bermuda sod. Now we have liriope growing through the new sod where the bed was, as well as some sprouting in other areas of lawn where there was not any before. How
- [Don't Lay Sod On Top Of Grass](https://www.walterreeves.com/lawn-care/dont-lay-sod-on-top-of-grass/) - Q: I know it likely is not good gardening, but is it permissible to lay sod over scalped existing grass? A: You might lose a lot of sod if you do it your way. Those grass roots under the sod will dry out in a heartbeat if they are not touching the soil underneath. They
- [Planting fruit trees correctly](https://www.walterreeves.com/lawn-care/planting-fruit-trees-correctly/) - Planting a fruit tree might be more important than planting a landscape tree. After all, you're going to get fruit for at least ten years. The landscape tree, while pleasant to look at, won't feed you. It's important when planting fruit trees that you know the newest research on how to do it correctly. Study
- [Male Holly Pollinators](https://www.walterreeves.com/lawn-care/male-holly-pollinators/) - Q: I need a source for a male holly companion for my 10-year-old Emily Bruner hollies. They bloom their hearts out and the bees love them, but there are never any berries. James Swan is listed as the male pollinator. I’ve looked all over for a James Swan, to no avail. What other hollies might
- [Dwarf Mondo Dying From Hot Soil](https://www.walterreeves.com/lawn-care/dwarf-mondo-dying-from-hot-soil/) - Q: I have had dwarf mondo between my steppingstones for over 15 years. This year, it’s dying. Is that from the extreme heat. A: I think the problem is heat that dried out the soil. During the day, you have sunlight drying everything out. The steppingstones would hold heat far into the night as well.
- [Laying Sod Over Grass Without Tilling](https://www.walterreeves.com/lawn-care/laying-sod-over-grass-without-tilling/) - Q: I know it likely is not good gardening, but is it permissible to lay sod over scalped existing grass? A: You might lose a lot of sod if you do it this way. Those grass roots under the sod will dry out in a heartbeat if the are not touching the soil underneath. They
- [New Sod Sprouting Nutsedge](https://www.walterreeves.com/lawn-care/new-sod-sprouting-nutsedge/) - Q: We need some advice. We recently hired someone (July 9-12) to redo our front lawn. We wanted to remove the existing flower beds, bermuda grass and regrade the front lawn, and install all new Tift tuff Bermuda sod. One of the flower beds had liriope and now we have liriope growing thru the new
- [Tree Problem Diagnosing](https://www.walterreeves.com/lawn-care/tree-problem-diagnosing/) - Q: We have a big tree close to the driveway that has us worried. There is a lot of hard white stuff around the base. Do we have a problem? A: For any question involving trees and liability I refer people to consult an ISA certified arborist. Here is a link to show you how
- [Kudzu Bugs - Preferred Plants/How To Trap](https://www.walterreeves.com/lawn-care/kudzu-bugs-preferred-plants-how-to-trap/) - Q: For the first time I'm seeing kudzu bugs in my garden. They are near my tomatoes, bush beans, Malabar spinach and bell peppers. I'm not sure which plants are attracting them to the garden. I tried to drown one of them. It eventually flew away after the sun dried up the water. A: Bush
- [Trees - Planting Correctly](https://www.walterreeves.com/landscaping/trees-planting-correctly/) - It is said that when you plant a tree you give a gift to future generations. Fall is an excellent time to plant trees in your landscape. The soil is warm, so roots are encouraged to rapidly elongate. Days are a bit cooler, so you are encouraged to get out and do some physical labor.
- [Where to Get Info on Fruit Trees For Georgia](https://www.walterreeves.com/landscaping/good-fruit-trees-for-georgia/) - Q: I am new to Georgia and am interested in planting a few fruit trees in my back yard. I’d like rare but hardy ones. Any suggestions? A: “Rare” and “hardy” may not be possible. If a fruit tree is rare, it’s usually hard to grow here. If it is hardy, it’s usually easy to
- [Fruiting Quince vs Flowering Quince](https://www.walterreeves.com/landscaping/info-on-fruiting-quince/) - Q: I have become interested in growing fruiting quince and have several plants (‘Le Page’, ‘Aromatnaya’, ‘Cookes Jumbo’, ‘Van Deamon’). Do they fruit on current year’s growth or last years? I need to prune them a bit. They are delicious if properly prepared. A: I commonly see two different kinds of quince. “Flowering” quince, Chaenomeles
- [How to Treat Tree Wounds,Gouges, and Missing Bark](https://www.walterreeves.com/landscaping/ornamental-trees/how-to-treat-tree-woundsgouges-and-missing-bark/) - Many things have been touted as "wound dressings" for trees, from buttermilk to honey. I believe that research has shown that tar, paint and other sealants offer no help for a damaged tree. Trees heal from wounds differently from you or me. When we get a scrape, our bodies rush platelets there to close any
- [Paint The Wounds Of My Bleeding Pin Oak Tree?](https://www.walterreeves.com/landscaping/should-i-paint-the-wounds-of-my-pin-oak-tree/) - Q: I pruned some rather large limbs from a huge pin oak tree a few days ago. Today almost every cut is “weeping” heavily. Should I paint the wounds? A: There is no harm at all. The tree’s roots are now vigorously pushing sap up to the crown. The bleeding will stop in a few
- [How to get a good crop of pecans](https://www.walterreeves.com/food-gardening/how-to-get-a-good-crop-of-pecans/) - This is going to be a long journey for you. It takes time to get good consistent production to sell.
- [Yaupon hollies are getting too tall](https://www.walterreeves.com/landscaping/yaupon-hollies-are-getting-too-tall/) - My yaupon hollies are so tall it is making my living room dark. If you cut them back they will need pruning every couple of years.
- [Trying to grow native chestnuts called chinquapins](https://www.walterreeves.com/landscaping/trying-to-grow-native-chestnuts-called-chinquapins/) - There are a bunch of trees we call chinquapins...
- [Advice for applying crabgrass pre-emergent](https://www.walterreeves.com/tools-and-chemicals/advice-for-applying-crabgrass-pre-emergent/) - Even though winters are not as sever as they once where, pre-emergent application times are still based on your own observations.
- [Something is dripping on our cars - is a tree the culprit?](https://www.walterreeves.com/landscaping/something-is-dripping-on-our-cars-is-a-tree-the-culprit/) - The homeowner has complained about something dripping on their car. There is a red maple and pine tree nearby.
- [Liriope has small notches on the side](https://www.walterreeves.com/landscaping/liriope-has-small-notches-on-the-side/) - What are the small notches on the sides of my liriope? My guess is that the culprit is the black vine weevil.
- [How do I get a green thumb?](https://www.walterreeves.com/general-q-and-a/how-do-i-get-a-green-thumb/) - Anyone can get a green thumb! The more time you spend with plants the better you get at knowing when they look healthy or not...
- [St. Augustine dying under large live oak](https://www.walterreeves.com/lawn-care/st-augustine-dying-under-large-live-oak/) - This is the battle of the botany. The tree and grass are battling for resources. The St. Augustine is hungry for light
- [Spider plant has holes in the leaves and black specks](https://www.walterreeves.com/landscaping/spider-plant-has-holes-in-the-leaves-and-black-specks/) - Deductive reasoning would tell me it's either a snail or a caterpillar. Those black specks are not eggs but probably gastric leavings.
- [Georgia hardiness zone changes](https://www.walterreeves.com/general-q-and-a/georgia-hardiness-zone-changes/) - The hardiness zone changes won't impact planting schedules much. Spring may come a couple of days early.
- [Growing Moss](https://www.walterreeves.com/landscaping/growing-moss/) - I would recommend starting with small pieces. Soak some live moss and pull it apart. I will link some seeds below.
- [Fescue Lawn is yellowing](https://www.walterreeves.com/lawn-care/fescue-lawn-is-yellowing/) - Fescue usually grows when it is cool but not too cold. Aim to fertilize three to four times between September and April
- [How to Make Muscadine Hull Pie](https://www.walterreeves.com/how-to/how-to-make-muscadine-hull-pie/) - My mother was never one to let things go to waste. We enjoyed sucking the sweet contents of muscadine grapes each fall but we spit out the seeds and skin. This seemed a waste to my mother. Surely there was a use for those grape skins. Her answer? MUSCADINE HULL PIE Harvest a half-gallon of
- [Mole – Control](https://www.walterreeves.com/insects-and-animals/mole-control/) - Moles live underground and seldom venture out of their burrows. They are most active in the early morning and late evening hours. The ridges of earth pushed up by burrowing plainly indicate their presence in a lawn. The number of tunnels is no indication of the number of moles present. One mole may construct a
- [Mole Control](https://www.walterreeves.com/insects-and-animals/mole-control-2/) - Moles are notoriously hard to control. The easiest thing would be to walk on raised tunnels regularly to drive them out.
- [Armyworm – Control](https://www.walterreeves.com/insects-and-animals/army-worms-control-2/) - "An army travels by its stomach" according to military lore. When a homeowner discovers an army of caterpillars marching across his lawn, devouring the bermuda or fescue grass, this aphorism is proved true for the insect world as well! Armyworm caterpillars are incredibly voracious as they feed on bermudagrass and fescue grass pastures and lawns
- [Venomous (Poisonous) Caterpillars - Photos](https://www.walterreeves.com/insects-and-animals/venomous-poisonous-caterpillars-photos/) - Several kinds of venomous caterpillars are commonly seen in late Summer and early Fall. Here are photos of poisonous caterpillars you might find in the Southeast.
- [Take this lawn quiz to decide if you need a pro](https://www.walterreeves.com/lawn-care/zoysia/take-this-lawn-quiz-to-decide-if-you-need-a-pro/) - Q: Last year, my three neighbors and I experienced major sections of dead zoysia grass. We hired a company to maintain our lawns. They treated for grubs, then fungus, but it didn’t look any better. I took over and continued to treat for fungus. Early this year I applied compost and water, and the bare
- [I bought urushi ware bowls, is it true they are made from poison ivy?](https://www.walterreeves.com/landscaping/i-bought-urushi-ware-bowls-is-it-true-they-are-made-from-poison-ivy/) - Urushiol, the irritant found in the poision ivy vine, is also found in the sap of the urushi tree...
- [Centipede grass infesting Zoysia lawn](https://www.walterreeves.com/lawn-care/centipede-grass-infesting-zoysia-lawn/) - My guess is that it isn't centipede grass but carpetgrass; the two look very similar in the summer. Carpetgrass is hard to control with the traditional chemicals...
- [Why do Georgia Tech's weeping trees grow in a zig zag?](https://www.walterreeves.com/landscaping/why-do-georgia-techs-weeping-trees-grow-in-a-zig-zag/) - Atlas Cedars, which I believe is what you saw at Tech's campus, does weep. It does this because a change in the growing top caused it to go horizontal...
- [Garden Books - Recommended](https://www.walterreeves.com/landscaping/garden-books-recommended/) - I owe many things to my Aunt Elizabeth.... but the thing for which I am most indebted is her annual gift of reading material. When I was a young teen, she gave me a subscription to Boy's Life magazine, which I devoured each month. She also enrolled me in a teenage "Book of the Month"
- [Japanese Maple - Growing a Vigorous Green Top from graft](https://www.walterreeves.com/landscaping/japanese-maple-growing-a-vigorous-green-top/) - Q: My Japanese maple started growing in a different direction. It took me a while to actually go close and see that I think there is a graft and now it's like I have two different trees. Should I cut out the newcomer? A: Yes - take out the green growth. Undoubtedly you have a
- [Insulated Compost Bin Isn't Making Much Compost](https://www.walterreeves.com/general-q-and-a/compost-bin-isnt-making-much-compost/) - It seems like one of three problems could be happening with your compost pile: temperature, moisture, and oxygen...
- [Changing Names - Just Call Me Frank](https://www.walterreeves.com/how-to/changing-names-just-call-me-frank/) - I have a friend whose middle name, given at birth, is Elizabeth. In the usual Southern tradition, she was immediately called "Betsy" by her family. She was "Betsy" throughout kindergarten, elementary school and high school. Hundreds of friends and family called her "Betsy", thousands and thousands of times. Then, in her freshman year of college,
- [Stink Bugs - On Fruit Trees](https://www.walterreeves.com/landscaping/stink-bugs-exploding-population/) - Q: I have noticed a huge explosion in the population of stink bugs. I was assuming the cold weather would drive them away. How are they expanding so fast and are they going to be a nuisance? A: Like other invasive species, stinkbug populations expand rapidly when conditions are good. The brown marmorated stinkbug has
- [Brown Marmorated Stinkbug Identification and Control](https://www.walterreeves.com/insects-and-animals/brown-marmorated-stinkbug/) - Q: I found this stinkbug in my house . Is it the brown marmorated stinkbug? We have been finding them since last summer. A: Yes, it is a Brown Marmorated Stinkbug (BMSB). I see the characteristic white bands on the antennae. Gardeners and growers in the Northeast have been having a terrible problem with this
- [Stinkbugs on Tomatoes](https://www.walterreeves.com/insects-and-animals/stinkbug-control/) - Q: I have a brown, funky-looking bug on my tomatoes. It flies and has large legs. Somebody told me it looked like a stink bug. Any ideas? A: Funky aptly describes stink bugs and their kin. Their body shape is not like most insects. It is hard and shield-shaped. Stink bugs feed on many garden
- [Leaves Not Breaking Down In Compost](https://www.walterreeves.com/general-q-and-a/leaves-not-breaking-down-in-compost/) - Making sure some nitrogen is always present in a compost pile is vital. The microorganisms feed on the nitrogen in order to decompose the leaves..
- [Gnome Pyracantha - Leaves Are Falling Off](https://www.walterreeves.com/landscaping/gnome-pyracantha-leaves-are-falling-off/) - It seems like the roots got to dry at some point and the leaves fell off as a result. Pyracantha is a tough plant...
- [Monstera Plant - Leaves Turning Yellow](https://www.walterreeves.com/houseplants/monstera-plant-leaves-turning-yellow/) - Q: My monstera plant doesn’t look so hot. The leaves are light green and two of its five leaves have turned yellow at the end. A: Like most things in life, the answer is complicated. The most common problems for houseplants, not just monstera, follow. When I was in the Amazon jungle of Ecuador, I
- [How to Protect Plants During Cold Weather - Articles](https://www.walterreeves.com/landscaping/general-garden-info/how-to-protect-plants-during-cold-weather-articles/) - I have written about most aspects of protecting plants from cold in years past, and this week is the perfect time to revisit some of that advice. I have limited space to cover everything, so here are links to some of the most helpful articles I’ve written. If you want to read every article I’ve
- [Barred Owl Nesting Box - When To Put It Out](https://www.walterreeves.com/general-q-and-a/barred-owl-nesting-box-when-to-put-it-out/) - Owl breeding season starts in January. The nests need to be put high up in the trees, roughly 20 to 50 feet high...
- [Exposed Honeybee Hives](https://www.walterreeves.com/general-q-and-a/exposed-honeybee-hives/) - Outdoor bee nests (not beehives) are not unheard of but are unusual. It can get too cold for the bees to survive in the winter...
- [Using Wood Ash in Compost Bins](https://www.walterreeves.com/general-q-and-a/using-wood-ash-in-compost-bins/) - Is there a limit on how much wood ash you can put in a compost bin? A compost bin has a lot going on chemically...
- [When and How To Cut Back Angel Trumpet Bush?](https://www.walterreeves.com/landscaping/when-and-how-to-cut-back-angel-trumpet-bush/) - Use some handled loppers to cut the angel trumpet buch down to 6 inches high. It should be covered, either by a black bag or bucket.
- [Azalea, Rhododendron, Woody plants - Phytophthora Root rot](https://www.walterreeves.com/landscaping/shrubs/azalea-and-rhododendron-root-rot-wilting/) - Q: I moved into my house in an older neighborhood in 1996. One of the selling factors was that I had seen large azaleas blooming there the previous spring. Since I moved in, though, one by one my azaleas are dying! I have half sun in the morning and hot sun in the afternoon during
- [Liming to Reinvigorate Cherry, Peach, Plum Trees](https://www.walterreeves.com/food-gardening/fruits/liming-to-reinvigorate-cherry-peach-plum-trees/) - Sometimes it's almost impossible to figure out what is causing an ornamental or edible fruit tree to decline. But you want to do something....anything...to help the tree. Here's what you can do: raise the oil pH by adding lime. I once heard a UGA fruit tree pathologist brag that the dozen healthy peach trees that
- [Pineapple - Growing](https://www.walterreeves.com/food-gardening/pineapple-growing/) - Q: Six years ago I had a fresh pineapple for lunch. I put the top in a pot just to see what would happen. After five years I harvested a small home-grown pineapple this past April. My problem is that the stalk is still in the center of the plant and the leaves are now
- [Kudzu Bug - Control](https://www.walterreeves.com/insects-and-animals/kudzu-bug-control/) - First we had kudzu vine...now we have kudzu bugs! I guess it makes sense. This pest of kudzu plants in Asia somehow travelled to the US and now anyone living near a patch of kudzu often spots the insects on their green beans, on their home walls and sometimes crawling in their home. Kudzu bug
- [Tomato flowers drop in high heat](https://www.walterreeves.com/lawn-care/tomato-flowers-drop-in-high-heat/) - Q: I have tomato plants that are blooming and it looks like something is cutting the stems right below the blossoms. Please advise your thoughts and what I do the prevent this? A: Are you sure something cut the flower off? I think it's possible the plant i s aborting the flowers due to high
- [Some Poetic Advice for Clearing Brush](https://www.walterreeves.com/how-to/advice/) - PRESS PLAY TO LISTEN Some Advice for Clearing Brush (read by Garrison Keillor) by Jeff Coomer Walk noisily to declare your presence. The rabbits and deer will leave as soon as they hear you coming, but the snakes need time to process your intentions. Take a moment to be certain of what you’re cutting. Many
- [Milkweed for Monarchs - Growing Milkweed in Georgia](https://www.walterreeves.com/landscaping/milkweed-pods-growing-in-georgia/) - Q: On a recent trip to Massachusetts I saw milkweed pods ready to burst. Is it possible to grow milkweed down here? A: Garden designer Shannon Pable pointed me to the website of Monarchs Across Georgia, which boasts a list of twenty-three milkweeds. All the plants need is full sunshine and soil that stays moderately moist.
- [How to ripen tomatoes in summer heat, sticky pollen](https://www.walterreeves.com/food-gardening/vegetables/how-to-ripen-tomatoes-in-summer/) - Q: I have seven tomatoes one my one lone vine. They all have turned light orange on the bottom but haven't gone ahead and ripened for several days. What can I do to make them ripen during a heat wave? A: You can cool them off! When I was a kid we'd push and shove
- [Galls on plants other than oak](https://www.walterreeves.com/lawn-care/galls-on-plants-other-than-oak/) - Sumac gall Black cherry gall Bald cypress gall Blackberry cane gall Maple eyespot gall Forsythia crown gall Loropetalum stem gall Grape tube gall
- [Is It Too Late To Prune Azaleas And Rhododendrons?](https://www.walterreeves.com/landscaping/is-it-too-late-to-prune-azaleas-and-rhododendrons/) - If the flower buds can be seen on the ends of the branches you would be cutting next years flowers if you prune.
- [Controlling Torpedograss](https://www.walterreeves.com/landscaping/controlling-torpedograss/) - The roots of torpedograss are sharp so they go through most barriers. For small areas you can use glyphosate herbicide with a foam paintbrush.
- [Squash/Pumpkin/Cucumber/Watermelon Cross-Pollination - Explanation](https://www.walterreeves.com/food-gardening/squashpumpkincucumberwatermelon-pollination-explanation/) - Identifying the parents of squmpkins or gourchini or cuculoupes is almost impossible, but here is my explanation of how melon cross-pollination works.
- [Armadillo disposal tips](https://www.walterreeves.com/insects-and-animals/armadillo-management-tips/) - Q: I need some help with armadillos in my yard. They’ve dug a tunnel under my driveway. I’ve been looking for the right remedy for getting them out of their home. If I trap one, what do I do with it afterwards? A: Armadillo control is tough. At best, you’re just managing their numbers on
- [Armadillo - Control](https://www.walterreeves.com/insects-and-animals/armadillo-control/) - Q: I have an armadillo that thinks he's a bulldozer in my back yard. He (I guess it's a "he") has plowed up my flower beds and ruined parts of my lawn. We have a trap but he won't go in it. How do you control armadillos? A: Until twenty ears ago, I had never
- [How to Choose a Tree Company](https://www.walterreeves.com/landscaping/ornamental-trees/how-to-choose-an-arborist/) - After hurricanes, tornadoes and ice storms, tree care professionals do an excellent job clearing downed trees and repairing damage. On the other hand, some "tree experts" are expert only at taking money and chopping a tree into pieces. How does a homeowner determine who can be trusted with their tree CHOOSING Persons who care about
- [Dallisgrass - control](https://www.walterreeves.com/landscaping/dallisgrass-control/) - Q: I have almost two acres of a mixture of centipedegrass and bermudagrass. Unfortunately, dallisgrass is taking over. Is there anything in this whole wide world that I can use to kill this pest? A: Dallisgrass is indeed hard to control. It was once considered to be a good forage grass due to its perennial
- [Ticks - Identification and Control](https://www.walterreeves.com/insects-and-animals/ticks/) - Ticks engender a strong get-it-off-me response because they can suck a lot of your bodily fluid. Perhaps it is because deer tick (see below) bites have been associated with Rocky Mountain spotted fever, Lyme disease, and the new alpha-gal syndrome. In any case, ticks are common in all parts of Georgia each summer and it's
- [Mushrooms in Lawn - Fairy Ring - Dark Green Rings in Lawn](https://www.walterreeves.com/lawn-care/mushrooms-fairy-ring-disease/) - Rain in summer is appreciated but some folks receive unexpected lawn visitors as a result. T. S. writes that his lawn is in excellent condition - green, thick and low. "In the middle of my lawn, however, I have a tree island that used to house a forty-foot tall Bradford pear. It was lost to
- [Lichens - Description and Control](https://www.walterreeves.com/landscaping/lichens-2/) - Every kid (and most adults) can remember being falsely blamed simply because they were standing nearby when an accident happened. Although accidents do seem to happen more often when kids are present, it's erroneous to assume that they are the sole cause of a mishap. R. M. may be guilty of making false assumptions. He
- [Wildflowers in Highway Medians](https://www.walterreeves.com/landscaping/wildflowers/) - Many readers have noticed the beautiful wildflowers in the median strips of Ga. 400 and Ga. 316. They are so striking now that dreams of repeating the process enter the thoughts of the gardener/motor traveler. Will Corley, Extension Specialist at the Griffin Experiment Station, says wildflowers can be beautiful but they are certainly not carefree.
- [Leafcutter Bee - In Branch; Info on orchard, mason and resin bees: Bee houses](https://www.walterreeves.com/insects-and-animals/leafcutter-bee-in-branch/) - Q: I've never seen anything like this. A small branch, about as thick as a man's finger, fell from our mature oak tree. When my husband went to pick it up, he saw a small pile of sawdust at the end of the branch. He's the curious type, so he peeled the bark on the
- [Nandina berries are not very poisonous](https://www.walterreeves.com/lawn-care/nandina-berries-are-not-very-poisonous/) - Through a good part of my childhood, one voice of authority manifested with equal weight alongside the commandments of my parents: that of Mrs. Mabel Prayor. An older neighbor, she was hired to cook meals, settle arguments, iron clothes and keep the house from burning down while my parents worked hard as a school teacher
- [Lists of Native Plants For Georgia](https://www.walterreeves.com/landscaping/native-plants-for-georgia/) - Plants native to Georgia are more adapted to our heat and humidity. Here's a great list of native trees, grasses, and other plants to consider for your Georgia landscape.
- [DeKalb County Compost - Safe?](https://www.walterreeves.com/tools-and-chemicals/dekalb-county-compost-safe/) - Q: I frequently visit the free DeKalb county compost/mulch pile on Memorial Drive. After spreading two truck loads on my dormant vegetable garden, I‘m worried that the compost might have high levels of herbicides or pesticides. A: I took a very informative tour of the DeKalb County composting operation on your behalf recently and I
- [Compost Tumbler - DIY](https://www.walterreeves.com/landscaping/compost-tumbler/) - Q: My daughter's school wants to make a compost tumbler. Do you know where I could find a 55 gallon, screw-top, food-grade drum, like a pickle or olive barrel? A: Although they look simple to make and easy to operate, I have no confidence you'll make much compost in a tumbler. That doesn't mean you
- [Other beetles caught in Asian ambrosia beetle trap; timing the spray](https://www.walterreeves.com/lawn-care/other-beetles-caught-in-asian-ambrosia-beetle-trap-timing-the-spray/) - Q: Is it correct to say that if a Fruit-tree Pinhole Borer beetle (Xyleborinus saxesenii) found in a simple ethanol-baited trap in early Feb it would indicate that granulate (Asian) ambrosia beetle (Xylosandrus crassiusculus) is also present...and that a preventative spray with insecticide should be applied? Is there an insecticide available to homeowners that is
- [What to Expect after an Unexpected Freeze #2](https://www.walterreeves.com/landscaping/cold-damage/) - This article on cold damage was originally written in March, 2002 but the details it provides are accurate for any winter. Last night, the WEATHER.COM Web site was predicting 19 degrees at 6:00 a.m. Saturday morning in my neighborhood. As I write this (10:00 a.m. Friday) they have raised the prediction to 26 degrees. For
- [What to Expect After an Unexpected Freeze #1](https://www.walterreeves.com/landscaping/what-to-expect-after-a-freeze/) - An extremely warm March in 2007 was followed by a two-day dip to 27 degrees on April 6 & 7. Chart of High and Low Temperatures Many plants had made substantial new growth before the cold snap. After the cold, many shrubs and trees, including crapemyrtle, Japanese maple, butterfly bush, hydrangea, loropetalum, canna and even
- [Pansies and Ornamentals - How To Help Them Recover From The Cold](https://www.walterreeves.com/landscaping/pansy-boxes-how-to-help-them-recover-from-the-cold/) - Q: My pansy boxes were covered in snow and the plants still look a bit limp. Can I give them some sort of first aid to help them recover and deal with cold again? A: The best thing you can do for pansies before cold weather hits is to water them. Pansies protect themselves by
- [Protecting Hydrangeas from cold](https://www.walterreeves.com/lawn-care/protecting-hydrangeas-from-cold/) - I use black (not clear) plastic to cover my shrubs when cold emergencies loom. Clear plastic creates a “greenhouse effect” under it whenever the sun shines – even on a frigid day. It has to be removed if the day promises to be bright. Black, on the other hand, reflects sunlight. Air temperature under a
- [Cold Tolerance of Vegetables](https://www.walterreeves.com/food-gardening/cold-tolerance-of-vegetables/) - Q: My cabbage and lettuce crops are looking great even though we have had colder than normal weather. What range can they stand before being frozen out? A: It is tough to predict how cold temperatures will affect vegetables. Much depends on how the plants were preconditioned. For example, if broccoli has been growing in
- [Protecting plants from cold](https://www.walterreeves.com/lawn-care/protecting-plants-from-cold/) - Most of our woody plants can endure severe cold without problems. The cold is less stressful on plants when it stays cold most of the time. But roller-coaster winter temperatures sometimes materialize, and plants are tempted to come out of dormancy. If sometime we were to have ten days of temperatures in the fifties, followed
- [Frost Tolerance - Vegetables and Flowers](https://www.walterreeves.com/landscaping/frost-tolerance/) - When frost is forecast, whether in spring or fall, some vegetables and flowers are more or less likely to be damaged. Here is a list of plants and their tolerance of light frost: Vegetables Hardy Slightly Tolerant Tender Asparagus Beet Snap Bean Collards Broccoli Sweet Corn Endive Brussels Sprouts Tomato Kale Cabbage Lima Bean Kohlrabi Carrot Muskmelon Lettuce Cauliflower
- [Oak Leaf Blister - Identification](https://www.walterreeves.com/landscaping/oak-leaf-blister-identification/) - Q: There is something weird on my oak leaves. A lot of lower leaves have the brown spots. Will it spread and kill the tree? A: This is a fine example of oak leaf blister. The disease is favored by cool, moist conditions during budbreak and in the early stages of leaf development. It is
- [Gummosis - On Peach, Cherry, Plum](https://www.walterreeves.com/food-gardening/gummosis-on-peach-cherry-plum/) - Q: What is happening to my plum tree? It finished bearing plums in July and now the trunk is a sea of sap! Should I do anything? A: Gummosis is a general, though nonspecific condition of cherry, peach and plum trees (both fruiting and flowering) in which gum is exuded through the bark. Gum is
- [Good Herbs To Plant](https://www.walterreeves.com/landscaping/general-garden-info/good-herbs-to-plant-2/) - Q: What are good herbs I can plant? A: Any time is a great time to plant herbs! Some are annuals, like basil and parsley, which are best planted each spring. Others, like rosemary, oregano and thyme, are perennials, which can grow for years in your garden. Most herbs grow best in full sunshine but
- [Passion Vine (Maypop) - Identifying](https://www.walterreeves.com/landscaping/passion-vine-identifying/) - Q: In summer where I grew up there were wild vines that bloomed similar to passion vine. They produced a globe-shaped fruit. As kids, we'd throw the ripe fruits at each other like bombs. My mother told us the fruits were edible - they tasted slightly sweet and contained lots of seeds. Is this wild
- [Bamboo - Control](https://www.walterreeves.com/landscaping/bamboo-control/) - Technically, bamboo is a grass, but certainly not one you'd describe as a premier lawn turf product. The sprouts that shoot up from the ground each spring can grow 12 inches per day. The underground roots can travel 20 feet from the original clump without coming up for light. Eliminating bamboo is a miserable task.
- [Deer - Summary of Different Control Techniques and Ideas](https://www.walterreeves.com/insects-and-animals/deer-control-2/) - Rule #1 for minimizing deer damage to plants. Deer will damage (eat or rub) any plant you can think of. What you do about it depends on how much damage you can tolerate. If you have garden plants that you love and have found that the deer love them too, here are a few protective
- [Why applying systemic insecticide to the base of a tree works](https://www.walterreeves.com/insects-and-animals/why-applying-systemic-insecticide-to-the-base-of-a-tree-works/) - Question from Walter: It is my understanding that most of a tree's feeder roots are pretty far from the trunk. I sometimes tell folks to apply fertilizer in a doughnut around a tree: 5-10 feet inside the drip line and 5-10 feet outside. If my understanding is correct, then why do the instructions for systemic
- [Composting 101](https://www.walterreeves.com/how-to/how-to-make-compost/) - Q: I am trying composting for the first time so I bought one of those compost enclosures in August. At this point it looks more like a garbage pile than what I expected compost to look like. Any suggestions? A: New-born babies aren't so attractive at first either, but you wouldn't reject them would you?
- [Compost - Why We Do it](https://www.walterreeves.com/landscaping/compost-why-we-do-it/) - "My whole life has been spent waiting for an epiphany, a manifestation of God's presence, the kind of transcendent, magical experience that lets you see your place in the big picture. And that is what I had with my first compost heap." --Bette Midler, Los Angeles Times May 8, 1996 A few years ago I
- [Poinsettia - Forcing to Bloom for Christmas](https://www.walterreeves.com/landscaping/poinsettia-forcing/) - Q: I have three poinsettia plants which I've kept for four years. Last year, they changed color in the summer. How can I get them to change color at Christmas? A: Your poinsettias were only doing what comes naturally when the bracts changed color in the summer. The fact of the matter is that the
- [Poinsettia – Choosing the Best One](https://www.walterreeves.com/houseplants/poinsettia-choosing/) - Examine the tiny yellow-green flowers at the ends of the poinsettia branches. If more than one or two are open, the poinsettia will not hold its freshness for long. Poinsettias are typically sent to stores in several shipments. Ask to look at the latest arrivals before you inadvertently pick up one that has been there
- [Poinsettia - Pointers for Indoor Care](https://www.walterreeves.com/houseplants/poinsettia-pointers-for-indoor-care/) - Poinsettias are NOT poisonous. That old myth was dispelled by a research project at The Ohio State University in 1975. While the latex sap may be irritating to the eyes, the plants are not toxic. All poinsettia flowers are yellow. The showy "flowers" of red, pink or white are actually floral bracts (modified leaves). The
- [Joro spider egg sac](https://www.walterreeves.com/insects-and-animals/joro-spider-egg-sac/) - A female Joro spider may have as many as 1000 eggs in her egg sac when she constructs it in fall before she dies. The spiderlings hatch in spring and "balloon" themselves away by spinning a thread of silk, which catches the wind. The Joro spider's egg sac is NOT identical to that of a
- [Acorns - Controlling Sprouts and Growth](https://www.walterreeves.com/landscaping/acorns-controlling-sprouts-and-growth/) - Q: We had a lot of acorns falling into our lawn this year. Some have begun to take root. Is there something I can do to prevent the others from rooting? A: In college i lived in a house that had a tin roof and was situated under a big oak tree. I had a
- [Green Globs (Algae, Nostoc, Green Jello) in Lawn - Identification and Control](https://www.walterreeves.com/landscaping/green-globs-algae-nostoc-in-lawn/) - Q: I have green Jello-like stuff growing in my yard. It started a few years back as a small patch about the size of your hand in shaded area that has now grown and spread 20 yards in all directions. In dry weather, it dries up into a black, flat, paper-thin patches on the ground.
- [Chigger - Control](https://www.walterreeves.com/insects-and-animals/chigger-control/) - "There was a little chigger and he wasn't any bigger than the head of a very small pin. But the bump that he raises just itches like the blazes - and that's where the rubbin' comes in!" A day in the blackberry patch or a simple walk in the woods may be followed by a
- [Spanish Moss - Treating For Chiggers May Not be Necessary](https://www.walterreeves.com/landscaping/spanish-moss-treating-for-chiggers/) - Spray insect repellent on your shoes and use a bamboo pole to get the moss from the tree. You don't have to worry about chiggers if it doesn't touch the ground.
- [Cedar Apple Rust - Identified](https://www.walterreeves.com/general-q-and-a/cedar-apple-rust/) - Q: I have two seven-foot tall Eastern red cedar trees. Both have growths that look like walnut meats on them. Is this cedar apple rust? A: Orange, jelly-like spore "gobs" were on the trees last spring but you didn't notice them. The gall you notice now will be at the center of the fist-sized mass
- [Pecan Trees Dropping Nuts Early](https://www.walterreeves.com/landscaping/pecan-trees-dropping-nuts-early/) - You have scab disease. The fungal disease thrives in Atlanta's hot and humid climate. Home gardeners are going to have a hard time controlling it.
- [Jasmine Vine Dying](https://www.walterreeves.com/landscaping/jasmine-vine-dying/) - Based on the pictures you sent, it looks like some of the vines had damage that is blocking the sap from traveling up the vine.
- [Wrinkled Branches On Tea Olive Plant](https://www.walterreeves.com/landscaping/wrinkled-branches-on-tea-olive-plant/) - That is some delayed damage from the cold. You can prune them whenever.
- [Bark Falling Off Oak Tree](https://www.walterreeves.com/landscaping/bark-falling-off-oak-tree/) - That is armillaria rot, which is common on oak trees that have wounded or stressed roots. There is nothing you can do about it. I would call an arborist.
- [Willow Oaks Over Bermuda Grass](https://www.walterreeves.com/lawn-care/willow-oaks-over-bermuda-grass/) - The canopy of the willow oak is not good for bermuda grass. There are some shade-loving options to put there instead.
- [Okra - Fusarium Wilt](https://www.walterreeves.com/food-gardening/okra-fusarium-wilt/) - Fusarium wilt is tough because it can stay in the soil for up to seven years. Make sure that you buy certified clean seeds.
- [Maple - Brown Stems Curled Leaves](https://www.walterreeves.com/landscaping/maple-brown-stems-curled-leaves/) - My guess is that the water supply was interrupted at some point. Check the soil with your fingers, if dry soak it.
- [Tulips Not Coming Back](https://www.walterreeves.com/landscaping/tulips-not-coming-back/) - Tulips like well-drained beds and semi-shade to full sun. I have some good recommendation for tough varieties.
- [What Are Cherry Lilies?](https://www.walterreeves.com/landscaping/what-are-cherry-lilies/) - Those sound like crinum lily bulbs. They are huge, sometimes weighing 20-30 pounds!
- [Killing Wild Clematis](https://www.walterreeves.com/landscaping/killing-wild-clematis/) - For the selective control, you need precision. Cut the vine a couple of inches off the ground and paint it with glyphosate.
- [Cherry Leaf Spot](https://www.walterreeves.com/landscaping/cherry-leaf-spot/) - Leaf spot is a hard disease to treat. But, if you use fungicide religiously in the spring and rake leaves in the fall it can be done.
- [Dung Beetles In Georgia](https://www.walterreeves.com/insects-and-animals/dung-beetles-in-georgia/) - We do have around a dozen species of dung beetles in Georgia, that can be found in cow pastures, underground, and near homes.
- [Wasps On Ripe Figs](https://www.walterreeves.com/food-gardening/wasps-on-ripe-figs/) - They are just snacking. Because there is an abundance of figs they don't defend them. Just tap the branches with the fruit and pick.
- [Weird Wasps Making Mounds In Our Lawn](https://www.walterreeves.com/insects-and-animals/weird-wasps-making-mounds-in-our-lawn/) - That sounds like a cicada killer wasp. Don't worry though, they can't hurt you. They hunt caterpillars and cicadas primarily.
- [Squash Pods - Purple Fuzz](https://www.walterreeves.com/food-gardening/squash-pods-purple-fuzz/) - Unfortunately, those are young squash that did not get enough pollen to develop properly. The purple stuff is where it is rotting.
- [Little Brown Droppings From Trees](https://www.walterreeves.com/insects-and-animals/little-brown-droppings-from-trees/) - Those are droppings from the oak caterpillar. They eat the leaves above and discard them below. There isn't anything to be done about it except to wait.
- [Removing Dead Fig Tree Limbs](https://www.walterreeves.com/landscaping/removing-dead-fig-tree-limbs/) - You can remove the limbs at any time of year. The live limbs should have a lot of leaves and fruit by August, if they do not then remove these as well.
- [Will Coneflowers Survive The Winter In Pots?](https://www.walterreeves.com/landscaping/will-coneflowers-survive-the-winter-in-pots/) - Coneflowers are tough and cold-hardy down to minus 30 degrees after they die back to the roots in fall.
- [Limelight Hydrangeas - Droopy Flowers](https://www.walterreeves.com/landscaping/limelight-hydrangeas-droopy-flowers/) - One of the few downsides to limelight hydrangeas is flopping. Those big beautiful flowers are sometimes too big for the thin stems to handle.
- [Azaleas - Black Lumpy Crust](https://www.walterreeves.com/landscaping/azaleas-black-lumpy-crust/) - Since the lower limbs are black my guess is you have a sucking insect. Some ideas are mealy bugs, aphids, scale, and whiteflies.
- [Where Are The Lighting Bugs?](https://www.walterreeves.com/insects-and-animals/where-are-the-lighting-bugs/) - Unfortunately, pesticides and climate change are probably to blame. Along with limiting pesticides make sure you leave some areas of your landscape undisturbed.
- [Maples Have Less Foliage This Year](https://www.walterreeves.com/landscaping/maples-have-less-foliage-this-year/) - It is possible the freeze last winter is the cause of the damage. Maple species vary greatly in their cold tolerance. Keep them watered.
- [Animal Poop Or Powder?](https://www.walterreeves.com/general-q-and-a/animal-poop-or-powder/) - That is a puffball! They are balls that come from the ground in the spring, having grown by consuming the organic matter in thee soil.
- [Fescue Sod - Powdery Gray Ash](https://www.walterreeves.com/lawn-care/fescue-sod-powdery-gray-ash/) - Slime molds are organisms that grow on the tops of grasses. They don't damage the grass but may cause some yellowing.
- [Bermudagrass In My Zoysia Lawn](https://www.walterreeves.com/lawn-care/bermudagrass-in-my-zoysia-lawn/) - Eradicating one perennial grass from another is hard work. There is no herbicide that will completely get rid of Bermuda grass in Zoyisi, but you can suppress it.
- [Zeon Zoysia Looking Dead](https://www.walterreeves.com/lawn-care/zeon-zoysia-looking-dead/) - A good way to figure out what is wrong is by looking at the pattern of damage. The pattern in the pictures looks like environmental damage.
- [Deadhead Bee Balm For Another Flowering](https://www.walterreeves.com/landscaping/deadhead-bee-balm-for-another-flowering/) - You can definitely do that! Removing the faded flowers with promote new ones and prevent disease if you do it correctly.
- [Hand Watering Roses and Maple](https://www.walterreeves.com/landscaping/hand-watering-roses-and-maple/) - I know it seems like it is taking a while, but the plants need to grow feeder roots to extract water from the soil efficiently.
- [Purple Spider Found Underground](https://www.walterreeves.com/insects-and-animals/purple-spider-found-underground/) - Good find! That is a trap door spider. They live in these underground tube-like burrows and jump out of them to catch their prey.
- [Santa Rosa Plum - Black Crusty Fungus](https://www.walterreeves.com/food-gardening/santa-rosa-plum-black-crusty-fungus/) - That crusty stuff is called black knot fungus. Unfortunately, the only thing you can do now is prune the limbs that are affected.
- [Shredded Poison Ivy - Losing Potency](https://www.walterreeves.com/landscaping/shredded-poison-ivy-losing-potency/) - Even in a compost pile, the urushiol, the oil in poison ivy, can cause a reaction for up to a year! If it is on your lawn the sun will break it down.
- [Crape Myrtle Not Blooming](https://www.walterreeves.com/landscaping/crape-myrtle-not-blooming/) - Crape myrtles need new growth. Things that promote new growth will lead to more blooms. This is primarily done through watering and feeding, not pruning.
- [Bugs Only Eating The Stems Of My Plant](https://www.walterreeves.com/insects-and-animals/bugs-only-eating-the-stems-of-my-plant/) - This sounds like a cutworm. They clip seedling stems at the soil surface. They don't like the tops of plants, which they leave discarded.
- [Making Australia Tree Ferns Cold-Hardy](https://www.walterreeves.com/landscaping/making-australia-tree-ferns-cold-hardy/) - Plants can be genetically bred to resist cold damage. However, growing things where they shouldn't is often done by perfecting microclimates.
- [Holes In My Apples](https://www.walterreeves.com/food-gardening/holes-in-my-apples/) - For apples to have big holes, it must be something with big mouths. Caterpillars are the culprit.
- [Light-loving Insect](https://www.walterreeves.com/insects-and-animals/light-loving-insect/) - That sounds like a male stag beetle. Unlike other beetles, they don't use those mandibles to compete with other males, but instead wrestle.
- [Canna - Dermatitis and Skin Rash](https://www.walterreeves.com/landscaping/pest-plants/canna-dermatitis/) - Q: A few years ago at a job site, I was treating canna lilies for leaf roller. It was a large group of plants so at times I was in a thicket of cannas. I started itching so badly I wanted to claw my skin off. I did not even finish treating the plants. I
- [How to Soil Test](https://www.walterreeves.com/how-to/how-to-soil-test/) - If the word TEST gives you the fantods, contemplate a test that is simple to take, doesn't reflect on your intelligence and has no wrong answers. Consider performing a soil test on your landscape. Click here to order a soil test kit ($20, all postage paid) Or call your local University of Georgia Extension office
- [Pecan - Scab Disease](https://www.walterreeves.com/food-gardening/pecan-scab-disease/) - Q: I have two eight-year old pecan trees. The nuts turn black, sort of like mildew on the hulls. Is there anything special I can do to correct this. A: I'll bet your trees have scab, a common disease of pecans. In south Georgia, pecan farmers use huge blowers to direct a mist of fungicide
- [English Ivy - Management and Control](https://www.walterreeves.com/landscaping/english-ivy-control/) - Q: English ivy is taking over my back yard. It has probably been there for twenty-plus years. What's the best way to control it? PULL IT UP The Ivy Removal Project is based in Portland, Oregon. Over the past ten years, they have developed several specialized techniques for eradicating ivy. From “Make a Lifesaver” to
- [Bermudagrass - Spring Dead Spot](https://www.walterreeves.com/lawn-care/bermudagrass-spring-dead-spot/) - Q: Our lawn is three years old and most likely infected with Spring Dead spot disease. We have bermudagrass sod in our front yard and have numerous brown spots which seem to be worsening now in late May. We called a lawn company to come out and look at it and we were told
- [Annual Bluegrass (Poa Annua) - Control](https://www.walterreeves.com/lawn-care/annual-bluegrass-poa-annua-control/) - Q: How do I control annual bluegrass? A: The annual nature of this weed supplies its most noxious habit: it re-seeds itself prolifically! Annual bluegrass is outwardly attractive in the winter but just wait until spring! The thick mat of bluegrass chokes out the better turf underneath. The old-timers call this one "po anner" due
- [Deer Damage vs Rabbit Damage to Stems](https://www.walterreeves.com/insects-and-animals/deer-damage-vs-rabbit-damage-to-stems/) - Q: I have two pots of Gerber daisies in my backyard. One is located right next to my wooden deck and the other is located 15 feet away. I can only enjoy the blooms on the pot that is located away from my deck for one day at a time. Each time I get a
- [Pecan - Finding Papershell](https://www.walterreeves.com/food-gardening/pecan-finding-papershell/) - Q: At my former home in Texas I had two paper shell pecan trees and would like to plant one here. Do I need to have two different pollination types or can I get by with two trees of the same type. A: "Papershell" is just a descriptive name given to improved varieties of pecan
- [Dogwood - Diseases](https://www.walterreeves.com/landscaping/dogwood-diseases/) - Nothing can panic a homeowner like the threat of disease to their prized dogwoods. Dogwood trees in Atlanta have had several problems this spring. Brown, distorted leaves and severe leaf drop are common complaints. Fortunately, the problems are probably not life-threatening. But how can you tell? Dogwood leaves tell the story of their afflictions. Knowing
- [Dogwood - Spots on Leaves and Flowers](https://www.walterreeves.com/landscaping/dogwood-spot-anthracnose-2/) - Q: My dogwood tree has dozens of tiny purple spots on each leaf. The leaves are twisted and disfigured. Other dogwoods in the neighborhood look fine. How will this affect the tree? A: Ah, sweet mysteries of nature! Why a disease affects some plants but not others is an enigma that puzzles all gardeners. The
- [Bermuda - Homemade Weed Killer](https://www.walterreeves.com/lawn-care/bermuda-homemade-weed-killer/) - Q: I saw online a recipe for homemade weed killer made from vinegar, salt and dishwashing liquid. I sprayed this on weeds in my bermuda lawn. Have I killed the bermuda grass too? A: You probably haven't killed the grass. Bermudagrass is a tough plant to kill and the mixture you mention is generally considered
- [Bermuda Grass Herbicide - 30 % Vinegar not Organic nor Safe](https://www.walterreeves.com/lawn-care/bermuda-grass-herbicide-organic/) - Q: I only use 30% industrial strength, 300 grain white vinegar to kill weeds in our yard, since this is natural and contains no chemicals. Our yard has been toxic chemical free for eight years. Is it is safe to spray the bluegrass that is green in our brown bermuda grass lawn? A: Much depends
- [Why not use Vinegar instead of Roundup?](https://www.walterreeves.com/landscaping/weed-killers-vinegar/) - Q: You always recommend the popular brand name weed killers but these are expensive to use. Vinegar will kill weeds and is only $2.00 a gallon. Is there some reason it should not be used? A: I sometimes recommend brand name weed killers over vinegar for two reasons. Many herbicides that control broadleafed weeds are
- [Peach (Plum) - Brown Rot Identification and Control](https://www.walterreeves.com/food-gardening/peach-plum-brown-rot/) - Q: What is the problem with my peaches? Is it brown rot? A: Why do you need me to diagnose your problem when you've done such a good job figuring out the problem yourself? It is most definitely brown rot. The disease is sometimes caused by sucking insects like stinkbugs or curculio weevils visiting a
- [Fruit - 2023 Homeowner Spray Guide](https://www.walterreeves.com/food-gardening/fruit-2020-homeowner-spray-guide/) - Georgia is a great state for fruit production. Unfortunately, it is also a great state for the insects and diseases which limit fruit production. Growing fruit organically is possible…but it demands a huge amount of time and effort. Most novices try for a few years and then throw up their hands in disgust. Fortunately, UGA
- [Cicada Killer Wasp - Identify and Admire](https://www.walterreeves.com/insects-and-animals/cicada-killer-wasp-2/) - Reading about something with "wasp" and "killer" in its name might concern you. But this insect kills mostly cicadas and is harmless to humans. The cicada killer wasp is about 1 1/2 inches long and has yellow markings on its body. The sound as it flies is deeper than most insects; some say it's a
- [Southern Pine Beetle](https://www.walterreeves.com/insects-and-animals/southern-pine-beetle/) - Several kinds of beetles ferociously attack drought-weakened pine trees in summer. The Southern pine beetle is the most feared. In September, homeowners typically notice a brown-needled tree, distinct among the other green pines around. By the time the tree is brown, it's too late! The tree must be removed to protect the other trees nearby.
- [Southern Pine Beetle - Links](https://www.walterreeves.com/landscaping/ornamental-trees/southern-pine-beetle-links/) - Following are Internet links to information about the Southern pine beetle: Walter's thoughts about Southern pine beetle Homeowner Q&A about Southern Pine Beetle (SPB) Southern Pine Beetle Internet site UGA southern pine beetle brochure
- [Pine Beetles - How to Deal With An Infestation](https://www.walterreeves.com/insects-and-animals/pine-beetles-dealing-with-an-infestation/) - Q: We had a tree die from pine beetles and my husband would like to cut it down himself as he has done with other trees. Is there is a risk of spreading beetle larva when the limbs are moved? And is there anything that can be done to safeguard our other pine trees? A:
- [Squash Beetle vs Mexican Bean Beetle - Identification](https://www.walterreeves.com/insects-and-animals/squash-beetle-identification/) - Q: I found this insect on my squash but it doesn't look exactly like a ladybug. What is it? A: It's a squash beetle, Epilachna borealis. This beetle and its larvae love to eat the leaves of squash and cucumbers. Control by mashing with your gloved fingers or spraying an insecticide labeled for vegetables. You
- [Chamberbitter (Mimosa Weed) - Identification and Control](https://www.walterreeves.com/lawn-care/chamberbitter-mimosa-weed/) - Whether you call it niruri (Phyllanthus urinaria), chamberbitter, or mimosa weed, it is a major nuisance. Here's how to get rid of it when herbicides fail.
- [Mimosa Weed (chamberbitter) - Control](https://www.walterreeves.com/landscaping/mimosa-weed-control/) - Q: I looked up the mimosa-like weed that was mentioned in your newspaper column and found it to be chamberbitter. It is all in my lawn and flower beds. Now that I know what it is, how do I kill it? A: Chamberbitter (Phyllanthus urinaria) is a tropical weed that has become a major pest
- [Roma Paste Tomato - Black Rotten Spot](https://www.walterreeves.com/food-gardening/roma-paste-tomato-black-rotten-spot/) - Black rot is when the fungus travels to the inside of the tomato
- [Grasslike Sprouts On Sago Palm After A Freeze](https://www.walterreeves.com/landscaping/grasslike-sprouts-on-sago-palm-after-a-freeze/) - That's good news - those sprouts are new plants. Now you have far more than the one plant you started with.
- [Elongation Of Bloom Of Black-Eyed Susan](https://www.walterreeves.com/landscaping/elongation-of-bloom-of-black-eyed-susan/) - This flower is fasciated, which is when the stems or limbs are flattened. It could be caused by a bacteria or genetic abnormalities.
- [Tree Ferns In Atlanta](https://www.walterreeves.com/landscaping/tree-ferns-in-atlanta/) - It is unlikely it could tolerate our cold. If you try please let me know how it goes.
- [Tomatoes Planted Next To A Termite Canister](https://www.walterreeves.com/food-gardening/tomatoes-planted-next-to-a-termite-canister/) - The termite bait station shouldn't have an effect on the health of your plants.
- [White Stuff On Roots Of Vegetable](https://www.walterreeves.com/food-gardening/white-stuff-on-roots-of-vegetable/) - That is a case of Southern Blight. It is very hard to control in small home gardens. There are some options though.
- [Should I Clean Out Nesting Materials Out Of Each Brood](https://www.walterreeves.com/insects-and-animals/should-i-clean-out-nesting-materials-out-of-each-brood/) - Yes, cleaning out the nesting between broods is the way to go. Make sure you get the hard material clean out as well.
- [Lime Glow Junipers On A Bank](https://www.walterreeves.com/landscaping/lime-glow-junipers-on-a-bank/) - Gravity is going to influence how junipers grow - so they will grow down the bank.
- [Bermuda Grass - Circular Dead Spots](https://www.walterreeves.com/lawn-care/bermuda-grass-circular-dead-spots/) - The circles make me think that it is a fungus that s spreading.To make sure send it to the UGA disease labratory
- [Evergreen Clematis - Brown Crunchy Branches](https://www.walterreeves.com/landscaping/evergreen-clematis-brown-crunchy-branches/) - It happens. Sometimes the vines get clematis wilt. Not much you can treat with it, but mine always come back stong.
- [Is My Fig Tree Dead?](https://www.walterreeves.com/food-gardening/is-my-fig-tree-dead/) - That can happen when our temperatures get low. The freeze can kill the top of the bush and the roots and stump keep some buds dormant.
- [Tall Tree With Dark Red Berries](https://www.walterreeves.com/food-gardening/tall-tree-with-dark-red-berries/) - Birds love those serviceberries - so get out your binoculars.
- [Yellow Lower Leaves On Tomato Plant](https://www.walterreeves.com/food-gardening/yellow-lower-leaves-on-tomato-plant/) - It sounds like an issue with the soil. The best bet would be to replace it.
- [Juniper - Weed Control](https://www.walterreeves.com/landscaping/juniper-weed-control/) - Q: I am trying to control weeds and zoysiagrass in 'Blue Rug' juniper. What should I use? A: A quick answer is that you can simply dig the weeds out but you'd better wear leather gloves and long pants if you don't want to be stuck by the prickly juniper needles. There are three chemical
- [Holes In The Skins Of Apples](https://www.walterreeves.com/food-gardening/holes-in-the-skins-of-apples/) - Holes that big are caused by caterpillars. There are organic products that can be used to deter them.
- [Oak Tree Leaves Bubbled And Misshapen](https://www.walterreeves.com/landscaping/oak-tree-leaves-bubbled-and-misshapen/) - Sounds like an oak leaf blister to me. It can happen in cool and moist climates.
- [Brown Turkey Figs Not Ripening](https://www.walterreeves.com/food-gardening/brown-turkey-figs-not-ripening/) - Q: We planted a Brown Turkey fig two years ago. The first season it had four rudimentary fruit. There are lots of green figs this year but they do not seem to be ripening for us. We're hungry! Any advice? A: My friend Rob waited and waited and eventually his figs ripened ...because he had
- [Quickest Way To Grow Northern Sea Oats](https://www.walterreeves.com/landscaping/quickest-way-to-grow-northern-sea-oats/) - Northern sea oats are beautiful but they germinate very easily.
- [Using Gypsum For Hard Soil](https://www.walterreeves.com/lawn-care/using-gypsum-for-hard-soil/) - Gypsum is used to soften the soil crust in large-scale agriculture, but in a home yard this won't work.
- [Why Are Oak Leaves So Big?](https://www.walterreeves.com/landscaping/why-are-oak-leaves-so-big/) - Young, especially vigorous trees or shoots tend to produces larger leaves.
- [Banana Shrubs - Cold Temperature](https://www.walterreeves.com/food-gardening/banana-shrubs-cold-temperature/) - Just to be extra careful, I would wait until May to try and rejuvenate them.
- [Galls On My Oak](https://www.walterreeves.com/landscaping/galls-on-my-oak/) - It looks like a type of leaf gall which is common to oak trees. It is not very dangerous, but they are unsightly.
- [White stuff on Rose of Sharon](https://www.walterreeves.com/landscaping/white-stuff-on-rose-of-sharon/) - Q: We have searched the web to no avail for info on this substance or pest growing on the ends of our Rose of Sharon branches. The white part is very sticky. A: It’s either aphids or scale insects. My bet is aphids because they are faster to breed and increase in numbers and start
- [Ambrosia Beetles - Sweet Gum Trees](https://www.walterreeves.com/lawn-care/ambrosia-beetles-sweet-gum-trees/) - Q: I have ambrosia beetles on 3 recently cut down sweet gum stumps in the area. Due to the location of the stumps, I can’t have them ground (too disruptive to the dry creek bed and proximity to the retaining wall) Any thoughts on what I should do - if anything? I don’t want the
- [Should I Buy A Hummingbird House?](https://www.walterreeves.com/insects-and-animals/should-i-buy-a-hummingbird-house/) - Hummingbirds don't build their nests in the manufactured birdhouses. Their nests are more cup-shaped high up in trees.
- [Shamrock Looks Wilted](https://www.walterreeves.com/landscaping/shamrock-looks-wilted/) - Not to worry! Shamrocks have issues with heat, so they fade and go dormant until it cools off a bit.
- [Brown Spots on Zoysia](https://www.walterreeves.com/lawn-care/brown-spots-on-zoysia/) - Mowing may be the issue. Zoysia likes to be mowed regularly.
- [Squirrels Digging Up Yard](https://www.walterreeves.com/insects-and-animals/squirrels-digging-up-yard/) - Squirrels are my sworn enemy. There is no consistently effective way to repel them. But there are some things you can try.
- [Carolina Cherry Laurel - To Keep Or To Kill](https://www.walterreeves.com/landscaping/carolina-cherry-laurel-to-keep-or-to-kill/) - Carolina Cherry Laurels will spread - get rid of it. A grass whip tool would be best for this job.
- [Nellie Stevens Hollies - Yellowish](https://www.walterreeves.com/landscaping/nellie-stevens-hollies-yellowish/) - It could be that burlap was left on the rootballs when the builder planted them.
- [Getting Rid of Mice and Rats](https://www.walterreeves.com/insects-and-animals/getting-rid-of-mice-and-rats/) - Some wooden traps ought to do the trick. The best bait in my experience is Cinnamon-Spice instant oatmeal
- [Olive Tree Recommendations](https://www.walterreeves.com/food-gardening/olive-tree-recommendations/) - Olive trees can grow indoors with a lot of light. There are a couple of varieties that are more suitable for indoors.
- [Zoysia winter kill - brown lawn in May](https://www.walterreeves.com/lawn-care/zoysia-winter-kill-brown-lawn-in-may/) - Q: It is mid-May and most of my Zeon zoysia backyard is still dormant/dead looking for the first time since I had this sod put in 10 years ago. It is very slowly starting to turn a little green along the south edge of my lawn by the woods where there is less sun. My
- [Bermuda - Removing from Zoysia Lawn](https://www.walterreeves.com/lawn-care/bermuda-removing-from-zoysia-lawn/) - Q: I have Bermuda grass coming up in my zoysia lawn. Is there a way to eradicate it chemically? A: The selective removing of one perennial grass from another perennial grass is a tedious project requiring a lot of diligence. It is very hard for weed control chemicals to tell grasses apart. Bermuda grass and
- [New juniper has dead spots](https://www.walterreeves.com/landscaping/ornamental-trees/new-juniper-has-dead-spots/) - Q: I purchased a spiral juniper two months ago in May and my plant now has brown patches. What can I use so I don’t lose the whole plant? A: My best guess is the juniper got too dry at some point after planting. In my experience, junipers and arborvitae are extremely sensitive to underwatering during
- [Cherry - Leaf Spot Disease](https://www.walterreeves.com/food-gardening/cherry-preventing-leaf-spot-disease/) - Q: My wife and I have a cherry tree in our yard that is not doing well. About this time every year the leaves of the cherry begin to show spots, turn yellow, and fall off. The process is gradual as the summer progresses. The tree loses all its leaves by mid-September, only to come
- [Japanese Cherry Tree - Trunk Decay](https://www.walterreeves.com/landscaping/japanese-cherry-tree-trunk-decay-2/) - It seems that the rot starts at the top of where the limb was cut off. The tree could not grow over the stub and water got in.
- [School Garden - Resources](https://www.walterreeves.com/landscaping/general-garden-info/school-garden-resources/) - If you're a teacher or parent involved in setting up a school garden, you know there's lots more to it than digging the dirt and planting some seeds. Do you have a good garden spot? When will you plant? What will you plant? Who cares for it in summer? What will you do with the
- [Is It True That The Female Watermelons Are Sweeter?](https://www.walterreeves.com/food-gardening/is-it-true-that-the-female-watermelons-are-sweeter/) - Q: I was bragging to a friend that my sliced watermelon is always sweet because I choose the round female ones and not the longer male fruit. He laughed at me at said this was an urban myth! Who is right? A: Although it is true that watermelon vines have male and female flowers, the
- [Watermelon - Choosing a Ripe One](https://www.walterreeves.com/food-gardening/watermelon-choosing-a-ripe-one/) - It's terribly disappointing to cut into a watermelon and find that it is still mostly pink inside and has little sweetness to the meat. But what do you look for when choosing one at the grocery? How can you pick the ripest one? There are two reliable methods: Yellow Belly Examine the underside of a
- [How to tell when a watermelon is ripe on the vine](https://www.walterreeves.com/food-gardening/watermelons-ripe-when/) - Q: This is the first year I have grown watermelons. They are taking over my garden! When is the right time to harvest them? A: I have a gourd vine right now that seems headed in the direction of I-85. If you hear traffic reports of a green, slimy mess on the interstate, you'll know
- [Plum, Peach, Nectarine - Black Knot Disease](https://www.walterreeves.com/landscaping/plum-peach-nectarine-black-knot-disease/) - Q: We have a fruit cocktail tree, bearing plum, peach and nectarine fruit, planted five years ago. It blossomed and had some fruit but the fruit developed a gum-looking disease and eventually fell off. A good number of branches on the tree are infected with black, hard, scaley cases encircling them. I've tried to cut into
- [Have you seen an azalea plant bug?](https://www.walterreeves.com/insects-and-animals/have-you-seen-an-azalea-plant-bug/) - I need some observational help from you. When working in my azaleas, some creature will bite the living daylights out of me under my shirt...but no matter how quick I am I can never catch it! I suspect it is an azalea bug but I've never caught one to be sure. What about you? Have
- [Azalea - Biting Plant Bug](https://www.walterreeves.com/insects-and-animals/azalea-biting-plant-bug/) - Q: Every spring when I am trimming azaleas, I get bit by a little red insect that has a bite fiercer than a fire ant. I only see them for a few weeks in late April or early May. They are three-sixteenths inch long and bright red, shaped sort of like a pointed oval. The
- [Plants Whose Leaves Resemble Marijuana](https://www.walterreeves.com/landscaping/plants-whose-leaves-resemble-marijuana/) - Oddly, I don't get a lot of questions about growing marijuana. But I DO get questions about plants that look like marijuana. Here are a few...
- [Tansy - Deterring Japanese Beetles](https://www.walterreeves.com/landscaping/tansy-deterring-japanese-beetles/) - Q: I read in a book that tansy is good for deterring Japanese beetles. I have roses and other flowers that the beetles have a good lunch on for a few months. I don't like to use sprays due to my pets and grandkids. A: For hundreds of years, gardeners have looked for plant combinations
- [Plant Trademarked - Meaning?](https://www.walterreeves.com/landscaping/plant-trademarked-meaning/) - Q: I have a rose tag that says "The Squire tm" and then has the word "Ausire" underneath. What does this mean? A: It means that you have a patented rose and can not propagate it from cuttings. Plant breeders, like Star Roses, go to considerable effort to develop superior plants. They protect their work
- [Fungus in the Ground - Diagnosing](https://www.walterreeves.com/lawn-care/fungus-in-the-ground-diagnosing/) - Q: I have an area in my yard where everything I plant there does terribly. I think it is a fungus in the ground. My lilac tree has white-like curled up leaves, the summer phlox turns yellow at the bottom, my hibiscus and Rose-of-Sharon gets big flower buds on them but the buds turn black.
- [Pruner - Power Operated](https://www.walterreeves.com/tools-and-chemicals/pruner-power-operated/) - Q: You mentioned a power-operated pruner on your radio show a couple of weeks ago. I am trying to find one because I raise roses and I now have arthritis in my hands. A: My friend Jim Kelley is an accomplished rosarian with over 200 roses. He also has mild arthritis in both hands, which
- [Stump - Covering with Vines](https://www.walterreeves.com/landscaping/stump-covering-with-vines/) - Q: We want to use a large root ball from a downed tree as a centerpiece for our front yard. What kinds of flowers, or hanging vegetation, would grow well on the root ball? It is about six feet across and five feet high. It also receives a lot of sunlight. Right now, some plants
- [Fever Tree (Pinckneya) - Care](https://www.walterreeves.com/landscaping/fever-tree-pinckneya-care/) - Q: A few weeks ago on your radio show you had a guest from Callaway Gardens who spoke about a plant that is ideal for a lake or wet area. She called it a fever tree, but I did not get the botanical name. Our home backs up to a small lake. I am very
- [Horticultural Oil - Mix with Lime Sulfur](https://www.walterreeves.com/landscaping/horticultural-oil-mix-with-lime-sulfur/) - Q: I need to know why the product label says not to mix horticultural oil and liquid lime-sulfur to spray on plants. I take care of a big rose garden and I know fellow horticulturists who do this all the time. A: According to Dr. Beverly Sparks, Extension Entomologist, it's primarily because there is
- [Turf Insects - Discovering](https://www.walterreeves.com/insects-and-animals/turf-insects-discovering/) - Q: My grass looks yellow and is gradually disappearing in a ten foot square area. How can I tell if this is caused by insects or by disease? A: Bugs in turf are very hard to find with the naked eye. Dr. Beverly Sparks, champion Extension Service bug-hunter, says you can try several methods to
- [Shrubs - Fertilizing](https://www.walterreeves.com/landscaping/shrubs-fertilizing/) - Q: I have some questions regarding fertilizing plants. Are you supposed to fertilize gardenias while they are blooming? If not, then when and how often? How often should I fertilize my roses? I read that during the hot summer months, you should stop feeding them. Is that correct? Also, are you supposed to fertilize azaleas
- [Japanese Beetle Traps - Alternatives](https://www.walterreeves.com/insects-and-animals/japanese-beetle-traps-alternatives/) - Q: In you article in June, you said that you preferred hand-picking Japanese beetles and that we should never use traps. Well, I have too many beetles to hand-pick so what should I do? A: You're right - some gardeners have too many beetles to hand-pick. If that=s the case, you=ll have to use
- [Daphne - Propagating](https://www.walterreeves.com/landscaping/daphne-propagating-2/) - Q: My Daphne odora 'Alba' has a rose-colored sport that I would like to propagate. Any suggestions? A: Here's a good reference: Shrub Propagation
- [Shrub pruning - Water](https://www.walterreeves.com/landscaping/shrub-pruning-water/) - Q: Will shrubs like azalea, tea rose, and boxwood need less water if I prune them back by one-third? A: A plant's water use is affected by a host of factors. Age of leaves, vigor of root system, humidity, light level, and, of course, water availability, all come into play. I suppose your shrubs would
- [Squirrel - Digging in Pot](https://www.walterreeves.com/insects-and-animals/squirrel-digging-in-pot/) - Q: I missed your talk about dealing with squirrels on the radio a week ago. I have a wooded backyard and want to plant some hellebores (Lenten rose) that I have in pots. Every time I put out something the squirrels dig it up. Do you have any suggestions? A: My information was mentioned more
- [Daylilies- Flowering](https://www.walterreeves.com/landscaping/daylilies-flowering/) - Q: I started gardening recently and my daylilies make me curious. I judge my five-foot tall stalks as a sign of health, but I'm having trouble keeping new buds. Within a week they will be empty. How do I get more flowers? A: Daylilies differ not only in the flower form and color but also
- [Lantana - Allelopathy](https://www.walterreeves.com/landscaping/lantana-allelopathy/) - Q: I listened with interest to your discussion of the possible allelopathic effects of Lantana this morning on your radio show. My experience has been just the opposite. I have 3 plants of 'Mrs. Huff', and you know how large Mrs. Huff can get. Growing in among them, in the middle of the plants and
- [Squirrel - Disturbing Plants](https://www.walterreeves.com/insects-and-animals/squirrel-disturbing-plants/) - Q: I missed your talk about dealing with squirrels on the radio a week ago. I have a wooded backyard and want to plant some hellebores (Lenten rose) that I have in pots. Every time I put out something the squirrels dig it up. Do you have any suggestions? A: My information was mentioned more
- [Butterfly Bush - spider mite control](https://www.walterreeves.com/landscaping/butterfly-bush-spider-mite-control/) - Q: I have a mature butterfly bush. This year it is looking really bad. The leaves are curling up, like they are not getting enough water, but all my other butterfly bushes are doing fine. Any ideas? A: My first guess is spider mites. Butterfly bush is commonly afflicted with these pests. Swat a
- [Topiaries- Frames/Care](https://www.walterreeves.com/landscaping/topiaries-framescare/) - Q: I am interested in topiaries. Where do I buy the frames? How do I care for them? I would like a pair on either side of my front porch. A: There are two kinds of topiary: those stuffed with moss and covered with vines and those serving as frames for a plant to
- [Cypress Mulch - Problems](https://www.walterreeves.com/landscaping/cypress-mulch-problems/) - Q: Is cypress mulch good for roses? Would it have any bad effects? A: Cypress mulch won't hurt your roses but I hope you won't buy any more of it. One of the causes of the devastation of Hurricane Katrina was that cypress swamps between New Orleans and the Gulf of Mexico had been cleared
- [Japanese beetles - Life cycle](https://www.walterreeves.com/insects-and-animals/japanese-beetles-life-cycle/) - Q: What's become of the Japanese beetles? (Not that I miss them, mind you!) So far I've not seen any on our roses, magnolia blossoms, plum and cherry trees. Did I do something last year which interrupted their life cycle? A: You didn't do it, Nature did. Finally we see a benefit from the drought!
- [Neem Tree- Growing](https://www.walterreeves.com/landscaping/neem-tree-growing/) - Q: I live in Duluth and wanted to know if we can grow 'Neem' plant. If so, how and where can we get this plant. I was also curious if 'Sandalwood' 'Teak' and 'Rosewood' are grown anywhere in U.S. I come from southern state of Karnataka in India which is the top producer of quality
- [Backyard- Filling](https://www.walterreeves.com/landscaping/backyard-filling/) - Q: Three ago our backyard was dug up and hydroseeded with bermudagrass. It never filled in. Now it is mostly weeds. Any advice? A: What you do depends on how soft the soil is now. If it is not hard and full of clay, you can use a dethatcher (slit seeder) to scarify the soil
- ["Shade Champ" Grass Seed](https://www.walterreeves.com/landscaping/shade-champ-grass-seed/) - Q: My yard gets too much shade from oak trees. I've found "Shade Champ" grass seed for sale. It contains creeping red fescue, PennLawn red fescue, Chewings fescue and Pizzazz ryegrass. Can it really grow in Georgia? A: All of the grasses listed are shade-tolerant but they aren't Georgia heat and humidity tolerant. Creeping red
- [Mulch - Reusing](https://www.walterreeves.com/landscaping/mulch-reusing/) - Q: You suggest that we replace all mulch under roses. Can we reuse the old mulch elsewhere? We've got a ton of hardwood mulch under our roses and I can't imagine throwing all that away. A: I like your recycling attitude! The purpose of removing mulch under roses is to take away any source of
- [Japanese Beetle - Chemical Control](https://www.walterreeves.com/insects-and-animals/japanese-beetle-chemical-control/) - Q: In you article two weeks ago, you said that you preferred hand-picking Japanese beetles and that we should never use traps. Well, I have too many beetles to hand-pick so what should I do? A: You're right - some gardeners have too many beetles to hand-pick. If that's the case, you'll have to use
- [Japanese Beetle - Organic Control](https://www.walterreeves.com/insects-and-animals/japanese-beetle-organic-control/) - Q: Is there any organic method to keep Japanese beetles off my plants? A: Insecticidal soap or products containing pyrethrin could be the answer for you. You'll have to hit the insect directly with the spray - that can be hard on rose blooms. Neem oil is a product registered for Japanese beetle feeding repellency
- [Cactus - Winter-hardy](https://www.walterreeves.com/landscaping/cactus-winter-hardy/) - Q: Is there a list of cactus that will grow here in Atlanta? If so how can I get it and where can I get them? A: According to Randy Kucera, eponymous owner of Randy's Perennials and Greenhouse in Lawrenceville, there are several succulent plants, including cactus, that will survive in Atlanta. All demand
- [Fatsia bushes - Deer](https://www.walterreeves.com/landscaping/fatsia-bushes-deer/) - Q: Deer have eaten all of the new growth on my fatsia bushes. They even chewed on the stalk of the plant. My question is should I cut them back or just leave them alone and hope they have new growth? A: Clip any ragged branch ends but leave them alone until May at least.
- [Shrubs - Replanting](https://www.walterreeves.com/landscaping/shrubs-replanting/) - Q: We are about to embark on a basement project which will require a good deal of regrading in our back yard. We have a twelve foot tall osmanthus, three very large azaleas and nine well-established roses, plus some hostas, which have to be taken out. I want to preserve the plants and transplant them
- [Lizard - Control](https://www.walterreeves.com/insects-and-animals/lizard-control-2/) - Q: My wife is deathly afraid of lizards and we just seem to have an abundance at our house. Is there any chemical I can apply to the area where they seem to live? A: No repellents work effectively and consistently to repel lizards or snakes. Tales of using kerosene, sulfur or lime are just
- [Chili Thrips - Identification](https://www.walterreeves.com/insects-and-animals/chili-thrips-identification/) - Q: My gardener friends in Florida are all anguished about a new pest of roses: chili thrips. Do we have them here? A: We don't yet have them here, and thank goodness for that! Chili thrips chew on plant leaves and severely disfigure them. It almost looks like herbicide damage on some plants. Thrips attack dozens
- [Daylily - Rust](https://www.walterreeves.com/landscaping/daylily-rust-2/) - Q: What can you tell me about the sad, ugly rust infecting our wonderful daylilies? A: This summary from the American Daylily Society gives detailed information. Note the fungicide info.: "daylily rust can be controlled under greenhouse conditions by fungicide applications, in particular, mancozeb, chlorothalonil (click for sources), azoxystrobin and triadimefon. Products should be rotated
- [Mosquito - Garlic Spray](https://www.walterreeves.com/insects-and-animals/mosquito-garlic-spray/) - Q: I have heard that eating garlic or spraying it around the yard will repel mosquitoes. Is this true? A: The very first fact to chew on is that mosquitoes have almost no olfactory powers. They do sense odors in a very narrow spectrum related only to their pheromones. So if they can't smell garlic,
- [Zoysia Lawn Care](https://www.walterreeves.com/lawn-care/zoysia-lawn-care/) - Q: I have a large zoysia lawn. I'm looking for the best type of pre-emerge to put down now. Is 5-10-15 the way to go? A: I am totally against fertilizing zoysia, bermuda, centipede or St. Augustine lawns when they are not green. You waste money and you may harm the grass if it is
- [Joseph's Coat - Identification](https://www.walterreeves.com/landscaping/josephs-coat-identification/) - Q: I have received several Joseph's Coat plants from a friend. Is this plant an annual or perennial? How tall/wide will it grow? A: This is tough because there are so many plants with this name. Do you have 'Joseph's Coat' amaranth (Amaranthus tricolor)? If so, it is a tall, eye-catching annual, usually grown from
- [Japanese Beetle - Controlled by Drought](https://www.walterreeves.com/insects-and-animals/japanese-beetle-controlled-by-drought/) - Q: Where have all the Japanese beetles gone? Last year I had thousands, this year only one (and I had to search for that one). I do not spray so I know I had nothing to do with their disappearance. Any clues? A: I had a few on my roses this year but nothing like
- [Flowers - Moving and replanting](https://www.walterreeves.com/landscaping/flowers-moving-and-replanting/) - Q: We sold our home very quickly. I had roses given as gifts from family and friends, daylilies and irises from my home where I grew up, some inherited from my greatgrandmother's garden. We dug them up today! Please help with advice or dependable websites as to proper care and replanting. A: Just get
- [Grafting A Peach Branch to an Apple Tree](https://www.walterreeves.com/landscaping/grafting-a-peach-branch-to-an-apple-tree/) - Q: Is it possible to graft a peach branch to an apple tree? A: Grafting a peach to an apple won't work. An apple is in the genus Malus, while a peach belongs to genus Prunus. The two are both in the rose family but they are not close enough kin to be tissue-compatible. Apples
- [Planting for Long Lasting Blooms](https://www.walterreeves.com/landscaping/planting-for-long-lasting-blooms/) - Q: We have several large annual beds that we are tired of replanting twice yearly. Any ideas for perennials that we can substitute for year-round interest? One bed surrounds the mailbox; another is in front of privet hedges bordering our house. A: Annuals and perennials present the yin and yang of gardening. Annuals provide colorful
- [Hellebore Plants - Thinning Them](https://www.walterreeves.com/landscaping/hellebore-plants-thinning-them/) - Q: I have a thick carpet of seedlings under my hellebore plants. Should I thin them out or just let nature take its course? A: Perhaps they compete in a small way with the mother plant but I usually let the smaller plants fight things out undisturbed. If you want lots more Lenten roses, scoop
- [Heater malfunction - Plant cleaning](https://www.walterreeves.com/landscaping/heater-malfunction-plant-cleaning/) - Q: We had a kerosene heater malfunction in our greenhouse. Soot covers the plants. What is the safest way to clean them? A: I'd use soap (not a detergent) on your plant leaves. Soaps include Ivory bar soap and castille soap. Grate some into a bucket of warm water and stir it up. Put cotton
- [Japanese Beetle - Control with Milky Spore Disease](https://www.walterreeves.com/insects-and-animals/japanese-beetle-control-with-milky-spore-disease/) - Q: I recently read an article about using a product called "Doom" to control Japanese beetles. How does this stuff work? Is it effective? A: "Doom" contains a bacteria that infects Japanese beetle grubs with a disease that turns their internal fluids white. For this reason, the disease the grubs get from contact with the
- [Leaves - Using for Mulch](https://www.walterreeves.com/landscaping/leaves-using-for-mulch/) - Q: I was raking up huge piles of leaves from our ever-struggling Midtown fescue lawn when it occurred to me how pointless and stupid this annual event is. After twenty years of planting, aerating, occasionally sodding, and finally just giving up on grass, here I was, still trying to save it. Why not just use
- [Plants - Heeling In](https://www.walterreeves.com/landscaping/plants-heeling-in/) - Q: We will be moving this winter and I have several plants that I would like to take with me. There are several rose bushes, Indian hawthorn, rhododendrons, azaleas, bulbs and a red twig dogwood. They are healthy and did quite well this past summer. What would be the best way to keep these until
- [Planter - Filling](https://www.walterreeves.com/landscaping/planter-filling/) - Q: I plan on building a large planter and growing roses. I have access to horse manure and also composted fish waste from a hatchery. Would it be a good idea to fill the planter with this stuff or mix it with something else? A: A good growing soil is porous, so water can penetrate
- [Neem - Grow in Georgia](https://www.walterreeves.com/landscaping/neem-grow-in-georgia/) - Q: Can we can grow 'Neem' plant here? If so, how and where can we get this plant? I am also curious if 'Sandalwood' 'Teak' and 'Rosewood' are grown anywhere in U.S. I come from southern state of Karnataka in India. A: Neem is a wonderful tree but it can be grown only in southern
- [Deer Repellent (Deer Away, Tree Guard) - One Gardener's Experiences and Evaluation](https://www.walterreeves.com/insects-and-animals/deer-repellent-one-gardeners-experiences/) - Deer can cause a LOT of damage to a landscape in winter. With their normal green food gone, your shrubbery and pansies look pretty inviting to deer....even when it is close to the house. I have no magic bullet repellent to recommend, but a local gardener contacted me to extol the virtues of the repellents
- [SOD Update from Dr. Woodward](https://www.walterreeves.com/landscaping/sod-update-from-dr-woodward/) - from Dr Jean Williams-Woodward April 9, 2004 By now most of you may have already heard that Phytophthora ramorum, cause of Sudden Oak Death (SOD), has been positively identified on plants within five Georgia nurseries: John Deere #173, College Park; Greenbrier Nurseries, Evans; Green Thumb-West, Augusta; Cofer's Home and Garden, Athens; and Craven Pottery, Commerce.
- [Japanese Beetles - Employment for Son](https://www.walterreeves.com/insects-and-animals/japanese-beetles-employment-for-son/) - Few things are more disheartening than finding three little Japanese beetle bottoms sticking merrily in the air as they munch the center of a perfect rose bloom. I have 'em and they are very well fed. Fortunately, I also have an eight year-old who needs money. He earns a penny for each beetle he captures
- [Aphids - Control](https://www.walterreeves.com/insects-and-animals/aphids-control/) - If you want to become an aphid expert, early summer is the best time to easily find them in your landscape. The tips of rose and crapemyrtle branches usually have dozens or hundreds of these sap-sucking insects. Many plants can tolerate a moderate number of aphids without injury. But aphids can feed so heavily that
- [How to Thoroughly Water](https://www.walterreeves.com/how-to/how-to-thoroughly-water/) - You'd think I would know better but this spring I learned even more about what thoroughly water means. I started two big flats of coleus and aster seeds, first filling the flats with seed-starting soil then scattering the seeds on top. I watered everything and waited seven days. The seeds sprouted out of the soil
- [Plant Names - Deciphering](https://www.walterreeves.com/landscaping/plant-names-deciphering/) - The caller to my radio show a few Saturdays ago proffered a simple question: "What should I do with my Sammy Chips shrub? It has brown tips on the branches." Sammy Chips? I'm familiar with banana shrub, sweet shrub, pea shrub and shrub roses but I'd never heard of a Sammy Chips shrub. Muttering to
- [How To Get Rid of Stumps](https://www.walterreeves.com/how-to/how-to-get-rid-of-stumps/) - Mother Nature has been cooking stumps for millions of years. Given moisture and warmth, insects and fungi consume the tissue of the stump, converting it to soil humus. All you need to do is to accelerate the natural process of decomposition. THE RECIPE First, use a drill to bore holes as deeply as possible into
- [How to Mass Propagate Shrubs from Cuttings](https://www.walterreeves.com/how-to/how-to-propagate-shrubs-from-cuttings/) - June is the perfect time to propagate shrubs. Whether it's your great-grandmother's rose or just a favorite hydrangea, we all have situations where we want to make clones of a single plant. A garden friend sent me pictures of his propagation setup and they seemed easy to understand. I'll let him describe it: Last June,
- [How to Buy Fertilizer](https://www.walterreeves.com/how-to/how-to-buy-fertilizer/) - For a couple of years now, I have presented a talk entitled "You Can't Get Any Lower Than Dirt!" to gardening groups in the Southeast. I talk about why organic matter is so important to your soil and why adding lime is one of the most important things you can do. The highlight of the
- [Garden Phrases - Misunderstood](https://www.walterreeves.com/landscaping/garden-phrases-misunderstood/) - I was reading late at night recently when I came upon a phrase that chilled my soul: "Dress with dried blood to accelerate." Did it concern the latest Hollywood terror flick? Was it directions for driving a getaway car? Are fashion designers upping the ante on the catwalks of Milan? Actually, none of the above.
- [Flowers for Damp Soil](https://www.walterreeves.com/landscaping/flowers-for-damp-soil/) - Special note about coastal plants and plants for wet/damp areas in gardens: Only regionally native plants should be used along beaches, coastal and savannah restoration areas. For home gardens with wet/damp areas, non-native plants that are not invasive are suitable. However, if the wet/damp area in question is along a stream, river, creek or lake
- [Plants with Colorful Fall Foliage](https://www.walterreeves.com/landscaping/plants-with-colorful-fall-foliage/) - TREES American beech Fagus grandifolia Full sun -half sun Ash Fraxinus Full sun Bald cypress Taxodium distichum Full sun Beech Fagus Full sun -half sun Birch Betula Full sun Black cherry Prunus serotina Full sun Black gum Nyssa sylvatica Full sun -half sun Black locust Robinia pseudoacacia Full sun Callery pear Pyrus calleryana Full sun Carolina Silverbell Halesia Carolina Half sun Chinese pistache Pistacia chinensis Full sun Chinese quince Pseudocydonia sinensis Full sun Crape myrtle Lagerstroemia indica Full sun
- [Tropical Plants for Pool Area](https://www.walterreeves.com/landscaping/tropical-plants-for-pool-area/) - Tropical plants look great around a pool. Look for plants that have big leaves and lots of flowers or colorful foliage. Here are some candidates that come to mind: Trees: Big-leaf magnolia Cucumber magnolia Sweet-bay magnolia Shrubs: Swamp hibiscus (mallow) Scarlet hibiscus Confederate rose Tropical hibiscus (will need to be brought indoors for winter) Perennials:
- [Plants That Move](https://www.walterreeves.com/landscaping/plants-that-move/) - I was recently asked by a writer for a list of plants that have a suggestion of movement in their name. I posed the question to my Florida Extension colleagues who help me with "Your Southern Garden". Over dinner at a nice Mexican restaurant, we came up with the following: quaking aspen running bamboo running
- [Jackman clematis](https://www.walterreeves.com/landscaping/jackman-clematis/) - Clematis jackmanii Big, bold, beautiful and deep purple, this summer clematis is hard to miss, especially when you see it adorning its usual spot -a mailbox. This is without a doubt one of the most popular clematis species on the market. There are dozens of cultivars. Easier to grow than some of the earlier blooming
- [Disease Control - Fungicides](https://www.walterreeves.com/landscaping/disease-control-fungicides/) - A friend of mine recently told me about his drugstore bill. “It takes more than $100.00 per month to control my high blood pressure and cholesterol!” he complained. “I guess those hamburgers we enjoyed in college weren’t so good for me in the long run.” His observation was correct. Those Bulldog Burgers (with fries) we
- [Ground Covers](https://www.walterreeves.com/landscaping/ground-covers/) - Q: What would you recommend as a fast growing ground cover in sunny and shady areas? A: For shade, I like Lenten rose or mondo grass. For sun, spreading juniper and purple euonymus are hard to beat. For more groundcover options, visit http://www.walterreeves.com/gardening-q-and-a/groundcover-for-bank/.
- [Apple/Peach Tree Planting](https://www.walterreeves.com/landscaping/applepeach-tree-planting/) - Q: Would it be OK to plant apple and peach trees near each other? I worry the cross pollination would produce a weird fruit. A: You won’t get an appeach! An apple is in the genus Malus, while a peach belongs to genus Prunus. The two are both in the rose family but they are
- [Plants with "Daniel" in the name](https://www.walterreeves.com/landscaping/plants-with-daniel-in-the-name/) - Q: Are there any plants with the name Daniel in them? Our children are named Daniel and Heather. We’ve always had heather plants but we’d like to find a plant for Daniel. A: Using Google, I only found ‘Daniel Ost’ rose but my Facebook Fans came through! Anne H. suggests 'Daniel Deronda' clematis; Andrea P.
- [Eco-friendly Lawn  - Plants and Grass](https://www.walterreeves.com/landscaping/eco-friendly-lawn-plants-and-grass/) - Q: I want to convert our backyard to a more eco-friendly lawn. I’d like to see a variety of colors and textures in the area. What do you recommend? A: I consulted native plant expert Shannon Pable (shannonpable.com). She suggests selfheal, Prunella vulgaris, violets, Viola spp., green ‘n’ gold, Chrysoganum virginianum, mazus, Mazus reptans, and
- [Deer Resistant Vegetables and Herbs](https://www.walterreeves.com/insects-and-animals/deer-resistant-vegetables-and-herbs/) - Deer Resistant Vegetables and Herbs taken from NW Farms and Food If you want to minimize deer damage in an open garden, its best to start with plants that deer don’t like. Deer will “browse” on most anything when wild food sources are low. Some garden edibles, however, are less attractive to these voracious munchers
- [Plants - Low-Light Options](https://www.walterreeves.com/landscaping/plants-low-light-options/) - Q: I'm trying to spruce up my college apartment with some herbs and plants but it doesn't get much light. Do you have any recommendations for low-light plants? A:The best low-light indoor plants are golden pothos, aspidistra, aglaonema and spathiphyllum. They will do okay if put where just a little direct light from a window
- [Creasy Greens  - Identification](https://www.walterreeves.com/landscaping/creasy-greens-identification/) - Q: My grandmother mentioned eating creasy greens in spring. She said they were a favorite mountain tonic. What can you tell me about them? A: Creasy greens, also called winter cress, are in the mustard family. The botanical name is Barbaraea verna. Mountain folk would look for them in early spring and cook them as
- [Goldenrain Trees - Invasive Seed Pods](https://www.walterreeves.com/landscaping/goldenrain-trees-invasive-seed-pods/) - Q: We have five goldenrain trees across the front of our yard. They have beautiful seed pods but they are so light they blow all over, dropping seed as they go, and the seeds sprout in our flower beds. A: I can think of several plants with beautiful flowers or seed (Rose of Sharon, northern
- [Caterpillars - Descending From The Trees!](https://www.walterreeves.com/landscaping/caterpillars-descending-from-the-trees/) - Q: I am being plagued by little green caterpillars raining down from oak trees on silk strands. The past two weeks literally thousands have descended onto my cars, home and driveway. They leave copious amounts of tiny black pellet waste. A: It’s spring cankerworm. The caterpillars mostly feed in trees but I’ve heard reports of
- [Hellebores - Growing On Tybee Island](https://www.walterreeves.com/landscaping/hellebores-growing-on-tybee-island/) - Q: Will hellebores grow on Tybee Island? A: If you keep them in the shade all day, I think Lenten rose would find Tybee Island very hospitable. One key factor is the amount of organic matter in your soil there. Since Tybee has soil that is mostly sand, it’s important to plant hellebores in soil
- [Creasy Greens - Basic Information](https://www.walterreeves.com/food-gardening/creasy-greens-basic-information/) - Q: My grandmother mentioned eating creasy greens in spring. She said they were a favorite mountain tonic. What can you tell me about them? A: Creasy greens, also called winter cress, are in the mustard family. The botanical name is Barbaraea verna. Mountain folk would look for them in early spring and cook them as
- [Color - What To Plant For Color!](https://www.walterreeves.com/landscaping/color-what-to-plant-for-color/) - Q: We have a Bradford pear tree in the front yard and grass does not grow under it. What would suggest I put there for color instead of a pine straw island? A: You have lots of choices! Some of my favorites include fatsia, Japanese painted fern, variegated Solomon’s seal, hosta, Lenten rose, Italian arum,
- [Pomegranate - Blooms Keep Falling Off](https://www.walterreeves.com/food-gardening/pomegranate-blooms-keep-falling-off/) - Q: I have a pomegranate bush. Each year the bush is loaded with blooms but soon they all fall off. What could help this situation? A: It sounds like the blooms are not getting pollinated. Pomegranate flowers are pollinated by insects, so it’s possible your garden has few of these helpers. Plant perennial salvia, annual
- [PLANTING IN THE DROUGHT](https://www.walterreeves.com/landscaping/32138/) - Sometimes I hate following my own advice. I hate it especially when it concerns properly digging a bed for planting. You remember the July Fourth weekend don’t you? Unbroken bright sunshine, temperatures in the nineties and humidity thick enough to can. Those were the climatic conditions when my wife and I decided we didn’t have
- [Amazon - And Other Winners](https://www.walterreeves.com/landscaping/amazon-and-other-winners/) - Q: We just moved here after eight years Germany and are getting used to all the wonderful plants in the South. Recently I received a plant called “Amazon” and was told it was a Georgia Gold Medal winner. It is growing in the house right now, but I have not been able to find any
- [Leaves - For Mulching Perennials](https://www.walterreeves.com/landscaping/leaves-for-mulching-perennials/) - Q: I've been raking the leaves out of my flower beds. After raking the beds over and over, I thought maybe it would be just as good to cover my perennials with leaves for the winter. A: It all depends on how deep the mulch cover is. If your perennials have green leaf rosettes at
- [Ruby Slippers Hydrangea - Dividing](https://www.walterreeves.com/landscaping/ruby-slippers-hydrangea-dividing/) - Q: I planted two Ruby Slipper hydrangeas in one pot when they were small. They grew a whole lot faster than I had anticipated. I need to separate them but they are close together and I am afraid of damaging the main taproots. A: 'Ruby Slippers' is a standout oakleaf hydrangea. Although the blooms open
- [Pears - Where Are They From](https://www.walterreeves.com/food-gardening/pears-where-are-they-from/) - Q: Does North America have an indigenous pear? Or did all of our pears originally come from Europe? A: Pears are native to a broad swath of Europe and Asia; they did not originate in North America. Despite their country -specific common names, I found other interesting plant origins: English walnut is native to the
- [Fertilizer - The Proper Ratio](https://www.walterreeves.com/tools-and-chemicals/fertilizer-the-proper-ratio/) - Q: According to the Atlanta Rose Society I should fertilize regularly with a "balanced" fertilizer like 10-10-10 or 16-4-8. Intuitively, the former is "balanced" with equal percentages (10-10-10), whereas the latter is not. Am I misunderstanding something? A: Although semantically it seems that 10-10-10 is a "balanced" fertilizer, in truth it is unbalanced, because it
- [Hellebores - Frozen](https://www.walterreeves.com/landscaping/hellebores-frozen/) - Q: The extreme cold seemingly froze the blooms on my hellebores. Is it possible they'll recover and make seeds this year? A: My hellebore plants were severely wilted after each of the severe cold snaps we’ve had this winter. Even so, they popped back up when the weather warmed. I think this is a wait
- [Oak - Planting Beneath](https://www.walterreeves.com/landscaping/oak-planting-beneath/) - Q: I have a huge oak that has a lot of moss growing under it. We can't get anything to grow under this tree. A: A healthy oak has lots of leaves which catch almost all of the sunshine streaming in its direction. Light-loving plants, like lawn grass and most flowering plants, require lots of
- [10-10-10 or 13-13-13 Downside](https://www.walterreeves.com/tools-and-chemicals/10-10-10-or-13-13-13-downside/) - What is the down side of using 10-10-10 or 13-13-13 for most plants, except a lawn? You may be wasting fertilizer dollars if you don't know what your plants need.
- [Pine Shavings - Don't Make Soil Acid](https://www.walterreeves.com/landscaping/ph-pine-materials/) - Q: I have access to pine shavings with no manure. I want to use it in my rose garden for weed control but I am worried it will change the soil pH. A: Contrary to popular belief, pine chips, pine straw and pine shavings have little effect on the pH (acidity and alkalinity) of soil.
- [Saddleback Caterpillars-Get Rid of Them](https://www.walterreeves.com/insects-and-animals/saddleback-caterpillars-get-rid-of-them/) - Q: I discovered four saddleback caterpillars while deadheading my Knockout roses. I want them gone! Should I get rid of the roses? A: I have good news! Saddleback caterpillars rarely reinfest the plants where you find them. They are very sporadic in the landscape. I’ve found them on canna, iris, pear and redbud. Leave your
- [Beaver Problems-Good Plants](https://www.walterreeves.com/insects-and-animals/beaver-problems-good-plants/) - Q: I live on a lake and we have beaver problems. What can I plant that they won't be attracted to? They have destroyed azaleas, dogwoods, forsythia, elaeagnus, and Knock Out rose. A: I think they chew on just about anything. With a nearby lake, you’ll never eliminate them so the best you can do
- [How/When To Take Cuttings To Root](https://www.walterreeves.com/landscaping/how-when-to-take-cuttings-to-root/) - Q: How do I take cuttings from a Confederate rose, Hibiscus mutabilis, to root? When is best time? A: I do it in fall so I can give away rooted cuttings in spring but the plant doesn’t much care about timing. Once the stem has hardened (turned from bright green to gray/brown) it is ready
- [Termites – What to do When Found](https://www.walterreeves.com/insects-and-animals/termites-what-to-do-when-found/) - One of my earliest childhood memories is the discovery that termites had taken up housekeeping with the Reeves family. When the termite man came to examine our hallway, his inspection revealed an entire 8' x 16' wall whose interior was the consistency of cardboard. He crawled under the house with his tank of potent poisons.
- [Primroses - When To Plant](https://www.walterreeves.com/landscaping/primroses-when-to-plant/) - Q: My sweetie gave me beautiful blooming primroses for Valentine's Day. What do I do with them? Do I plant them outside now or keep them inside until spring? A: The bright colors of primrose are eye-catching in nurseries and in landscapes now. Although they are technically perennial plants, most Southern gardeners class them as
- [Rose - Rainbows End](https://www.walterreeves.com/landscaping/rose-rainbows-end/) - Q: I visited the rose gardens at the Chattanooga Choo Choo last week and found a rose there I must have! It is a multicolored (red-orange-yellow- gold) miniature rose bush. It was labeled 'Rainbow's End'. I thought it would be easy to find but it was apparently mislabeled. The only 'Rainbow's End' I've been able
- [Rose- Twisted Leaves](https://www.walterreeves.com/landscaping/rose-twisted-leaves/) - Q: I have several varieties of roses. This spring all the rose bushes in my center garden, about 15 bushes, never leafed out. They only produced very tiny dwarfed leaves. The rose bushes on the edge of my lawn 15 feet away leafed, flowered and grew as usual. Any suggestions? A: Sounds like either
- [Climbing Rose- Encouraging Blooms](https://www.walterreeves.com/landscaping/climbing-rose-encouraging-blooms/) - Q: Two years ago we planted Queen Elizabeth climbing roses against trellises at our back fence. I had envisioned the foliage disguising the board fence. What I got was bare branches to the top of the fence and then a little foliage with no blooms last year at all. Is there something I should do
- [Rose Bush - Butterfly/China Rose](https://www.walterreeves.com/landscaping/rose-bush-butterflychina-rose/) - Q: Last year Theresa mentioned a rose bush call "China Rose" as a nice bush rose. It is suppose to bloom all summer and change colors. I have not been able to find this rose. Is there another name for it? A: Theresa Schrum replies: "The rose is actually known as the butterfly rose.
- [Tobacco Budworm - On Rose](https://www.walterreeves.com/landscaping/tobacco-budworm-on-rose/) - Q: On your radio show a couple weeks back a caller described a rose caterpillar that looked like a water moccasin. Did you guys ever figure out what it was? A: It was a fascinating description! My best guess is that he was describing a tobacco budworm. This caterpillar has very distinct triangular markings along
- [Desert Rose](https://www.walterreeves.com/landscaping/desert-rose/) - Q: I have a Desert Rose plant that has flowered and made a seed pod! It looks sort of like a pea pod with little wispy seed. How do I plant them? A: Sometimes I am completely overwhelmed by the number of plants unrelated to the real rose which have "rose" in their
- [Lady Banks Rose - Naked at Bottom](https://www.walterreeves.com/landscaping/lady-banks-rose-naked-at-bottom/) - Q: I was hoping you could give me some advice on a problem I have with my four year old Lady Banks rose bush. It is on a west-facing brick wall and over the years, I have attached a double trellis up the wall to allow the bush to grow higher. This past summer, I
- [Confederate Roses - Cutting](https://www.walterreeves.com/landscaping/confederate-roses-cutting/) - Q: We have a Confederate rose that dies back in the winter but I am not sure how far back I should cut the dead canes. Should I cut them back to the ground level or not? A: I admired a neighborhood Confederate rose, Hibiscus mutabilis, for several weeks in late October and early November.
- [Roses- Deadhead](https://www.walterreeves.com/landscaping/roses-deadhead/) - Q: I have read your recommendation of 'Knock Out' rose but didn't find anything on the proper way to deadhead them. How do you do it? A: 'Knock Out' rose is a plant I can wholeheartedly recommend to any gardener. It blooms so heavily, it is so pest resistant and it is so tough,
- [Rose (Tree Form, Standard) - Pruning](https://www.walterreeves.com/landscaping/rose-tree-form-standard-pruning/) - Q: I have two lovely rose trees in pots that did very well this summer. They are five feet tall and two feet wide. As cold weather arrives, should I cut them back? Should I bring them inside for the winter or leave them outdoors? A: Trained tree-type roses like you have should be treated
- [Roses - Sources of Good Ones](https://www.walterreeves.com/landscaping/roses-sources-of-good-ones/) - Q: Your recent article on disease resistant roses was great but you didn't tell us where we could buy them! A: My colleagues Martha Tate and Erica Glasener could teach me a few lessons couldn't they? Whenever you see a plant mentioned by local writers you should first check with nurseries in the Atlanta area.
- [Bog Rosemary](https://www.walterreeves.com/food-gardening/bog-rosemary/) - Q: I have just received a bog rosemary, Andromeda polifolia from my mother. Is this a herb or is it a shrub that is not to be used for cooking? A: Your plant is so-named because it looks like rosemary, not because it is rosemary, Rosmarinus officinalis. Since bog rosemary prefers the cool soil and
- [Tuscan Blue Rosemary - Surviving in the Cold](https://www.walterreeves.com/food-gardening/tuscan-blue-rosemary-surviving-in-the-cold/) - Q: I purchased a potted Tuscan Blue rosemary last winter and kept it inside until spring. I planted it outside in full sun. Now that cooler weather is here, I am concerned about how it will take colder temperatures. A: Rosemary is completely hardy in Atlanta and environs. No protection is needed. I'm intrigued with
- [Roses- Pruning](https://www.walterreeves.com/landscaping/roses-pruning/) - Q: This year when pruning my roses after blooming I noticed a small hole at the top of the stem. This hole goes back down the stem, which dies back sometimes as much as six inches. Is this caused by a bug or the way I'm pruning? A: Rose stems are occasionally damaged by rose
- [Lady Banks Rose - Yellow Flowers Turning White](https://www.walterreeves.com/landscaping/lady-banks-rose-yellow-flowers-turning-white/) - Q: I have a beautiful and strong growing Yellow Bank Rose but about half of it has White Roses on it. Last year there were a few, this year it is almost half white. What is going on with my Yellow Bank Rose? A: The original Banksian rose was white. Rosa banksia var. banksia was
- [Rosemary - Pruning](https://www.walterreeves.com/food-gardening/rosemary-pruning/) - Q: When is a good time to prune rosemary? How much? A: You can prune just about any time but early April would be "best". Try to leave a few inches of greenery on each stem you shorten. If you cut back into the brown twigs, they will not resprout.
- [Fireplace ashes - for roses](https://www.walterreeves.com/landscaping/fireplace-ashes-for-roses/) - Q: Can I use fireplace ashes as a source of potassium for my roses? A: Ashes do provide a slight amount of potassium for plants. They also counteract the natural acidity of soil, so they are a substitute for garden lime. Because ashes are so very alkaline, only a small amount can be applied at
- [Climbing and Shrub Roses - Pruning](https://www.walterreeves.com/landscaping/climbing-and-shrub-roses-pruning/) - Q: I have climbing and shrub roses. Do I need to cut them back to short canes and mound mulch for the winter? A: Unlike in the northern US, roses here don't need much more than "neatening up" for winter. Secure loose canes on your climbers so they don't flop in the winter wind. Remove
- [Rose packages- Blossoms](https://www.walterreeves.com/landscaping/rose-packages-blossoms/) - Q: I am confused about the numbers on rose plant food packages. What is the ideal number combination to achieve rose blossoms? I have two products, one with 10-60-10 and the other with 12-6-10. Which is best for my needs? A: In general, fertilizers having the first number (Nitrogen) higher than the middle number (Phosphorus)
- [Climbing Knock Out®  Roses](https://www.walterreeves.com/landscaping/climbing-knockout-roses/) - Q: Any chance there's a climbing Knock Out® rose in the works? My shrub Knock Out® s have done so well, that's the only way I'll go at this point in my life. A: There are two kinds of climbing roses. Ramblers are those that have a natural tendency to send out long shoots. They usually have
- [Rose Trees - Winter Care](https://www.walterreeves.com/landscaping/rose-trees-winter-care/) - Q: I have two lovely rose trees in pots that did very well this summer. They are five feet tall and two feet wide. As cold weather arrives, should I cut them back? Should I bring them inside for the winter or leave them outdoors? A: Trained tree-type roses like you have should be treated
- [Rosemary - Planting Seeds Produced](https://www.walterreeves.com/food-gardening/rosemary-planting-seeds-produced/) - Q: A group of Teacher Master Gardeners planted rosemary at a nearby elementary school. Some of them have small blue flowers. Will these flowers produce seed we can plant? A: Rosemary flowers certainly produce seed but I doubt you'll have success planting them. They are tiny and only about 15% will germinate, if you can
- [Roses- Fragrance](https://www.walterreeves.com/landscaping/roses-fragrance/) - Q: Where can I get roses that actually smell like roses? I am tired of smelling nothing! Why do growers breed the fragrance out of roses? A: Rosarian Jim Kelley says the rose breeders do not intentionally "breed out" fragrance. But one of the unfortunate byproducts of hybridizing for the perfect tea rose is that
- [Rose - Seed](https://www.walterreeves.com/landscaping/rose-seed/) - Q: I just picked the rose hips off of my climbing 'Fourth of July' rose. Are the hips actually the seeds of the plant? If so what do I do with them? When and how should they be planted? A: The swollen fruits of a rose, occurring just below the flowers, are called "rose
- [Rose Buds - Protecting and Treating](https://www.walterreeves.com/landscaping/rose-buds-protecting-and-treating/) - Q: Many of my rose flowers look like the buds are being eaten before they completely open. Just pink petals around a gooey brown center. A: I think you have an infestation of tobacco budworm. Despite its name, this caterpillar also bores into geraniums and roses. It's tough to control since it burrows into the
- [Earth Kind Roses - Sources](https://www.walterreeves.com/landscaping/earth-kind-roses-sources/) - Q: I do have three 'Knock Out' roses and love them. Do know of a source that I could fine some of the other Earth Kind roses? A: Call your neighborhood nursery first. Locally, Autumn Hill Nursery in east Cherokee county has an extensive list of roses for sale. If they don't have what you
- [Rose - Budworm](https://www.walterreeves.com/landscaping/rose-budworm/) - Q: Many of my rose flowers look like the buds are being eaten before they completely open. Just pink petals around a gooey brown center. A: I think you have an infestation of tobacco budworm. Despite its name, this caterpillar also bores into geraniums and roses. It's tough to control since it burrows into the
- [Rose - Flowers Change Color](https://www.walterreeves.com/landscaping/rose-flowers-change-color/) - Q: A few years ago I planted yellow, pink and red roses. Now the blooms are all red. Why did they change color? A: The most likely explanation is that you planted grafted roses and blooming sprouts have risen from below the graft union. To make a grafted rose, a twig from a beautiful rose
- [Rose - Rooting](https://www.walterreeves.com/landscaping/rose-rooting/) - Q: My neighbor has a Lady Banks rose on a fence. He'll let me have some to root, but I don't quite know what to do. Can you help? A: Rooting a Lady Banks rose is easy as pie. In the first place, there may be a sprout or two already growing under your friend's
- [Rose - Winter Care](https://www.walterreeves.com/landscaping/rose-winter-care/) - Q: My wife and I have the same discussion about our rose garden this time every year. I learned from my grandfather in east Tennessee that at the end of the season you cut the bushes down to twelve inches and cover with mulch for the winter. We uncover ours when the threat of frost
- [Roses - Alfalfa Tea](https://www.walterreeves.com/landscaping/roses-alfalfa-tea/) - Q: Someone told me alfalfa tea was good for roses, that they would literally bloom themselves crazy. How do you make it? A: Some rose growers swear by the magical powers of alfalfa pellets (sold at seed and feed stores as animal food). 1. Scoop 10 cups of alfalfa meal or pellets into a 32-gallon
- [Rose - Disease from Thorns](https://www.walterreeves.com/landscaping/rose-disease-from-thorns/) - Q: A co-worker of mine is having a terrible time because she evidently caught an infection from being stuck with thorn from a rose bush she was moving. She had a place on her leg that wouldn't heal, then after a series of antibiotics that were not effective, she had to have a port put
- [Rose - Propagation](https://www.walterreeves.com/landscaping/rose-propagation/) - Q: I have an antique rose, 'Clotilde Soupert' to be specific. It is beautiful to look at and the flowers have a marvelous fragrance. It flowers from spring to fall. It is very healthy and has a good size. Is there a way to propagate this bush? A: Actually, there are TWO good ways to
- [Roses- Location](https://www.walterreeves.com/landscaping/roses-location/) - Q: My husband and I are contemplating a move to St. Mary's from Lake Pontchartrain. Although roses will grow here, they don't thrive. How do roses do in coastal Georgia? A: Roses grow very well in south Georgia, as long as you pick the right ones. Sandy soil, heat, humidity, and soil nematodes sap the
- [Rosemary - Recommended varieties](https://www.walterreeves.com/food-gardening/rosemary-recommended-varieties/) - Q: I have a lovely eighteen-inch wide decorative pot I wish to center in the middle of an herb bed. I would like to plant an evergreen in this pot. It gets full sun ALL day! What would you recommend? I have looked at the upright junipers but I really am not a juniper fan.
- [Rosemary - Old Plants](https://www.walterreeves.com/food-gardening/rosemary-old-plants/) - Q: I have some rosemary that has been in the ground about five years and it is huge and beautiful. I noticed this year it started flowering and the limbs that flowered died. What should I do? Is this normal? A: Rosemary typically lasts about five years before becoming woody and rangy. Cut back the
- [Lenten rose – Pruning](https://www.walterreeves.com/landscaping/lenton-rose-pruning/) - Q: When may I prune the old growth from my Lenten rose? A: It won't hurt to prune the ugliest foliage now but my wife prunes ours drastically in mid-March. In that way she removes the tattered leaves of winter and makes way for the vibrant new foliage of spring. We leave the flowers in
- [History of Knock Out®  Rose](https://www.walterreeves.com/landscaping/history-of-knock-out-rose/) - William Radler Develops Hybrids That Are Knockouts By STEWART DEMPSEY From the July 9, 2006 edition of the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel It is hard to imagine a garden without roses. Their captivating beauty and lore are entwined in the hearts and minds of gardeners everywhere. So strong is the connection to this flower that gardeners
- [David Austin Roses for The South](https://www.walterreeves.com/landscaping/david-austin-roses-for-the-south/) - Cyndi Lauderdale, executive director of the Wilson Botanical Gardens, and a North Carolina Extension Service agent, has found that several English rose cultivars grow well in the hot and humid Southeast. Writing in The American Nurseryman, she presents these notes: Rated “A+” Abraham Darby®, “Ambridge Rose,” “Benjamin Britten,” “Charlotte,” “Cottage Rose,” Graham Thomas® (“foliage never
- [Roses - Black Spot Resistant](https://www.walterreeves.com/landscaping/roses-black-spot-resistant/) - Georgia rose growers know all too well the devastation that black spot can wreak on roses. Planting roses resistant to black spot is the best way to avoid problems. The following article lists some of the most disease-resistant roses for the South. MANAGE ROSE BLACK SPOT WITH DISEASE-TOLERANT CULTIVARS By John Hartman, University of Kentucky
- [Miniature Roses - Indoors for Winter?](https://www.walterreeves.com/landscaping/miniature-roses-indoors-for-winter/) - Q: I have several miniature roses growing in containers. Should they be moved indoors for the winter, or will they be all right left outside on a sunny deck? A: Miniature roses are often sold as houseplants but they are not at all suited for indoor conditions. They are plenty hardy enough to be outdoors
- [Spinning Primrose - Winter Preparation](https://www.walterreeves.com/landscaping/spinning-primrose-winter-preparation/) - Q: I was given a spinning Persian primrose that blooms in the evening, just as it’s getting dark. What do I do with the stalks during the winter? A: Spinning primrose, Oenothera biennis, is also known as evening primrose. It has fragrant yellow flowers that “spin” as they open at night then wilt at daybreak.
- [Rose of Sharon - Budding](https://www.walterreeves.com/landscaping/rose-of-sharon-budding/) - Q: Both this year and last on our Rose of Sharon bush there have been a considerable amount of blooms on the plant that never fully open. They turn yellow and drop. A: In my experience, two things cause Rose of Sharon bud fall: soil too dry or soil too wet. Either condition causes root
- [Cumberland False Rosemary - Growing](https://www.walterreeves.com/food-gardening/cumberland-false-rosemary-growing/) - Q: I inherited a Cumberland false rosemary planted in a large outdoor pot. Can this plant survive planted in the ground here? A: Native plant expert Shannon Pable (shannonpable.com) says Cumberland false rosemary, Conradina verticillata, naturally grows in sandy soil on stream banks. I'd suggest planting it where it can get morning sun and afternoon
- [Rosemary - Edible Leaves?](https://www.walterreeves.com/food-gardening/rosemary-edible-leaves/) - Q: I planted a creeping rosemary last fall and it has little blue flowers on it. Are they edible? A: Joyce Cotter, president of the Chattahoochee Unit of the American Herb Society, says rosemary flowers are quite edible. She advises that you remove the green, leaf-like calyx at the base of the flowers and then
- [Roses - Winter Protection Protocol](https://www.walterreeves.com/landscaping/roses-winter-protection-protocol/) - Q: I am growing roses in pots on a raised deck. What is the recommended winter protection for a container grown rose? A: The safest thing to do is to move them into an unheated garage or basement. If this is impossible, move the containers against an east-facing exterior wall in December. If winter temperatures
- [Roses - Avoiding Disease](https://www.walterreeves.com/landscaping/roses-avoiding-disease/) - Q: We have Knock Out roses in our subdivision landscape and are planning to add more. We have heard that a virus is beginning to attack roses. Should we be concerned about this to the extent that we not add any more? A: If the roses look healthy there is no need to substitute other
- [Roses - Using Rose Waste](https://www.walterreeves.com/landscaping/roses-using-rose-waste/) - Q: Last year, when I pruned my Knockout roses I clipped the stems into short sections and used them as mulch under the plant. What would be the best method to incorporate rose waste back into the garden? A: Since roses (even Knock Out) are so susceptible to leaf diseases, I think it's better to
- [Roses - No Second Bloom](https://www.walterreeves.com/landscaping/roses-no-second-bloom/) - Q: I planted several Knock Out roses last year. They bloomed nicely last fall and spring but, unlike my neighbor’s bushes, I don’t see any blooms now. A: Like all roses, Knock Out blooms occur at the end of a recently produced branch. In my observation, the new branch must be 12" - 16" long
- [Cumberland False Rosemary - Planting Outside In Atlanta](https://www.walterreeves.com/food-gardening/cumberland-false-rosemary-planting-outside-in-atlanta/) - Q: I inherited a Cumberland false rosemary planted in a large outdoor pot. Can this plant survive planted in the ground here? A: Native plant expert Shannon Pable (shannonpable.com) says Cumberland false rosemary, Conradina verticillata, naturally grows in sandy soil on stream banks. I'd suggest planting it where it can get morning sun and afternoon
- [Knock Out®  Roses - Pruning In Fall](https://www.walterreeves.com/landscaping/knock-out-roses-pruning-in-fall/) - Q: Is it OK to prune Knock Out® roses in the fall? A: This is a fine time to tidy yours up. Remove empty sprays of flower buds, clip out long branches and remove any dead wood. Your plant won't produce more flowers this year but it will be ready for any major pruning you do
- [Lenten Roses - Self Pollinators](https://www.walterreeves.com/landscaping/lenten-roses-self-pollinators/) - Q: My Lenten roses are blooming, and I am curious to know if they self-pollinate or is there an insect that does so. A: They self-pollinate like crazy! Hellebore flowers have the male and female parts close together so self-pollination is inevitable. Seeds form in May and drop in June. You'll usually find a mass
- [Exotic Roses - Quick Planting Tips](https://www.walterreeves.com/landscaping/exotic-roses-quick-planting-tips/) - Q: I purchased some seeds for exotic roses, including Black Dragon and Abracadabra but I don't know beans about growing them. Can you give me quick tips? A: The best time to plant rose seeds is in late April, in a sunny spot outdoors. You won't have success sprouting them indoors. The flowers of the
- [Tea Roses - Holes And Brown Sticky](https://www.walterreeves.com/landscaping/tea-roses-holes-and-brown-sticky/) - Q: Something is eating holes in the buds of my hybrid tea roses, and there is a brown, sticky substance leaking from the holes. A: Various caterpillars bore into rose buds at this time of year. Sticky sap oozes from the wounds. They can be controlled with organic sprays that contain Bacillus thuringiensis or spinosad.
- [Roses - Disease Resistant Climbers](https://www.walterreeves.com/landscaping/roses-disease-resistant-climbers/) - Q: I am interested in the disease-resistant qualities exhibited by roses developed by Bill Radler, the originator of Knock Out(tm) roses. Which climber would you recommend? A: I found online three climbing roses with links to Mr. Radler: Morning Magic(tm), ‘Winners Circle’, ‘Ramblin Red’ and ‘Cancan’. I haven’t had experience with any of them but
- [Rose - Are Petals Poisonous](https://www.walterreeves.com/landscaping/rose-are-petals-poisonous/) - Q: Are Knock Out rose petals poisonous? I’m not planning to make a meal of them, but I’d like to decorate desserts with the petals. A: I'm not aware of anything detrimental in the petals, as long as no pesticides have been sprayed on them.
- [Rose - Rosette Disease on Knock Out Rose](https://www.walterreeves.com/landscaping/rose-rosette-disease-2/) - Q: Rose rosette disease has infected all my Knock Out roses. Now I have to dig them up and replace them. I would not recommend these roses unless until the rosette disease has a cure. A: All roses are susceptible to rose rosette disease, not just Knock Out(tm) roses. The only cure is to remove
- [Roses - Different Colored Blooms](https://www.walterreeves.com/landscaping/roses-different-colored-blooms/) - Q: We have fifteen carpet roses which have bloomed dark red for six years. This year three of them have pink blooms. All were pruned the same in the fall and fertilized the same in the spring. Why did the color change? A: On grafted roses, the new colors might come from sprouts below the
- [Roses - Sawflies](https://www.walterreeves.com/landscaping/roses-sawflies/) - Q: Will neem oil work to kill sawflies on my roses? A: Sawfly larvae can quickly riddle a rose leaf. The “worms” chew the leaves and leave characteristic holes. Neem oil, spinosad and insecticidal soap are all good organic means of control. Apply as early as you can in the morning or late in the
- [Rosemary - Cold Weather](https://www.walterreeves.com/food-gardening/rosemary-cold-weather/) - Q: I have two young rosemary bushes outdoors. Should I put them in pots and bring them in the house during the winter? A: There’s no need to bring rosemary indoors. It’s one of the hardiest herbs you can grow. I’ve also had outdoor success with oregano and thyme. They came through the last two
- [Rugosa Rose - Growing In Georgia](https://www.walterreeves.com/landscaping/rugosa-rose-growing-in-georgia/) - Q: While on vacation in Maine we loved seeing beach roses They smelled beautifully. Would these roses grow here? A: I’ll bet you were seeing rugosa roses. The leaves have a characteristic corrugated surface. They would be very happy growing anywhere in the northern half of our state. They are rarely affected by disease and
- [Replacement for Knockout Roses](https://www.walterreeves.com/landscaping/replacement-for-knockout-roses/) - Q: I have a virus on all my Knock Out roses and have been told by a nursery to dig up and burn them. I also was told to not plant roses in that spot again. What plants I can use to replace the roses? A: There's no good answer. Knock Out rose is unique
- [Will Roundup Kill Rose of Sharon?](https://www.walterreeves.com/landscaping/will-roundup-kill-rose-of-sharon/) - Q: If I spray Roundup on the little plants around my rose of Sharon will it kill the tree? A: It’s not likely. The sprouts are typically from individual seedlings that sprouted this past spring. They are not attached to the main plant. Be cautious though and examine closely those nearest the trunk. If they
- [Cherokee Rose - Plant In Pot](https://www.walterreeves.com/landscaping/cherokee-rose-plant-in-pot/) - Q: Should I plant my new Cherokee rose in a pot in the ground to keep the roots from spreading and taking over? It will grow on an arbor. A: I remember that the State Botanical Garden in Athens once had a Cherokee rose that engulfed a big arbor but I don’t remember seeing any
- [Dog Pee In Flower Beds - Save Roses](https://www.walterreeves.com/landscaping/dog-pee-in-flower-beds-save-roses/) - Q: How do you get rid of dog pee in flower beds? What do I do to the soil in order to not have my new roses die? A: Usually simply adding organic matter, tilling the soil, and leaving it to dry in the sunshine for a couple of days is sufficient to remove the
- [Roses - Kill The Bugs But Not The Bees](https://www.walterreeves.com/landscaping/roses-kill-the-bugs-but-not-the-bees/) - Q: What can I spray for bugs on my roses instead of systemic insecticides that kill honeybees? A: It’s true that systemic insecticides can harm bees, but despite the brouhaha over their use, insecticides are not the only cause of Colony Collapse Disorder (CCD). Mites, poor management, less diverse bee genetics, and exposure to pesticides
- [Knockout Roses - Is It Safe To Prune Now?](https://www.walterreeves.com/landscaping/knockout-roses-is-it-safe-to-prune-now/) - Q: With such nice weather recently, is it safe to prune Knockout roses? A: It is safe only if you can confidently predict there will be no more cold weather this winter. Otherwise, pruning now may stimulate buds to swell and these could be damaged in freezing weather later. I recommend pruning in late February
- [Knockout Roses - Treat Before Sawflies Attack](https://www.walterreeves.com/landscaping/knockout-roses-treat-before-sawflies-attack/) - Q: How do I treat Knockout roses before the leaves are attacked by sawflies this spring? A: You have reminded me that now's the time to treat my own roses as a defense against the sawfly larvae that chew holes in the leaves. I’ll treat my hibiscus to protect against the same pest as well.
- [Roses - When To Prune In Mild Winter](https://www.walterreeves.com/landscaping/roses-when-to-prune-in-mild-winter/) - Q: What is the best time to prune roses when we have had such a mild winter? A: Late February seems right to me, even when a shrub rose has emerging leaves. I have two tips to keep in mind when pruning shrub roses. Number one, plan to reduce the size by about 50%. Unpruned
- [Knock Out Roses - Alternatives](https://www.walterreeves.com/landscaping/knock-out-roses-atlternatives/) - Q: My Knock Out roses have gotten rose rosette disease and I've had to remove them. What are some alternatives that I might replace them with? A: Despite their boring ubiquity, there are lots of reasons to admire Knock Out roses. They bloom from spring until frost. They suffer few insect and fungal issues; they’re
- [Knockout Roses - What Is A Safe Distance To Plant Them From A Water Line?](https://www.walterreeves.com/landscaping/knockout-roses-what-is-a-safe-distance-to-plant-them-from-a-water-line/) - Q: I want to plant Knock Out roses near a water line but I’m worried the roots may break into the pipe. What is a safe distance to plant them from something like this? A: Plant roots do not invade water supply lines unless there is a leak. You’d probably notice the leak and fix
- [Rose Disease Control](https://www.walterreeves.com/landscaping/rose-disease-control/) - Q: I found a formula in a gardening magazine for a rose disease control spray that contains baking soda, cooking oil and vinegar. What do you think? A: The problem with recipes like this is twofold: First, mixtures like this are not supported by research. In other words, when scientifically tested, it does not consistently
- [When Can I Propagate My Confederate Rose?](https://www.walterreeves.com/landscaping/when-can-i-propagate-my-confederate-rose/) - Q: I have a Confederate rose which came from my great-grandmother. I'm selling my house before late fall, which is when I should propagate it. Is there any way at this time of year to save some of it for my new home? A: I don't see any reason why you couldn't root it right
- [Rose Bushes - What To Spray To Kill Weeds Around Them?](https://www.walterreeves.com/landscaping/rose-bushes-what-to-spray-to-kill-weeds-around-them/) - Q: What can I spray to kill weeds in and around my rose bushes without hurting them? A: At a big box store I recently saw a sprayer that had a conical shield attached to the spray wand. The label indicated it was for use near ornamental plants. You can make a homemade shield by
- [Difference Between Roses And Witch's Broom - Rose Rosette Disease](https://www.walterreeves.com/landscaping/difference-between-roses-and-witchs-broom-rose-rosette-disease/) - Q: I was at a nursery and mentioned to a staffer that one of my roses looked like it had rose rosette disease. He asked if I was sure it wasn't witch's broom. It’s important to know because treatment for the two conditions is different. A: Witch’s broom and the abnormal growth caused by the
- [Can I Prune My Climbing Rose Now Or Should I Wait?](https://www.walterreeves.com/landscaping/can-i-prune-my-climbing-rose-now-or-should-i-wait/) - Q: I have an old climbing rose I forgot to prune after it bloomed in May. Can I still prune it this late in the year or should I wait until next year? A: If it needs major surgery, it would be better to wait until after it blooms in spring. Otherwise you’ll be taking
- [Should I Trim Back My Lenten Rose?](https://www.walterreeves.com/landscaping/should-i-trim-back-my-lenten-rose/) - Q: Should I trim back the long leggy branches on my Lenten rose? They look healthy. A: Even though they are green and healthy in early spring, those tall leaves will get big black spots by early summer, turn completely black, and die. The short young leaves you see next to the flowers will soon
- [Black Spot Disease On Roses - Rotating Chemicals](https://www.walterreeves.com/landscaping/black-spot-disease-on-roses/) - Q: I believe my unhappy roses have black spot disease. What should I do? A: Black spot disease can rapidly make a rose raggedy. You can prevent the disease from affecting new leaves by spraying with a rose fungicide. The best practice is to rotate between at least two different fungicide chemicals. Propiconazol (Infuse), chlorothalonil
- [Getting Rid Of Rose Rosette Infested Roses](https://www.walterreeves.com/landscaping/getting-rid-of-rose-rosette-crud/) - Q: Our favorite rose got the rose rosette crud. Does it need to be burned after removal? A: You don’t need to burn it. The best thing to do is to clip the rose bush into small enough pieces that they can be put into a bag and the bag taken to a landfill. Don’t
- [Can I Plant Cut Roses](https://www.walterreeves.com/landscaping/can-i-plant-cut-roses/) - Q: The cut roses I received are growing sprouts and new leaves. Are they able to be planted? A: it is not uncommon for cut roses to sprout new leaves. However, they rarely sprout new roots. If the twigs don’t develop roots, they won’t survive being taken out of the water. That said, they won’t
- [Lady Banks Rose Has Only Long Runners](https://www.walterreeves.com/landscaping/lady-banks-rose-has-only-long-runners/) - Q: I have a young Lady Banks rose. It has multiple long runners but not a single bloom. What could be wrong, and should I prune the long runners? A: Depending on its age, the rose may simply be getting its root system established in your planting spot. In any case, don’t prune ‘Lady Banks’
- [Should I Cut My Lenten Roses Back](https://www.walterreeves.com/landscaping/should-i-cut-my-lenten-roses-back/) - Q: We have lots of very healthy Lenten roses and autumn ferns. My husband wants to cut off all the leaves and fronds from the plants. I think they look great just the way they are. Is there any reason to cut them back? A: I’m on your side. I think Lenten rose plants look
- [When To Prune Confederate Rose Plants](https://www.walterreeves.com/landscaping/when-to-prune-confederate-rose-plants/) - Q: I have five Confederate rose plants and the stems are not yet dead. Should I prune it down anyway? A: I did an experiment a couple of years ago. I left my stalks in place all winter. To my surprise, the stems did not die all the way to the ground but did die
- [Drift Roses - Pros And Cons](https://www.walterreeves.com/landscaping/drift-roses-pros-and-cons/) - Drift roses are pest-resistant, easy to grow, come in lots of colors and smell nice. But, they are small, only getting about 2-3 feet in height and spread.
- [Perennial Forms of Annual Bluegrass](https://www.walterreeves.com/lawn-care/perennial-forms-of-annual-bluegrass/) - Sometimes you just want to cry. Lawn warriors valiantly and tenaciously trying to control annual bluegrass with pre-emergent chemicals will be discouraged to learn that this weed also comes in a >perennial
- [How to Control Annual Bluegrass in Fall-planted Fescue](https://www.walterreeves.com/lawn-care/annual-bluegrass-control-in-fall-planted-fescue/) - It’s a frustrating situation: you have a thin fescue lawn but you’ve also had problems with annual bluegrass there in previous winters. If you use a pre-emergent (click for examples) to control the bluegrass, you can’t readily plant fescue seed. Annual bluegrass starts germinating in late summer or fall as soil temperatures fall below 70°F.
- [Timing Spring Pre-emergent Herbicide Application on Lawn](https://www.walterreeves.com/lawn-care/lawn-timing-pre-emergent-herbicide/) - Bob K. wrote me recently to ask about controlling crabgrass. "We're having pretty good success with our bermudagrass lawn but the crabgrass is overtaking it." he related. "We put down pre-emergent (click for examples) herbicide twice this spring but now we have about fifty percent crabgrass in our lawn. Will the crabgrass die over the
- [Asian Ambrosia Beetle - Control](https://www.walterreeves.com/insects-and-animals/asian-ambrosia-beetle-control/) - There is no more accurate description of Asian Ambrosia Beetle damage than "Toothpicks coming out of the trunk of my tree!" This boring pest came to my attention when a big flowering cherry tree in my back yard just "up and died" one April. I found the toothpicks when I examined it. The tiny female
- [Growing Florist Type Hydrangea Outdoors](https://www.walterreeves.com/landscaping/hydrangea-growing-florist-type/) - Q: I've had a florist hydrangea in a pot for a year. Should I keep it on the deck or can it join the other "ladies" in the garden? A: Hydrangeas grown for the florist trade are different from those grown in most landscapes. They are selected for short, stout stems that support big blooms.
- [Will A Freeze After A Warm Spell Hurt My Zoysia?](https://www.walterreeves.com/lawn-care/will-a-freeze-after-a-warm-spell-hurt-my-zoysia/) - It can make the tips turn brown, but these low temperatures won't be lethal. Zoysia is finicky about turning green.
- [Stone Pine Trees In Georgia](https://www.walterreeves.com/landscaping/stone-pine-trees-in-georgia/) - Unfortunately, our chilly and wet winters would kill these wonderful trees.
- [Restoration Along Stream - Plant Recommendations](https://www.walterreeves.com/general-q-and-a/restoration-along-stream-plant-recommendations/) - Native plants are far better than non=native plantsat supporting activities vital for local fauna.
- [Monkey Grass Prevention](https://www.walterreeves.com/landscaping/monkey-grass-prevention/) - It is not easy. Treating each one is the only way to fully get rid of monkey grass.
- [Getting Rid Of Ficus Thrips](https://www.walterreeves.com/landscaping/getting-rid-of-ficus-thrips/) - Leaving it outside is good, as thrips are a favorite food for many predators. During winter, when indoors, spray with horticultural oil.
- [Mulch For Mature Oaks](https://www.walterreeves.com/landscaping/mulch-for-mature-oaks/) - The very best is hardwood chips from an arborist. After that, pine chips and straw are good, not great.
- [Opinion On Moisture Meters](https://www.walterreeves.com/tools-and-chemicals/opinion-on-moisture-meters/) - Moisture meters are not always accurate and easily damaged. But, in good hands it can be useful
- [Can Grocery Bing Cherries Germinate?](https://www.walterreeves.com/food-gardening/can-grocery-bing-cherries-germinate/) - They will germinate but probably not edible cherries. Bing cherries are notoriously finicky.
- [Is Scilla Invasive?](https://www.walterreeves.com/landscaping/is-scilla-invasive/) - Scilla are great growers when in favorable environments. However they are not invasive, especially in Georgia.
- [Odd Insect Hovering Over Bermuda](https://www.walterreeves.com/insects-and-animals/odd-insect-hovering-over-bermuda/) - Crane Flies! They are only trying to mate and lay eggs in some moist soil and eat some grass roots. They are mostly harmless
- [Huge Grubs In My Potted Plant](https://www.walterreeves.com/insects-and-animals/huge-grubs-in-my-potted-plant/) - Those are likely Hercules Beetle Grubs based on the size. They usually enjoy compost piles.
- [Small Bugs With Long Noses](https://www.walterreeves.com/insects-and-animals/small-bugs-with-long-noses/) - These sound like granary weevils, also called 'snout weevils'. This is a good reason not store bird seed inside.
- [Should Rocks Be Put In Pots?](https://www.walterreeves.com/general-q-and-a/should-rocks-be-put-in-pots/) - Nope. Rocks at the bottom of a potted plant can mean water-logged soil.
- [Blue Skies Lilac Not Blooming](https://www.walterreeves.com/landscaping/blue-skies-lilac-not-blooming/) - This lilac needs cold weather to bloom. It may be waiting for ideal circumstances. You can lean more about the plant in warm weather at the link.
- [When To Start Solarizing Bermuda?](https://www.walterreeves.com/lawn-care/when-to-start-solarizing-bermuda/) - Young grass is more susceptible to herbicide if solarization is done correctly.
- [Did Freeze Kill The Mosquitos](https://www.walterreeves.com/insects-and-animals/did-freeze-kill-the-mosquitos/) - The freeze killed a lot of insects, but not all. As a result, the survivors overproduce.
- [Indian Hawthorn - Leaf Spot](https://www.walterreeves.com/landscaping/indian-hawthorn-leaf-spot-2/) - Q: We have a fifteen-foot tall Indian hawthorn tree in our courtyard that is losing leaves. But most Indian hawthorns are shrubs, right? How can we save it? A: Well butter my butt and call me a biscuit! I did not know Indian hawthorn could grow so big. Much to my surprise, my bet is
- [Entomosporium leaf spot on red tip photinia](https://www.walterreeves.com/landscaping/shrubs/entomosporium-leaf-spot-on-red-tip-photinia/) - “Experienced” gardeners remember a time when you could not get away from red tip photinia shrubs in Georgia landscapes. In spring the vibrant red leaves in a photinia hedge could take your breath away. It grew everywhere! Millions of them! And because it was easy to propagate, growers pushed the shrub in sales every weekend.
- [Red Tip Photinia Trees - Losing A Battle With Leaf Spot](https://www.walterreeves.com/landscaping/red-tip-photinia-trees-losing-a-battle-with-leaf-spot/) - Q: I have three huge red tip photinia trees. I have been dealing with leaf spot for two years. This year almost every photinia in our neighborhood has been affected. Am I fighting a losing battle? Or should I replace with ‘Little Gem’ magnolia and tea olive? A: The battle against photinia leaf spot is
- [Cleyera - Leaf Spot](https://www.walterreeves.com/landscaping/cleyera-leaf-spot/) - Q: I have lived in this house for two years. When we moved in, the cleyera was thick and growing like crazy. Not anymore. I'm thinking my frequent trimming (cutting the shoots off the top to avoid blocking the windows) might have harmed the plants. They receive zero direct sun and no supplemental water or
- [Bermuda - Weed Control](https://www.walterreeves.com/lawn-care/bermuda-weed-control/) - BASIC INFORMATION: Weed Identification Pictures General Turf and Weed Info Lawn Care Calendars THREE METHODS There are three primary methods of controlling weeds. Any one method, when used alone, will not usually control all of your weeds. To consistently control weeds you must use a combination of all three practices. The references above give specific
- [Zoysia - Weeds](https://www.walterreeves.com/lawn-care/zoysia-weeds/) - BASIC INFORMATION General Turf and Weed Info Lawn Care Calendars THREE METHODS There are three primary methods of controlling weeds. Any one method, when used alone, will not usually control all of your weeds. To consistently control weeds you must use a combination of all three practices. The references above give specific information on lawn
- [Aspidistra](https://www.walterreeves.com/landscaping/aspidistra/) - Q: Could you tell me where it's best to grow an aspidistra plant? Are there any instructions on how to transplant? A: Aspidistra is sometimes called cast-iron plant because it adapts to so many situations. However, until recently, I had never seen what I would call a good-looking clump of aspidistra. The bedding plants all
- [Will Ginseng Grow In Georgia?](https://www.walterreeves.com/landscaping/will-ginseng-grow-in-georgia/) - Q: Will ginseng will grow in Georgia very well? A: Ginseng grows very well in north Georgia. That’s where shady, moist, rich, well-drained sites under hardwood trees can be found. Wild-simulated ginseng production is the most profitable and ecologically sustainable means of growing ginseng. You begin by planting seed in a favorable site. Deer and
- [Wood Chips As Mulch](https://www.walterreeves.com/landscaping/groundcovers/wood-chips-as-mulch/) - Q: I am having some trees removed and would like to have them chipped up and spread around my plants and flower beds. Is this a good idea? A: Arborist wood chips are an excellent landscape mulch! Unlike other mulch material such as pine straw, bark chips, and shredded wood, arborist wood chips are a
- [Gardening Newsletters And Magazines](https://www.walterreeves.com/landscaping/gardening-newsletters-and-magazines/) - Q: Since Georgia State By State Gardening magazine went out of business, what other gardening newsletters and magazines do you recommend? A: Where once there were many, now there are few to choose from! I subscribe to Horticulture (hortmag.com) and Fine Gardening (finegardening.com). I receive American Gardener because I’m a member of the American Horticulture
- [Is Golden Jackpot barberry invasive here? ](https://www.walterreeves.com/landscaping/shrubs/is-the-golden-jackpot-barberry-invasive-here/) - Q: Is the Golden Jackpot barberry invasive here? A: It is hard to know. Japanese barberry is very invasive in some parts of the country, like New England, but does not seem to be as vigorous in the Southeast. Yellow-leafed forms of barberry are reputed to have fewer flowers and fruit. If you plant it,
- [Potted Bear Lime Trees](https://www.walterreeves.com/food-gardening/potted-bear-lime-trees/) - Q: I purchased a potted Bears lime tree for my boyfriend. The plan is to keep it in a container on his apartment balcony. Any tips? A: A dwarf ‘Bearss’ lime is very attractive. It only grows six feet high and doesn’t spread much. The problem is protecting the tree from freezing in winter. Put
- [Inexpensive Bagged Topsoil is Bad for Gardens](https://www.walterreeves.com/landscaping/inexpensive-bagged-topsoil/) - Inexpensive bagged topsoil is usually composed of poorly composted wood chips, silt, and sand. This mix will not support good plant growth.
- [Environmentally Safe Mosquito Controls](https://www.walterreeves.com/general-q-and-a/environmentally-safe-mosquito-controls/) - Are there environmentally safe mosquito controls? For small outdoor spaces, a reciprocating fan work. Products that contain picaridin or self-heating devices.
- [Zoysia Lawn - Aerating](https://www.walterreeves.com/lawn-care/zoysia-lawn-aerating/) - Does Zoysia only need one pass with an aerator?
- [Butterfly Puddle - Can I Use Worm Castings?](https://www.walterreeves.com/landscaping/butterfly-puddle-can-i-use-worm-castings/) - Can you use worm castings instead of composted manure for a butterfly puddle? Yes, it will still keep butterflies healthy.
- [Cheap Topsoil for My Stone-Raised Beds](https://www.walterreeves.com/landscaping/cheap-topsoil-for-my-stone-raised-beds/) - Cheap-bagged topsoil often does not lead to healthy plant growth. It is not mixed well. Get the good stuff and make sure it is homogenous brown, sandy loam.
- [Can I Sell My Black Walnut Trees For Lumber?](https://www.walterreeves.com/landscaping/can-i-sell-my-black-walnut-trees-for-lumber/) - Backyard black walnut trees are not desirable because of possible limb deficits or possible metal embedded in the tree.
- [Fruits and Nut Plants That Don't Require Spray Programs](https://www.walterreeves.com/food-gardening/fruits-and-nut-plants-that-dont-require-spray-programs/) - Blueberries, pawpaws, muscadines are good ones. A nice carefree option is a pomegranate tree.
- [Do Hazelnut Trees Grow In Atlanta?](https://www.walterreeves.com/landscaping/do-hazelnut-trees-grow-in-atlanta/) - We have American Filberts, which are almost the same. The nuts are similar and delicious. Here are some nurseries where you can find them.
- [When To Trim Overgrown Rose Bushes](https://www.walterreeves.com/landscaping/when-to-trim-overgrown-rose-bushes/) - Around Valentine's Day is a good time to prune. Take off any dead branches, and leave 4-6 of the newer upward growing branches.
- [What Soil To Put In The Cold Frames At Our Community Garden](https://www.walterreeves.com/landscaping/what-to-put-in-the-cold-frames-at-are-community-garden/) - To get them through winter you want the best quality soil. A good rule is get a topsoil over $3 a bag.
- [Shipping Blueberries Under A Scorch Virus Quarantine](https://www.walterreeves.com/food-gardening/shipping-blueberries-under-a-scorch-virus-quarantine/) - Blueberry scorch virus is serious. Companies that send plants to Georgia must test for the virus. I recommend a different variant due to this complication.
- [Hemlock Tree - White Things At Base](https://www.walterreeves.com/landscaping/hemlock-tree-white-things-at-base/) - The cold probably won't kill all of the hemlock wholly adelgids, but I have info on other control methods.
- [Native Shrubs for Damp Soil](https://www.walterreeves.com/landscaping/shrubs-for-damp-soil/) - Special note about coastal plants and plants for wet/damp areas in gardens: Only regionally native plants should be used along beaches, coastal and savanna restoration areas. For gardens with wet/damp areas, non-native plants that are not invasive are suitable. However, if the wet/damp area in question is along a stream, river, creek or lake then
- [Mowing Liriope in Spring](https://www.walterreeves.com/landscaping/liriope/) - Cold weather can leave liriope (commonly called monkey grass) in tatters. Flower bed edging and driveway borders can be come overgrown and unkempt if the liriope is not kept compact. The best time to trim monkey grass is January - March. If you can adjust a lawn mower to its highest setting, it can be
- [Trees for Damp Soil](https://www.walterreeves.com/landscaping/trees-for-damp-soil/) - Special note about coastal plants and plants for wet/damp areas in gardens: Only regionally native plants should be used along beaches, coastal and savannah restoration areas. For gardens with wet/damp areas, non-native plants that are not invasive are suitable. However, if the wet/damp area in question is along a stream, river, creek or lake then
- [Henbit, Deadnettle - Identification and Control](https://www.walterreeves.com/landscaping/henbit-identification/) - Q: I thought this was henbit but the leaves are furry purple/magenta besides being green. Do you know what this sort of invasive plant is? A: It's purple deadnettle, which has a similar appearance to henbit. Both broadleafed weeds sprout in October and become rampant in early spring. The best treatment in winter and spring is
- [Rose - Carefree Varieties](https://www.walterreeves.com/landscaping/rose-carefree-varieties/) - My favorite breakfast cereal has been “improved” once again. Now I’m implored to “Try It Hot!”. Never mind that my mother tried oatmeal hot fifty years ago and found that it tasted about as good cold as it did warm. Boiling the water to make the cereal hot, though, warmed our chilly kitchen -- so
- [Hercules Beetle Grub](https://www.walterreeves.com/insects-and-animals/hercules-beetle-grub/) - Q: I've seen grubs in my yard from time to time, but yesterday, I ran across a big one. This rascal has to be almost 4" long when fully stretched out! Normally, grubs are about 3/4", right? What is it later in life.... a bird? Or the largest beetle I hope to never see? A:
- [Hercules beetle grub - Large size](https://www.walterreeves.com/insects-and-animals/hercules-beetle-grub-identification/) - Q: Is this size of grub common? A: In the Amazon those grubs would be snack size for the local people. I have eaten grubs there and found them tasty. Indigenous families grow the chonta palm, Bactris gasipaes, in spots near their homes. When a palm falls they chop holes in the trunk for beetles
- [Weeds - Identification with Pictures](https://www.walterreeves.com/lawn-care/weeds-identification-with-pictures/) - Weed control in the landscape is a tough business, but pictures help. Use these sites to identify your weed, then choose your method of weed control.
- [Coffee Filter - Covering Pot Drain Hole](https://www.walterreeves.com/landscaping/coffee-filter-covering-drain-hole/) - Q: What is the scoop on using coffee filters to cover the drain holes in pots rather than small rocks or broken pieces of pots? A: The coffee filter idea seems reasonable to me. If you don't cover the hole, potting soil will slowly dribble out. The one thing NOT to add to a
- [Bermudagrass - Killing with Solarization](https://www.walterreeves.com/lawn-care/bermudagrass-killing-with-solarization/) - Q: I am trying to kill bermudagrass that is spreading thru the centipedegrass in my lawn. I have been told that putting black plastic over the area for two weeks will kill what bermudagrass remains after spraying with herbicide. A: Bermudagrass is VERY tough to kill. I know of one lawn service that controls weeds
- [Can I Grow Plants In Aluminum Boxes?](https://www.walterreeves.com/general-q-and-a/can-i-grow-plants-in-aluminum-boxes/) - It should be fine. The oxidized coating will prevent any leaching into the soil.
- [Treating Rotted Areas On Oak Tree](https://www.walterreeves.com/landscaping/treating-rotted-areas-on-oak-tree/) - I would find a professional who can assess the tree. The Georgia Arborist Association has a directory.
- [Cast-Iron Plants Looking Rusty](https://www.walterreeves.com/landscaping/cast-iron-plants-looking-rusty/) - My cast-iron plant is doing the same. Just clip off the rusty leaves and wait to see what sprouts.
- [Hard White Stuff In Soil](https://www.walterreeves.com/general-q-and-a/hard-white-stuff-in-soil/) - That is a mass of hyphae called mycelia. It is how fungi digest and release nutrients
- [Arguments On Leatherleaf Mahonia](https://www.walterreeves.com/landscaping/arguments-on-leatherleaf-mahonia/) - Leatherleaf can easily pop up in a garden. But, for some the beauty of the plant outweighs the negatives.
- [When To Trim Muhly Grass](https://www.walterreeves.com/landscaping/when-to-trim-muhly-grass/) - A trim in late winter is a needed to maintain growth. Really, ornamental grasses need a yearly trim before early spring.
- [Japonica Camellia - Not Blooming](https://www.walterreeves.com/landscaping/japonica-camellia-not-blooming/) - It probably won't bloom due to the cold snap we had. You can tell by opening the bud.
- [Bradford Pear Bans](https://www.walterreeves.com/landscaping/bradford-pear-bans/) - The tree was outlawed in several state largely from the ornamental horticulture industry. They have many failings and dangers to consider
- [American Beech - Opening In Roots](https://www.walterreeves.com/landscaping/american-beech-opening-in-roots/) - Sounds like it could be a root that was damaged rotting the trunk. Don't fill it with concrete.
- [Dwarf English Boxwoods - Branches Chewed](https://www.walterreeves.com/landscaping/dwarf-english-boxwoods-branches-chewed/) - It does sound like squirrels have gotten to the branches. Squirrels are almost impossible to repel. Get a dog.
- [Getting Rid of Lenten Roses](https://www.walterreeves.com/landscaping/getting-rid-of-lenten-roses/) - While they germinate easily, I would not call Lenten Roses invasive. You can control the number by moving seedlings.
- [Can I Apply Pre-emergent In January?](https://www.walterreeves.com/lawn-care/can-i-plant-pre-emergent-in-january/) - My advice is to apply when the soil temperature at 2'' deep is 55 degrees and rising. By rising I mean, it is 55 or above for five days with no cold weather forecasted.
- [Use a "One-Two Punch" on fire ants in early spring](https://www.walterreeves.com/insects-and-animals/use-a-one-two-punch-on-fire-ants-in-early-spring/) - Remember Popeye? He used his special "One-Two punch" to keep Bluto away from Olive Oil. You can use a different "One-Two Punch" to keep fire ants out of your landscape, starting in early spring:. Fire ant colonies are weaker after winter. They are hungry too: just the right situation to feed them some fire ant bait
- [Fire Ant Control – Grits Don't Work](https://www.walterreeves.com/insects-and-animals/fire-ant-control-grits/) - There is much to be learned "over the fence" when you're gardening. Your friends and neighbors can tell you how their plants have behaved in certain situations and you can use their experience as a guide. But some of the information that has been passed from neighbor to neighbor for years is simply worthless. The
- [Hemlock wooly adelgid - Insecticidal control options](https://www.walterreeves.com/insects-and-animals/adelgids-insecticide-2/) - Q: We own a home in north Georgia and have hemlocks located twenty feet from a small creek. The trees are infested with wooly adelgids. Last year we sprayed them but could not get to the tree tops. We also have one large hemlock, further away, on which we drenched Bayer Advanced Tree & Shrub
- [Earthworms - Eradicating](https://www.walterreeves.com/insects-and-animals/earthworms-eradicating/) - Q: I have a photography studio and have numerous earthworm mounds on a grassy spot where I photograph families or people on the grass. My studio is on a wooded lot and this is the only piece of grass I can use for my portraits. I need to know what to do to get rid
- [Responses to my post on pruning a nandina](https://www.walterreeves.com/landscaping/pest-plants/responses-to-my-post-on-pruning-a-nandina/) - I knew there would be some kickback when I wrote the post on pruning nandina. But the comments went off the rails within the first hour. I did not Close Comments because I was curious how far it would go. Thank goodness the conversation didn’t arrive at Godwin’s Law, which states "As a discussion on
- [Poisonous Plants](https://www.walterreeves.com/landscaping/poisonous-plants-2/) - Through a good part of my childhood, one voice of authority manifested with equal weight alongside the commandments of my parents: that of Mrs. Mabel Prayor. An older neighbor, she was hired to cook meals, settle arguments, iron clothes and keep the house from burning down while my parents worked as school teacher and farmer.
- [Prune Nandinas Properly](https://www.walterreeves.com/landscaping/shrubs/prune-nandinas-with-red-berries-proper-time/) - Q: What is proper time to prune nandinas? How is it done? A: You can prune common nandina (the tall one, usually has berries) any time but the best time to prune is December - March). Do it after you harvest any red berries you need for holiday decorations. On each shrub, count the number
- [Starting Vegetable Seed - Best Timing](https://www.walterreeves.com/landscaping/starting-vegetable-seed-best-timing/) - Q: When is the best date in north Georgia to start vegetable seeds so as to be ready to transplant into our garden? A: It all depends on which plants you want to grow. Some, like broccoli, cabbage, cauliflower, and lettuce should be started ten weeks before your last frost. Tomato, eggplant, and pepper seeds
- [Pomegranate](https://www.walterreeves.com/food-gardening/pomegranate/) - Punica granatum Pomegranates grow as dense, bushy shrubs 6 to 12 feet tall with thorny, slender branches. Where winters are mild they may be trained into small, multi-trunked trees. • More detailed information can be found in The Georgia Fruit & Vegetable Book by Walter Reeves and Felder Rushing • See also Pomegranate Production in
- [Strawberry - Fertilizing](https://www.walterreeves.com/food-gardening/strawberry-fertilizing/) - Q: What sort of fertilizer should I use on my strawberry bed? A: If your bed is more than a year old, you can get by with a single fertilization each spring. You should have done it in mid-March, but go ahead now and feed your plants of you haven't already. Use two pounds
- [Strawberry](https://www.walterreeves.com/food-gardening/strawberry/) - Fragaria cv. Growing your own Strawberries means that you can have the makings for a tasty treat, especially with short cake and ice cream, on a hot summer evening. • More detailed information can be found in The Georgia Fruit & Vegetable Book by Walter Reeves and Felder Rushing • See also Home Garden Strawberries
- [Blackberry](https://www.walterreeves.com/food-gardening/blackberry/) - Rubus cv. Blackberries and raspberries are very similar. They are both brambles that grow on biennial canes emanating from perennial roots. The canes grow vigorously the first year, fruit the second year and then die. • More detailed information can be found in The Georgia Fruit & Vegetable Book by Walter Reeves and Felder Rushing
- [Blackberry Bush - Planting](https://www.walterreeves.com/food-gardening/blackberry-bush-planting/) - Q: I am a science teacher and always tell my students that plants bring out the best in people. I'm planning a garden at my home and would like to place a blackberry bush against a fence row. I have a blackberry bush in the middle of my yard. Would the blackberries from this old
- [Persimmon](https://www.walterreeves.com/food-gardening/persimmon/) - Diospyros spp. Persimmons can be grown throughout the Southeast. Opossums and humans enjoy the fruit each October. Fruit of the native Persimmon (Diospyros virginiana) is about the size of a plum. Oriental Persimmons (Diospyros kaki) are larger and have less astringency when less than fully soft-ripe. • More detailed information can be found in The
- [Pears - Fire Blight](https://www.walterreeves.com/landscaping/pears-fire-blight/) - Q: I went to a nursery and they sold me a Bartlett pear. Doing my research after the fact, I found this pear is not recommended for Georgia. Why? A: ‘Bartlett’ pear isn’t recommended because it gets fire blight disease so readily. Fire blight is uncurable. The only homeowner treatment is to prune out the
- [Muscadines - Fruit Skin Color Changes](https://www.walterreeves.com/food-gardening/muscadines-fruit-skin-color-changes/) - Q: My husband and I planted two muscadine grape vines many years ago. One was supposed to be bronze and the other black. Both came up bronze, which was a great disappointment, but we just blamed the nursery. This year, we picked up two new grape vines from a department store. Both were clearly marked
- [Apple](https://www.walterreeves.com/food-gardening/apple/) - Malus cv. With the availability of dwarf trees, nearly any backyard can accommodate some of these fruit trees. Standard-sized Apple trees reach 30 feet or more tall with an equal width. Semi-dwarfs reach 15 to 20 feet and dwarfs grow to 7 to 10 feet. The mini-dwarfs can be kept to about 5 feet. •
- [UGA Fruit and Nut Publications](https://www.walterreeves.com/food-gardening/uga-fruit-and-nut-publications/) - Following are good UGA fruit and nut publications: Citrus Fruit for Southern and Coastal Georgia Experiments and Observations on Growing Mayhaws as a Crop in South Georgia and North Florida Home Garden Apples Home Garden Blueberries Home Garden Bunch Grapes Home Garden Muscadines Home Garden Peaches and Nectarines Home Garden Pears Home Garden Persimmons Home
- [Can We Burn Hydrangea Wood?](https://www.walterreeves.com/landscaping/can-we-burn-hydrangea-wood/) - Hydrangeas have amygdalin in it, which when broken down, produces small amounts of cyanide. Just to be safe, get rid of the wood.
- [How To Landscape Azaleas?](https://www.walterreeves.com/landscaping/how-to-landscape-azaleas/) - When unpotting an azalea, there are some steps to make sure the roots spread out properly.
- [What To Plant In A Colorful Yard](https://www.walterreeves.com/general-q-and-a/what-to-plant-in-a-colorful-yard/) - My suggestion is to find a local landscaper who can come and visit your yard. For more research you can go to the link detailing Georgia landscape plants.
- [Serviceberry Tree Moved A Lot](https://www.walterreeves.com/landscaping/serviceberry-tree-moved-a-lot/) - Make sure to keep it cool and dark for the majority of the time when not being moved to and from the ceremony.
- [What Can Be Done About Root Badly Tangled](https://www.walterreeves.com/general-q-and-a/what-can-be-done-about-root-badly-tangled/) - First, soak the roots in a bucket of water for a few hours. After you can dig out some of the soil and start pruning.
- [Lantanas Have Become Leggy](https://www.walterreeves.com/landscaping/lantanas-have-become-leggy/) - The December Freeze could have killed them, depending on the variety you have.
- [Dad Is Cutting Grass Too Low](https://www.walterreeves.com/lawn-care/dad-is-cutting-grass-too-low/) - If you want to do some comparison planting, there are some steps for growing your part of the fescue lawn
- [Tulip Poplar's Recent Overabundance](https://www.walterreeves.com/landscaping/tulip-poplars-recent-overabundance/) - I haven't noticed anything different on my tree. But local beekeepers could tell you why the flowers are flowering so much.
- [Confederate Rose - Can I Break up the Rootball To Replant?](https://www.walterreeves.com/landscaping/confederate-rose-can-i-break-up-the-rootball-to-replant/) - Confederate Roses are very resilient. Before removing, saw between the bricks to not severely damage the plant.
- [Fruit Tree Planters](https://www.walterreeves.com/food-gardening/fruit-tree-planters/) - There are tons of neighborhood groups, like NextDoor, where you can ask after local landscaping companies. Try smaller companies first.
- [Garden Hurt By Freeze](https://www.walterreeves.com/general-q-and-a/garden-hurt-by-freeze/) - Wait a beat to see what was damaged. You will probably know what was temporarily hurt, killed, or unharmed by April.
- [Camilla Blossom With A Growing Seed And Root](https://www.walterreeves.com/landscaping/camilla-blossom-with-a-growing-seed-and-root/) - The camellia expert, Jim Pruckler says it looks like a sunflower seed somehow got into the flower and germinated due to the moisture.
- [Can I Put Mulched Leaves On My Bermuda Lawn?](https://www.walterreeves.com/lawn-care/can-i-put-mulched-leaves-on-my-bermuda-lawn/) - The mulched leaves should be dime-sized or smaller to work. Leave a some blades sticking through the mulch. If you do that, it should work fine.
- [Larger Leaves On Oak Tree](https://www.walterreeves.com/landscaping/larger-leaves-on-oak-tree/) - It could just be that last year was good to the tree; better weather, more water, sunshine etc..
- [Removing Astringency - Persimmons](https://www.walterreeves.com/food-gardening/removing-astringency-persimmons/) - To bring on ripeness, you can put the persimmon in a bag with a ripe apple or banana. You can also put s little alcohol on the leafy cap of the fruit.
- [Unknown Weed - Green With Parsley-Like Leaves](https://www.walterreeves.com/landscaping/unknown-weed-green-with-parsley-like-leaves/) - Sounds like Lawn Burweed. You can use some broadleaf weed killer during December. But, there are preventative measures to make sure it doesn't come back.
- [Jade Plant Looking Bad After Trip](https://www.walterreeves.com/houseplants/jade-plant-looking-bad-after-trip/) - No worries! Jade plants are succulents and can survive with little water for a while. Water and put it in a sun spot.
- [Hydroseeding Fescue](https://www.walterreeves.com/lawn-care/hydroseeding-fescue/) - Don't plant in December it is too cold. The next chance to plant is late March. Hydroseeding the thin layer of mulch slurry can be beneficial.
- [Can I Spray RoundUp Without Hurting Daylilies?](https://www.walterreeves.com/landscaping/can-i-spray-roundup-without-hurting-daylilies/) - Nice idea to spray when dormant. Just in case cover them with some soil so the RoundUp only affects the liriope
- [Grocery Store Tomato Not Decaying](https://www.walterreeves.com/landscaping/general-garden-info/grocery-store-tomato-not-decaying/) - Tomato-On-Vine Tomatoes are grown in a greenhouse with perfect conditions. My guess is fungi were unable to get to them when harvested
- [Deer Rubbing Against American Agave](https://www.walterreeves.com/landscaping/deer-rubbing-against-american-agave/) - American Agave can be confused with a cactus. A deer has rubbed against your agave, but the leaves are not badly damaged.
- [Patio Peach Tree - Base Branch Not Producing](https://www.walterreeves.com/landscaping/patio-peach-tree-base-branch-not-producing/) - Sometimes which variety of peach tree was grafted to the dwarf rootstock isn't recorded. It sounds like your rootstock sent up a larger branch.
- [Blackened Leaves On Aucuba Shrub](https://www.walterreeves.com/landscaping/blackened-leaves-on-aucuba-shrub/) - Unfortunately, it sounds like it is phytophthora root rot. It' often fatal once the plant becomes infected. There are some things you can do to keep it at bay.
- [Lawn - Weed Control Basics](https://www.walterreeves.com/lawn-care/lawn-weed-control-basics/) - BASIC INFORMATION: Weed Identification Pictures Lawn Care Calendars THREE METHODS There are three primary methods of controlling weeds. Any one method, when used alone, will not usually control all of your weeds. To consistently control weeds you must use a combination of all three practices. The references above give specific information on lawn grasses and
- [Pre-emergent - When To Apply](https://www.walterreeves.com/tools-and-chemicals/pre-emergent-when-to-apply/) - Many garden tasks can be done almost any time. I've transplanted shrubs in July and in December and had success. I fertilize my St. Augustine lawn two times a year but I don't do it on exact, specific dates. On the other hand, there are two tasks that must be done before a specific date
- [Can I Leave Orange Trees Outside In The Winter?](https://www.walterreeves.com/food-gardening/can-i-leave-orange-trees-outside-in-the-winter/) - No variety will survive North Georgia winters. It's probably not worth hauling inside every night but you do you.
- [Cutting Hollies In The Winter](https://www.walterreeves.com/landscaping/cutting-hollies-in-the-winter/) - It could harm the plant to prune in November. You can remove a little bit, but save the major pruning for March.
- [Japanese Cherry Tree - Trunk Decay](https://www.walterreeves.com/landscaping/japanese-cherry-tree-trunk-decay/) - It seems that the rot starts at the top of where the limb was cut off. The tree could not grow over the stub and water got in.
- [Fat Alberta Blue Spruce Tree - Dropped Needles](https://www.walterreeves.com/landscaping/fat-alberta-blue-spruce-tree-dropped-needles/) - In the Atlanta area, blue spruces have a hard time living for over ten years. There are steps to make it last, but eventually, the heat gets it.
- [How To Kill Buttonweed](https://www.walterreeves.com/lawn-care/how-to-kill-buttonweed/) - It will take a bit to control. Make sure you are mowing, watering, and fertilizing correctly. You have to do some regular spraying but you can beat buttonweed!
- [Fescue - Pelletized Or Powdered Lime](https://www.walterreeves.com/lawn-care/fescue-pelletized-or-powdered-lime/) - They are the same! Pelletized is powdered but a little easier to apply, especially by spreader.
- [Squirrel Taking Palm Tree Fibers](https://www.walterreeves.com/landscaping/squirrel-taking-palm-tree-fibers/) - If he is only taking the dead tree fibers you can leave him be. If you don't want him in your tree you can use capsaicin oil, with gloves!
- [Storing Caladiums In Winter](https://www.walterreeves.com/landscaping/storing-caladiums-in-winter/) - You can dig to check how large the corms are. If they aren't as big as they were when planted, it probably isn't worth it.
- [Chilling Tulip Bulbs](https://www.walterreeves.com/landscaping/chilling-tulip-bulbs/) - They need around 8-16 weeks of cold temperatures (40 degrees and below) for a proper bloom.
- [Divots Appearing In Aerated Lawn](https://www.walterreeves.com/lawn-care/divots-appearing-in-aerated-lawn/) - It could be some hungry raccoons looking for grubs. You could try grub poison but there is no telling if it will works on the big grubs.
- [Getting Rid Of Mulberry Weeds](https://www.walterreeves.com/landscaping/getting-rid-of-mulberry-weeds/) - Glyphosate (Roundup) can hurt the leaves in your beds, so I would go with organic weed killers. But, avoid ones with clove or cinnamon oil
- [Dwarf Boxwood - Dead Looking Branches](https://www.walterreeves.com/landscaping/dwarf-boxwood-dead-looking-branches/) - There are a few diseases that cause boxwood branches to die. UGA has a plant disease lab that can diagnose the problem.
- [Best foods for feeding birds](https://www.walterreeves.com/insects-and-animals/best-foods-for-feeding-birds/) - If you like watching birds, there's no better way than to put a feeder near a window where you can comfortably watch and they can't see you. Choosing different foods will change the type of bird you see. To attract the widest number of birds, nothing beats black oil sunflower seed. Sunflower seed brings titmice,
- [How To Keep Possums Out Of A Horse Barn And Pasture](https://www.walterreeves.com/insects-and-animals/how-to-keep-possums-out-of-a-horse-barn-and-pasture/) - Q: Is there any way to keep possums out of a horse barn and pasture? Their feces can carry a serious horse disease. A: The disease is called Equine protozoal myeloencephalitis (EPM). I had never heard of this possum problem! I am not a veterinarian but in my brief reading, it looks like contaminated feed
- [Cedar Blend Mulch VS Cypress Mulch](https://www.walterreeves.com/general-q-and-a/cedar-blend-mulch-vs-cypress-mulch/) - Cypress has more longevity than cedar blend. A blend will decompose quicker than pure cedar or cypress mulch. I like cypress, it is better for the environment.
- [Half of My Wax Leaf Lingustrums Are Dying](https://www.walterreeves.com/landscaping/half-of-my-wax-leaf-lingustrums-are-dying/) - It sounds like the root balls need more water. Even if you water them all the same, some root balls could be drier.
- [Rain Garden - Designing](https://www.walterreeves.com/landscaping/rain-garden-designing/) - No landscape is perfect. Many times, working with Nature rather than against it will yield better results. If your landscape has a wet area, stop trying to cultivate plants that dislike wet feet. Instead, install a rain garden, using plants that easily tolerate soggy soil. First, check my lists of plants for damp soilhttps://www.clemson.edu/extension/raingarden/clemson_rain_garden_manual_2016.pdf Next,
- [Plants for damp soil](https://www.walterreeves.com/lawn-care/plants-for-damp-soil/) - If you find an area in your landscape thats always damp, check out these lists of appropriate plants. Trees for damp soil https://www.walterreeves.com/landscaping/trees-for-damp-soil/ Shrubs for damp soil https://www.walterreeves.com/landscaping/shrubs-for-damp-soil/ Flowers for damp soil https://www.walterreeves.com/landscaping/flowers-for-damp-soil
- [Citron Melon - Growing](https://www.walterreeves.com/food-gardening/citron-growing/) - Q: We used to grow a thing called a citron, a watermelon-type fruit. It looks exactly like a watermelon but the darn thing is harder than a rock. Can you tell me where I might acquire some seeds? My younger buddies think I'm crazy when I tell them how hard it was. A: In the
- [Dwarf Mondo Grass Is Reverting To Taller Form](https://www.walterreeves.com/landscaping/dwarf-mondo-grass-in-reverting-to-longer-form/) - Sometimes the dwarf plant can sport the larger version, the parent plant, genes. You could pull the clumps, but mowing once or twice a year is easier.
- [Should I Shred Fallen Leaves As Mulch?](https://www.walterreeves.com/landscaping/should-i-shred-fallen-leaves-as-mulch/) - As long as they are a foot away from the foundation of your house, you are all good! Any closer and it could provide termites access.
- [Japanese Beetles Attacking My Crepemyrtle](https://www.walterreeves.com/landscaping/japanese-beetles-attacking-my-crepemyrtle/) - Japanese beetles like thin, lush leaves rather than thick ones. If you prune in the winter the leaves will thin out.
- [Best Time To Plant Dwarf Mondo Grass?](https://www.walterreeves.com/landscaping/best-time-to-plant-dwarf-mondo-grass/) - As long as you have a way to water then you can plant whenever you want. I fertilize once a year.
- [Zebra Grass - Winter Maintenance](https://www.walterreeves.com/landscaping/zebra-grass-winter-maintenance/) - Cut it back to 6-8 inches in February. If you always cut it high, then the center of the clump with have rotting debris in it.
- [Ferns - Black Seeds Inside The Red Berries](https://www.walterreeves.com/landscaping/ferns-black-seeds-inside-the-red-berries/) - You can plant them in a peat pot. But they need to be in chilly and moist conditions to sprout.
- [Should I Plant Creeping Charlie All Over My Lawn?](https://www.walterreeves.com/landscaping/should-i-plant-creeping-charlie-all-over-my-lawn/) - You can experiment by taking pieces after you mow and sprinkling them around bare areas of your yard. Then, cover it with a little soil.
- [How To Grow Norfolk Island Pines?](https://www.walterreeves.com/landscaping/how-to-grow-norfolk-island-pines/) - First, you are going to want a 3-in layer of potting soil in a plastic tub. Press the seeds into the soil, but don't cover them.
- [Is Herbicidal Soap The Same As Dawn Dish Detergent?](https://www.walterreeves.com/tools-and-chemicals/is-herbicidal-soap-the-same-as-dawn-dish-detergent/) - No! Detergents are binders that prevent fats and wax from reattaching to dishes. Herbicidal soaps dissolve the wax on leaves to dry out the weeds.
- [How To Know When My Pollinator Garden Is Established?](https://www.walterreeves.com/general-q-and-a/how-to-know-when-my-pollinator-garden-is-established/) - Plants are "established" when the roots have grown in and there is some new growth on branch tips. A little tug will tell you about the roots.
- [When Can I Treat My Centipede Sod For Weeds?](https://www.walterreeves.com/lawn-care/when-can-i-treat-my-centipede-sod-for-weeds/) - Be careful with herbicides and centipede grass. You can use a pre-mixed weed killer with a pistol hand sprayer to be precise.
- [English Ivy Bed Covered With Poison Ivy](https://www.walterreeves.com/landscaping/english-ivy-bed-covered-with-poison-ivy/) - You can spray Roundup lightly. Weeds like poison ivy tend to be more sensitive to the chemical than English ivy.
- [Should I Burn Weeds With Kerosene?](https://www.walterreeves.com/landscaping/pest-plants/should-i-burn-weeds-with-kerosene/) - I have heard of people burning weeds in asparagus gardens with kerosene, but I would not do it. Instead, you can harvest them by snapping 7-9in spears.
- [Rescued tomatoes - Ripening](https://www.walterreeves.com/food-gardening/rescued-tomatoes-ripening/) - Q: Now that I have rescued my large green tomatoes from the coming frost, what now? How do I ensure that they will continue to ripen? A: If a tomato has just a bit of pink showing on the blossom end, it is capable of ripening fully. If you have a lot of "pinkies", wrap
- [Can I Find Zoysia Fine-Bladed Grass Seed?](https://www.walterreeves.com/lawn-care/can-i-find-zoysia-fine-bladed-grass-seed/) - You can get Emerald and some variant varieties, but not the seed. Your best bet is to find sod quickly or cover it with straw until the spring.
- [Watering Bermuda Daily And It Is Dying](https://www.walterreeves.com/lawn-care/watering-bermuda-daily-and-it-is-dying/) - Daily watering is too much for Bermuda grass. I would water deeply only once a week. The soil needs to be dry before the next watering.
- [Can I Store My Tulip Bulbs Next To My Vegetables?](https://www.walterreeves.com/landscaping/can-i-store-my-tulip-bulbs-next-to-my-vegetables/) - Some fruits give off enough ethylene gas to affect the tulip when in the fridge together. You probably don't need the fridge if you plant in mid-October.
- [Sevin Liquid Treatment - How Long Until I Can Harvest Figs?](https://www.walterreeves.com/food-gardening/sevin-liquid-treatment-how-long-until-i-can-harvest-figs/) - You're going to have to wait a while. Sevin is not labeled for use on figs so I am not sure. But, there are some pretty powerful chemicals in Sevin.
- [Boxwoods Thinned Out On The Bottom](https://www.walterreeves.com/landscaping/boxwoods-thinned-out-on-the-bottom/) - Despite being old, the thinning is from being improperly pruned. The bottom limbs should never be narrower than the top.
- [Colorful Groundcover Recommendations](https://www.walterreeves.com/landscaping/colorful-groundcover-recommendations/) - The king of white-flowered liriope is Moroe Whie. It is a beautiful monkey grass variety that does not need much sunlight.
- [Did Pre-emergent Get On My Roses?](https://www.walterreeves.com/landscaping/did-pre-emergent-get-on-my-roses/) - Pre-emergent is made to quickly cling to the soil, even with the rain. I doubt it ran down the hill to your roses.
- [Sowing A Perennial Flower Garden - Should I Cover Seeds With Mulch?](https://www.walterreeves.com/landscaping/sowing-a-perennial-flower-garden-should-i-cover-seeds-with-mulch/) - A perennial flower bed is gonna take some maintenance. You are gonna need to do a thorough weeding every week once they sprout.
- [Our Japanese Maple Died - Could Mushrooms Be At Fault?](https://www.walterreeves.com/landscaping/our-japanese-maple-died-could-mushrooms-be-at-fault/) - Most of the fungi that produce mushrooms decompose rotten roots. You probably overwatered for a while, which killed the roots and brought the mushrooms.
- [When To Plant Zoysia Sod?](https://www.walterreeves.com/lawn-care/when-to-plant-zoysia-sod/) - It is probably too late now. Zoysia takes about 8 weeks to develop a strong root system. If you plant in September there will be some dead spots come spring.
- [Oak Trees - Attack Of The Caterpillars](https://www.walterreeves.com/landscaping/oak-trees-attack-of-the-caterpillars/) - Sound like you have some orange-striped oak worms. Unfortunately for you, these guys like to eat a lot, then drop pellets from the tree.
- [Landscape Company's Excessive Watering Instructions](https://www.walterreeves.com/landscaping/landscape-companys-excessive-watering-instructions/) - During the summer watering a lot may be okay. However, after fall planting the soil doesn't need much. Water only if the soil is dry.
- [Red Oak - Tight Bunches Of Small Leaves](https://www.walterreeves.com/landscaping/red-oak-tight-bunches-of-small-leaves/) - Those clusters say that someone sprayed Roundup on the roots and trunk during the winter.
- [Stink Bugs On My Tomatoes](https://www.walterreeves.com/food-gardening/stink-bugs-on-my-tomatoes/) - Both insecticidal soap and horticultural oil kill the juveniles. So, look out for the young ones. You could get flowers that attract beneficial insects, also.
- [Azaleas & Rhododendrons - Is September Too Late To Prune?](https://www.walterreeves.com/landscaping/azaleas-rhododendrons-is-it-too-late-to-prune/) - You can check by looking at the end of the shrub branches. If there are flower buds you would be chopping off next year's blooms.
- [Torpedograss Breaking Through Barriers](https://www.walterreeves.com/landscaping/torpedograss-breaking-barriers/) - Torpedo grass has shallow roots and will go through most barriers. Try to apply glyphosate herbicide with a foam paintbrush. For big areas, you can spray.
- [Wax Leaf Ligustrum Is Turning Brown](https://www.walterreeves.com/landscaping/wax-leaf-ligustrums-is-bare-or-brown/) - I think some of the root balls are not getting enough water. Even if you water all of them equally and evenly, the water travels unpredictable in the soil.
- [Asparagus - Harvesting and Weeding](https://www.walterreeves.com/food-gardening/asparagus-harvesting-and-weeding/) - Q: My husband has a very large asparagus patch. The weeds get in there and are difficult to eradicate. Is there a weed killer that would not hurt the asparagus? A: According to the Ohio Extension Service, harvesting and weed control go hand-in-hand. SUMMARY: Harvest asparagus by snapping seven to nine inch spears with tight
- [Cedar Blend Mulch Longevity](https://www.walterreeves.com/landscaping/cedar-blend-mulch-longevity/) - Cedar blends will decompose faster than pure cypress mulch. But, I prefer cedar blends because they are better, environmentally speaking.
- [Tomato Fusarium Wilt](https://www.walterreeves.com/food-gardening/tomato-fusarium-wilt/) - Q: To prevent tomato fusarium wilt, I am in the process of solarizing my garden. Do I need to do anything to my cages and red plastic mulch trays in order to keep this disease from returning? A: Fusarium wilt fungi mostly live in the soil but it's not a bad idea to sanitize cages
- [Golden Goddess Bamboo - Growing in Atlanta](https://www.walterreeves.com/landscaping/golden-goddess-bamboo-growing-in-atlanta/) - Q: I recently planted five Golden Goddess bamboo plants seven feet apart and about the same distance from the fence line as a privacy barrier. What kind of growth should I expect from them? A: 'Golden Goddess' is a clumping bamboo and it spreads slowly, so your neighbors won't come banging on your door in
- [Bamboo - Control With Chicken Wire? (Ha Ha Ha!)](https://www.walterreeves.com/landscaping/bamboo-controlling-speading/) - Q: I'm planting some running bamboo and I want to be a good neighbor by ensuring it won't spread out of control. Can I bury a type of fencing that's like chicken wire but the holes are the size of a pencil point? A: The diameter of a bamboo root hair is measured in ten-thousandths
- [Bamboo Used for Trellises and Stakes Won't Root](https://www.walterreeves.com/landscaping/bamboo-used-for-trellises-and-stakes/) - Q: Some of our gardeners at Alpharetta Community Garden want to go out and cut bamboo for trellises and stakes. Will the bamboo will root in the ground if they do this? A: No, the freshly cut bamboo stems won't root. In contrast, privet, locust, willow and alder stems DO occasionally root when used for
- [Methods To Kill Bamboo](https://www.walterreeves.com/landscaping/methods-to-kill-bamboo/) - Q: I heard you say on the radio that no herbicides will kill bamboo. I have had reasonable success killing bamboo by cutting every cane a little above ground level, just below a joint. I then fill the cell, which is now like a cup, with properly diluted Roundup Extended Control. This process seems to
- [Timber Bamboo - Not Cold Hardy](https://www.walterreeves.com/landscaping/timber-bamboo-not-cold-hardy/) - Q: This spring, I intend to plant several giant timber bamboo plants. What kind of spacing do you recommend for planting this clumping bamboo? I read online that this type of bamboo grows in zones 8-10. Adam A., Kennesaw A: Timber bamboo may be cold hardy to Zone 8 but Kennesaw is in Zone 7.
- [Best Time To Plant Bamboo? Never!](https://www.walterreeves.com/landscaping/ornamental-grasses/best-time-to-plant-bamboo/) - Q: I want to plant bamboo along my fence to add some privacy to my back yard. When is the best time to plant bamboo? A: The best time to plant a running bamboo screen is never. Over my career I have gotten countless questions from people for whom bamboo has become an invasive nightmare.
- [Bamboo - Recommended Clumping  Types](https://www.walterreeves.com/landscaping/bamboo-clumping/) - A reader recently asked me "Is there a recommended clumping bamboo for Atlanta? I need one that grows to sixteen feet or more." Though it grows tall like a tree, bamboo is actually a giant grass. It spreads by means of underground stems called rhizomes. Bamboo plants can expand rapidly if the rhizomes grow several
- [Japanese Beetles – Control Options](https://www.walterreeves.com/insects-and-animals/japanese-beetles-control-options/) - Most summers are favorable for Japanese beetles. The coppery-green beetles hatch in the lawn in June each year. Once they have emerged, the beetles head straight for their favorite plants nearby. The leaves of grapes, canna, loropetalum and flowering cherry look like lace doilies after the beetles have dined on them. The insects burrow into the center
- [Panicle Hydrangea - Identification and Pruning](https://www.walterreeves.com/landscaping/panicle-hydrangea-identification-and-pruning/) - Panicle hydrangea, Hydrangea paniculata, is an excellent flowering shrub for late summer and fall. There is one particular variety of panicle hydrangea called Hydrangea paniculata ‘Grandiflora’….which many gardeners abbreviate to PeeGee hydrangea in referring to all of the panicle hydrangeas. This is incorrect, since there are many other cultivars of panicle hydrangeas from which to
- [Oak apple gall - identification](https://www.walterreeves.com/lawn-care/oak-apple-gall-identification-2/) - Q: What is this thing I found? It's about the size of a table tennis ball. A: It's an oak apple gall. It formed when a tiny wasp inserted her eggs in an oak twig. See https://bygl.osu.edu/node/344
- [Cicada killer vs European hornet identification](https://www.walterreeves.com/lawn-care/cicada-killer-vs-european-hornet-identification/) - Roman M. Posted on NextDoor some interesting information on how to distinguish a cicada killer wasp from a European hornet. He said it better than I can, so: “European Hornets have a lot more yellow to them, whereas cicada killers have more black. European hornets have yellow bands with only black dots (tear-drop shape). In
- [Kudzu - Control tips](https://www.walterreeves.com/landscaping/kudzu-control-2/) - I must confess that my grandfather, Walter Cowart, was a hearty promoter of kudzu in its heyday. But where this noxious vine is concerned, I decline to honor my elders. If kudzu had been around during the Civil War, Atlantans could have planted it on the approach routes to the city and handily tripped up
- [How/Why Kudzu And Chinese Privet Were Brought Here](https://www.walterreeves.com/landscaping/how-why-kudzu-and-chinese-privet-were-brought-here/) - Q: Could you tell me how and why kudzu and Chinese privet were brought here? A: Kudzu came from Japan to the United States at the Philadelphia Centennial Exposition in 1876. Importers thought it could be a nice flowering vine and a good grazing crop for farm animals. In the mid-1930’s the Civilian Conservation Corps
- [Kudzu - Using to Produce Energy](https://www.walterreeves.com/landscaping/kudzu-other-uses/) - Q: As a chemist and a plant lover, you seem to be the best person to answer this question. What's the hold up on using kudzu to power cars? Think how many problems this would solve: no pollution, land under cultivation instead of covered with subdivisions, no foreign oil dependence, no oil slicks, no drilling
- [Vines - Replacing Wisteria](https://www.walterreeves.com/landscaping/vines-replacing-kudzu/) - Q: I am about to dig up some sun-blocking wisteria vines because a swarm of kudzu bugs is all over my windows and door. What type of fast growing vine can I put in it's place that won't be attractive to kudzu bugs? A: Kudzu bug has become a real problem this year. Besides killing
- [Kudzu - Not A Great Idea to Plant, Substitution suggestions](https://www.walterreeves.com/landscaping/kudzu-not-a-great-idea/) - Q: You might think I am crazy but I am planning on planting kudzu from seed for erosion control. I have a vacation home in Mexico with a very steep hillside that causes many erosion problems. A: Having seen the damage done in Georgia by non-native plants like privet, kudzu, stiltgrass and knotweed, I can't
- [Kudzu - Growing Indoors](https://www.walterreeves.com/landscaping/kudzu-growing-indoors/) - Q: I live in Nevada and would like try growing kudzu as a indoor house plant. Do you know where I can purchase seeds? Margie R. A: As we say in the South "Margie, Margie, Margie....are you tetched in the head?" But we also say "Here - hold my beer while I try this!" You
- [When Do Kudzu Vines Flower?](https://www.walterreeves.com/landscaping/when-do-kudzu-vines-flower/) - Q: When do kudzu vines flower? A: They are blooming right now, June 30! I saw several flowers recently when walking on the newly completed South Peachtree Creek PATH near Mason Mill Park in Decatur. The boardwalk is elevated between kudzu-covered trees so it was easy to spot the purple flowers. I could smell the
- [Losing Fight Against Stiltgrass](https://www.walterreeves.com/lawn-care/losing-fight-against-stiltgrass/) - Spraying vinegar does not stop the germination of stiltgrass. Apply pre-emergent in mid-February and early May.
- [When To Pick Watermelon](https://www.walterreeves.com/food-gardening/when-to-pick-watermelon/) - Look at the color of the of the pigtail that grows on the vine. When it becomes brown the fruit is ripe.
- [Tomato - Catfacing](https://www.walterreeves.com/food-gardening/tomato-catfacing/) - Q: My Brandywine tomatoes look like some kind of mutants. The plant started off looking very healthy and was mulched and fertilized as I have always done. The first tomato harvested looked ok but did not have a good taste or texture. A: The odd shape is called catfacing. It seems to be caused by
- [European Hornet - In House Wall](https://www.walterreeves.com/insects-and-animals/european-hornet-in-house-wall/) - Q: I have these insects at my home. I see individuals going behind my house's fascia. Do I have a huge problem? A: It’s a European hornet, Vespa crabro. Unlike the bald-faced hornets that make gray, football-shaped nests in trees and under roof overhangs, European hornets favor nests in hollow trees and in home walls.
- [Hornet nest found in attic](https://www.walterreeves.com/insects-and-animals/hornet-nest-found-in-attic/) - Q: I was changing a vent fan in a bathroom when I found this is the ceiling. Do you have any idea what type insect this is? A: Let’s use logic and the process of elimination: Only four insects build paper nests like this. 1. Southern and Eastern yellowjackets nest in the ground, very rarely
- [Bare Root Dormant Sassafras Tree - Branches Dead Or Bare](https://www.walterreeves.com/landscaping/bare-root-dormant-sassafras-tree-branches-dead-or-bare/) - I would try to grow them from the seed and see what happens. I have had similar issues when transplanting sassafras.
- [My Plumeria Is Getting Too Big For Its Pot](https://www.walterreeves.com/houseplants/my-plumeria-is-getting-too-big-for-its-pot/) - Cold Temperatures of the outdoors will kill the plumeria. You can take the height down in April then find a shady spot outside.
- [Yellow Jackets - Do We Have To Use Synthetic Insecticides?](https://www.walterreeves.com/insects-and-animals/yellow-jackets-do-we-have-to-use-synthetic-insecticides/) - Dr. Paul Guillebeau says that putting a clear glass bowl over the nest entrance will kill them. Can't say why, but it does.
- [Lots Of Hummingbirds At my Feeder](https://www.walterreeves.com/general-q-and-a/lots-of-hummingbirds-at-my-feeder/) - As my mom would say, “It must come from good clean living!”
- [Dull Fescue Has Weeds - Should I Fertilize?](https://www.walterreeves.com/lawn-care/dull-fescue-has-weeds-should-i-fertilize/) - No. It is simply too hot for fescue to grow well, right now. Try some Ironite to make it greener, and irrigate to avoid wilt.
- [Opinion On Organic Mosquito Control](https://www.walterreeves.com/insects-and-animals/opinion-on-organic-mosquito-control/) - Some essential oils can repel mosquitos, like citronella. But, if your friend sees less mosquitos then go for it.
- [Insecticide For In-Ground Yellow Jackets](https://www.walterreeves.com/insects-and-animals/insecticide-for-in-ground-yellow-jackets/) - Insecticide Dust would be best. Do only two tablespoons at the entrance right before dusk.
- [Red Insects - On Plants in Spring (wheel bug vs leaf-footed bug)](https://www.walterreeves.com/insects-and-animals/red-insects-on-plants-in-spring/) - Each spring I get pictures of clusters of small red insects on plants or surfaces near a garden. The two most likely suspects are wheel bug nymphs and leaf-footed bug nymphs. But wheel bugs are beneficial insects and leaf-footed bugs feed on tomatoes, squash and okra, right? How to tell them apart? In general, leaf-footed bug
- [Hornet - Control](https://www.walterreeves.com/insects-and-animals/hornet-control/) - It is startling to pass by a shrub or small tree in the yard and suddenly notice a gray, football-shaped hornet nest hanging down. Hornets have received such bad press in cartoons and folklore that you might instinctively cover your face and run. In fact, hornets are not particularly aggressive towards humans. If left undisturbed
- [Torpedograss control](https://www.walterreeves.com/lawn-care/torpedograss-control/) - Q: I have been fighting a losing battle with torpedo grass in my lawn and flower bed. I put down cloth barrier, plastic barrier, and old carpet. However the roots of the grass are so aggressive, they go straight through any barrier. A: Torpedo grass has shallow roots (rhizomes) that have a sharp, hard point,
- [Spacing For Tulip Poplar Trees](https://www.walterreeves.com/landscaping/spacing-for-tulip-poplar-trees/) - They can get really big, but not for a long time. I would recommend planting them 40' apart so there isn't too much root competition.
- [Blueberry Bush Limb Dieback - Root rot](https://www.walterreeves.com/landscaping/blueberry-bush-not-producing-fruit/) - Because it is near your foundation, I would bet that your bush is infected with Phytophthora root rot from poor drainage.
- [Where To Find Pecan Shell Mulch](https://www.walterreeves.com/general-q-and-a/where-to-find-pecan-shell-mulch/) - Check out the link for a link of sellers than shell nuts commercially.
- [Can I Use Pine And Fir Chips For My Chicken Runs?](https://www.walterreeves.com/general-q-and-a/can-i-use-pine-and-fir-chips-for-my-chicken-runs/) - We used pine shavings when I was a kid, and our chickens seemed to like it. For more on fir chips check out the link.
- [How Much Space To Give Peas And Butterbeans?](https://www.walterreeves.com/food-gardening/how-much-space-to-give-peas-and-butterbeans/) - They should be around a thumb-to pinkie length distance from each other; around 6-inches.
- [Preventing Armyworms](https://www.walterreeves.com/lawn-care/preventing-armyworms/) - You can't kill the eggs, which look like grey fuzzy mold. Spray these with carbaryl to kill the worms that have hatched.
- [Nutsedge Taking Over My Bermuda](https://www.walterreeves.com/lawn-care/nutsedge-taking-over-my-bermuda/) - You can use imazaquin on a Bermuda to control yellow and purple nutsedge. Make sure to water the area of application.
- [Rat Snakes Getting Caught In Bird Netting](https://www.walterreeves.com/insects-and-animals/rat-snakes-getting-caught-in-bird-netting/) - Spread some small pine chip mulch around the garden. If one does get in you can use blunt-tipped bandaged scissors to cut the snake out.
- [Caring For An Original Hedge From Sanford Stadium](https://www.walterreeves.com/landscaping/caring-for-an-original-hedge-from-sanford-stadium/) - How cool! Privet is a tough plant, it should be fine in a big pot. Check out the link for more info on propagating shrubs.
- [Can Hostas Be Moved In The Summer?](https://www.walterreeves.com/landscaping/can-hostas-be-moved-in-the-summer/) - Soak the soil surrounding the hosta then use a spading fork to move them. You can use towels or t-shirts to wrap them up until you have a shady spot.
- [Jungle Beauty Daylily - Blooms Sprouting From The Base](https://www.walterreeves.com/landscaping/jungle-beauty-daylily-blooms-sprouting-from-the-base/) - This is caused by fluctuating temperatures. No worries, daylilies are resilient and will bloom normally next year.
- [Maple Tree - Leaves Are Drooping](https://www.walterreeves.com/landscaping/maple-tree-leaves-are-drooping/) - You can check if the plant needs water by pushing your finger into the soil under the plant. If it's dry, water it.
- [Getting Rid Of Hammerhead Worms](https://www.walterreeves.com/insects-and-animals/getting-rid-of-hammerhead-worms/) - You are right to get rid of them. Hammerhead worms are invasive and noxious. Sprinkling salt on them or putting them on a paper towel are the best methods.
- [Spider mite- organic control](https://www.walterreeves.com/lawn-care/spider-mite-organic-control/) - Q: My porch plants and small garden started out green and growing, but now most of the leaves, especially the older growth have tiny dots all over them. I see no insects, flying or otherwise. A: Do you have a sign by the street that says “Spider mites welcome!”? You have them in each plant
- [Pawpaw](https://www.walterreeves.com/food-gardening/pawpaw/) - Asimina triloba The Pawpaw is a native American fruit found in Zones 6a to 8a. It grows as a small tree with a short trunk and spreading branches, forming a rounded crown. • More detailed information can be found in The Georgia Fruit & Vegetable Book by Walter Reeves and Felder Rushing • See also
- [Epsom Salts - Using](https://www.walterreeves.com/landscaping/epsom-salts-using/) - Q: My parents have always told me to put Epsom salts on my roses and tomatoes to make them healthier. Does it really help? How much should I add? A: Epsom salts is the common name for the chemical magnesium sulfate. The central atom in a chlorophyll molecule is magnesium, so plants definitely have a
- [Do Plastic Snakes Scare Off Deer, Rabbits and Birds?](https://www.walterreeves.com/insects-and-animals/do-plastic-snakes-scare-off-deer-rabbits-and-birds/) - Maybe at first, they will deter them. However, eventually, they will become habituated to the snake.
- [Training a Vine to Grow Down](https://www.walterreeves.com/landscaping/training-a-vine-to-grow-down/) - Vines want to grow toward the light. Wait until the sub-vines are around six feet long gently bend and tie them down to the arbor post.
- [Does Zuni Crape Myrtle Get Powdery Mildew?](https://www.walterreeves.com/landscaping/does-zuni-crape-myrtle-get-powdery-mildew/) - I see powdery mildew on my Zuni crape myrtle, but I thought they were supposed to be able to resist that. You are correct it is probably another variety.
- [Prevent Mold In Hummingbird Feeder When Traveling](https://www.walterreeves.com/insects-and-animals/prevent-mold-in-hummingbird-feeder-when-traveling/) - Put your feeders in the fridge and ask a friend to come by and put them out in about three days. The cold helps keep them sterile.
- [Gardenia Bushes - White Spiky Things](https://www.walterreeves.com/landscaping/gardenia-bushes-white-spiky-things/) - Those are empty calyces where the immature flower buds fell off. Buds can drop prematurely for many reasons: too dry, too wet, heat, winds.
- [Fuji and Gala - First Year With Blooms, No Fruits](https://www.walterreeves.com/food-gardening/fuji-and-gala-first-year-with-blooms-no-fruits/) - I would bet you have a pollination problem. Hard rain or chill could scare pollinators away. You can plant a crabapple nearby to help this.
- [Fertilizer for Zeon Zoysia](https://www.walterreeves.com/lawn-care/fertilizer-for-zeon-zoysia/) - You can use any product really, as long as it doesn't have a weed control chemical. Maybe apply half-strength for the first application.
- [Native Birds Not Eating Asian Dogwood Berries](https://www.walterreeves.com/landscaping/native-birds-not-eating-asian-dogwood-berries/) - It is true, that native birds do not eat the fruit. The fruit does not just sit there, perhaps the mice and chipmunks like it.
- [Brown Granular Stuff Under Birch Tree](https://www.walterreeves.com/insects-and-animals/brown-granular-stuff-under-birch-tree/) - I think it is droppings from sawflies. They look like caterpillars but are more wasp-like. Try Imidacloprid can be applied to the soil.
- [Gifted A Friendship Potato](https://www.walterreeves.com/landscaping/gifted-a-friendship-potato/) - He is not your friend. The bulbils resemble Irish potatoes but you can not eat them. They are invasive in Florida and parts of Georgia.
- [Big Tree Lists](https://www.walterreeves.com/landscaping/big-tree-lists/) - For Atlanta and Georgia, champion tree lists are kept. It is scored by things like height, crown spread, and trunk diameter. Details below.
- [Homemade Weed Killer - Will It Hurt My Trees?](https://www.walterreeves.com/landscaping/homemade-weed-killer-will-it-hurt-my-trees/) - As Paracelsus once said, "The dose makes the poison." It depends on how much of your wed killer soaks into the soil.
- [Apple Trees - Orange Specks on Leaves](https://www.walterreeves.com/food-gardening/apple-trees-orange-specks-on-leaves/) - Sounds like you have cedar-apple rust. An accomplice in your rust is a nearby Juniper plant, to help carry out its life cycle. See if you can get rid of it.
- [Encore Azaleas - Top Half Froze](https://www.walterreeves.com/landscaping/encore-azaleas-top-half-froze/) - Even after the freeze, the top half has had new growth. Should I still prune them? Yes, prune after the first group of spring flowers.
- [Bolster Thin Areas For Tifway 419 Bermuda Sod](https://www.walterreeves.com/lawn-care/bolster-thin-areas-for-tifway-419-bermuda-sod/) - Since Tifway 419 Bermuda is a hybrid plant it does not make viable seeds. So you can not use that to fill in bald spots. It may be due to shade or compaction.
- [Replacing Diseased Camellias](https://www.walterreeves.com/landscaping/replacing-diseased-camellias/) - It looks like you may have yellow mottle virus, which spreads by physical contact and even by insects. Get some new cutting tools to avoid spread.
- [Native Tree Recommendations](https://www.walterreeves.com/landscaping/native-tree-recommendations/) - Kousa Dogwoods are a great choice! They bloom later than spring dogwoods. It has beautiful white flowers and pink fruit come fall.
- [Lawn - Growing in Shade](https://www.walterreeves.com/lawn-care/tips-for-lawn-growing-in-shade/) - Trees and shade look nice in the landscape. However, it is difficult to grow grass under trees. These tips will help you grow grass in the shade.
- [Turfgrasses (Lawn Grasses) - Comparison and Selection](https://www.walterreeves.com/lawn-care/turfgrasses-selection/) - There are usually several varieties of each turfgrass from which to choose. Which is the best for your situation? The information below, taken from a University of Georgia publication, should help. COOL SEASON GRASSES Cool-season grasses grow well during the cool months (60 degrees-75 degrees F) of the year. They may become dormant or injured
- [Fragrant Plants](https://www.walterreeves.com/landscaping/fragrant-plants/) - I don't think I appreciated the value of landscape fragrance until the last few years in my garden. I was delighted a few weeks ago when I discovered, by nose alone, a newly blooming shrub. Here is a list of fragrant plants that do well locally, in approximate order of blooming: January Fragrant wintersweet -
- [How to kill a hammerhead worm](https://www.walterreeves.com/lawn-care/how-to-kill-a-hammerhead-worm/) - Q: I have found several hammerhead worms on our patio, usually after a rain or under a pot. What is the easiest way to kill them? A: Hammerhead worms, Bipalium kewense, are an invasive species of planaria. They feed on earthworms so they are considered a noxious pest that should be destroyed when discovered. Sprinkling
- [Arborvitae Screen - What`s The Deal?](https://www.walterreeves.com/general-q-and-a/arborvitae-screen-whats-the-deal/) - Q: Any idea what's going on with my arborvitae screen? A: Hot, dry weather is the Grim Reaper when it comes to separating well-rooted plants from poorly-rooted ones. Arborvitae is an excellent screening plant but it requires good soil preparation and regular watering for a year after planting for it to thrive. My bet is
- [Azalea Lacebug - Control](https://www.walterreeves.com/insects-and-animals/azalea-lacebug-control/) - You may have seen the damage lace bugs do to azaleas without knowing who did the dirty deed. Lace bugs suck the juice out of individual leaf cells. Since they hide underneath azalea leaves, you'll never notice the bugs but it's easy to see their damage. Since the bugs slurp out the chlorophyll in a
- [Oak Leaf Miner - Identification and Control](https://www.walterreeves.com/landscaping/ornamental-trees/oak-leaf-miner/) - Q: These diseased areas appeared on most of our oak trees. The trees have been healthy for the 40 years we've lived here. I think some of the trees are also affected down the street. From the pictures, do you have any idea what's the problem? A: The damage is not a disease. It is
- [Coneflower - Aster Yellows vs Coneflower Rosette Mite](https://www.walterreeves.com/landscaping/coneflower-aster-yellows-vs-coneflower-rosette-mite/) - Q: I discovered deformed blooms on my coneflower, which I suspect to be caused by aster yellows. I immediately dug up the plant and threw it out. After more research I discovered coneflower rosette mites cause similar damage. Can you tell from this picture if my coneflower had aster yellows or did it have mites?
- [Passion Vine (Maypop) - Recipes](https://www.walterreeves.com/landscaping/passion-vine-maypop-recipes/) - Q: I transplanted a passion vine from a field several years ago. I really enjoy the vines climbing on my fence, giving me stunning flowers, plus many butterflies, chrysalises, and caterpillars! Every reference says the fruits are edible but I can't find a single recipe. A: Passion vine, Passiflora incarnata, is known to me as
- [Mysterious Clay Particles Conclusion](https://www.walterreeves.com/landscaping/mysterious-clay-particles-conclusion/) - I LOVE IT when science and personal observation prevail! Initially I theorized that cicada killer wasps were dropping the mysterious dirt balls. They certainly excavate holes in the ground in July! But when I presented the situation to University of Georgia bee and wasp expert Bob Matthews, he knew the answer: "The yellowjacket is almost
- [Magnolia Scale - Controlling](https://www.walterreeves.com/landscaping/magnolia-scale-controlling/) - Q: What is the best treatment for the bugs causing this mold. I am afraid it is killing my magnolias. A: Your magnolia has a severe infestation of one of the several species of scale insects. The motionless insects feed under plant leaves, sucking sap from the leaf. They then exude a syrupy liquid called
- [Crapemyrtle Varieties and Cultivars](https://www.walterreeves.com/landscaping/crapemyrtle-cultivars/) - Crapemyrtles are one of the most beautiful and carefree flowering plants of the Southern landscape. There are many different cultivars, with different flower colors and growing heights. This publication from the University of Georgia gives information on crapemyrtle care and lists recommended varieties. Crapemyrtles for Georgia See also Characteristics of Crapemyrtle Varieties Crapemyrtle World Collection
- [Gardenia has strange spiky things where flowers should be](https://www.walterreeves.com/landscaping/shrubs/gardenia-has-strange-spiky-things-where-flowers-should-be/) - Q: I have two gardenia bushes that are covered with spiky white things. They have had no blooms. I have watched them closely for flowers but just see dozens of these empty things. I am befuddled. A: You are seeing the empty calyces where immature flower buds fell off. A little botany: A calyx (plural
- [2005 Homeowner Comments on New Grasses](https://www.walterreeves.com/lawn-care/2005-homeowner-comments-on-new-grasses/) - In 2005 I asked homeowners to evaluate their experiences with some of the newer grass varieties. Their responses are not scientific and should only be taken in addition to your own research when choosing a grass for your lawn. 'Princess' bermudagrass 'Thermal Blue' bluegrass 'Thermal Blue' bluegrass sod 'WaterSaver RTF' fescue Titan fescue
- [Nurseryman's advice for watering in high heat](https://www.walterreeves.com/lawn-care/nurserymans-advice-for-watering-in-high-heat/) - June 17, 2022 Written by Eric Hill, Autumn Hill Nursery "Looks like we are in a pattern of extremely high heat with very little rain in the forecast. Not the ideal conditions for our plants that are trying to get established. Before we make
- [Treehoppers under sunflower leaves, gardener bitten by carpenter ant](https://www.walterreeves.com/lawn-care/treehoppers-under-sunflower-leaves-gardener-bitten-by-carpenter-ant/) - Q: A couple of weeks ago, I was out weeding under the tall sunflowers we had planted. Something bit me, and I realized it was a huge black ant on the sunflower leaf. It wasn’t a sting, it was literally a bite. When I looked up, I realized the undersides of many of the sunflower
- [Treehoppers - Control](https://www.walterreeves.com/insects-and-animals/treehoppers-control/) - Q: I have these strange pests on the bottom of my sunflower leaves. We have searched high and low to find what they are. I would greatly appreciate it if you could identify them and tell me how I may safely get rid of them so they do not eat all my vegetables and plants.
- [Onion](https://www.walterreeves.com/food-gardening/onion/) - Allium cepa One of the oldest crops in human history, gardeners grow these members of the lily family for the immature green bunching onions, often called scallions, or for the mature dry bulbs. Onions seem to have originated in the eastern Mediterranean from Palestine to India. • More detailed information can be found in The
- [Pea, English and Snap](https://www.walterreeves.com/food-gardening/pea-english-and-snap/) - Pisum sativum var. sativum Pisum sativum var. macrocarpon (Sugar Pea) Peas are decidedly cool-weather plants, intolerant of hot weather. As soon as the weather warms up, production ceases, much to the dismay of many pea-loving gardeners. Plus, peas lose their flavor quickly after harvest, which explains why peas from the market are never as flavorful
- [Squash](https://www.walterreeves.com/food-gardening/squash/) - Cucurbita pepo, Cucurbita moschata, Cucurbita maxima, Cucurbita mixta Squashes are warm-season vine crops with flavorful flesh. The many types are divided into summer squash, grown for the immature fruit, and winter squash, which is harvested mature. • More detailed information can be found in The Georgia Fruit & Vegetable Book by Walter Reeves and Felder
- [Shallot](https://www.walterreeves.com/food-gardening/shallot/) - Allium cepa var. aggregatum Shallots are related to onions, but have a milder, more delicate flavor. In some parts of the country people call any green onion a shallot. The difference is that onion bulbs develop only 1 sprout per bulb, while shallots develop 6 to 10 sprouts per bulb. • More detailed information can
- [Sorrel](https://www.walterreeves.com/food-gardening/sorrel/) - Rumex acetosa (scutatus) Sorrel, commonly called garden sorrel, produces leaves with a sharp, lemony flavor. A high oxalic acid content, which may be troublesome for persons subject to gout, causes the sharpness. • More detailed information can be found in The Georgia Fruit & Vegetable Book by Walter Reeves and Felder Rushing see also Georgia
- [Pea, Southern](https://www.walterreeves.com/food-gardening/pea-southern-2/) - Vigna unguiculata To a Southerner, "peas" means blackeyed, not English. Also known as field pea, cowpea, and protopea - or just plain Southern pea - these high-protein bean relatives come in a huge array of pod and seed color, size, shape, and flavor, and on vines or bushes. • More detailed information can be found
- [Spinach](https://www.walterreeves.com/food-gardening/spinach/) - Spinacia oleracea Spinach is probably native to southwest Asia. Gardeners have cultivated it for centuries as a salad green and cooked vegetable. Even though many youngsters are dissuaded by early experiences with boiled spinach, most adults eventually appreciate its diversity in such treats as salads, quiches, pizzas, crepes, and omelets. • More detailed information can
- [Potato](https://www.walterreeves.com/food-gardening/potato/) - Solanum tuberosum The potato ranks with rice and wheat as one of the world's leading food crops. It is the number one vegetable crop, grown in nearly every country of the world. The potato is actually a shortened stem called a tuber. It contains dormant buds (eyes), which sprout to start new plants. • More
- [Tomato](https://www.walterreeves.com/food-gardening/tomato/) - Lycopersicon lycopersicum Tomatoes are unquestionably the most popular garden vegetables in the United States. The flavor of a newly picked red tomato from your garden easily surpasses that of premium, greenhouse-grown fruit and no other vegetable comes close to producing as much in a limited space. • More detailed information can be found in The
- [Asparagus](https://www.walterreeves.com/food-gardening/asparagus/) - Asparagus officinalis Asparagus is a cool-climate perennial plant that is fairly well adapted to all but the hottest areas of the South. Its tender spears, which arise from the crowns in the spring, make it an appetizing product of the home garden. • More detailed information can be found in The Georgia Fruit & Vegetable
- [Pecan - Choosing, Planting, Maintaining](https://www.walterreeves.com/food-gardening/pecan/) - Carya illinoensis The Pecan is a member of the Walnut genus but is more closely related to Hickories than Walnuts. Pecans were used by Native Americans at least 8000 years ago in Texas. • More detailed information can be found in The Georgia Fruit & Vegetable Book by Walter Reeves and Felder Rushing • See
- [Peanut](https://www.walterreeves.com/food-gardening/peanut/) - Arachis hypogaea Peanuts, sometimes called goober peas, pindars, earth nuts, and ground nuts, are among the richest vegetables for oil content. They grow in a most unique way: When the single-stem, bushy plants are mature, their low-growing branches produce yellow pea-like flowers, from which "pegs" or roots grow from the flower into the soil; pods
- [Black Walnut](https://www.walterreeves.com/food-gardening/black-walnut/) - Juglans nigra Black Walnut is native to North America and does well in the South in well-drained soil. Few gardeners plant them purposely but many may find one growing on property they purchase or inherit. • More detailed information can be found in The Georgia Fruit & Vegetable Book by Walter Reeves and Felder Rushing
- [Chestnut](https://www.walterreeves.com/food-gardening/chestnut/) - Castanea spp. American Chestnut once grew throughout the Northeast, Midwest and Southern mountains. Farmers depended on the nuts to feed their families and livestock and they were a major part of forest animals' diet. The rot-resistant lumber was used for everything from furniture to fence posts. • More detailed information can be found in The
- [Angelica](https://www.walterreeves.com/food-gardening/angelica/) - Angelica archangelica Angelica is a tall biennial plant that acquired the name from its supposed ability to prevent or cure plague. People considered it a "guardian angel." All parts of the plant are aromatic. Use the leaves in salads, add the seeds as a flavoring in cooking, cook the roots as a vegetable and candy
- [Anise](https://www.walterreeves.com/food-gardening/anise/) - Pimpinella anisum Many herbs, including anise, are members of the Umbelliferae family. Anise is a native of the Mediterranean area and has been used as a flavoring and as a medicinal there for centuries. It has a flavor similar to licorice. • More detailed information information can be found in The Georgia Fruit & Vegetable
- [Anise Hyssop](https://www.walterreeves.com/food-gardening/anise-hyssop/) - Agastache foeniculum Anise hyssop is a large perennial plant, a member of the mint family, with showy purple spikes that attract bees in abundance. The flavor and aroma are definitely licorice. The leaves are good for teas or garnishes. • More detailed information can be found in The Georgia Fruit & Vegetable Book by Walter
- [Basil](https://www.walterreeves.com/food-gardening/basil/) - Ocimum basilicum A very familiar and popular herb, Basil is the basis for pesto. Many cooks consider Basil the premier culinary herb. Every gardener needs at least 1 Basil plant to have the fresh leaves to toss into casseroles, sauces and salads or to add to eggs, fish, pizza, spaghetti and tacos. • More detailed
- [Caraway](https://www.walterreeves.com/food-gardening/caraway/) - Carum carvi Gardeners like caraway for the seeds, for the foliage and for the roots, which are used like parsnips. Caraway joins carrots, parsnips, angelica and anise as members of the Umbelliferae family. • More detailed information can be found in The Georgia Fruit & Vegetable Book by Walter Reeves and Felder Rushing • See
- [Chamomile, German](https://www.walterreeves.com/food-gardening/chamomile-german/) - Chamaemelum nobile, Matricaria recutita Chamomile, sometimes called Roman chamomile, is a low-growing 4 to 6-inch tall perennial. German chamomile is a tall, erect, 3-foot annual. Both chamomiles are members of the composite (daisy) family and the flowers of both are brewed for chamomile teas. The flavor is the same. • More detailed information can be
- [Chives](https://www.walterreeves.com/food-gardening/chives/) - Allium schoenoprasum taken from The Georgia Fruit and Vegetable Book by Walter Reeves and Felder Rushing Chives are perennial plants belonging to the Onion family that produce foot-tall clumps of hollow, upright leaves. Allowed to go to flower, they make mounds of lavender-pink flowers. Chives add a delicate Onion-like flavor to soups, stews, salads, omelets
- [Garlic](https://www.walterreeves.com/food-gardening/garlic/) - Allium sativum taken from The Georgia Fruit and Vegetable Book by Walter Reeves and Felder Rushing Garlic is a hardy perennial bulb that is grown as an overwintering annual. The bulb actually consists of a cluster of small bulblets called cloves or toes, covered in a papery wrapper. Garlic is an ancient vegetable, native to
- [Rosemary](https://www.walterreeves.com/food-gardening/rosemary/) - Rosmarinus officinalis taken from The Georgia Fruit and Vegetable Book by Walter Reeves and Felder Rushing Rosemary is a small, woody shrub, marginally hardy north of zone 7. Even so, gardeners grow it as a perennial, dutifully lifting and potting the plant for overwintering indoors. The needle-like leaves add a distinctive, vaguely "piney" flavor to
- [Oregano, Greek](https://www.walterreeves.com/food-gardening/oregano-greek/) - Origanum heracleoticum (True Greek Oregano) taken from The Georgia Fruit and Vegetable Book by Walter Reeves and Felder Rushing Oregano is an easily grown semi-hardy perennial that will reach 18 inches in height. Cooks flavor Mexican and Mediterranean dishes with the leaves. The most familiar use may be in pizza. • See also Home Garden
- [Dill](https://www.walterreeves.com/food-gardening/dill/) - Anethum graveolens taken from The Georgia Fruit and Vegetable Book by Walter Reeves and Felder Rushing Dill is a common herb that has a place in every garden because of its many culinary uses. Just a few plants provide enough Dill for most households. The soft, fernlike foliage, called Dill Weed, is used fresh. Small
- [Fennel, Finocchio](https://www.walterreeves.com/food-gardening/fennel-finocchio/) - Foeniculum vulgare Foeniculum vulgare var. dulce taken from The Georgia Fruit and Vegetable Book by Walter Reeves and Felder Rushing Fennel is a European herb known for its aromatic seeds and tender, fragrant leaves. This herb has a wonderful anise-like or licorice-like flavor. Florence Fennel, commonly called Finocchio, develops a bulb-like base used fresh or
- [Hyssop](https://www.walterreeves.com/food-gardening/hyssop/) - Hyssopus officinalis taken from The Georgia Fruit and Vegetable Book by Walter Reeves and Felder Rushing A native of southern Europe and Asia, hyssop has been used for centuries as a flavoring in soups, stews, or teas and may be used with sage in stuffings. It is also used as a cough medicine. It has
- [Lavender](https://www.walterreeves.com/food-gardening/lavender/) - Lavandula spp. Perennial. English Lavender (Lavandula angustifolia) is the best known but least adapted to growing in the Southeast. Plant in full sun in a light, well-drained soil.
- [Lemon Balm](https://www.walterreeves.com/food-gardening/lemon-balm/) - Melissa officinalis taken from The Georgia Fruit and Vegetable Book by Walter Reeves and Felder Rushing Perennial. Thomas Jefferson grew Lemon Balm in his garden at Monticello. This upright plant (24 inches) has hairy, square, branched stems. The dark green leaves are used in meat sauces, fruit dishes and drinks. It grows best in full
- [Lemongrass](https://www.walterreeves.com/food-gardening/lemongrass/) - Cymbopogon citrates taken from The Georgia Fruit and Vegetable Book by Walter Reeves and Felder Rushing Tender perennial. A native of India, Lemongrass grows in clumps 4 to 6 feet high. Leaves have a fragrance resembling the scent of lemons. C. nardus is the source of citronella, a popular, oldfashioned insect repellent. It grows well
- [Mint](https://www.walterreeves.com/food-gardening/mint/) - Mentha spp. taken from The Georgia Fruit and Vegetable Book by Walter Reeves and Felder Rushing Mints are easily grown perennial ground covers that are valued as flavorings in teas, ice cream, candies and gum. There are many varieties, each with a distinctive flavor. The most commonly grown are peppermint (Mentha piperita) and spearmint (M.
- [Cilantro/Coriander](https://www.walterreeves.com/food-gardening/cilantrocoriander/) - Coriandrum sativum taken from The Georgia Fruit and Vegetable Book by Walter Reeves and Felder Rushing Cilantro and Coriander are 2 stages of the same annual plant. The parsley-like foliage, which is picked before the seed stalk forms, is called Cilantro. Mexican and Asian cuisine often calls for Cilantro. Among U.S. consumers, salsa is the
- [Salad Burnet](https://www.walterreeves.com/food-gardening/salad-burnet/) - Sanguisorba minor taken from The Georgia Fruit and Vegetable Book by Walter Reeves and Felder Rushing Salad burnet is a graceful perennial plant that forms a 15inch mound of compound leaves. The leaves taste and smell like fresh cucumbers and are much more flavorful than many more commonly used herbs. This herb is a pleasant
- [Savory](https://www.walterreeves.com/food-gardening/savory/) - Satureja hortensis, Satureja Montana taken from The Georgia Fruit and Vegetable Book by Walter Reeves and Felder Rushing Both summer savory and winter savory are available to gardeners. Summer savory (S. hortensis), an annual of the mint family, is the more commonly grown of the two. The plant reaches 15 inches tall and 1 foot
- [Sage](https://www.walterreeves.com/food-gardening/sage/) - Salvia officinalis taken from The Georgia Fruit and Vegetable Book by Walter Reeves and Felder Rushing Sage is a hardy, semi-woody perennial plant that makes a loose shrub about 2 feet tall. The leaves are harvested and used fresh or dried in stuffings, sausages and dressings. One or 2 plants is usually sufficient for most
- [Parsley](https://www.walterreeves.com/food-gardening/parsley/) - Petroselinum crispum taken from The Georgia Fruit and Vegetable Book by Walter Reeves and Felder Rushing Virtually everyone recognizes Parsley, a frequently-appearing garnish on plates served in restaurants. Parsley leaves are also used in various dishes, soups and sauces. Cooks add Parsley Root, which is grown in the same way as Carrots, to soups and
- [Tarragon](https://www.walterreeves.com/food-gardening/tarragon/) - TARRAGON, FRENCH Artemisia dracunculus TARRAGON, MEXICAN Tagetes lucida taken from The Georgia Fruit and Vegetable Book by Walter Reeves and Felder Rushing True French Tarragon is a vegetatively propagated, 2-foot-tall perennial herb of outstanding character. • See also Home Garden Tarragon It is the most important herb in French cuisine, used in béarnaise, tartar, rémoulade,
- [Thyme](https://www.walterreeves.com/food-gardening/thyme/) - Thymus vulgaris taken from The Georgia Fruit and Vegetable Book by Walter Reeves and Felder Rushing This traditional perennial herb grows as a ground cover up to 12 inches high and spreading many times as wide if it is not contained. Thyme is a popular herb used in many kinds of dishes including salads, stocks,
- [Fig](https://www.walterreeves.com/food-gardening/fig/) - Ficus carica Figs suffer from winter damage in some parts of the Southeast but their soft, luscious fruit is prized for preserves and fresh eating. With protection, Figs can be grown as far north as Zone 7a. Zones 8a and warmer are perfect for Figs, providing the hot, dry summers and cool winters they prefer.
- [Blueberry - Selection, Care & Maintenance](https://www.walterreeves.com/food-gardening/blueberry/) - Vaccinium spp. Cultivated blueberry production in the South consists predominantly of the northern highbush blueberry and the rabbiteye blueberry, a native southern blueberry. Much more information can be found in The Georgia Fruit & Vegetable Book by Walter Reeves and Felder Rushing See also Home Garden Blueberries and UGA Blueberry Blog Which blueberry type or
- [Watermelon](https://www.walterreeves.com/food-gardening/watermelon/) - Citrullus linatus Summertime celebrations would be incomplete without watermelons. Children of all ages love the sweet, juicy fruit of these hot-weather African natives. As is the case with other summer melons, watermelons need a long, hot season to develop. • More detailed information can be found in The Georgia Fruit & Vegetable Book by Walter
- [Peach](https://www.walterreeves.com/food-gardening/peach/) - Prunus persica Peach trees are challenging to grow in the Southeast, even though Georgia is known as the Peach State and the Carolina's produce huge numbers of the fruits each year. They are susceptible to several damaging disease and insect pests. • More detailed information can be found in The Georgia Fruit & Vegetable Book
- [Plum](https://www.walterreeves.com/food-gardening/plum/) - Prunus cv. Plums can be grown throughout the Southeast and are an excellent addition to the backyard grower's orchard. The three major classifications of Plums are European, Oriental and Native American. • More detailed information can be found in The Georgia Fruit & Vegetable Book by Walter Reeves and Felder Rushing • See also Home
- [Raspberry](https://www.walterreeves.com/food-gardening/raspberry/) - Rubus cv. Fresh Raspberries are nearly impossible to find in grocery stores because they deteriorate quickly after picking and do not ship well. Growing a few in your backyard is the best way to enjoy these delicious fruits. • More detailed information can be found in The Georgia Fruit & Vegetable Book by Walter Reeves
- [Banana](https://www.walterreeves.com/food-gardening/banana/) - Musa spp. Even though it is considered a tropical plant, you too can grow a Banana tree. Harvesting fruit, though, is possible only in coastal areas. The trunk is not a true stem but only a cluster of leaf stalk bases. • Much more information can be found in The Georgia Fruit & Vegetable Book
- [Mulberry](https://www.walterreeves.com/food-gardening/mulberry/) - Morus alba Mulberries are large, fast-growing trees that are good fruit producers for humans and wildlife. The fruit resembles a slender Blackberry and wild Mulberries have a mild (some would say insipid) flavor. • Much more information can be found in The Georgia Fruit & Vegetable Book by Walter Reeves and Felder Rushing • See
- [Mayhaw](https://www.walterreeves.com/food-gardening/mayhaw/) - Crataegus spp. Mayhaws are closely related to Apple and Pear and have been used as dwarfing rootstocks for both. Mayhaw is native to the swamps and lowlands of the Southeast. • Much more information can be found in The Georgia Fruit & Vegetable Book by Walter Reeves and Felder Rushing • See also Home Garden
- [Citrus](https://www.walterreeves.com/food-gardening/citrus/) - Citrus spp. With selection of the more cold-hardy varieties, Citrus can be grown in the warmer spots of Zone 8a and in most areas of Zone 8b, particularly those near the coast. A hard freeze (20 F and lower) will severely damage trees. Temperatures below 26 F will damage fruit. • This information can be
- [Cherry](https://www.walterreeves.com/food-gardening/cherry/) - Prunus avium (Sweet Cherry); Prunus cerasus (Pie Cherry) Sweet Cherry is very difficult to grow in the Southeast. High summer humidity and temperature fluctuations in winter prevent fruiting in most years. • Much more information can be found in The Georgia Fruit & Vegetable Book by Walter Reeves and Felder Rushing • See also Home
- [Quince](https://www.walterreeves.com/food-gardening/quince/) - Cydonia oblonga Several types of Quinces are grown in the South. Before there were super-sour candies, schoolchildren dared each other to eat a slice of quince fruit. The Common Quince discussed here (Cydonia oblonga) forms a small tree. • More detailed information can be found in The Georgia Fruit & Vegetable Book by Walter Reeves
- [Muscadine Grape](https://www.walterreeves.com/food-gardening/muscadine-grape/) - Vitis rotundifolia Muscadines are truly a fruit that puts the South in your mouth. They were discovered here by the early settlers and have been a favorite fruit of Southerners since. • More detailed information can be found in The Georgia Fruit & Vegetable Book by Walter Reeves and Felder Rushing • For more information
- [Muskmelon](https://www.walterreeves.com/food-gardening/muskmelon/) - Cucumis melo var. reticulates Muskmelons are vine crops, closely related to cucumbers, squashes, and pumpkins. These hot-weather plants with sweet, juicy fruit are commonly called cantaloupes, especially the small, smooth, and round ones shipped from the South and available in grocery stores year-round. • This information can be found in The Georgia Fruit & Vegetable
- [Pear](https://www.walterreeves.com/food-gardening/pear/) - Pyrus cv. Pears would be as plentiful as Apples were it not for the bacterial disease called fire blight. Most European and Oriental Pears are extremely susceptible to the disease and commercial production is limited to areas remote from any concentration of the disease and where the weather is more reliable - in other words:
- [Grape, Bunch](https://www.walterreeves.com/food-gardening/grape-bunch/) - Vitis cv. American and French hybrid bunch Grapes can be grown in most areas of the Southeast as long as varieties adapted to your area are chosen. They can be grown in the garden as ornamentals or just for the fruit. Much more information can be found in The Georgia Fruit & Vegetable Book by
- [Sweet Potato](https://www.walterreeves.com/food-gardening/sweet-potato/) - Sweet Potato Ipomoea batatas Because of their need for long, warm growing conditions, sweet potatoes are often thought of as an exclusive Southern crop - in fact, most of the tropical world depends heavily on the sugary, easy-to-grow member of the morning glory family for both sugar and starch. • More detailed information can be
- [Jerusalem Artichoke (sunchoke)](https://www.walterreeves.com/food-gardening/jerusalem-artichoke-sunchoke/) - Helianthus tuberosus This tall, fall-flowering perennial sunflower is native to the United States, and was used by native Americans used it as a staple food. It grows into a somewhat invasive mass of stalks up to ten feet tall, with bright yellow flowers just before frost in the fall. • More detailed information can be
- [Swiss Chard](https://www.walterreeves.com/food-gardening/swiss-chard/) - Beta vulgaris var. cicla Chard, more commonly called Swiss chard, is actually a beet that has been bred for leaves at the expense of the bulbous roots. Grown as a summer green, it is prepared like spinach. • More detailed information can be found in The Georgia Fruit & Vegetable Book by Walter Reeves and
- [Corn, Sweet](https://www.walterreeves.com/food-gardening/corn-sweet/) - Zea mays var. rugosa Who can resist a steaming hot ear of fresh-grown corn on the cob? Being a native crop, it is more American as apple pie. Sweet corn was developed from common field corn. Field corn is harvested after it has matured, and it is used for innumerable products from cereals to livestock
- [Cucumber](https://www.walterreeves.com/food-gardening/cucumber/) - Cucumis sativus Cucumbers are vine crops that are closely related to squashes, pumpkins, and melons. They are warm-season plants known for their refreshingly mild fruits. Many kinds of cucumbers have been developed to satisfy the demands of different cuisines. Some are short, and others are long and curved. • More detailed information can be found
- [Collards](https://www.walterreeves.com/food-gardening/collards/) - Brassica oleracea var. acephala Collards are a mainstay of Southern vegetable gardens. The cool-season leafy vegetable is a super cold-hardy member of the cabbage family. Collards tolerate both warm and cold temperatures better than cabbage - in fact, collards are often grown in areas where cabbage cannot. • More detailed information can be found in
- [Cauliflower](https://www.walterreeves.com/food-gardening/cauliflower/) - Brassica oleracea var. botrytis A member of the mustard family, cauliflower and its close relatives are different varieties of Brassica oleracea, commonly called the cole crops. • More detailed information can be found in The Georgia Fruit & Vegetable Book by Walter Reeves and Felder Rushing • See also: Home Garden Cauliflower Vegetable Garden Calendar
- [Carrot](https://www.walterreeves.com/food-gardening/carrot/) - Daucus carota var. sativas These vegetables with their bright orange roots may not appeal to the youngest family member as part of a favorite meal-or any meal for that matter. It seems that early peoples may have shared the youngster's sentiment. • More detailed information can be found in The Georgia Fruit & Vegetable Book
- [Cabbage](https://www.walterreeves.com/food-gardening/cabbage/) - Brassica oleracea var. capitata Cabbage is a cole crop, a member of the mustard family, Cruciferae. It is one of the oldest recorded vegetables, mentioned in literature 3,000 years ago. • More detailed information can be found in The Georgia Fruit & Vegetable Book by Walter Reeves and Felder Rushing • See also: Home Garden
- [Brussels Sprouts](https://www.walterreeves.com/food-gardening/brussels-sprouts/) - Brassica oleracea var. gemmifera Named for the city in Belgium where they first attained popularity, Brussels sprouts have been grown there since the early 1300s. Gardeners usually refer to them as a cole crop. • More detailed information can be found in The Georgia Fruit & Vegetable Book by Walter Reeves and Felder Rushing •
- [Broccoli](https://www.walterreeves.com/food-gardening/broccoli/) - Brassica oleracea var. botrytis Broccoli is a member of the mustard family, and grows along the seacoasts of Europe from Denmark to France, and in other locations from Greece to Great Britain. • More detailed information can be found in The Georgia Fruit & Vegetable Book by Walter Reeves and Felder Rushing • See also:
- [Beet](https://www.walterreeves.com/food-gardening/beet/) - Beta vulgaris Garden beets are closely related to sugar beets and to Swiss chard. All are the same species and are members of the goosefoot family. Beets originated in the maritime regions of Europe, and gardeners hybridized them in Germany and England in the middle of the sixteenth century. • More detailed information can be
- [Beans](https://www.walterreeves.com/food-gardening/beans/) - Phaseolus vulgaris Beans may be the most diverse garden vegetables, ranking second only to tomatoes in popularity. Common beans are probably native to South America and were grown there for centuries before Europeans began growing them. • More detailed information can be found in The Georgia Fruit & Vegetable Book by Walter Reeves and Felder
- [Eggplant](https://www.walterreeves.com/food-gardening/eggplant/) - Solanum melongena var. esculentum Most people recognize eggplants with their dark purple fruits and wonder how they got the name. Actually, there are varieties with small white fruits that look very much like eggs hanging on the plants. • More detailed information can be found in The Georgia Fruit & Vegetable Book by Walter Reeves
- [Leek](https://www.walterreeves.com/food-gardening/leek/) - Allium ampelopasum The leek is a biennial onion relative that is grown as an annual for its long, thick stem, which is used for mildly flavoring salads, soups, and other cooked dishes. • This information can be found in The Georgia Fruit & Vegetable Book by Walter Reeves and Felder Rushing • See also Georgia
- [Malabar Spinach](https://www.walterreeves.com/food-gardening/malabar-spinach/) - Basella rubra Also known as "climbing spinach," this ornamental summer vine, from the tropics of India, is not a true spinach but its thick, fleshy, slightly-crinkled, heart-shaped leaves and tender young shoot tips can be harvested as they grow and used as a hot-weather spinach substitute, eaten raw or cooked (though it is not as
- [New Zealand Spinach](https://www.walterreeves.com/food-gardening/new-zealand-spinach/) - Tetragonia tetragonioides There are few leafy greens that do well in the South in our summer heat; like Malabar spinach, New Zealand spinach is not a true spinach, but fills the bill neatly. Its leaves and shoot tips taste like a mild spinach when eaten raw or cooked. • More detailed information can be found
- [Parsnip](https://www.walterreeves.com/food-gardening/parsnip/) - Pastinaca sativa Parsnips were among the first vegetables brought to Virginia and Massashusetts by colonists in the early 1600's, and Native Americans quickly began growing these large, white-rooted plants in their own gardens. • More detailed information can be found in The Georgia Fruit & Vegetable Book by Walter Reeves and Felder Rushing • See
- [Rutabaga](https://www.walterreeves.com/food-gardening/rutabaga/) - Brassica napus Rutabagas, also known as "Swedes" or "Swedish turnips," are a cool-weather, giant cross between the turnip and cabbage. The rutabaga is also related to collards, kohlrabi, and Brussels sprouts. • More detailed information can be found in The Georgia Fruit & Vegetable Book by Walter Reeves and Felder Rushing • See also: Home
- [Turnip](https://www.walterreeves.com/food-gardening/turnip/) - Brassica rapa var. rapifera Turnips are cool-weather members of the cabbage family, which includes broccoli, cauliflower, Brussels sprouts, and kohlrabi. • More detailed information can be found in The Georgia Fruit & Vegetable Book by Walter Reeves and Felder Rushing • See also: Home Garden Turnip Georgia Gardening Vegetable Garden Calendar Small Garden Plan When
- [Horseradish](https://www.walterreeves.com/food-gardening/horseradish/) - Armoracia rusticana This hardy, easy-to-grow perennial member of the cabbage family is unforgettable! The roots of this coarse, weedy-looking plant contains an oil that has a hot, biting, pungent taste, making it valuable as a condiment. • This information can be found in The Georgia Fruit & Vegetable Book by Walter Reeves and Felder Rushing
- [Pumpkin](https://www.walterreeves.com/food-gardening/pumpkin/) - Cucurbita pepo, Cucurbita maxima, Cucurbita moschata, Cucurbita mixta Pumpkins are much-loved decorations for the fall, but many people grow these warm-season vine crops for their flavorful flesh and for their seeds too. Actually, pumpkins are winter squashes, picked when they are fully colored and mature. • More detailed information can be found in The Georgia
- [Radish](https://www.walterreeves.com/food-gardening/radish/) - Raphanus sativus Radishes are fast-growing, cool-weather vegetables. They grow any place they can have some sun and moist, fertile soil. They do well in gardens, pots, planters, flower beds, and cold frames. Some people grow them in boxes of sand on high-rise balconies. • More detailed information can be found in The Georgia Fruit &
- [What is a Sercy?](https://www.walterreeves.com/how-to/what-is-a-sercy/) - When I was in college I had the privilege of working as a counselor at Rock Eagle 4-H Camp in Eatonton, GA. The four summers I spent there were some of the happiest of my life. We taught swimming, crafts, nature study and other practical skills to thousands of elementary-aged kids. At night and on
- [Dusky Birch Sawfly](https://www.walterreeves.com/insects-and-animals/dusky-birch-sawfly/) - Q: My small 'Whitespire' Japanese birch has been defoliated each fall for about the past three years. No permanent harm because it comes right back every spring. I just found these hungry little guys on it and wonder if they are butterflies or moths to be because of their close proximity to my butterfly bushes.
- [White Mulberry vs Red Mulberry - Identification](https://www.walterreeves.com/landscaping/white-mulberry-vs-red-mulberry-identification/) - What's that tree that has lots of blackberries hanging from it? Could be a White Mulberry, or a Red Mulberry. Here's how to tell the difference.
- [Rhubarb](https://www.walterreeves.com/food-gardening/rhubarb/) - Rheum rhabarbarum Rhubarb is not a "traditional" Southern vegetable, though many cooks look forward to harvesting the leaf stems from this cool-season perennial plants for making pies, sauces, custards, and Because of its intensely bitter flavor, they usually combine it with strawberries, which are available at the same time. • More detailed information can be
- [Kale](https://www.walterreeves.com/food-gardening/kale/) - Brassica oleracea Kale is a cool-season cooking green used similarly to collards (most Southerners prefer collards in taste). Seed in late summer or very early spring. • This information can be found in The Georgia Fruit & Vegetable Book by Walter Reeves and Felder Rushing • See also: Home Garden Greens Georgia Gardening Vegetable Garden
- [Chinese Cabbage](https://www.walterreeves.com/food-gardening/chinese-cabbage/) - Brassica rapa var. pekinensis Chinese cabbage is another of the cole crops, cultivated in China for 1,500 years. Its mild taste (compared to regular cabbage) makes it excellent when eaten fresh, steamed, or as "stir fry." • More detailed information can be found in The Georgia Fruit & Vegetable Book by Walter Reeves and Felder
- [Pepper](https://www.walterreeves.com/food-gardening/pepper/) - Capsicum annuum, Capsicum chinense, Capsicum frutescens Peppers are available in so many types and varieties that most gardeners stick to a few types that they will use in their recipes. The most familiar peppers are the bells: green-red, yellow, purple-lilac, and orange. These are generally mild and can be used as green peppers or allowed
- [Lettuce](https://www.walterreeves.com/food-gardening/lettuce/) - Lactuca sativa No other salad crop is grown or used in such large quantities as lettuce, which has become an essential part of salads. Lettuce is a cool-weather crop that can be grown in spring or fall. Hot weather causes it to become bitter and to develop a tall seed stalk. • More detailed information
- [Mustard Greens](https://www.walterreeves.com/food-gardening/mustard-greens/) - Brassica juncea This leafy relative of cabbage and collards is grown early in the season and also as a fall crop. Mustard, close in popularity to collards and turnips, is an important green vegetable in southern gardens and one of the constituents of traditional southern cooking. • Much more information can be found in The
- [Endive - Escarole](https://www.walterreeves.com/food-gardening/endive-escarole/) - Chicorium endivia If you've ever had a salad that tasted quite bitter, it probably had one or both of these leafy greens mixed in. • This information can be found in The Georgia Fruit & Vegetable Book by Walter Reeves and Felder Rushing • See also Home Garden Endive Georgia Gardening Vegetable Garden Calendar Small
- [Cherry Leaf - Finger Gall](https://www.walterreeves.com/food-gardening/cherry-leaf-finger-gall/) - Q: I have a tree in the back yard that has developed these strange bubbles on its leaves. The entire tree is covered along with the leaves wilting and dropping at a pretty steady rate. A: It is just finger galls caused by mites. Control usually not needed because black cherry produces new leaves so
- [Dolomitic Lime Dated 2009 - Is It Still Useful?](https://www.walterreeves.com/food-gardening/dolomitic-lime-dated-2009-is-it-still-useful/) - Q: For tomatoes. I found a box of agricultural dolomitic lime in our dry basement dated 2009. It is still powdery, no clumps. Is it still useful? A: Lime deteriorates slowly, even when it gets wet. Since your lime is dry and powdery, it is just as effective for soil application today as it was
- [Are Mahonia Berries Edible By Human?](https://www.walterreeves.com/food-gardening/are-mahonia-berries-edible-by-human/) - Q: In late April I saw ten birds attack my mahonia shrub. I watched bird after bird swallow those beautiful blue berries down their throats like a snake does his dinner. Are mahonia berries edible by humans? A: I’m not a doctor but several websites mention that mahonia berries are edible when fully ripe and
- [Crabapple Tree That Has Green Fruit?](https://www.walterreeves.com/food-gardening/crabapple-tree-that-has-green-fruit/) - Q: My elderly mother has decided that she really wants a crabapple tree that has green fruit when ripe, like she remembers from growing up. What do you suggest? A: Almost all crabapples bear fruit in some shade of red. None are solid green. The most common definition of a crabapple is a tree that
- [How Can I Control The Height Of Tomatoes Without Hurting Them?](https://www.walterreeves.com/food-gardening/how-can-i-control-the-height-of-tomatoes-without-hurting-them/) - Q: Last year I planted tomatoes but they grew to fifteen feet long. Can I cut them back to control height without hurting the tomatoes? A: It would be better to plant tomatoes that limit their height naturally. Look on the label this spring for "determinate " tomatoes. Since determinate tomatoes typically go to a
- [Tomato - How to Know if It is Determinate or Indeterminate](https://www.walterreeves.com/food-gardening/tomato-how-to-know-if-it-is-determinate-or-indeterminate/) - Q: I planted a ‘Celebrity’ tomato. The label says it is a determinate type. But mine already has six vigorous stems and doesn't look determinate to me. I thought I’d have more of a bushy type plant. A: I once saw a toddler at a garden center pull labels from pots to make a “collection”.
- [Apple - Brown Corky Skin, Russetting](https://www.walterreeves.com/food-gardening/apple-brown-corky-skin-russetting/) - Q: This brown ring is on most of my apples on this years crop. What is it and can it be treated? A: It looks like apple russet, the brown scarring that sometimes appears on the skin of apples and pears. It is a symptom rather than a disease, which means it can have several
- [When/How Far Can You Trim Kiwi Plants?](https://www.walterreeves.com/food-gardening/when-how-far-can-you-trim-kiwi-plants/) - Q: When and how far can you trim kiwi plants back? A: They can be pruned much like muscadine grapes are pruned, typically in January or February. But the people I know who have kiwi vines usually let them grow unpruned and huge, if they have the room. This helps insure some of the vine
- [What To Do If You Put Too Much Compost In Tomato Beds?](https://www.walterreeves.com/food-gardening/what-to-do-if-you-put-too-much-compost-in-tomato-beds/) - Q: We put too much compost in a raised bed for tomato plants. Now we have tall, healthy plants but no flowers a month later. What to do? A: Not much can be done except to wait until the plants have used any excess nutrients in the soil. Eventually they will flower and you’ll have
- [Is Celebrity Tomato A Determinate Type?](https://www.walterreeves.com/food-gardening/is-celebrity-tomato-a-determinate-type/) - Q: I planted a ‘Celebrity’ tomato. The label says it is a determinate type. But mine already has six vigorous stems and doesn't look determinate to me. I thought I’d have more of a bushy type plant. A: I once saw a toddler at a garden center pull labels from pots to make a “collection”.
- [My Large Peach Tree Is Not Producing Well](https://www.walterreeves.com/food-gardening/my-large-peach-tree-is-not-producing-well/) - Q: I have a rather large peach tree that doesn’t produce very well. I didn’t prune it properly at the beginning so it’s about 15 feet tall with lots of branches and doesn’t have an open center. A: A short trunk with widely extending branches and an open center is the ideal shape for a
- [How Do We Protect Creeping Fig In The Winter?](https://www.walterreeves.com/landscaping/how-do-we-protect-creeping-fig-in-the-winter/) - Q: We have a wall covered in creeping fig. How can we protect it from freezing this winter? A: Ask at your local nursery if they sell frost cloth. This is a lightweight polyester fabric used to drape over tender plants in winter. If you are handy, you could install hooks at the top of
- [Should I Put Crushed Egg Shells In Soil Around Tomatoes?](https://www.walterreeves.com/food-gardening/should-i-put-crushed-egg-shells-in-soil-around-tomatoes/) - Q: I saw online that you can put crushed egg shells in the soil around tomatoes for extra nutrients. Is this a good idea? A: It doesn’t hurt anything to put crushed eggshells around tomato plants, but it probably doesn’t benefit them much either. Garden experts, including me, once believed that extra calcium for tomatoes
- [Japanese Plum Yews With Cottony Scale](https://www.walterreeves.com/landscaping/japanese-plum-yews-with-cottony-scale/) - Q: I have twenty Japanese plum yews that are infested with cottony scale to the point it looks like snow on the branches. Should I dig them up and toss them? A: Don’t give up yet! I have gotten control of this scale on my plum yews with a single drench of imidacloprid (BioAdvanced Tree
- [Making Kieffer Pears Palatable](https://www.walterreeves.com/food-gardening/making-kieffer-pears-palatable/) - Q: On your website you say that only canning makes Kieffer pears palatable. I’ve found an exception. A few years ago I had a bumper crop of hard pears. I gathered a paper bag full and left it in my storage room for several weeks. Much to my surprise, the pears were as fragrant, soft,
- [Big Boy vs Better Boy Tomato](https://www.walterreeves.com/food-gardening/big-boy-vs-better-boy-tomato/) - What is the difference between Big Boy and Better Boy tomatoes? Both hybrid tomatoes were developed to perform better than "open pollinated" types. Here's the story.
- [Tomato Producing Too Small Fruit](https://www.walterreeves.com/food-gardening/tomato-producing-too-small-fruit/) - Q: I had the worst year ever for tomatoes. The plants didn’t produce as many tomatoes and the tomatoes themselves were smaller than normal. A: I think it was just the vagaries of your local environment. Several things can cause small tomatoes. Incomplete pollination, cloudy days, too much heat at the wrong time, not enough
- [Termites in Tomato Stakes](https://www.walterreeves.com/food-gardening/termites-in-tomato-stakes/) - Q: We pulled up the wooden tomato stakes from our raised beds and found them covered with termites. What would you do? A: Finding termites on untreated wooden stakes is not a problem. This is the way nature is supposed to work: logs, limbs and tree roots are gradually decomposed by fungi or insects as
- [Corn Popped Up Under Bird Feeder - Can I Eat The Corn?](https://www.walterreeves.com/food-gardening/corn-popped-up-under-bird-feeder-can-i-eat-the-corn/) - Q: I have several small corn plants that have popped up under a bird feeder. Will this produce corn that I can eat? A: All seeds used in bird food (millet, wheat, corn, sunflower, peanut, etc.) are delectable to birds, squirrels, and chipmunks. If the seeds sprout, you’ll get more of the same. To my
- [Thorny Three-Leaf Orange Plants With Fuzzy Yellow Fruits](https://www.walterreeves.com/landscaping/thorny-three-leaf-orange-plants-with-fuzzy-yellow-fruits/) - Q: I have a bunch of thorny three-leaf orange plants with lots of fuzzy yellow fruit on my property. Are they worth anything? What’s the best way of getting rid of them? A: I have heard of farmers planting trifoliate orange seeds along a fence row to grow an impenetrably thorny green fence. I suppose
- [I Want To Grow Asparagus - Where To Start?](https://www.walterreeves.com/food-gardening/i-want-to-grow-asparagus-where-to-start/) - Q: I'm interested in growing asparagus but have no experience. What do I need to do to grow it? I understand that Mary Washington is the preferred variety. A: Asparagus is easy to grow. It is a perennial plant, so you don’t have to plant seed each year. Asparagus plants are either male or female.
- [Fungus - Growing in Treated Wood](https://www.walterreeves.com/landscaping/fungus-growing-in-treated-wood/) - Q: I have attached a picture of the fungus growing on the walkway of my home. Can you please tell me what it is and how to get rid of it? A: Mycologist Don Gardner in Brunswick says the fungus is eating the timbers themselves. Just scraping off the fruiting body will not slow down
- [How Can I Help My Peach Tree Resume Vertical Growth?](https://www.walterreeves.com/landscaping/how-can-i-help-my-peach-tree-resume-vertical-growth/) - Q: Our peach tree has suffered for years from extensive shading on one side, encouraging it to lean precipitously. It has lots of green leaves. I removed the trees around it recently. Can I help the peach to resume vertical growth by staking and slowly tightening the straps? A: If my father saw a “Leaning
- [Caring For Ghost Peppers Inside](https://www.walterreeves.com/landscaping/caring-for-ghost-peppers-inside/) - Q: I love hot peppers and grow ghost peppers in two containers. What is the best way to care for them if I bring them inside for the winter? A: Even though we think of peppers as being annual plants, many different kinds are perennial and can be kept alive for several years if given
- [Where To Get Non-GMO Heirloom Big Boy And Better Boy Tomato Seeds?](https://www.walterreeves.com/food-gardening/where-to-get-non-gmo-heirloom-big-boy-and-better-boy-tomato-seeds/) - Q: Where can I get non-GMO heirloom Big Boy and Better Boy tomato seeds? A: When I saw your question initially, I thought to myself “What does he mean by ‘heirloom’? Those tomato varieties aren’t that old!” But I am going to have to eat my words! One definition of heirloom tomatoes includes those varieties
- [Solving Fusarium Wilt Wilt On Tomatoes](https://www.walterreeves.com/food-gardening/solving-fusarium-wilt-wilt-on-tomatoes/) - Q: My UGA Extension office says I have fusarium wilt on my tomatoes. I was thinking of laying plastic over the area and letting the sun cook the soil. A: Solarizing the soil is a good option to control diseases and weeds but it takes several weeks of sunny summer weather to be effective. Till
- [What Range Can Cabbage And Lettuce Crops Stand Before Being Frozen?](https://www.walterreeves.com/food-gardening/what-range-can-cabbage-and-lettuce-crops-stand-before-being-frozen/) - Q: My cabbage and lettuce crops are looking great even though we have had colder than normal weather. What range can they stand before being frozen out? A: It is tough to predict how cold temperatures will affect vegetables. Much depends on how the plants were preconditioned. For example, if broccoli has been growing in
- [Advice For Proper Varieties And Planting Of Fig Trees?](https://www.walterreeves.com/landscaping/advice-for-proper-varieties-and-planting-of-fig-trees/) - Q: What advice do you have for proper varieties and planting of fig trees? A: Figs growing in the open in Dahlonega can suffer lots of damage in a severe winter. But given a sheltered planting spot by a wall or barn, I’d try ‘Celeste’, ‘Brown Turkey’ or ‘LSU Purple’. If you’d rather not gamble
- [Are Crushed Peanut Hull Granules Good For Amending Garden Soil?](https://www.walterreeves.com/food-gardening/are-crushed-peanut-hull-granules-good-for-amending-garden-soil/) - Q: I have access to a lot of crushed peanut hull granules. This is the inert material that broadcast pesticides are eventually applied to. Would they be good for amending my garden soil? A: This material seems like a perfectly fine soil addition. The hulls would behave like any organic soil amendment. They will slowly
- [Difference Between Green, Yellow And Red Bell Peppers](https://www.walterreeves.com/food-gardening/difference-between-green-yellow-and-red-bell-peppers/) - Q: What is the difference between green, yellow and red bell peppers? Dave Baker, Conyers A: All bell peppers start out with green or yellow-green fruit which then progress through other colors to finally end up with red skin. Different varieties of bell pepper develop different colors between the green and red phases. Some go
- [My Plants Produced Fewer/Smaller Tomatoes This Year](https://www.walterreeves.com/food-gardening/my-plants-produced-fewer-smaller-tomatoes-this-year/) - Q: I had the worst year ever for tomatoes. The plants didn’t produce as many tomatoes and the tomatoes themselves were smaller than normal. A: I think it was just the vagaries of your local environment. Several things can cause small tomatoes. Incomplete pollination, cloudy days, too much heat at the wrong time, not enough
- [My Asparagus Plants Are Four Feet Tall And Bushy](https://www.walterreeves.com/food-gardening/my-asparagus-plants-are-four-feet-tall-and-bushy/) - Q: In 2013 we planted UC157 asparagus. We have harvested nice eating-size asparagus since. Now the plants are four feet tall and very bushy. My late husband tended our plot and I’m not sure what he did at this point. A: Good news! You don’t have to do anything until the bushy asparagus ferns turn
- [How Much Space Should I Leave Between My Blueberry Bushes?](https://www.walterreeves.com/food-gardening/how-much-space-should-i-leave-between-my-blueberry-bushes/) - Q: I inherited an overgrown blueberry patch ten years ago. I managed to clear it and they have borne a reasonable quantity of fruit each year. However, I lose a lot of fruit because the rows between the bushes have narrowed over the years. A: If the blueberries have not been pruned regularly, thinning can
- [How Can I Prop My Fig Bush Up?](https://www.walterreeves.com/landscaping/how-can-i-prop-my-fig-bush-up/) - Q: My fig bush was so heavy with figs they pulled the limbs almost to the ground. Can they be propped back up? A: One of the ways that edible fig plants (as well as other species of fig) compete for sunshine is to allow their horizontal limbs to touch the soil and make new
- [Killing The Root Of Bradford Pear Bushes](https://www.walterreeves.com/landscaping/killing-the-root-of-bradford-pear-bushes/) - Q: I am trying to eliminate obnoxious volunteer Bradford pear bushes. Is there a way to kill the roots without waiting for regrowth and using weed killer. A: You could dig the roots out, but I’m guessing that’s not what you want to do. Unfortunately, there is nothing that will make the roots die any
- [Vegetable Plants Not Affected By Bacterial Wilt](https://www.walterreeves.com/food-gardening/vegetable-plants-not-affected-by-bacterial-wilt/) - Q: Can you give a list of vegetable plants that are not affected by bacterial wilt. I had this disease diagnosed in my tomatoes last year. A: There is only a very narrow selection! I have never heard of sweet corn getting bacterial wilt but all members of the bean and pea family, tomato and
- [Planting Rainier Cherry Trees In Atlanta](https://www.walterreeves.com/food-gardening/planting-rainier-cherry-trees-in-atlanta/) - Q: I'd like to plant several Rainier cherry trees just to see what happens. I LOVE them. A: So, I see you are a gambler! Sweet cherry trees have a tough time bearing fruit in metro Atlanta. Temperature swings in winter usually cause them to flower out of season. The resulting cold damage leaves few
- [Elberta Peach Blooming Early](https://www.walterreeves.com/landscaping/elberta-peach-blooming-early/) - Q: I have several Elberta peach trees that are growing like crazy but they want to bloom in January. I read that mulching them would keep the soil cold to slow blooming. A: The air temperature around trees is what triggers them to bloom. Peaches require a varying number of hours below 45 degrees to
- [Pruning Okra](https://www.walterreeves.com/food-gardening/pruning-okra/) - Q: In last year’s garden the okra did well but grew way too tall. Can it be pruned to keep it lower and still produce well? A: You sure can! As common okra varieties age, the top of the plant becomes too tall and doesn’t produce as many pods. When they are too tall to
- [Can I Plant Some Old Coffee Beans?](https://www.walterreeves.com/food-gardening/can-i-plant-some-old-coffee-beans/) - Q: I have five pounds of very old coffee beans found in an old closet at church. They are probably over two years old. Is it possible to till them into the soil in the spring as an amendment? A: I see no reason you could not add the beans to your soil. They will
- [Starting A Dunstan Chestnut Orchard](https://www.walterreeves.com/landscaping/starting-a-dunstan-chestnut-orchard/) - Q: I’m in the planning phase of starting a large Dunstan chestnut orchard. Is there anyone to help me in the process? One issue I need to address is irrigation. A: Few people alive remember the billions of American chestnut trees that were wiped out by chestnut blight in a few decades after 1909. The
- [Is Pine Needle Tea Safe To Drink?](https://www.walterreeves.com/food-gardening/is-pine-needle-tea-safe-to-drink/) - Q: Is pine needle tea safe to drink or just some hippie idea I clicked onto? A: I found lots of articles online that recommend pine needle tea as a tasty “citrus’y” drink in winter. I have no idea if it is “safe“ to drink. When I was a kid, it was a regular winter
- [Will Mulching my Peach Trees Slow Blooming?](https://www.walterreeves.com/food-gardening/will-mulching-my-peach-trees-slow-blooming/) - Q: I have several Elberta peach trees that are growing like crazy but they want to bloom in January. I read that mulching them would keep the soil cold to slow blooming. A: The air temperature around trees is what triggers them to bloom. Peaches require a varying number of hours below 45 degrees to
- [Can I Crop The Top Of My Indeterminate Tomatoes?](https://www.walterreeves.com/food-gardening/can-i-crop-the-top-of-my-indeterminate-tomatoes/) - Q: If I plant indeterminate tomatoes can I crop the top to keep them from growing tall? A: Pruning an indeterminate tomato to make it bushier is possible but you’ll be fighting Mother Nature. After planting, indeterminate tomatoes grow for a while and then produce a flower cluster. The leaf below the flower cluster then
- [Planting A Haas Avocado Tree](https://www.walterreeves.com/food-gardening/planting-a-haas-avocado-tree/) - Q: We have successfully grown Meyer lemons and satsuma oranges on the south side of our home. We want to plant a Haas avocado tree. What are your thoughts? A: ‘Hass’ avocado has a bit more cold tolerance than some avocado varieties but temperatures below freezing can be quite damaging. I’m sure Ben Hill county
- [My Indoor Corn Plant Doesn't Look Healthy](https://www.walterreeves.com/food-gardening/my-indoor-corn-plant-doesnt-look-healthy/) - Q: I have an old indoor corn plant that won’t die but doesn’t look healthy. I’ve tried various things but I’m not sure how to save it. A: My first instinct would be to toss it, but I know houseplants can have emotional connections far beyond their intrinsic worth. I surmise that is your situation.
- [Is The Yuca Root The Same As The Ornamental Yucca?](https://www.walterreeves.com/food-gardening/is-the-yuca-root-the-same-as-the-ornamental-yucca/) - Q: When I eat at Hispanic restaurants, they serve yuca root. I this the same as ornamental yucca? A: They are not the same, although I sometimes see “yucca” on restaurant menus. Yuca (cassava), Manihot esculenta, is a tropical plant whose starchy roots are enjoyed in all manner of recipes. They can be fried, steamed,
- [Why Are My Tomato's Roots Shallow?](https://www.walterreeves.com/food-gardening/why-are-my-tomatos-roots-shallow/) - Q: I started a drip irrigation system last year in my first vegetable garden. I watered the tomatoes two gallons a day, seven days a week. When I pulled my plants up at the end of summer, I noticed the roots were quite shallow. A: Root growth can certainly be inhibited by soggy soil but
- [When To Prune Muscadines](https://www.walterreeves.com/landscaping/when-to-prune-muscadines/) - Q: My muscadines have not been pruned but the vines are just about fully leafed out. What do I do at this point? A: It is tough to decide what to do this late in the spring. Flowers have already started forming at the base of the long shoots. If you prune the shoots back
- [Did I Plant My Wando And Alaska Peas Too Early?](https://www.walterreeves.com/food-gardening/did-i-plant-my-wando-and-alaska-peas-too-early/) - Q: I planted Wando and Alaska peas in my garden this week. But I see on your garden calendar that I am weeks too early. What is your opinion for sandy-soiled Burke County? A: I think you are fine. My garden calendar is aimed more at Atlanta gardeners than middle Georgia folks, who enjoy milder
- [Bumper Crop Of Baby Peaches - How To Thin The Peaches](https://www.walterreeves.com/food-gardening/bumper-crop-of-baby-peaches-how-to-thin-the-peaches/) - Q: I have a bumper crop of baby peaches. Is there a rule of thumb for thinning the peaches? I know the branches won’t support all of them. A: You are right. If you don’t remove some of the fruit, you’ll have limb breakage and small peaches. The best time to thin a peach tree
- [My Fig Tree Stopped Producing Fruit](https://www.walterreeves.com/food-gardening/my-fig-tree-stopped-producing-fruit/) - Q: Early this spring our figs were leafing and had several small fruits. Now, they have lots of large green leaves but all the figs we saw earlier are gone! There are no signs of new fruit. A: It is common for figs to produce a small crop of breba fruit in spring. These early
- [Fruit From My Banana Plants](https://www.walterreeves.com/food-gardening/fruit-from-my-banana-plants/) - Q: I get fruit from my banana plants about every other year, contrary to what you said on radio. A: It seems like every time I say a certain thing isn’t possible in Atlanta, someone writes and says “Why, I do it all the time!”. As soon as I say on the radio that no
- [Is Compost Tea A Good Fertilizer?](https://www.walterreeves.com/food-gardening/is-compost-tea-a-good-fertilizer/) - Q: Is compost tea a good fertilizer for the vegetable garden or is it better to just mix the compost into the holes of the plants? A: I have a history with garden “teas”. I remember helping my mother make manure tea when I was a kid. I scooped several cow patties from the pasture
- [Starting A Vegetable Garden On A Sunny Cow Pasture](https://www.walterreeves.com/landscaping/starting-a-vegetable-garden-on-a-sunny-cow-pasture/) - Q: We are moving out in the country and I’d like to start a vegetable garden. Our property is on a sunny former cow pasture. I’d like to grow corn, squash, cucumbers, tomatoes, okra, and maybe potatoes. Any suggestions on how I should lay them out in the garden? A: You obviously want to plant
- [My Pomegranate Trees Have Only One Or Two Fruits](https://www.walterreeves.com/food-gardening/my-pomegranate-trees-have-only-one-or-two-fruits/) - Q: My wife and I have three six-year-old pomegranate trees. One of them has full of orange flowers but only one or two fruits. Most of the flowers are single but there are many double flowers too. A: I think poor pollination is the root problem of insufficient fruiting. Double-flowered pomegranates usually have small fruit
- [Blueberry Leaves Stuck Together](https://www.walterreeves.com/landscaping/blueberry-leaves-stuck-together-and-look-bitten/) - Q: My blueberries are starting to turn blue but I noticed that something is binding the leaves together. It looks like the leaves have been bitten on the ends but they are then stuck together with something invisible. A: You have either a blueberry leaf roller or a blueberry leaf tier. If you disassemble the
- [Fiddle Leaf Fig Propagation](https://www.walterreeves.com/landscaping/my-fiddle-leaf-fig-is-getting-big/) - Q: My fiddle leaf fig started out really small and now it’s hitting the ceiling! Where will it go from here? A: If you give your fiddle leaf fig enough space and light, it will grow 40 feet tall! My guess is that’s not what you want. You can prune it to just about any
- [Flowers Falling Off My Tomatoes](https://www.walterreeves.com/landscaping/flowers-falling-off-my-tomatoes/) - Q: My tomatoes look very healthy but the flowers fall off. A: Hot weather always causes tomato pollination problems, particularly with varieties that have large fruit. Visit your plants once or twice a day and lightly thump the flower clusters with your finger. This will shake pollen loose and you’ll get better pollination.
- [Can I Prune Okra?](https://www.walterreeves.com/landscaping/can-i-prune-okra-and-it-still-produce-well/) - Q: In last year’s garden the okra did well but grew way too tall. Can it be pruned to keep it lower and still produce well? A: You sure can! As our common okra varieties age, the top of the plant becomes too tall and doesn’t produce as many pods. When they are too tall
- [Why Are My Heirloom Tomatoes Lumpy?](https://www.walterreeves.com/food-gardening/why-are-my-heirloom-tomatoes-lumpy/) - Q: I save heirloom tomato seeds. Some of the fruit is very lumpy this year. Any ideas why? A: Lumpy, distorted, oddly shaped tomatoes are generally referred to as “catfaced”. Oddly, it has nothing to do with cats. The deformity is typically caused by temperature conditions when the bloom is being pollinated. High temperatures as
- [When To Harvest Peanuts](https://www.walterreeves.com/food-gardening/when-to-harvest-peanuts/) - Q: I grew a row of peanuts for the first time this year but I don't know when to harvest them. A: You need to combine three observations to reach the conclusion that your peanuts are ready to harvest. The first observation is reading the seed label for your peanut variety. It will tell you
- [Sour Green Crabapples: What Tree Are They From](https://www.walterreeves.com/food-gardening/sour-green-crabapples-what-tree-are-they-from/) - Q: Back in my younger days we picked golf-ball-size green crab apples that were incredibility sour but tasted so good. What kind of trees were they? A: A crabapple is defined as any apple whose mature fruit is less than two inches in diameter, which is about the size of the fruit on the tree
- [How To Prune A Pomegranate](https://www.walterreeves.com/food-gardening/how-to-prune-a-pomegranate/) - Q: I planted a pomegranate ten years ago. I have read that it should be pruned a specific way if it gets too big. A: I don’t think there is a “specific” way to prune; it just depends on what you want. A pomegranate can be pruned to be a tree or a shrub. Most
- [Can I Toss Vegetable Scraps Into My Shrubbery?](https://www.walterreeves.com/landscaping/can-i-toss-vegetable-scrapes-into-my-shrubbery/) - Q: I'm too old to do classic composting with a pile. Every day I have a cup or so of vegetable scraps to dispose of. Can I just toss them over my shrubbery to decompose or am I asking for a rodent problem? A: Tossing the scraps over your shrubbery might indeed invite rodents to
- [Seedless Pickles](https://www.walterreeves.com/food-gardening/seedless-pickles/) - Q: Due to a medical condition, my wife can't eat seeds. However, she longs for pickles. We understand gerkins are seedless. Does this apply to all baby cucumbers? A: The pickled items that we call gherkins are indeed baby cucumbers. They may look similar, but a true gherkin is not a baby cucumber. They both
- [Onions don't get bigger, planted too late](https://www.walterreeves.com/food-gardening/onions-dont-get-bigger-planted-too-late/) - Q: I have been growing onions for years, always with poor results. The onions never grow large; they barely get larger than the size originally planted. I put them in anywhere between January and March. I’ve tried Yellow Granex, Burgundy Red, and Texas Sweet but never a big bulb. A: You did not plant early
- [Keep Worms From Eating My Peaches](https://www.walterreeves.com/landscaping/keep-worms-from-eating-my-peaches/) - Q: Do you have any suggestions to keep the worms from eating my young peaches? I have honeybees nearby. A: Plum curculio is a small "snout beetle" that attacks peaches and plums. Adults overwinter in debris near a tree and emerge in spring. The female lays her eggs in small wounds she carves in the
- [Why Doesn't Anyone Grow Pimento Pepper?](https://www.walterreeves.com/landscaping/why-doesnt-anyone-grow-pimento-pepper/) - Q: I read that pimento peppers saved Georgia farmers from the boll weevil and that many farms were located near Griffin. Our state was once the "Pimento Pepper Capitol of the World"! Why does no one grow them anymore? A: The pimento pepper story in Georgia began in 1911 with a Spalding County farmer who
- [Do Male And Female Green Peppers Taste Different?](https://www.walterreeves.com/landscaping/do-male-and-female-green-peppers-taste-different/) - Q: Is it true that male and female green peppers taste different? My neighbor believes this. A: Your neighbor may believe this with all their heart but, sadly, they are wrong. There is no such thing as a "male" or "female" pepper. Pepper flowers contain both male and female organs, so they are self-pollinating. The
- [Ants On Potato Hills](https://www.walterreeves.com/food-gardening/ants-on-potato-hills/) - Q: How do I get rid of ants that make my potato hills their home? Are they destroying my potatoes underground? A: Assuming you have fire ants, they are known to feed on potato tubers. You'll get the best organic control by following two steps: bait, then drench. Scatter spinosad bait (Fertilome Come and Get
- [Identifying Mushrooms](https://www.walterreeves.com/landscaping/identifying-mushrooms/) - Q: My Florida room leaked over the winter and mushrooms grew in the damp carpet. Could you tell me someone who could identify them? A: I am far from a mushroom expert. When I am curious about a mushroom that I have found, I go to the Facebook group formed by Mushroom Hunters of North
- [Do I need to plant two peach trees to grow fruit? ](https://www.walterreeves.com/landscaping/q-do-i-need-to-plant-two-peach-trees-to-grow-fruit/) - Q: Do I need to plant two peach trees to grow fruit? A: No, peach flowers contain both male and female organs, so each flower can pollinate itself. No pollinator peach is needed. That said, if you plant two different varieties of peach your harvest may be a little larger due to the invigorating effect
- [Can I Grow Cape Gooseberry Here?](https://www.walterreeves.com/landscaping/can-i-grow-cape-gooseberry-here/) - Q: Can I grow cape gooseberry here? My location gets full sun and is next to the house. A: If you can grow tomatoes, you can grow Cape gooseberry, Physalis peruviana. The golden, marble-sized fruit is not common at local groceries because it is not easy to ship. In my travels, I’ve often seen it
- [Should I Prune My Volunteer Tomato Plant?](https://www.walterreeves.com/food-gardening/should-i-prune-my-volunteer-tomato-plant/) - Q: I found a volunteer tomato plant next to my townhouse which has become huge and filled with cherry tomatoes. Should I prune it? A: I don’t know who planted it, but you are welcome to manage the vine any way you like. In my experience these unexpected volunteer tomatoes are almost always the cherry
- [How To Save Field Peas](https://www.walterreeves.com/food-gardening/how-to-save-field-peas/) - Q: What is the best way to save field peas from my garden to plant again next year? A: The pea seed need to be completely dry in the pod before you shell them. When your harvest begins to decline, leave some peas on the vine until they are yellow and leathery. At that point,
- [How to prune an overgrown apple tree](https://www.walterreeves.com/food-gardening/how-to-prune-an-overgrown-apple-tree/) - Q: My new house has a huge overgrown apple tree in the backyard. I have no idea how to care for it or what kind of apples it is producing. It needs to be pruned but am not sure how to do that. A: Overgrown apple trees like your will never produce good apples without
- [How To Store Elephant Garlic](https://www.walterreeves.com/food-gardening/how-to-store-elephant-garlic/) - Q: I purchased elephant garlic from an organic grocery and hope to plant it in late October. How should I store it until I plant it? A: Simply keep the garlic cloves dry and cool. They can then be planted in the sunny part of your garden. It won’t hurt to put a little organic
- [Olive Tree - Growing from Pit](https://www.walterreeves.com/landscaping/olive-tree-growing-from-seed/) - Q: On New Year's Day a party guest raised a question I hope you can solve. Is it possible to grow an olive tree from an olive pit? We've grown an avocado from a pit. Why not olives? A: An olive tree can be grown wherever winter temperatures do not drop below 12 degrees. Theoretically,
- [Apple, Pear - Grafting](https://www.walterreeves.com/food-gardening/apple-pear-grafting/) - Q: I would like to experiment with grafting pear and apple trees. What kind of rootstocks are best and where can I get them? A: When choosing rootstock, it all depends on how big you want the mature tree to be. If you want a full-sized apple tree, graft onto a pencil- to broomstick-sized seedling
- ['Windsor' Dark Cherry Tree - Bacterial Canker](https://www.walterreeves.com/food-gardening/windsor-dark-cherry-tree-bacterial-canker/) - Q: In February this year we planted a 'Windsor' dark sweet cherry tree in an orchard with other fruit. The tree looked healthy until a month ago when one of its branches turned brown, proceeded to black and died. Now it appears to be "weeping" a clear, gel-like blob on its trunk . What is
- [Zoysia - Plant From Seed](https://www.walterreeves.com/lawn-care/zoysia-plant-from-seed/) - Zoysiagrass seed is usually planted in May or June. Keep in mind that it is typical to get only 75 percent coverage in the first year in full sun. Establishing zoysiagrass from seed in shade is fruitless. If you plan to start a zoysia lawn from scratch, a thorough tilling is necessary to be successful.
- [Gardening Books - For Children](https://www.walterreeves.com/landscaping/gardening-books-for-children/) - Q: Could you/would you recommend just a few good books about gardening with kids in Georgia? A: I love "How Groundhog's Garden Grew" by Lynne Cherry but I can't think of any more books aimed specifically at kids. My wife, the reading specialist, recommends "The Gardener" by Sarah Stewart, "Jody's Beans" by Malachiy Doyle,
- [Blueberry - Ochlockonee](https://www.walterreeves.com/food-gardening/blueberry-ochlockonee/) - Q: I am looking for a blueberry plant for fruit and for privacy screening. I've heard the 'Ochlockonee' rabbiteye blueberry is a good one. Do you have any better suggestions? A: The blueberry you've chosen has a great reputation. It was developed by the University of Georgia's Scott Nesmith. It blooms later than most other
- [Huckleberry - Identification and Growing](https://www.walterreeves.com/food-gardening/huckleberry-identification-and-growing/) - Q: When I was growing up, my mother used to make huckleberry jam. The taste was quite different from blueberries. She was from East Tennessee, but I don't remember if she gathered the huckleberries there or in Georgia. Do you know whether they will grow in Georgia? A: "Huckleberry" is a name given to
- [Huckleberry - Growing](https://www.walterreeves.com/food-gardening/huckleberry-growing/) - Q: Do know where I can obtain some huckleberry bushes? We had them in our backyard growing up. I tried to transplant some last fall but they didn't survive. A: Theresa Schrum, at Eco Terra Landscape, says when it comes to the common name 'huckleberry" there is a problem. That name is applied to a
- [Fairy Fan - Fungus](https://www.walterreeves.com/landscaping/fairy-fan-fungus/) - Q: We found on our deck banister a brightly-colored fungus. It is about three-eighths of an inch high. Are you able to identify it? A: Wow....very cool! Mary Woehrel, leader of The Mushroom Club of Georgia, says "Looking at these closely, they appear to have fan-shaped tops. These most likely are "Fairy Fans", probably Spathularia
- [Coconut - Growing](https://www.walterreeves.com/landscaping/coconut-growing/) - Q: Can you tell me what variety of coconut tree might grow well and produce fruit in Griffin, Georgia? A: Your dreams of a backyard supply of pina colada ingredients will be unfulfilled. Coconut palms are damaged when temperatures drop below freezing. Coconut palms are grown from Miami southward for their tropical look and for
- [Olive Tree - Growing](https://www.walterreeves.com/food-gardening/olive-tree-growing/) - Q: I would like to try to grow a few olive trees in Gainesville. Am I setting myself up for failure? I am thinking of keeping them in large pots to give them very sandy soil. A: I am always amazed at what can be grown "out of zone" so I won't say you can't
- [Birds - Feeding](https://www.walterreeves.com/insects-and-animals/birds-feeding-2/) - Q: Do you have any information on attracting birds to backyards? Types of feeders, food, plants and watering containers are all part of the information I am seeking. A: Birds have the same needs as humans: food, shelter and water. Though humans and avians attain their needs differently, if birds find the environment they desire
- [Wild Plum - Identification](https://www.walterreeves.com/food-gardening/wild-plum-identification/) - Q: I have a question that centers around a pleasure from my pre-teen years. Growing wild near my Dad's garden plot and near the county road were small plums. The fruit were about twice the size of a cherry and seemed to be growing on a small bush. They were light yellow when ripe. Are
- [Cherry - Sweet](https://www.walterreeves.com/food-gardening/cherry-sweet/) - Q: I recently purchased a 'Tartarian' cherry tree at a home improvement store. I can't find much information on growing it. Any info on this subject would be appreciated. A: Sweet cherry trees ('Bing', 'Tartarian', 'Ranier', etc) do not survive here; our heat and disease pressure is too great. You might get a 'Stella' or
- [Fig Plants - Inedible](https://www.walterreeves.com/food-gardening/fig-plants-inedible/) - Q: I've become interested in figs. I seem to recall hearing that there are both edible and inedible figs. Is there any way to tell if a fig plant is inedible? Are the inedible ones poisonous? A: Among the hundreds of species of "fig", there are lots of inedible fig fruits. In fact, there are
- [Propagation - Reference Books](https://www.walterreeves.com/landscaping/propagation-reference-books/) - Q: I have been reasonably successful rooting woody plants in my landscape but I need to know more. Is there a good reference book on plant propagation that you could recommend? A: I like "Secrets of Plant Propagation: Starting Your Own Flowers, Vegetables, Fruits, Berries, Shrubs, Trees, and Houseplants" by Lewis Hill and Making More
- [Tomatoes - Not Shipped from Burpee](https://www.walterreeves.com/food-gardening/tomatoes-not-shipped-from-burpee/) - Q: My heart is broken! I ordered tomato plants from Burpee but they say they can not ship to Georgia because our state regulations don't allow it. Where can I buy heirloom tomatoes? A: Burpee can ship tomato plants to Georgia but they choose not to, because their organic growing methods conflict with Georgia Department
- [Vegetables- Growing Season](https://www.walterreeves.com/food-gardening/vegetables-growing-season/) - Q: I moved here from northern Ohio. Could you tell me the growing season for vegetables in the Atlanta area? I am interested in tomatoes, carrots, onions and melons. A: If we define the growing season as the number of days between last and first frost, then it varies from 190 days in Blairsville in
- [Gardening- Clubs](https://www.walterreeves.com/landscaping/gardening-clubs/) - Q: I love to garden and will be making a huge garden this spring. I want to grow mango, pomegranate and other exotic fruit trees. I might be getting a greenhouse this fall to care for the heat loving plants. I am interested in joining a garden club in my area and thought you might
- [Buffalonut - Identified](https://www.walterreeves.com/food-gardening/buffalo-nut-identified/) - Q: Could you please tell me what these are? I found them on a walk in the North Georgia mountains and was wondering if they were poisonous to feed to a squirrel. A: Shannon Pable, expert on all plants native, says they are the fruit of buffalo-nut, Pyrularia pubera. It's actually a parasitic plant. It
- [Grape - Recommended Varieties](https://www.walterreeves.com/food-gardening/grape-recommended-varieties/) - Q: What grapes varieties would you recommend growing in the Atlanta area for eating, jellies, and jams? Also, where can they be purchased? A: There are two types of grapes from which to choose: muscadines and bunch grapes. Muscadines are native and rarely have pest problems in this part of Georgia. Their sweet juice and
- [Termiticide - Absorbed by Plants](https://www.walterreeves.com/landscaping/termiticide-absorbed-by-plants/) - Q: I had my house treated for termites six months ago. They dug a trench around the base of my house and poured in a chemical. They warned me not to plant anything I plan to eat within fifteen feet of the house as the chemical used attracts plant roots and is poisonous. Since this
- [Hazlenut, Pistachio - Growing](https://www.walterreeves.com/food-gardening/hazlenut-pistachio-growing/) - Q: I would like to plant a couple of hazelnut trees. Do you know if I can get them locally Q: Can I grow pistachio trees in this part of Georgia? A: With the many acres of pecans growing in Georgia, it's natural to think that other nuts could prosper here. Unfortunately, neither pistachio nor
- [Pepper - Purple](https://www.walterreeves.com/food-gardening/pepper-purple/) - Q: I recently purchased an attractive plant from a hardware store. The clerk knew nothing more than that it was a pepper. It has dark green leaves, purple flowers and purple fruit. I've tried to research it on the Internet and think it is a Tepin pepper, reputed to be the hottest in the world.
- [Pomegranate - Growing](https://www.walterreeves.com/food-gardening/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 multi-stemmed bush is adorned with attractive, tubular orange flowers in May. These are followed by
- [Coconut Tree- Variety](https://www.walterreeves.com/landscaping/coconut-tree-variety/) - Q: Can you tell me what variety of coconut tree might grow well and produce fruit in Georgia? A: Your dream of a backyard supply of pina colada ingredients will be unfulfilled. Coconut palms are heavily damaged when temperatures drop below freezing. Coconut palms are grown from Miami southward for their tropical look and for
- [Boron - For Watermelons](https://www.walterreeves.com/food-gardening/boron-for-watermelons/) - Q: I have read that I can spray boron on my watermelon plants to improve pollination and fruit set. Do you know where I can purchase some water soluble boron here in Georgia? A: Lack of boron can contribute to poor fruit set but lack of honeybees can mimic the same problem. If you are
- [Pansy - Nitrate Nitrogen](https://www.walterreeves.com/landscaping/pansy-nitrate-nitrogen/) - Q: I want to revisit the continuing saga of how to fertilize pansies in the winter. You have written and mentioned on the radio that pansies should be fertilized with any product that has a moderate concentration of "nitrate" nitrogen. I have seen a product called "Nitrate of Soda" at my local garden center. Would
- [Wood Rot - At Base of Tree](https://www.walterreeves.com/landscaping/wood-rot-at-base-of-tree/) - Q: I have a number of trees in my wood lot that have various mushrooms and rots coming out of them. Is there any way to cure this? A: Dozens of fungi attack hardwood and conifer trees in Georgia. When the fungi are "happy", they send out a fruiting body - which is what you

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## Plants

- [loganville-spring-1745778542](https://www.walterreeves.com/name-that-plant/loganville-spring-1745778542/) - About 18 inches tall. Volunteered in my Zina bed
- [johns-creek-winter-1734201621](https://www.walterreeves.com/name-that-plant/johns-creek-winter-1734201621/) - This is a leaf I cannot ID. It is from a tree and they are falling by the thousands now in Dec. Thank you!
- [dunwoody-spring-1746296717](https://www.walterreeves.com/name-that-plant/dunwoody-spring-1746296717/) - This is a weed in our centipede –
- [taylorsville-spring-1745351202](https://www.walterreeves.com/name-that-plant/taylorsville-spring-1745351202/) - What is this noxious weed that will be a solid carpet, close to knee-high very soon? And what the best way to control it?
- [canton-autumn-1729872157](https://www.walterreeves.com/name-that-plant/canton-autumn-1729872157/) - There are lots of these. It's about 6 inches tall. Looks like seeds on the back of the leaves. It has quite an odor when disturbed. Grass weed spray did nothing.
- [atlanta-winter-1741959463](https://www.walterreeves.com/name-that-plant/atlanta-winter-1741959463/) - House plant that is getting top heavy. Would like to know if a cutting can be rooted in either soil or water. Are there any other recommendations for success in rooting cuttings of this plant?
- [atlanta-winter-1741959532](https://www.walterreeves.com/name-that-plant/atlanta-winter-1741959532/) - House plant that is getting top heavy. Would like to know if a cutting can be rooted in either soil or water. Are there any other recommendations for success in rooting cuttings of this plant?
- [palmetto-spring-1746019383](https://www.walterreeves.com/name-that-plant/palmetto-spring-1746019383/) - These are two different grasses I have noticed in my yard. Could you please identify them? Thank you very much!!
- [east-cobb-county-spring-1745342378](https://www.walterreeves.com/name-that-plant/east-cobb-county-spring-1745342378/) - Leaves dropping from recently planted ‘Screen Play’ holly privacy border. Is this just leaf drop because they were recently transplanted or is it a fungus? Or what?
- [decatur-spring-1747227780](https://www.walterreeves.com/name-that-plant/decatur-spring-1747227780/) - 1. The one with orange Yellin flowers is a shrub. Full sun. Evergreen 2. The one with a white yellow flower is an evergreen. It’s not honeysuckle but the flower looks like honeysuckle.
- [savannah-spring-1744585617](https://www.walterreeves.com/name-that-plant/savannah-spring-1744585617/) - These camellia leaves show bleaching, starting at the mid-rib. Eventually the whole leaf bleaches. Have had soil test, have fertilized, but no help.
- [savannah-spring-1744586340](https://www.walterreeves.com/name-that-plant/savannah-spring-1744586340/) - Bleaching of camellia leaves soon after they emerge in spring. Starts at midlle and grows. Soil was tested. Fertilized with camellia fertilizer.
- [flowery-branch-spring-1743708933](https://www.walterreeves.com/name-that-plant/flowery-branch-spring-1743708933/) - This is 1 variety of the Japanese Maple but I don't know which one. Trying to determine if it gross like a tree or a bush? Thank you
- [ellijay-winter-1738786455](https://www.walterreeves.com/name-that-plant/ellijay-winter-1738786455/) - Occasionally I see these under hardwood canopies… the tallest has been about waist high… ???
- [ellijay-winter-1738786511](https://www.walterreeves.com/name-that-plant/ellijay-winter-1738786511/) - Occasionally I see these under hardwood canopies… the tallest has been about waist high… ???
- [dunwoody-autumn-1728841486](https://www.walterreeves.com/name-that-plant/dunwoody-autumn-1728841486/) - Sunny, summer perennial with tiny yellow flowers in August and September. Plant is dying back now, I think. It gives off small, brown sticky needles . Planted it last year and I cannot remember what it is! Purchased most likely at Growers Outlet.
- [dublin-winter-1740419738](https://www.walterreeves.com/name-that-plant/dublin-winter-1740419738/) - Growing on a slope that was covered in hardwoods just above the Oconee River flood plains. Have 2 color flowers. The one in the picture and yellow, not yellowish. Is trillium but what variety?
- [marietta-winter-1742165406](https://www.walterreeves.com/name-that-plant/marietta-winter-1742165406/) - I have a patch of this weedy grass growing in my Zoysia. I noticed the patch last summer and now, The patch is about 2 feet "circle". It is a little bluer-green than the Meyer Zoysia. It is easy to pull, but doesn't appear to get all the ryzones, so it comes back. Is there
- [byron-spring-1746369365](https://www.walterreeves.com/name-that-plant/byron-spring-1746369365/) - New Everbearing Strawberry in container
- [lithia-springs-spring-1747244017](https://www.walterreeves.com/name-that-plant/lithia-springs-spring-1747244017/) - Very fragrant, small bush,
- [dunwoody-spring-1747396613](https://www.walterreeves.com/name-that-plant/dunwoody-spring-1747396613/) - This weed is in our centipede grass
- [conyers-spring-1747338386](https://www.walterreeves.com/name-that-plant/conyers-spring-1747338386/) - Strange cocoon on my small Nuttall Oak. Was wondering if this was a pest that needed squashing. I’ve had destructive caterpillars in the past and just discovered leaf beetles on it today along with the mysterious cocoon.
- [waynesvile-summer-1747317664](https://www.walterreeves.com/name-that-plant/waynesvile-summer-1747317664/) - Tall slender stalk with skinny pointed leaves.
- [pittsburgh-spring-1748028252](https://www.walterreeves.com/name-that-plant/pittsburgh-spring-1748028252/) - I found this growing across my drive in a field. Unattended for who knows how long so that's why I put a shrub but I'm wondering if it's an overgrown shrub or if it's a tree. I personally have never seen one like it and it's truly exquisite the blossoms are amazing and I do
- [palmettog-autumn-1763310395](https://www.walterreeves.com/name-that-plant/palmettog-autumn-1763310395/) - This pond plant showed up in my 6 x 10-foot pond. I did not plant it. It has spread by long runners and is covering a large portion of my pond. Can you please identify this plant for me. Thanks so much.
- [atlanta-autumn-1762974764](https://www.walterreeves.com/name-that-plant/atlanta-autumn-1762974764/) - I know it's a maple. It appears to have grown crooked with the main trunk growing out to the left instead of straight up. It looks as if it is going to eventually uproot itself & fall over once the main trunk gets larger. Can this tree be saved or should I cut it down
- [holbrook-autumn-1763241947](https://www.walterreeves.com/name-that-plant/holbrook-autumn-1763241947/) - Would love an ID on the Fuschia flower: is it celosia? Plant was from a purchased 2024 mixed flower pot. I saved seed heads and planted 2025 in this pot with a pink geranium.
- [hoschton-summer-1757876549](https://www.walterreeves.com/name-that-plant/hoschton-summer-1757876549/) - Dark Green, Jungle looking plant
- [suwanee-spring-1748458270](https://www.walterreeves.com/name-that-plant/suwanee-spring-1748458270/) - These are popping up in our yard and even the woodsy area by our driveway. We "think" it's bird seed that's sprouted but we never had this problem before. BUT we buy the 'no mess' birdseed and it's not supposed to sprout. Corn? We started putting that out this year. We thought that field corn
- [alpharetta-spring-1748995950](https://www.walterreeves.com/name-that-plant/alpharetta-spring-1748995950/) - Just trying to figure out which variety of Japanese maple this is to ensure it's not too close to the house. When it gets leaves in early spring they are light green and slowly change to red/maroon.
- [carrollton-spring-1749662321](https://www.walterreeves.com/name-that-plant/carrollton-spring-1749662321/) - Dark Green Thorny Bush
- [atlanta-autumn-1757357979](https://www.walterreeves.com/name-that-plant/atlanta-autumn-1757357979/) - We planted these ferns about a month ago. A few of them are doing well, why are the others dying?
- [buffalo-summer-1751676115](https://www.walterreeves.com/name-that-plant/buffalo-summer-1751676115/) - Hi my garden has a new climbing plant with purple flowers and green color pea size fruits or seeds, do you know the name of this plant ? thanks
- [covington-summer-1754017976](https://www.walterreeves.com/name-that-plant/covington-summer-1754017976/) - I saw this tree growing and thought it was a pecan tree, but I'm not quite sure.
- [gainesville-summer-1754492098](https://www.walterreeves.com/name-that-plant/gainesville-summer-1754492098/) - My question is not regarding identification; I am desperate to find out why my Calla Lily blooms are not fully opening or turning white. The foliage is lush and green and appears to be very healthy, but the trumpet blooms remain green and do not open? The beautiful white bloom is a picture of what
- [barnesville-spring-1756654266](https://www.walterreeves.com/name-that-plant/barnesville-spring-1756654266/) - Want to know what this is and can we plant it now in the fall. Thank you.
- [rutland-summer-1757520734](https://www.walterreeves.com/name-that-plant/rutland-summer-1757520734/) - I planted Long Island Cheese pumpkins for several years from the same seed packet as this "pumpkin." This obviously is not one of those. Could this be the result of cross-pollination with a nearby (within 10 feet) zucchini plant? All guesses welcome!
- [mumford-autumn-1757950026](https://www.walterreeves.com/name-that-plant/mumford-autumn-1757950026/) - Is this an edible squash? Flowers are yellow with 5 points. The leaves are large with many long vines. The baby plant is starts out yellow with a green spot where the flower is. I also saw one that looked like a round green ball. Mature plants are mostly yellow/ golden yellow with the green
- [lawrenceville-autumn-1758900360](https://www.walterreeves.com/name-that-plant/lawrenceville-autumn-1758900360/) - Very prolific. Can be 4' tall. Currently no blooms.
- [fayetteville-autumn-1762365259](https://www.walterreeves.com/name-that-plant/fayetteville-autumn-1762365259/) - Hello…Someone gave me pieces of this beautiful flower, but she didn't know the name of it. It has tiny black seeds. It stands about two feet tall. She said that it's a perennial. Please help identify it for me. Thanks!
- [decatur-summer-1727226910](https://www.walterreeves.com/name-that-plant/decatur-summer-1727226910/) - This plant with interesting leaves turned up while raking leaves last week. What on earth could it be?
- [bucyrus-summer-1727055594](https://www.walterreeves.com/name-that-plant/bucyrus-summer-1727055594/) - Did not have a garlicky smell or taste so I assure it is not a truffle (at least a mature truffle). Found buried in dirt of my garden. Evidently one of the many underground fruiting fungi. (This is just a follow up to my previous submission) . I do not really expect an exact identification.
- [fayetteville-spring-1727608126](https://www.walterreeves.com/name-that-plant/fayetteville-spring-1727608126/) - There are several of us growing this lemon tree in Georgia zone 8A but no one seems to know the name of the lemon tree. Searching the internet I noticed the leaves on a citrus tree you posted looks very similar. Hoping you can help identify because these citrus trees have survived 7 degrees in
- [chamblee-summer-1725059146](https://www.walterreeves.com/name-that-plant/chamblee-summer-1725059146/) - This white-flowered plant appeared on the side of the house this summer. A neighbor called it devil's trumpet and said it was very poisonous. What we read on this site seems ambivalent. Is there a case for keeping this plant or is eradication the obvious priority?
- [blairsville-summer-1725298067](https://www.walterreeves.com/name-that-plant/blairsville-summer-1725298067/) - These are photos of my lawn weeds that I submitted back in July. Laura requested better photos and background for identification. I'm thinking they're some kind of torpedo grass? Thanks
- [bucyrus-summer-1725294092](https://www.walterreeves.com/name-that-plant/bucyrus-summer-1725294092/) - The two small tubers in the upper left and in hand. I dug these up in the row of my Adirondack Blue potato row. Area was weed free but potatoes were planted where I had grown gladiolus and cypress vine last year. Does not look like even a deformed gladiolus bulb and I ‘m not
- [bucyrus-summer-1725294858](https://www.walterreeves.com/name-that-plant/bucyrus-summer-1725294858/) - Cute miniature watermelon-like. Growing on a climbing vine.
- [cumming-summer-1724166121](https://www.walterreeves.com/name-that-plant/cumming-summer-1724166121/) - These are 7 yr old blueberry bushes. The tops seems to be dying back and we got very little production this year. They were doing very well until now. We had a hot summer with little rain but we irrigated the garden as suggested by the county extension service. Is there anything we can do
- [maysville-summer-1723461676](https://www.walterreeves.com/name-that-plant/maysville-summer-1723461676/) - Not sure what it is. Picture It app has given me 3 different answers
- [powder-springs-summer-1722030962](https://www.walterreeves.com/name-that-plant/powder-springs-summer-1722030962/) - I think I have a red maple tree but the tree looks to turning colors prematurely. It gets sun all day.
- [canton-summer-1720648866](https://www.walterreeves.com/name-that-plant/canton-summer-1720648866/) - This is a medium sized evergreen. It suddenly looks like this. Another not close to it has done the same. Azaleas also look somewhat the same. I don't see any bugs on it
- [canton-summer-1721503440](https://www.walterreeves.com/name-that-plant/canton-summer-1721503440/) - Maybe boxwood. Leaves turned beige/brown. They feel dry. I don't see any bugs or anything on the leaves. The plant is 28 yrs old.
- [richmond-hill-summer-1720630853](https://www.walterreeves.com/name-that-plant/richmond-hill-summer-1720630853/) - Tiny flowers bunched like a ball. Butterfly type bush
- [richmond-hill-summer-1720633050](https://www.walterreeves.com/name-that-plant/richmond-hill-summer-1720633050/) - Perennial Hibiscus. Pink fluffy petals with deep burgundy center. Loved by butterflies and Hummingbirds.
- [richmond-hill-summer-1720929333](https://www.walterreeves.com/name-that-plant/richmond-hill-summer-1720929333/) - Tiny pink blooms in a round shape. Butterflies love it. Leaves have a medicinal scent.Looks like a Saxifrage.
- [blairsville-summer-1721059504](https://www.walterreeves.com/name-that-plant/blairsville-summer-1721059504/) - This weed grows (read: likes to choke out) in patches in my fescue lawn. It is easy to uproot and random. Is there anything to control it or should I just hike up my uprooting pants and get after it?
- [boise-summer-1720550484](https://www.walterreeves.com/name-that-plant/boise-summer-1720550484/) - Tall and bright colored
- [conyers-summer-1719166502](https://www.walterreeves.com/name-that-plant/conyers-summer-1719166502/) - Been struggling with something defoliating my young trees. First it was a weeping Cherry and now my Moonrise Japanese Maple. I put diatomaceous earth on the leaves yesterday afternoon only to find even more leaves gone this morning. Upon close inspection I see this worm munching away. Another small one in the pot. What is
- [lexington-summer-1719410252](https://www.walterreeves.com/name-that-plant/lexington-summer-1719410252/) - Grows close to the ground from a central stalk, fibrous root, spreads out evenly in a 6-inch circle, has tiny white 4 petal flowers. Dime in photo for scale. Thanks, Richard
- [ranger-spring-1718276348](https://www.walterreeves.com/name-that-plant/ranger-spring-1718276348/) - In or back yard had green berries now turned red.
- [canton-spring-1717627019](https://www.walterreeves.com/name-that-plant/canton-spring-1717627019/) - Big green leaves
- [lexington-spring-1712747886](https://www.walterreeves.com/name-that-plant/lexington-spring-1712747886/) - Purchased a container of mixed plants at a plant sale and this flower has emerged. I think it’s a dahlia but am surprised that it would have been planted in this container.
- [grayson-spring-1713383636](https://www.walterreeves.com/name-that-plant/grayson-spring-1713383636/) - Small tree volunteer.
- [grayson-spring-1713383810](https://www.walterreeves.com/name-that-plant/grayson-spring-1713383810/) - Small tree volunteer.
- [grayson-spring-1713383923](https://www.walterreeves.com/name-that-plant/grayson-spring-1713383923/) - Small tree need ID
- [grayson-spring-1713384019](https://www.walterreeves.com/name-that-plant/grayson-spring-1713384019/) - Need ID
- [grayson-spring-1713384129](https://www.walterreeves.com/name-that-plant/grayson-spring-1713384129/) - Need ID
- [graysom-spring-1713384224](https://www.walterreeves.com/name-that-plant/graysom-spring-1713384224/) - Need ID reminds me of a crepe Myrtle. It volunteered.
- [hayesville-spring-1715693983](https://www.walterreeves.com/name-that-plant/hayesville-spring-1715693983/) - thorny, multi stemmed small tree? or large shrub.
- [savannah-spring-1713969842](https://www.walterreeves.com/name-that-plant/savannah-spring-1713969842/) - Received as a gift, no information on how to care for it. Leaves are very stiff and rather rubbery. Reminds me of some sort of succulent. Likely purchased at the neighborhood grocery store.
- [woodstock-spring-1714496153](https://www.walterreeves.com/name-that-plant/woodstock-spring-1714496153/) - The leaves on my 3-year-old Japanese Maple suddenly started to wilt. All of the leaves are now wilted. The tree is in full all-day sun. So far this year, it has only received rainwater and the soil is sufficiently moist. It was well-fertilized last fall. What could have caused this and how can it be
- [north-st-paul-summer-1714081943](https://www.walterreeves.com/name-that-plant/north-st-paul-summer-1714081943/) - There were lots of these plants around the lake @ Casey Lake Park (2100 County Road C E, North St Paul, MN 55109) in early August 2023. The "seed pods" seem to start out green but turn rather purple-ish. Very bulbous! Thank you for your assistance.
- [greensboro-spring-1712144798](https://www.walterreeves.com/name-that-plant/greensboro-spring-1712144798/) - This plant appeared in my yard several years ago and is slowly getting larger in circumference. I think that it is ginger of some type. The little brown things (flowers?) in the center have now become new leaves since the picture was taken a week ago. Is it ginger and can it be divided?
- [richmond-hill-spring-1712252103](https://www.walterreeves.com/name-that-plant/richmond-hill-spring-1712252103/) - Looks like a wild Huechera. Bears a spike of purple flowers.
- [gainesville-spring-1712022133](https://www.walterreeves.com/name-that-plant/gainesville-spring-1712022133/) - St Augustine lawn. Cannot identify this weed that we have been battling for years. Weed seems to have a deep rizome and pulling it up is the most effective. Have used Crew(tm) ISOXABEN/DITHIOPYR with some success as pre-emergent and Celsius ™ in POST. Really never gets killed out. What is this plant?
- [starkville-spring-1711795643](https://www.walterreeves.com/name-that-plant/starkville-spring-1711795643/) - Bulb plant. Blades about an inch and a quarter wide and rounded on ends. No flower stem so far this Spring. Just bought the old house and have lots of surprises in the flower beds this Spring. Thanks in advance for the help.
- [gainesville-spring-1712334752](https://www.walterreeves.com/name-that-plant/gainesville-spring-1712334752/) - Can you help me identify this unwelcome and persistent weed in my St Augustine lawn. Weed grows and produces seed on horizontal stalks before the St Augustine greens-up. Some PRE effectiveness from Isozaben/Dithiopyr – Crew(tm). Basically pulling up is the most effective.
- [covington-spring-1710801917](https://www.walterreeves.com/name-that-plant/covington-spring-1710801917/) - This tall plant with white flowers is located in the city limits of Covington, GA in a wooded area across the street from some residential houses. The clusters of white blossoms stood out against the trees and bushes.
- [marietta-winter-1709121647](https://www.walterreeves.com/name-that-plant/marietta-winter-1709121647/) - Blooms year round in pot always kept outside .
- [atlanta-winter-1709515056](https://www.walterreeves.com/name-that-plant/atlanta-winter-1709515056/) - Hedges in front yard, about 3.5 feet high. One died and I need to replace it
- [atlanta-winter-1708221540](https://www.walterreeves.com/name-that-plant/atlanta-winter-1708221540/) - What is this 5' high shrub with variegated leaves and what steps are recommended after severe frost killed many of the branches? Do you think it could be cut to ground and re-grown or it is best to remove it entirely and replant with a new one?
- [conyers-winter-1707855794](https://www.walterreeves.com/name-that-plant/conyers-winter-1707855794/) - Plant is the dark green one in the middle of the photograph with four long pointy leaves, more emerging from center. Has big yet shallow root system extending away from plant (once you start pulling) and there are lots popping up and spreading through the yard. Gardener thinks it may be poisonous due to rash
- [blairsville-winter-1708267805](https://www.walterreeves.com/name-that-plant/blairsville-winter-1708267805/) - Evergreen groundcover in one isolated area 1900 ft elevation north exposure clay bank, very healthy, no flower or seed pods evident, runners noted.
- [tunis-winter-1705514889](https://www.walterreeves.com/name-that-plant/tunis-winter-1705514889/) - Any idea what this plant is? Could it be a weed?
- [sanford-winter-1706196561](https://www.walterreeves.com/name-that-plant/sanford-winter-1706196561/) - It's black, shiny, bumpy, stem and cap, small, seen at night, some kind of fungi
- [wilmingtonn-winter-1705430291](https://www.walterreeves.com/name-that-plant/wilmingtonn-winter-1705430291/) - I am trying to match the correct type of Loropetalum. Any idea what cultivar this could be?
- [norco-winter-1701053130](https://www.walterreeves.com/name-that-plant/norco-winter-1701053130/) - Long serrated leaves, 6"-7" Bunched at the end of the branch with gold berries in the middle Drop when they are greenish….about 1/2" to 3/4" diameter If you look closely you can see a few berries still My puppy is hunting for them and eating them. I cant find information on the toxicity. Anyone recognize
- [atlanta-autumn-1697673157](https://www.walterreeves.com/name-that-plant/atlanta-autumn-1697673157/) - Ornamental gras. Would love to know the variety so can find and purchase. It is about 18-24 inches tall and wide. Inflorescents are maybe another 12 inches higher and curl. No variegation on the grass.
- [marietta-autumn-1697649825](https://www.walterreeves.com/name-that-plant/marietta-autumn-1697649825/) - I bought these as newly divided Virginia bluebells late last spring. Does anyone know what this is? I hope it’s not just a weed!
- [gainesville-autumn-1696887234](https://www.walterreeves.com/name-that-plant/gainesville-autumn-1696887234/) - I found this growing in the pot with my lemon tree that I have had about two years that was brought to me from Jackson, GA. Is it poison oak?
- [stockbridge-autumn-1696177297](https://www.walterreeves.com/name-that-plant/stockbridge-autumn-1696177297/) - Found this while clearing out some overgrowth on our property. Bark/trunk has very sharp, short thorns. Also appears to have berries. 7-8 ft tall right now
- [macon-autumn-1695770084](https://www.walterreeves.com/name-that-plant/macon-autumn-1695770084/) - Sighted during our travels…in bushes growing alongside a fence right outside of a business – not in the inner city but rather, on the outskirts of the greater metro/suburban area.
- [dacula-summer-1694886881](https://www.walterreeves.com/name-that-plant/dacula-summer-1694886881/) - This weed become a problem this year on my bermuda grass lawn. what is it name and how to get rid of it?
- [boise-summer-1694912810](https://www.walterreeves.com/name-that-plant/boise-summer-1694912810/) - I have brown curly leaves. And this beetle was inside the blossoms.
- [akron-summer-1694992741](https://www.walterreeves.com/name-that-plant/akron-summer-1694992741/) - Seen in local garden. Large leaves on lower bush with long blooming tendrils of pink flowers.
- [richmond-autumn-1694993113](https://www.walterreeves.com/name-that-plant/richmond-autumn-1694993113/) - Growing along side of driveway. About 2ft in height
- [lawrenceville-summer-1695128377](https://www.walterreeves.com/name-that-plant/lawrenceville-summer-1695128377/) - Plant ID app says it’s a Japanese Cherry. Need to know specifically what variety.
- [san-diego-summer-1695336218](https://www.walterreeves.com/name-that-plant/san-diego-summer-1695336218/) - It is a white hydrangea that we would like to know the variety. Unfortunately, we cannot get any more pictures of it doing well, so these were the best we could get.
- [atlanta-summer-1694009634](https://www.walterreeves.com/name-that-plant/atlanta-summer-1694009634/) - I planted it, thinking it was a crepe myrtle. Now, I don’t think so. So the question: Is this a crepe myrtle?
- [cumming-summer-1693421491](https://www.walterreeves.com/name-that-plant/cumming-summer-1693421491/) - Growing too close to house
- [butler-summer-1693824593](https://www.walterreeves.com/name-that-plant/butler-summer-1693824593/) - Woody stems with tear drop leaves. Small yellow flowers in clusters of 4 or so. Seems to choke out other vegetation.
- [butler-summer-1693264630](https://www.walterreeves.com/name-that-plant/butler-summer-1693264630/) - Grows about 2 feet tall. Takes over large sections of space and kills everything else. Does seem to have possible small flowers at the top, but they are just now showing up after all summer. Medium green, Stems are dark almost purple looking.
- [preston-england-summer-1693057822](https://www.walterreeves.com/name-that-plant/preston-england-summer-1693057822/) - It grows very long branches a bit like a blackberry but there are no thorns. There are black berries on the end of the stalk. The berries look bigger than the individual blackberry pods but there are less of them
- [canton-summer-1692562007](https://www.walterreeves.com/name-that-plant/canton-summer-1692562007/) - Long, (2 ft), thick leaves. No flowers. They've appeared at various places in the garden.
- [atlanta-summer-1691589752](https://www.walterreeves.com/name-that-plant/atlanta-summer-1691589752/) - We found this caterpillar when trimming Holly bushes. Have never seen anything like it. Does anybody know what kind it is?
- [canton-summer-1691712148](https://www.walterreeves.com/name-that-plant/canton-summer-1691712148/) - Several of them have appeared. No flowers yet. Leaves are about 2 ft long
- [decatur-summer-1692042630](https://www.walterreeves.com/name-that-plant/decatur-summer-1692042630/) - Found this after cutting down a row of Holly bushes a few weeks ago. Anyone know what kind of caterpillar this might be?
- [flowery-branch-summer-1692120125](https://www.walterreeves.com/name-that-plant/flowery-branch-summer-1692120125/) - It just came up and we left it to see what is was, it is getting larger every day.
- [sulphur-springs-summer-1691118680](https://www.walterreeves.com/name-that-plant/sulphur-springs-summer-1691118680/) - Spurge, an interesting weed. Spurge is easy to purge, when you see it emerge, but if you wait for it to surge, spurge will become a scourge, you’ll lose the cour’ge to try to purge the spurge at all. You may have the urge to plow up the spurge, and the entire garden with it
- [waynesville-summer-1690982386](https://www.walterreeves.com/name-that-plant/waynesville-summer-1690982386/) - This tree is about 60' tall. It has small green berries that do not turn red.
- [winder-summer-1688584998](https://www.walterreeves.com/name-that-plant/winder-summer-1688584998/) - I bought some marigold seeds to plant in my garden. I'm trying to combat horn worms. I planted the seeds. This is what came up. I don't know what it is, but it is not marigolds. Is it some type of weed that I need to remove from my garden. My sister suggested it resembles
- [milton-summer-1688672202](https://www.walterreeves.com/name-that-plant/milton-summer-1688672202/) - This weed plant is really growing in my Mondo grass. Would like to I’d and know how to treat
- [douglasville-summer-1688945856](https://www.walterreeves.com/name-that-plant/douglasville-summer-1688945856/) - I was told this was a sunsparkler blue pearl sedum. However, it is not blue/purple like other pictures I’ve seen. It is growing straight up and I wanted to know if I could snip off some and root it so it wouldn’t be so tall. Please advise. Thank you.
- [long-beach-island-summer-1688950575](https://www.walterreeves.com/name-that-plant/long-beach-island-summer-1688950575/) - Holly of some kind.
- [lilburn-summer-1690046823](https://www.walterreeves.com/name-that-plant/lilburn-summer-1690046823/) - I’m trying to identify this shrub growing wild in my backyard. I think it may be a hawthorn of some kind because it has sharp thorns on the limbs( as you can see in photo). It has glossy leaves, is evergreen, and the underside of the leaves is white/silver. It’s growing under tall trees and
- [fayetteville-summer-1690061476](https://www.walterreeves.com/name-that-plant/fayetteville-summer-1690061476/) - THIS WEED WAS GROWING IN THE PINESTRAW IN A BOXWOOD BED. IT COVERED THE GROUND AND THE BOXWOODS. ONE PICTURE SHOWS THE SEEDPOD. IT HAD A SMALL YELLOW FLOWER ON IT.
- [leesburg-summer-1690467402](https://www.walterreeves.com/name-that-plant/leesburg-summer-1690467402/) - Hi there ! Thank you for taking a look at this for me. A friend had this in a pot outside and it barely survived so I brought it home. It almost died. It had one leaf on it then it started growing another side that the top part but then it got wet looks
- [marietta-spring-1681662555](https://www.walterreeves.com/name-that-plant/marietta-spring-1681662555/) - It is coming up under my Lenten roses this spring.
- [grayson-spring-1681826264](https://www.walterreeves.com/name-that-plant/grayson-spring-1681826264/) - What kind of tree is this and how large will it eventually become?
- [loganville-spring-1684599145](https://www.walterreeves.com/name-that-plant/loganville-spring-1684599145/) - It returns every year and gets to be about 5 ft tall, never blooms. I thought it was a Rose of Sharon tree by looking at the leaves.
- [douglasville-spring-1684616657](https://www.walterreeves.com/name-that-plant/douglasville-spring-1684616657/) - Low spreading turf weed. Primarily along curb edge.
- [milton-spring-1681481567](https://www.walterreeves.com/name-that-plant/milton-spring-1681481567/) - Thank you for your help
- [dawsonville-spring-1681403519](https://www.walterreeves.com/name-that-plant/dawsonville-spring-1681403519/) - Seed identification
- [grayson-spring-1681405542](https://www.walterreeves.com/name-that-plant/grayson-spring-1681405542/) - The tree is without limbs at the bottom three feet, then the branches form a pyramid/triangle shape. The leaves are clustered together, oval but with ridged edges.
- [savannah-spring-1681404699](https://www.walterreeves.com/name-that-plant/savannah-spring-1681404699/) - I’ve been reading a lot about the health benefits ofLichen Here in Savannah, we have a lot of Spanish moss How do I know or identify a healthy lichen to use for medicinal purposes? Im sure the bottom specimen is lichen. I cannot tell if the other is a form of lichen or spanish moss.
- [atlanta-spring-1682725243](https://www.walterreeves.com/name-that-plant/atlanta-spring-1682725243/) - My son took these outside of the Bank of America building in downtown Atlanta in their flower bed. Said they looked "painted". So pretty. Please ID for us.
- [flowery-branch-spring-1682112372](https://www.walterreeves.com/name-that-plant/flowery-branch-spring-1682112372/) - Plant one is a plant I purchased from the Hall County Plant sale, cannot remember i it was spring or fall sale. It has white flowers on it. Plant 2 is in a hanging basket I recently bought from the Growers Outlet with a sale out as it was half dead and no name on
- [buchanan-spring-1681846261](https://www.walterreeves.com/name-that-plant/buchanan-spring-1681846261/) - Spreading in my yard, very soft to walk on until early summer it produce a small burr and then it's not fun to walk on. How to get rid of it?
- [madison-spring-1681940657](https://www.walterreeves.com/name-that-plant/madison-spring-1681940657/) - I’m assuming this is a weed? I always thought it was a pine tree sprout, but I think it’s a weed. They pop up all over my flower beds and rock areas.
- [mcdonough-spring-1682357871](https://www.walterreeves.com/name-that-plant/mcdonough-spring-1682357871/) - Located in woody area
- [jacksonville-spring-1682443122](https://www.walterreeves.com/name-that-plant/jacksonville-spring-1682443122/) - This tree was planted a few seasons ago. It grows very fast. I planted in the front yard of my home and now i an thinking it may grow too tall and large. Maybe someone can tell me what kind it is. I will transplant to my back yard if necessary. Thank you
- [kennesaw-spring-1683459241](https://www.walterreeves.com/name-that-plant/kennesaw-spring-1683459241/) - Hi, is a hydrangea that blooms on new or old wood? Based on descriptions I thought it bloomed on old wood, but the picture the old branches are not growing anything. 2 years ago I chopped the whole thing back in the fall and it didn’t flower at all the following yr, can u help
- [marietta-spring-1683934986](https://www.walterreeves.com/name-that-plant/marietta-spring-1683934986/) - What type of hydrangea is this? 2 yrs ago I cut it way back and the next year there were no blooms. Thinking it’s the type that flowers on old wood I left old branches, but nothing seems to be growing on the old wood. So is this the type that blooms in new wood?
- [cumming-spring-1683218739](https://www.walterreeves.com/name-that-plant/cumming-spring-1683218739/) - These plants came up in early spring and I thought they were from seeds I put in for Sea Holly. As you can see they are pretty big and there are clusters of plants growing together. The photo I took today, 5/4/23 has a "flower" spike coming up. It looks like a huge lettuce plant
- [lexington-spring-1682883795](https://www.walterreeves.com/name-that-plant/lexington-spring-1682883795/) - Pulled it out of lawn, placed it on a letter size sheet of paper for contrast. Trying to identify, guessing one of the rushes or bentgrass.
- [atlanta-spring-1683213555](https://www.walterreeves.com/name-that-plant/atlanta-spring-1683213555/) - I covered large areas of the ground in mini pine nuggets in the fall. This sprouted throughout the pine nuggets but not in grass or ground that did not have pine nugget covering it.
- [monroe-spring-1683480621](https://www.walterreeves.com/name-that-plant/monroe-spring-1683480621/) - I bought this dahlia at a farmers market. It did not have the name or any plant info. Can you tell me the name and how tall it will get? Not sure if I need to stake it.
- [ringgold-spring-1683762900](https://www.walterreeves.com/name-that-plant/ringgold-spring-1683762900/) - I saw these bugs when pulling weeds from my flower bed.
- [summerville-spring-1683809427](https://www.walterreeves.com/name-that-plant/summerville-spring-1683809427/) - Crawls all over the wooden fence. No disks at the end to attach to fence. Can I develop an allergy to the sap?
- [senecs-summer-1683858507](https://www.walterreeves.com/name-that-plant/senecs-summer-1683858507/) - Cherry tree. White substance covering bark, suffocating the tree. Dried out bark. Cleaned with dish soap to remove and has recovered somewhat this year. What is it and how to prevent it?
- [monticello-spring-1683987317](https://www.walterreeves.com/name-that-plant/monticello-spring-1683987317/) - I found this growing in my garden and want to find out what it is called.
- [monticello-spring-1684592766](https://www.walterreeves.com/name-that-plant/monticello-spring-1684592766/) - I can’t figure out what this plane is. Anyone know the name of it.
- [veneta-spring-1684427834](https://www.walterreeves.com/name-that-plant/veneta-spring-1684427834/) - This is a snowball bush. I planted it last year. It is about 3 ft tall. I would like to know what kind of snowball bush and how many years until it will bloom.
- [savannah-spring-1684951047](https://www.walterreeves.com/name-that-plant/savannah-spring-1684951047/) - This grows low to the ground in sunny and shaded areas.
- [savannah-summer-1686423550](https://www.walterreeves.com/name-that-plant/savannah-summer-1686423550/) - This groundcover thrives in full sun as well as in shaded areas. It grows about 12 inches tall and appears to be a vine of some kind. Not noticed any blooms.
- [rincon-summer-1686424249](https://www.walterreeves.com/name-that-plant/rincon-summer-1686424249/) - My Crepe Myrtle has many yellow leaves. Wondering if this is Bacterial Leaf Scorch? I don’t want it to spread to others in my yard!
- [marietta-spring-1684875268](https://www.walterreeves.com/name-that-plant/marietta-spring-1684875268/) - someone sold me this ferm and didn't know the name. My plantid app said it was a Japanese climbing fern and invasive but I don't think it looked exactly like the photo on your website for that fern. Want to confirm it is not invasive
- [loganville-spring-1684710578](https://www.walterreeves.com/name-that-plant/loganville-spring-1684710578/) - I assume it’s a weed. 1st time we’ve seen it growing on fence line. 2 single stalk plants growing side by side, about 4’ tall, large 9” leaves. Fast growing.
- [lavonia-spring-1685487563](https://www.walterreeves.com/name-that-plant/lavonia-spring-1685487563/) - I have planted red and gold potatoes in earth boxes. I also have them in fabric bags. Those in the fabric bags are twice this size and healthy. Those in the earth boxes are turning yellow and have spots.
- [acworth-spring-1685639142](https://www.walterreeves.com/name-that-plant/acworth-spring-1685639142/) - Seems very hardy – I have several thriving in both sun and shade. Just moved 6 of them to new location and hoping they make it.
- [alpharetta-spring-1686361932](https://www.walterreeves.com/name-that-plant/alpharetta-spring-1686361932/) - Unwanted weed growing in zoysia Not sure it is Dallis grass, crabgrass or st Augustine grass maybe or I am just way off.
- [alpharetta-spring-1686504838](https://www.walterreeves.com/name-that-plant/alpharetta-spring-1686504838/) - Not sure what is growing in my zoysia
- [dawsonville-spring-1686364817](https://www.walterreeves.com/name-that-plant/dawsonville-spring-1686364817/) - Vine or maybe a shrub growing around a tree in partial shade with delicate white bell like flowers
- [deep-gap-spring-1687287429](https://www.walterreeves.com/name-that-plant/deep-gap-spring-1687287429/) - Invasive vine covering everything around it.
- [canton-summer-1687304712](https://www.walterreeves.com/name-that-plant/canton-summer-1687304712/) - Not sure what I'm seeing. Deer scat or a fungus? There are a lot of deer that come through our yard but this is the first time I've seen this.
- [clarion-summer-1687513974](https://www.walterreeves.com/name-that-plant/clarion-summer-1687513974/) - IT looks like the picture I uploaded.
- [atlanta-spring-1688057205](https://www.walterreeves.com/name-that-plant/atlanta-spring-1688057205/) - I have never seen a flower or seed on this plant. It returns every year. Same size, same shape. Partial sunlight under hardwoods. Plantnet identifies it as beggar lice, but I have never seen any on it.
- [woodstock-spring-1687210592](https://www.walterreeves.com/name-that-plant/woodstock-spring-1687210592/) - This is a 4 year old Dogwood planted in a shady/dappled area. It is getting 1/2" of 3/4" of water each week. Organic fertilizer was applied in early April. This brown leaf curl started to appeared about a week ago. Up until then, the tree was looking very healthy. What would cause this?
- [fernandina-beach-summer-1687471871](https://www.walterreeves.com/name-that-plant/fernandina-beach-summer-1687471871/) - This is growing laterally in bare spots and intertwined with my St. Augustine. Very long tangled offshoots. Growing under the St. Augustine so when I pull it uproots the stolons. Have not had success killing it.
- [gainesville-summer-1687903829](https://www.walterreeves.com/name-that-plant/gainesville-summer-1687903829/) - Drooping limbs and not very tall. Slick leaves
- [lawrenceville-summer-1687965180](https://www.walterreeves.com/name-that-plant/lawrenceville-summer-1687965180/) - Maybe a clematis, also, brown spots on leaves
- [fayetteville-spring-1680356106](https://www.walterreeves.com/name-that-plant/fayetteville-spring-1680356106/) - I'm trying to identify this variety of Loropetalum. I have these as a screen and they are 20+ feet tall. I need to add more screening with height and I want to get this same plant or a similar variety that will grow tall. These have done well in both sun and shade. The location
- [cumming-spring-1680715657](https://www.walterreeves.com/name-that-plant/cumming-spring-1680715657/) - Growing next to house and under another shrub. Is it a weed or something i would want to transplant.
- [decatur-spring-1680270682](https://www.walterreeves.com/name-that-plant/decatur-spring-1680270682/) - This appeared recently near the stump of a badly diseased peach tree removed over a year ago.
- [riverdale-spring-1680822457](https://www.walterreeves.com/name-that-plant/riverdale-spring-1680822457/) - There are several of these plants growing in my backyard.
- [atlanta-spring-1681097479](https://www.walterreeves.com/name-that-plant/atlanta-spring-1681097479/) - Found this fine, white, fibrous material covering leaves of Tea Olive and Anise, which are next to each other in the garden. Is it scale? How is it treated?
- [atlanta-winter-1677595550](https://www.walterreeves.com/name-that-plant/atlanta-winter-1677595550/) - It's still February, at least a month from the average date of last frost, but my Zoysia lawn is greening up rapidly. A week ago, barely any green was visible, but you can see here that it's changing fast. When do I scalp my lawn? (Or do I? Is that recommended or not?) Part 2
- [buford-winter-1677717652](https://www.walterreeves.com/name-that-plant/buford-winter-1677717652/) - Camellia sasanqua — sudden die off (just within the last couple of weeks) of 25 year old plant. Didn't notice any yellowing or wilting, just suddenly crispy brown. There IS a bit of new growth as shown on the two close-up pictures. Any ideas? Would it be advisable to prune back substantially and hope for
- [ball-ground-winter-1677545398](https://www.walterreeves.com/name-that-plant/ball-ground-winter-1677545398/) - Plant has colorful plume in fall. Looks like broom sedge but only has one stalk about the size of a pencil. Growing in same area as broom sedge.
- [marietta-spring-1677607511](https://www.walterreeves.com/name-that-plant/marietta-spring-1677607511/) - Flowering tree
- [birmingham-spring-1678397635](https://www.walterreeves.com/name-that-plant/birmingham-spring-1678397635/) - Appears to be a type of daffodil. Extraordinarily fragrant. Growing in a similar cluster on an old homestead front yard.
- [brookhaven-spring-1678898124](https://www.walterreeves.com/name-that-plant/brookhaven-spring-1678898124/) - I have a small beech tree, possibly 17 years old and 20 feet tall. I noticed this morning that it has lost bark in several locations, as the photos show. Nothing has fallen on the tree to damage the bark, and the wounds are too high to have been caused by deer. Our back yard
- [brookhaven-winter-1679502789](https://www.walterreeves.com/name-that-plant/brookhaven-winter-1679502789/) - This beech tree, approximately, 17 years old, shows damage to the bark. Is there any way to treat it to get the tree back on the road to health? I'd really hate to lose it.
- [rincon-spring-1677972748](https://www.walterreeves.com/name-that-plant/rincon-spring-1677972748/) - Wondering what kind of this is.
- [atlanta-spring-1678914885](https://www.walterreeves.com/name-that-plant/atlanta-spring-1678914885/) - jelly-like structures growing on bare dead fallen tree
- [dunwoody-winter-1679018404](https://www.walterreeves.com/name-that-plant/dunwoody-winter-1679018404/) - ferns I found near a creek with tall brown fiddleheads
- [dunwoody-winter-1679101701](https://www.walterreeves.com/name-that-plant/dunwoody-winter-1679101701/) - i think this is a pine
- [marietta-spring-1678130279](https://www.walterreeves.com/name-that-plant/marietta-spring-1678130279/) - This tree has tripled in size since we've moved into our house less than a year ago. It sends off tons of off shoots on the ground around it. Trying to figure out what this tree is so we can figure out how to maintain it from taking over!
- [decatur-summer-1678106283](https://www.walterreeves.com/name-that-plant/decatur-summer-1678106283/) - There's a large section of dense, attractive grass growing on the lower edge of my lawn. I would like to redo the lawn and purchase some more of this grass, but I don't know what it is. Can you please tell me what type of grass this is? Thanks,
- [savannah-spring-1678578136](https://www.walterreeves.com/name-that-plant/savannah-spring-1678578136/) - Plant is about 6 feet tall and looks very mature. Looks to be an evergreen.
- [augusta-spring-1678649603](https://www.walterreeves.com/name-that-plant/augusta-spring-1678649603/) - Weed that grows in our yard. Our dog keeps eating it so we're curious to know more about it and if it's toxic. Thanks for the insight!
- [richmond-hill-spring-1677418075](https://www.walterreeves.com/name-that-plant/richmond-hill-spring-1677418075/) - Beautiful weed that comes up every spring. Beautiful purple pink flowers. Is this a weed? The name of this plant please.
- [grayson-autumn-1676514407](https://www.walterreeves.com/name-that-plant/grayson-autumn-1676514407/) - Growing wild beside my 300' driveway. Shaded. Looks like some kind of elephant ear.
- [new-windsor-winter-1676493339](https://www.walterreeves.com/name-that-plant/new-windsor-winter-1676493339/) - I bought this plant about 5+ yrs ago for spring planting. I have it as houseplant. I don't know the name of it. It has med dk green leaves that are lighter in color on back. It has trumpet-shaped Lt purple blooms w white edges that grow upwards on stem. I remove dead blooms, and
- [barnesville-winter-1676649545](https://www.walterreeves.com/name-that-plant/barnesville-winter-1676649545/) - The evergreen tree is planted in a container.
- [alpharetta-winter-1675282161](https://www.walterreeves.com/name-that-plant/alpharetta-winter-1675282161/) - Found this in the woods behind my house. Approx. 4 ft. tall. Would love to have a few of these nearer the house.
- [blairsville-winter-1675121538](https://www.walterreeves.com/name-that-plant/blairsville-winter-1675121538/) - I saw this plant a few times on a hike at the bases of a few trees near Blood Mountain. It was in a mat like shape.
- [alpharetta-autumn-1672636920](https://www.walterreeves.com/name-that-plant/alpharetta-autumn-1672636920/) - Whatever is chewing on these Japanese Cherry leaves seems unfazed by the Malathion I sprayed on the leaves last summer. Should I try something else? Thanks!
- [alpharetta-summer-1673642509](https://www.walterreeves.com/name-that-plant/alpharetta-summer-1673642509/) - Please identify and advise on how I can get rid of the invasive weed/vine in the photos. It is currently located in flowering bed with shrubs and flowers. The vine sends runners underground then emerges from soil and mulch to take over the surrounding plants. Tried many weed killers even pulled weed/vine and still comes
- [fayetteville-winter-1674655185](https://www.walterreeves.com/name-that-plant/fayetteville-winter-1674655185/) - Hi – I'm don't know what kind of tree this is – it's in a natural area between my house and my neighbor's house. We have armadillos around and when I saw this hole a few years ago I thought it may have been dug by an armadillo. My husband thinks this is a rotting
- [peachtree-city-autumn-1669652429](https://www.walterreeves.com/name-that-plant/peachtree-city-autumn-1669652429/) - This tree has spectacular uniform golden orange fall color and I just can't seem to figure out what it is. I believe it's either a cherry tree or possibly a Sweet Birch. It's leaves throw me off. And no, sadly I don't have any info on what it looks like in the spring and am
- [peachtree-city-autumn-1669652924](https://www.walterreeves.com/name-that-plant/peachtree-city-autumn-1669652924/) - Saw this little tree at the forest's edge and it caught my eye. The leaves almost look Aspen-like and the fall color is a striking red-yellow. I'm at a total loss as to what this could be. Does anyone know?
- [savannah-autumn-1669810433](https://www.walterreeves.com/name-that-plant/savannah-autumn-1669810433/) - I bought this at a yard sale. What is it?
- [dunwoody-autumn-1667779327](https://www.walterreeves.com/name-that-plant/dunwoody-autumn-1667779327/) - One picture shows the leaves and one shows the flower more clearly. They come up every year in a wooded area in our yard. We wondered if it is Blue Mist. thank you!
- [mcdonough-autumn-1667601281](https://www.walterreeves.com/name-that-plant/mcdonough-autumn-1667601281/) - About 2 feet tall in the family cemetery plot. Has a woody trunk and looked like a cedar seedling a few weeks ago. Now stems have flowers? Or seed pods? all up each stem.
- [villa-rica-summer-1668526968](https://www.walterreeves.com/name-that-plant/villa-rica-summer-1668526968/) - Vining plant growing on trellis. Glossy opposite leaves.
- [statham-autumn-1668701511](https://www.walterreeves.com/name-that-plant/statham-autumn-1668701511/) - What is this gorgeous large shrub / small tree that is blooming right now? It looks like a camellia, but is more shaped like a tree. Is it a Stewartia Pseudocamilla? Thank you for the help!
- [dunwoody-autumn-1668209133](https://www.walterreeves.com/name-that-plant/dunwoody-autumn-1668209133/) - One picture shows the leaves better and one the flower. A big patch has grown for many years in a wooded, natural part of our yard. Those didn't come back this year but we have some stragglers. May have rotted under leaf cover. I tried to look them up – maybe Blue Mist? Wondered how
- [calhoun-autumn-1667790147](https://www.walterreeves.com/name-that-plant/calhoun-autumn-1667790147/) - Planted as if a hedge
- [pocahontas-autumn-1668600219](https://www.walterreeves.com/name-that-plant/pocahontas-autumn-1668600219/) - This plant looked viney but I didn't have time to investigate very much. It was very striking.
- [essex-autumn-1668795911](https://www.walterreeves.com/name-that-plant/essex-autumn-1668795911/) - They are Lleylandii Cypress trees that have been reduced in height. This is the second time I have seen these white branches on this variety of tree in this area and would really like to know what is causing it. It looks very unnatural to me. The first time I wondered if someone had stripped
- [peachtree-city-autumn-1666397928](https://www.walterreeves.com/name-that-plant/peachtree-city-autumn-1666397928/) - Could anyone help identify this beautiful tree? It has mostly blue-green berries with some red berries. Thanks for your help.
- [gonzales-autumn-1665266091](https://www.walterreeves.com/name-that-plant/gonzales-autumn-1665266091/) - It is fuzzy and grows from a central point sending out long stems along the ground with these little fuzzy white seed clumps.
- [roswell-autumn-1665778352](https://www.walterreeves.com/name-that-plant/roswell-autumn-1665778352/) - Small shrub along side a forest path near a subdivision. Wondering if it is native.
- [lilburn-autumn-1666055909](https://www.walterreeves.com/name-that-plant/lilburn-autumn-1666055909/) - Large pink flowers on a multi stem shrub with maple-like leaves seen in Lilburn in October
- [atlanta-autumn-1664930350](https://www.walterreeves.com/name-that-plant/atlanta-autumn-1664930350/) - Three leaved vine that grows quick . Very large 3 leaves which makes me suspicious if it’s poisonous .
- [douglasville-autumn-1665159038](https://www.walterreeves.com/name-that-plant/douglasville-autumn-1665159038/) - These weeds/wildflowers have popped up all around the yard. This is the tallest one at about 5 ft. The seed heads are similar to dandelions and wild lettuce. Thanks for helping with the ID.
- [griffin-autumn-1663976045](https://www.walterreeves.com/name-that-plant/griffin-autumn-1663976045/) - Is this wild lettuce?
- [villa-rica-autumn-1664023243](https://www.walterreeves.com/name-that-plant/villa-rica-autumn-1664023243/) - This plant is very tall and located on the outskirts of the woods. It had white flowers and now how puffy dandelion type seeds that blow off in the wind.
- [radcliff-autumn-1664049304](https://www.walterreeves.com/name-that-plant/radcliff-autumn-1664049304/) - Yard Weed
- [radcliff-autumn-1664049353](https://www.walterreeves.com/name-that-plant/radcliff-autumn-1664049353/) - Yard weed
- [radcliff-autumn-1664049520](https://www.walterreeves.com/name-that-plant/radcliff-autumn-1664049520/) - Weed
- [lilburn-summer-1663774290](https://www.walterreeves.com/name-that-plant/lilburn-summer-1663774290/) - Please help me identify this beautiful large shrub / small tree. Absolutely glorious large leaves that are changing color. Thanks!
- [bogart-summer-1663760625](https://www.walterreeves.com/name-that-plant/bogart-summer-1663760625/) - I was at a friends house and asked her what this plant was. It was in a big pot and is just gorgeous but she did not know the name of it.
- [richmond-hill-summer-1663505461](https://www.walterreeves.com/name-that-plant/richmond-hill-summer-1663505461/) - This plant appears in flower pots. Don't know if it has any value as an ornamental. My grandma used to have a look alike when I was a kid, Would like to know the name, and if there is a look a like ornamental, or if it's just a weed. Thank you
- [hoschton-summer-1663524029](https://www.walterreeves.com/name-that-plant/hoschton-summer-1663524029/) - Bumble Bees love this plant. It is in full sun. Thick folage, house leak.
- [indianapolis-summer-1663001495](https://www.walterreeves.com/name-that-plant/indianapolis-summer-1663001495/) - What is this tree? I noticed the beautiful bark on this tree when walking in Indianapolis in September. I think it is a maple of some type.
- [marietta-summer-1663038487](https://www.walterreeves.com/name-that-plant/marietta-summer-1663038487/) - What is this? It’s low to the ground, seems to like moist places. It’s taking over… thanks for your help identifying
- [blackwood-summer-1662993794](https://www.walterreeves.com/name-that-plant/blackwood-summer-1662993794/) - Is this a disease on my leaves. Also killing blossoms. It's causing the leaves to turn black.
- [atlanta-summer-1663068203](https://www.walterreeves.com/name-that-plant/atlanta-summer-1663068203/) - What is getting into my gomphrena flowers? Each morning, I find decapitated plant stems forlornly hanging over a dozen newly shredded blooms below. It's not deer; these plants are on an outdoor porch 15 feet up a long staircase. The destruction appears to happen overnight. Common bad actors here: rats? raccoons? flying squirrels? What could
- [woodstock-summer-1662992360](https://www.walterreeves.com/name-that-plant/woodstock-summer-1662992360/) - What is this weed and how do I rid my yard of it? It is easy to pull up and its roots are widespread, but it is VERY prolific. It seems to like growing in the blue rug juniper and in areas that were previously wooded.
- [grayson-summer-1662833171](https://www.walterreeves.com/name-that-plant/grayson-summer-1662833171/) - It's like an evergreen with white flowers – strong odor – in the spring.
- [fortson-summer-1663076432](https://www.walterreeves.com/name-that-plant/fortson-summer-1663076432/) - Identification and what is causing the petals to turn brown?
- [lawrenceville-summer-1663112056](https://www.walterreeves.com/name-that-plant/lawrenceville-summer-1663112056/) - It's a houseplant that we bring in 4 winter. I've had it for 30 years. I took it out of my office when I left that company. It's usually a tall or tree but my husband cut the top of it off & planted in pot beside it because it was getting too tall to
- [lubbock-summer-1663172069](https://www.walterreeves.com/name-that-plant/lubbock-summer-1663172069/) - I have a Kentucky 31 fescue lawn and can't identify this plant in the fescue. I am beginning to overseed and replanting fescue where needed. The roots are short and the plant comes out of the ground without much effort. The stems are like straw and feels coarse when walking on it in bare feet.
- [dunwoody-summer-1662398622](https://www.walterreeves.com/name-that-plant/dunwoody-summer-1662398622/) - This weed grows in a spindly fashion, and is v easy to pull out. However, it spreads very rapidly, and covers large areas. Photo shows it covering up leriope bed. Is there any way to get rid of this without killing everything else?
- [marietta-summer-1662498080](https://www.walterreeves.com/name-that-plant/marietta-summer-1662498080/) - A (so far) small shrub has popped up in an area with hollies that was cleared last spring. The new leaves do look soft at this stage and some stems appear reddish. No blooms or fruit. Any ideas so I can cultivate or whack? Thank you so much!
- [carrboro-summer-1662398045](https://www.walterreeves.com/name-that-plant/carrboro-summer-1662398045/) - This plant is about four inches off the ground.
- [jefferson-summer-1662656756](https://www.walterreeves.com/name-that-plant/jefferson-summer-1662656756/) - This weed has taken over a good part of my Bermuda lawn in the last 6 weeks and I can’t identify it or determine how to kill it without harming my Bermuda. Scott’s weed and feed and Ortho weed b gone have no impact on it.
- [ball-ground-summer-1662316558](https://www.walterreeves.com/name-that-plant/ball-ground-summer-1662316558/) - Growing in a ditch. Leaves look like a sedge. Flower has sharp barbs resembling a Roman medevial club.
- [dunwoody-summer-1662317178](https://www.walterreeves.com/name-that-plant/dunwoody-summer-1662317178/) - This plant came up and we have watched for flowers but none so far. Leaves are very soft. The flowers behind it belong to wishbones – this plant is all green but distinctly red stems. New leaves come on but no buds or flowers. After about 2 months it is about 1 1/2Ft. tall and
- [sparta-summer-1661702042](https://www.walterreeves.com/name-that-plant/sparta-summer-1661702042/) - We planted two of these probably 15-20 years ago. They grow tall and spindly with weeping branches. I cut the tops out occasionally because they will get taller than the house. My wife, who passed away, picked them out and I just dug the holes.
- [metro-atlanta-summer-1661782721](https://www.walterreeves.com/name-that-plant/metro-atlanta-summer-1661782721/) - Grounds of Holy Spirit monastery Atlanta GA
- [woodstock-summer-1661699219](https://www.walterreeves.com/name-that-plant/woodstock-summer-1661699219/) - This Dogwood is in a shaded area getting afternoon filtered sun. It was planted about 2 or 3 years ago to replace a Dogwood in the same spot that died from root rot. It has grown about 24" this year. These brown leaves showed up about a month ago. It receives about 3/4" of water
- [woodstock-summer-1661699628](https://www.walterreeves.com/name-that-plant/woodstock-summer-1661699628/) - I found this white insect on my Dogwood. What is it and is it harmful? If so, what is the best method to control it?
- [wilmington-summer-1661638457](https://www.walterreeves.com/name-that-plant/wilmington-summer-1661638457/) - Thank you for your reply. I have uploaded a better pic of this plant. All suggestions are welcome. Thank you again.
- [wilmington-summer-1661817501](https://www.walterreeves.com/name-that-plant/wilmington-summer-1661817501/) - This is a better pic of the plant I initially posted
- [peachtree-city-summer-1662054197](https://www.walterreeves.com/name-that-plant/peachtree-city-summer-1662054197/) - Near a small stream near wetland.
- [vidalia-summer-1661551403](https://www.walterreeves.com/name-that-plant/vidalia-summer-1661551403/) - Growing near river
- [mcdonough-summer-1661118638](https://www.walterreeves.com/name-that-plant/mcdonough-summer-1661118638/) - The picture without blooms was taken in May of 2020. The plant is now 4 or 5 times larger and has red blossoms! It appeared in or flowerbed in 2020. Full sun in the morning (until the sun is on the other side of the house).
- [marietta-summer-1661271662](https://www.walterreeves.com/name-that-plant/marietta-summer-1661271662/) - This weed grows all over my lawn! It is a fast grower and will be above the grass in less than a week after mowing. It starts appearing in my yard around June and persists all sumemr. The stems are brittle, so it is very difficult to pull up.
- [carrollton-summer-1661294536](https://www.walterreeves.com/name-that-plant/carrollton-summer-1661294536/) - Tree about 8” diameter and about 20 ft tall.
- [wilmington-summer-1661412830](https://www.walterreeves.com/name-that-plant/wilmington-summer-1661412830/) - It starting growing out of a peace lily plant we had. I re-potted it just out of curiosity. What to see what it would grow into. It looks like a weed with a very thick stem. It is growing very fast.
- [Is It Too Late To Prune My Azaleas And Rhododendrons?](https://www.walterreeves.com/name-that-plant/is-it-too-late-to-prune-my-azaleas-and-rhododendrons/) - Q: I need to prune my azaleas and rhododendron. Is it too late? A: Check the ends of the shrub branches. If it has flower buds present, you'll be cutting off next year's flowers if you prune now..
- [dawsonville-summer-1660771181](https://www.walterreeves.com/name-that-plant/dawsonville-summer-1660771181/) - Grows in a field next to my house. Has a root like a potato or yam. Comes up in summer. Is the root edible?
- [granite-falls-summer-1660961309](https://www.walterreeves.com/name-that-plant/granite-falls-summer-1660961309/) - Seen in fescue lawns
- [bethlehem-summer-1660490206](https://www.walterreeves.com/name-that-plant/bethlehem-summer-1660490206/) - One of our dogs was running around the back yard with this fruit and we'd like to identify it.
- [stuart-summer-1660699547](https://www.walterreeves.com/name-that-plant/stuart-summer-1660699547/) - This plant grows profusely in several fields that were previously horse pastures. It also gros a lot in the yard under bushes and trees. If is mowed it shoots back up in no time.
- [cumming-summer-1660756318](https://www.walterreeves.com/name-that-plant/cumming-summer-1660756318/) - I am finding these in my yard but can’t determine which tree(s) they’re coming from and don’t know what they are.
- [lawrenceville-summer-1659888154](https://www.walterreeves.com/name-that-plant/lawrenceville-summer-1659888154/) - Had a few of these pop up last few summers but a lot more this season. One image is mature plant while the other image is how they appear when they first pop up out of the ground.
- [black-mountain-spring-1659928084](https://www.walterreeves.com/name-that-plant/black-mountain-spring-1659928084/) - Wonderfully fragrant tree…a sweet smell. Planted next to the patio at Lookout Brewing Company in Black Mountain, NC. Asked around on the patio, but no one knew the name.
- [atlanta-summer-1659981516](https://www.walterreeves.com/name-that-plant/atlanta-summer-1659981516/) - This is an indoor plant that we don't know anything about. Thanks in advance!
- [tucker-summer-1659761152](https://www.walterreeves.com/name-that-plant/tucker-summer-1659761152/) - Shamefully, a 40+ yr old tree was recently cut down across the street; cutter crew left massive trunk pieces; wanted to know tree type to see if it would be good for seasoning for next year's firewood?
- [portland-summer-1659788081](https://www.walterreeves.com/name-that-plant/portland-summer-1659788081/) - I found this on my wanderings and I cant identify it. Its not a blueberry. The leaves are like holly, and the berries have bot crown. They are not shiny berries.
- [fort-saint-john-summer-1659649330](https://www.walterreeves.com/name-that-plant/fort-saint-john-summer-1659649330/) - Mushroom – white, cone-shaped cap, no visible scales
- [marietta-summer-1659555927](https://www.walterreeves.com/name-that-plant/marietta-summer-1659555927/) - This vine grows up in all my plantings. Our dogs chew it. We don’t know if it is toxic. Also is there a selective way to kill it?
- [beebe-summer-1659537023](https://www.walterreeves.com/name-that-plant/beebe-summer-1659537023/) - A deciduous shrub that matures to approximately three feet and blooms purple flowers midsummer, I purchased a Home Depota couple of years ago and lost the tag to know how to care for it, I sure do hope that someone can tell me it’s identity as I’d like to know how much sun it needs!
- [briarcliff-manor-summer-1659357508](https://www.walterreeves.com/name-that-plant/briarcliff-manor-summer-1659357508/) - Purchased around Easter it was blooming thought it was an Azalea. Replanted outdoors it is blooming again and I don’t know of Azaleas blooming again. What is it please?
- [atlanta-summer-1659318965](https://www.walterreeves.com/name-that-plant/atlanta-summer-1659318965/) - I have a hedge of Japanese Plum Yew here. The plants a growing like normal yews. But this one yew isn’t growing upright with branches extending out. Rather it looks like the branches are inverted. Or it’s trying to grow down instead. You can see in photo, the plants of the left are normal. The
- [bremen-summer-1659394398](https://www.walterreeves.com/name-that-plant/bremen-summer-1659394398/) - Found a bunch of these (100’s) in the woods near a small creek. Most are the brown/purple color but found one green one. Not acorns. Have a fruity smell but firm to the touch. Smaller seeds inside are brown almond shaped and and about 3/8” long.
- [lawrenceville-summer-1659444664](https://www.walterreeves.com/name-that-plant/lawrenceville-summer-1659444664/) - I first noticed this a few summers ago. Seemed to be just a few in the yard but this summer they're popping up all over the yard and they grow fast. IF I don't apply weed killer their stem will actually harden up. Weed killer is taming them but they still pop up even in
- [decatur-summer-1659018089](https://www.walterreeves.com/name-that-plant/decatur-summer-1659018089/) - Hydrangeas with brown rusty spots
- [atlanta-summer-1658763636](https://www.walterreeves.com/name-that-plant/atlanta-summer-1658763636/) - We’ve had two jasmine plants on our 2nd floor deck for years. We came home from vacation and most of one of the plants had been broken off. We’ve had squirrels land on the deck and dig up the dirt in our pots, likely jumping from the power wires, but have no idea what cut
- [marietta-summer-1658935644](https://www.walterreeves.com/name-that-plant/marietta-summer-1658935644/) - Help. Cannot find anybody to identify this weed/grass. It is coming up through very dense zoysia it runs on runners approximately 9 to 10" underneath the ground and grows in groups. It's warm season and goes dormant when cold just like Bermuda and Zoysia. Trying to get rid of it.
- [marietta-summer-1658873032](https://www.walterreeves.com/name-that-plant/marietta-summer-1658873032/) - This grass/weed has shown up in my back yard for 2-3 years. It is currently covering 75% of my back yard. It looks beautiful. It is now showing up in my front yard. When frost comes, it completely disappears. Is this plant a viable option to fescue? If not, I plan to transition to El
- [williamsburg-summer-1658872419](https://www.walterreeves.com/name-that-plant/williamsburg-summer-1658872419/) - I found the seedling over a year ago in my garden and transplanted it in a big pot. I was hoping it'd be a native because we have a number of native trees behind our property where the parent tree of this seedling is. I have never seen the parent bloom but the more research
- [newnan-spring-1653273089](https://www.walterreeves.com/name-that-plant/newnan-spring-1653273089/) - This weed is appearing throughout our sunny, mulched beds and along the stone walkway through our garden. Can you please identify it and tell me how to get rid of it? It is very prolific – appearing everywhere all at once.
- [powder-springs-summer-1658449432](https://www.walterreeves.com/name-that-plant/powder-springs-summer-1658449432/) - The leaves are dying and a smaller branch has died. Have three in. my backyard and all of them have the same leaves. Anything I can do? Do I need to have them taken down?
- [ball-ground-summer-1658532735](https://www.walterreeves.com/name-that-plant/ball-ground-summer-1658532735/) - Plant is a vine growing up a tree.
- [duluth-summer-1658624929](https://www.walterreeves.com/name-that-plant/duluth-summer-1658624929/) - Shows up in Summer and is trying hard to take over y Bermuda lawn. Please ID and tell me what I can use to eradicate it. It is in many, many areas of the lawn. Thanks!
- [snellville-summer-1658625195](https://www.walterreeves.com/name-that-plant/snellville-summer-1658625195/) - I am seeing this insect on my tomatoes. They were present last year as well. I think they are using their Proboscidea to poke into the tomatoes. I try to catch and kill them but have not been successful.
- [callaway-summer-1658350975](https://www.walterreeves.com/name-that-plant/callaway-summer-1658350975/) - This is a very aggressive type of weed grass that is taking over my St Augustine lawn. Weed killer doesn't have any affect on it.
- [marietta-summer-1658190665](https://www.walterreeves.com/name-that-plant/marietta-summer-1658190665/) - I bought "pink wisteria seeds" on Amazon and sprouted this instead four years ago. The seeds came from China. It survived the last two winters with lows of 21F. This summer it is thriving and is twice as tall as the fence. The seeds were small, hard and black. Took a month to germinate. The
- [brookhaven-summer-1657820489](https://www.walterreeves.com/name-that-plant/brookhaven-summer-1657820489/) - This is growing out of a wood chip bed. Shaded in the morning, full sun in the afternoon. I assume it's a fungus or mushroom.
- [lithia-summer-1657973394](https://www.walterreeves.com/name-that-plant/lithia-summer-1657973394/) - These plants popped up quickly after we disturbed the banks around our pond by digging them out more. I am trying to figure out if it is chamber bitter or bigpod sesbania. The app I used to identify is giving me both names. Thank you!
- [alpharetta-summer-1657995592](https://www.walterreeves.com/name-that-plant/alpharetta-summer-1657995592/) - Growing wild in our backyard which is conservation area with a creek and lots of trees and shrubs.
- [raleigh-summer-1657237963](https://www.walterreeves.com/name-that-plant/raleigh-summer-1657237963/) - Not sure, the flowers look something like hydrangeas, but they're cream color to light yellow.
- [decatur-summer-1657315559](https://www.walterreeves.com/name-that-plant/decatur-summer-1657315559/) - Burgundy colored plant growing wild throughout west facing back yard.
- [hamilton-summer-1657377657](https://www.walterreeves.com/name-that-plant/hamilton-summer-1657377657/) - Cannot tell if this is hogweed
- [haughton-summer-1657429163](https://www.walterreeves.com/name-that-plant/haughton-summer-1657429163/) - Fast growing vine that wraps around whatever it touches. Heart shaped leaves. What is this please?
- [winder-summer-1657475189](https://www.walterreeves.com/name-that-plant/winder-summer-1657475189/) - Low to the ground. Spreads quickly. Has a flower but has not bloomed yet.
- [savannah-summer-1657060331](https://www.walterreeves.com/name-that-plant/savannah-summer-1657060331/) - About 2 feet tall, 3 feet wide.
- [snellville-summer-1656791692](https://www.walterreeves.com/name-that-plant/snellville-summer-1656791692/) - Something is eating my sage. The only insect I can see is this mystery beetle. Please help identify and recommend a solution to keep my sage from being eaten.
- [northborough-summer-1656723954](https://www.walterreeves.com/name-that-plant/northborough-summer-1656723954/) - It suddenly grew tall and I went to pull it out and instantly felt like I had third degree burns where it touched my skin.
- [bristol-summer-1656430945](https://www.walterreeves.com/name-that-plant/bristol-summer-1656430945/) - We had a cherry tree here before but it died and now we have this shrub/tree about 2 or 3 years old.
- [madison-summer-1656364803](https://www.walterreeves.com/name-that-plant/madison-summer-1656364803/) - This is a lipstick plant received indirect light ( N/NE exposure). Can you help with the issue here? It arrived with scale ( it was a gift). I sought guidance and treated it with a systemic insecticide. Scale much improved. Then this wilted look appeared. Sought local guidance, was advised it was overwatered. Soil tester
- [norcross-spring-1656348683](https://www.walterreeves.com/name-that-plant/norcross-spring-1656348683/) - our crepe myrtle droops when wet. It did that last year and we thought it was due to a fungus we had. Someone suggested we not cut it back in the fall. So we did not cut it back last fall. No fungus, but droops not that it has heavy blossoms and three branches broke
- [douglasville-summer-1656257899](https://www.walterreeves.com/name-that-plant/douglasville-summer-1656257899/) - This weed has an almost white stem. If I look at patches of grass, they are white/light grey. And it is everywhere. And it doesn't cut well because these "stems" don't stick straight up. They grow to the side and then up, sort of like a "U."
- [woodstock-summer-1656179000](https://www.walterreeves.com/name-that-plant/woodstock-summer-1656179000/) - This is a newly (March '22) planted Dogwood tree planted by a professional landscaper in soil that was previously forested. The area is located at the bottom of a hill and is well-drained. There is minimal leaf discoloration and a couple of the lower branches have died. What could be causing this and what should
- [decatur-summer-1655936148](https://www.walterreeves.com/name-that-plant/decatur-summer-1655936148/) - I keep finding new unknowns in my 'newish' yard. This one is intimately entwined with a nice fern, and I first thought it was another fern because the new leaves look similar to a maidenhair fern.
- [cumming-summer-1655932547](https://www.walterreeves.com/name-that-plant/cumming-summer-1655932547/) - Broad leaves, prickly stem, white flower shaped like a star, but mostly large green leaves. Has grown quite large in corner of fence.
- [atlanta-spring-1655757359](https://www.walterreeves.com/name-that-plant/atlanta-spring-1655757359/) - Popped up in yard. Currently about a foot high.
- [gainesville-summer-1655665305](https://www.walterreeves.com/name-that-plant/gainesville-summer-1655665305/) - Hello! Can you help me and tell me the name of this plant? It’s evergreen, easy to propagate (just cut a piece and stick in the ground). When it blooms it has some white flowers. Thank you so much.
- [kennesaw-summer-1655665538](https://www.walterreeves.com/name-that-plant/kennesaw-summer-1655665538/) - Help! Why are the leaves on my meter lemon curling and turning yellow? I tried to research online but I find everything from too much water to too little water. I haven’t seen any bugs. A few of the tiny Lemons have dropped. 😩
- [powder-springs-summer-1655680780](https://www.walterreeves.com/name-that-plant/powder-springs-summer-1655680780/) - This container was at the edge of my covered deck which is 6 feet off the ground. The un identified Plant just popped up in the container out of nowhere. It looks Similar to a Venus fly trap at first glance but it isn’t. Not sure if it’s a fungal spores or an actual plant
- [palmetto-spring-1655347787](https://www.walterreeves.com/name-that-plant/palmetto-spring-1655347787/) - This tree is in my neighbor's yard. It has purple flowers in spring with grape-cluster-like seed pods. The pictures show the new seed pods (green) as well as the old seed pods (brown). I have taken pictures of the flower too. It is approximately 25 feet tall. Could you please identify this tree? Thanks.
- [baldwin-spring-1655216696](https://www.walterreeves.com/name-that-plant/baldwin-spring-1655216696/) - Of three knockout rose bushes that were planted a couple years ago, the one in the middle “just up and died”. Each one beside it seem to be doing fine. Please help.
- [fort-saint-john-summer-1655229053](https://www.walterreeves.com/name-that-plant/fort-saint-john-summer-1655229053/) - Growing on dead aspen
- [atlanta-spring-1655156796](https://www.walterreeves.com/name-that-plant/atlanta-spring-1655156796/) - Shrub blooming now. It is about four feet tall and wide. I can't tell if those are berries opening up into flowers or flowers turning into berries. Owner of plant unsure but says possibly in hydrangea family and thinks it is in Dr. Dirr's book.
- [woodstock-spring-1655047373](https://www.walterreeves.com/name-that-plant/woodstock-spring-1655047373/) - This Japanese Maple tree was planted in mid-March in an open front yard receiving full sun all day. The discolorations started appearing about two weeks ago. It receives about one-half inch of water every 5 days and has had an application of 13-13-13. What is causing this and what should I do about it?
- [gainesville-summer-1655156069](https://www.walterreeves.com/name-that-plant/gainesville-summer-1655156069/) - We had a load of dirt delivered for the new veggie garden. I thought this 'volunteer' was a cucumber at first, but unlike cucumbers I did plant (from seed) – this sprouted faster, grew runners and quickly invaded its neighbors, had no flowers. I say creeping cucumber; husband says moonseed. Please help us settle this
- [washington-spring-1654709006](https://www.walterreeves.com/name-that-plant/washington-spring-1654709006/) - Test Please Ignore.
- [weaverville-spring-1654711540](https://www.walterreeves.com/name-that-plant/weaverville-spring-1654711540/) - Is this a Hoya? Dark green leaves, slow-growing, gentle spread. No blooms. I've owned this plant for almost two years.
- [atlanta-spring-1654346936](https://www.walterreeves.com/name-that-plant/atlanta-spring-1654346936/) - I suspect this is poison hemlock in my yard. I would like to get rid of it safely. Who would be able to ID it and recommend someone to contact for removal?
- [canton-spring-1654468928](https://www.walterreeves.com/name-that-plant/canton-spring-1654468928/) - Bush Estimates likely + or – a couple feet 12' tall Estimate 12' wide Curious of type and to know if it will produce nectar of interest to Honey Bees.
- [howell-spring-1654791496](https://www.walterreeves.com/name-that-plant/howell-spring-1654791496/) - It's almost a tree, 8 ' tall, white 4 petal flowers with greyish-green leaves.
- [buford-spring-1654223071](https://www.walterreeves.com/name-that-plant/buford-spring-1654223071/) - 25 year old crepe myrtles – whitish blotches appearing on leaves toward end of some lower stems, and leaves starting to wither. No prior health issues with these trees. Ideas? Treatments?
- [morrow-spring-1654278810](https://www.walterreeves.com/name-that-plant/morrow-spring-1654278810/) - This plant had reached about 3-1/2 to 4 feet in height with a heavy stalk. It had a heavy fragrance to the tiny bloom with short, narrow petals like a miniature daisy.
- [tucker-spring-1654275439](https://www.walterreeves.com/name-that-plant/tucker-spring-1654275439/) - Deciduous tree (oak?). What is the ailment? Mostly affecting bottom branches with progressively decreasing distribution and intensity moving towards top.
- [acworth-spring-1653846185](https://www.walterreeves.com/name-that-plant/acworth-spring-1653846185/) - It just appeared on the pot and before me deciding to keep it or not. Is this plant useful?
- [acworth-spring-1653846599](https://www.walterreeves.com/name-that-plant/acworth-spring-1653846599/) - This plant appeared in my garden. I remember throwing various vegetable seeds in my garden. Is this a vegetable plant? Thanks in advance for identifying it for me. I will get rid of this plant if it will not produce any edible fruits.
- [acworth-spring-1653846717](https://www.walterreeves.com/name-that-plant/acworth-spring-1653846717/) - This plant appeared in my garden. I remember throwing various vegetable seeds in my garden. Is this a grape plant? Thanks in advance for identifying it for me. I will get rid of this plant if it will not produce any edible fruits.
- [el-paso-spring-1653915993](https://www.walterreeves.com/name-that-plant/el-paso-spring-1653915993/) - The Red and Green Flower Plant is all over El Paso Tx. The Purple Humming Bird Plant, I planted from seeds and lost the package of what was planted, but it's Growing here in GA
- [oxford-spring-1653784598](https://www.walterreeves.com/name-that-plant/oxford-spring-1653784598/) - A weed that has taken over my lawn. Turns it white. Appears to have runners spreading very fast.
- [decatur-spring-1653855460](https://www.walterreeves.com/name-that-plant/decatur-spring-1653855460/) - I planted two Azalea plants in my garden and just noticed that something is eating the leaves. Does anyone know what this is and how I should treat it. Regards, John Edwards
- [duluth-spring-1653921908](https://www.walterreeves.com/name-that-plant/duluth-spring-1653921908/) - Weedy Vine, climbing the fence –
- [douglasville-summer-1653317267](https://www.walterreeves.com/name-that-plant/douglasville-summer-1653317267/) - This must be a purchased it last year because I overwintered it. The picture doesn't show it's real color. It's really a light lime green with somewhat succulent stems and leaves. Not a succulent thought, just fleshy. Now it's about 1 ft. high and about 10 inches wide.
- [palmetto-spring-1653347879](https://www.walterreeves.com/name-that-plant/palmetto-spring-1653347879/) - I found this tree/shrub growing by the road. The flowers are actually on the underside of the leaves. Could anyone identify this? Thanks.
- [marietta-spring-1653132682](https://www.walterreeves.com/name-that-plant/marietta-spring-1653132682/) - Can you identify the disease and how to fix the problem. I think this is Japanese Boxwood and this problem is happening on two of my bushes. Thanks,
- [peachtree-city-spring-1652961105](https://www.walterreeves.com/name-that-plant/peachtree-city-spring-1652961105/) - Been seeing this take over the yard this year (and other people's yards as well). Not a dandelion, but sort of similar. Grows in scattered patches in various sizes.
- [richmond-hill-spring-1653240744](https://www.walterreeves.com/name-that-plant/richmond-hill-spring-1653240744/) - It's a type of Butterfly bush. Don't remember the name. Dark green leaves have a strong herbal scent. Blooms are tiny pink in a ball type format
- [winder-spring-1653135239](https://www.walterreeves.com/name-that-plant/winder-spring-1653135239/) - Lung shaped double leaf. White stem/root. Scores of them appeared in my raised bed just days after cultivating and planting cucumber, squash, zucchini. Maybe their seeds laid dormant from last year, and I stirred them up to a germination level last week?
- [decatur-spring-1653137754](https://www.walterreeves.com/name-that-plant/decatur-spring-1653137754/) - I found this vine coming up after clearing out English ivy under pines in my backyard.
- [douglasville-spring-1652732454](https://www.walterreeves.com/name-that-plant/douglasville-spring-1652732454/) - Zone 7b, growing behind a 24 year old, loropetalum. It's right up against my brick foundation, Very inhospitable environment. Very little water, almost hardpan soil, full sun. I did not plant it. Tried several plant ID apps. keep giving me many acer types. Closest I found using google was Acer davidii, George Forest, looked at
- [shelton-spring-1652735792](https://www.walterreeves.com/name-that-plant/shelton-spring-1652735792/) - These very small pieces are all ofer my deck and my puppy loves to eat the ones i miss. I have a tulip tree amd lots of beech trees. Is this from the beech tree? There are some maples in the woods behind my house. Poisonous? Thank you.
- [elberton-spring-1652755378](https://www.walterreeves.com/name-that-plant/elberton-spring-1652755378/) - This small bushy plant in growing in the woods near Elbert County near Clark’s Hill Lake. I believe it is in the area of an old home place as there are several other flowers and interesting plants in the area. Its leaves are are waxy and the white flowers are petite, hang down in bunches,
- [buford-spring-1652876815](https://www.walterreeves.com/name-that-plant/buford-spring-1652876815/) - I have 2 of these and I’m not sure if the are weeds or wildflowers, or how they got there. One picture shows the plant and the other picture shows the flower bloom. The flower reminds me of phlox, but not the plant.
- [bogart-spring-1652544828](https://www.walterreeves.com/name-that-plant/bogart-spring-1652544828/) - Found this clump of exposed tubers under my magnolia tree. I got it out, not sure what it is. Can I get an ID from this picture?
- [roswell-spring-1652316454](https://www.walterreeves.com/name-that-plant/roswell-spring-1652316454/) - These spots are on all the leaves of the oak trees on my property. (I think this is an oak leaf). I don't notice them on any other trees. 🙁 What is causing the spots?
- [roswell-spring-1651975954](https://www.walterreeves.com/name-that-plant/roswell-spring-1651975954/) - These seeds are falling from a tree. What kind of tree is it?
- [grimes-spring-1652033902](https://www.walterreeves.com/name-that-plant/grimes-spring-1652033902/) - I planted a yellow weigela bush here a few years back and it did not survive. Or so I thought. Can this be it or is this a weed ?
- [austell-spring-1651973296](https://www.walterreeves.com/name-that-plant/austell-spring-1651973296/) - I think it grew up wild in edge of pasture but looks more like a planted plant. About 4 feet tall.
- [grimes-spring-1652196310](https://www.walterreeves.com/name-that-plant/grimes-spring-1652196310/) - I submitted 2 pics previously. Trying to identify this plant. These are 2 more pics of the same plant, hoping to make identification easier.
- [ellenwood-spring-1652122557](https://www.walterreeves.com/name-that-plant/ellenwood-spring-1652122557/) - It was a volunteer in an island. I dug it up and replanted it. I thought it was a crepe myrtle.
- [decatur-spring-1652044714](https://www.walterreeves.com/name-that-plant/decatur-spring-1652044714/) - It has runners and spreads like mad. It looks like artemisia somewhat but not as silvery. It's taking over my garden bed. I've tried applying Roundup with a paintbrush and that knocks it back for a bit but I can't get rid of it! Pulling it up just makes more of it. Help!
- [lake-park-spring-1651095353](https://www.walterreeves.com/name-that-plant/lake-park-spring-1651095353/) - A wild growing tall bush growing on the edge of the road next to a swamp
- [lake-park-spring-1651102957](https://www.walterreeves.com/name-that-plant/lake-park-spring-1651102957/) - These are growing beside the road next to a swamp near maples and cypress
- [lake-park-spring-1651104713](https://www.walterreeves.com/name-that-plant/lake-park-spring-1651104713/) - I tasted these berries last year. I feel sure they are blueberries. They were sweet. I picked them and froze them. The leaves have me puzzled.
- [warner-robins-spring-1651018012](https://www.walterreeves.com/name-that-plant/warner-robins-spring-1651018012/) - We have three or four types of plants/weeds growing like crazy in our flower beds. I want to identfy what they are as I have broken out really bad while working in the yard for the last two springs. Two of the photos are the same type of plant/weed, which is what is growing the
- [kennesaw-spring-1651412165](https://www.walterreeves.com/name-that-plant/kennesaw-spring-1651412165/) - My rosemary isn’t well. Was fine last summer, over winter was in a plastic portable greenhouse. leaves are all yellow. 1 pix shows a new rosemary to compare the leaf color. No stems are droopy so I don’t think it’s root rot. Should I cut it back to nothing and see if it lives? Help
- [augusta-spring-1651433198](https://www.walterreeves.com/name-that-plant/augusta-spring-1651433198/) - Beautiful street tree in urban Augusta GA with large glossy leaves and fruit that looks like persimmon. Please identify.
- [peachtree-city-spring-1651425362](https://www.walterreeves.com/name-that-plant/peachtree-city-spring-1651425362/) - I got this from a friend's garden in Jensen Beach FL but don't know what it is, where to plant it or if will even grow up here. She said to stick it in the ground and stand back. I'm a bit leery of that advice given the difference in zones. TYIA
- [atlanta-spring-1651419383](https://www.walterreeves.com/name-that-plant/atlanta-spring-1651419383/) - Hi, these Cedars were installed as my only privacy screen in 2011. They have always looked healthy as they get plenty of water. They are planted next to a drainage ditch that gets lots of runoff. Now they are browning. Is this just spot browning or is this a bigger issue? I don’t know the
- [lexington-spring-1651347101](https://www.walterreeves.com/name-that-plant/lexington-spring-1651347101/) - Grows close to ground with "bottle brush" like stems. In time the entire plant is loaded with puffball seed heads. On the right side of photo can be seen a puffball has emerged with more to follow. Richard H.
- [conyers-spring-1651245342](https://www.walterreeves.com/name-that-plant/conyers-spring-1651245342/) - First time doing any type of gardening, please be patient… Just transplanted some spacemaster cucumbers seedlings yesterday in my raised bed, and within a day I noticed this white, papery affliction starting to appear on the edges on a couple of my plants. I haven't seen any aphids or any other insects around, but maybe
- [shelby-spring-1651365025](https://www.walterreeves.com/name-that-plant/shelby-spring-1651365025/) - I’m not sure what this is but it is a bulb and spread very fast. I’ve lived her 8 years and I dug them all up in front and they came back and a lot more. What will kill them? They are in my beds. They smell good and that’s all I can say good
- [atlanta-spring-1651459015](https://www.walterreeves.com/name-that-plant/atlanta-spring-1651459015/) - Its a very beautiful somewhat viney shrub with brilliant red flowers in a shady location
- [saint-louis-spring-1651506892](https://www.walterreeves.com/name-that-plant/saint-louis-spring-1651506892/) - Growing wild behind garage
- [peachtree-city-spring-1651078805](https://www.walterreeves.com/name-that-plant/peachtree-city-spring-1651078805/) - Two of these trees in my yard. Tallest is about 50 feet tall. Until recently they were crowded by sweet gums and pine trees. Blooms drop very tiny black seeds no visible fruits.
- [marietta-spring-1651600698](https://www.walterreeves.com/name-that-plant/marietta-spring-1651600698/) - Floating, cotton-like seeds coming from unidentified nearby trees, leaving snow-like coating upon rooves.
- [duluth-spring-1651704888](https://www.walterreeves.com/name-that-plant/duluth-spring-1651704888/) - Stem has a rough feel and the tiny "balls" grab onto my clothes, gloves, and shoes when I try to pull the weeds (?) up. They appear to be trying to take over!
- [atlanta-spring-1651459098](https://www.walterreeves.com/name-that-plant/atlanta-spring-1651459098/) - Its a very beautiful somewhat viney shrub with brilliant red flowers in a shady location
- [atlanta-spring-1651459273](https://www.walterreeves.com/name-that-plant/atlanta-spring-1651459273/) - Located in a very shady spot..deeply lobed leaves with a blackberry like fruit
- [burke-spring-1651703854](https://www.walterreeves.com/name-that-plant/burke-spring-1651703854/) - Outdoor plants Would like to know the plant name and whether they are toxic to pets
- [tucker-spring-1651550623](https://www.walterreeves.com/name-that-plant/tucker-spring-1651550623/) - Non-flowering, husband cut down from overgrowth and decided the trunk would make a good walking stick. Now, he's wondering the tree type to etch in the design to complete his work.
- [Seed popping tree](https://www.walterreeves.com/name-that-plant/seed-popping-tree/) - This tree is growing in the Sonoran desert (Arizona), and the pods make a popping sound when they expel the seed. Small tiny connected leaves on stems. What is this interesting tree and help me understand it's mechanism of expelling the seeds with such force.
- [lagrange-spring-1650749324](https://www.walterreeves.com/name-that-plant/lagrange-spring-1650749324/) - Gardener who planted this flower died two years ago and hasn't been cared for since. Looking for info on what it is.
- [lexington-spring-1650816389](https://www.walterreeves.com/name-that-plant/lexington-spring-1650816389/) - Similar to a miniature dandelion with a puffball seed head like a dandelion too. Has fibrous roots as opposed to a taproot. Scattered all over the backyard.
- [decatur-spring-1650847998](https://www.walterreeves.com/name-that-plant/decatur-spring-1650847998/) - This additional photo shows flowers on the 3/17 shrub ID question and they do resemble honeysuckle. Is it something we should keep or remove? (OK to remove the 3/1 request that you replied to on 3/10)
- [milner-spring-1650897075](https://www.walterreeves.com/name-that-plant/milner-spring-1650897075/) - Fruiting tree
- [richmond-hill-spring-1650834503](https://www.walterreeves.com/name-that-plant/richmond-hill-spring-1650834503/) - Cicada looking type insect with gold dust pattern all over
- [greensboro-spring-1650591249](https://www.walterreeves.com/name-that-plant/greensboro-spring-1650591249/) - Noticed this plant several years ago and would like to know its name.
- [lufkin-spring-1650554298](https://www.walterreeves.com/name-that-plant/lufkin-spring-1650554298/) - Need to have identified
- [clarkesville-spring-1650310662](https://www.walterreeves.com/name-that-plant/clarkesville-spring-1650310662/) - This is a plant of my late mother's. She couldn't remember what the name of the plant was, only that she's had it for 40+ years. It has fuzzy leaves like an African Violet, yet the leaves are bigger and have different coloring. It bloomed last May 2021 and now has bloomed again in April
- [austell-spring-1649553613](https://www.walterreeves.com/name-that-plant/austell-spring-1649553613/) - I assume a crabapple. Pls confirm. Is there any way to tell the variety?
- [lexington-spring-1649618009](https://www.walterreeves.com/name-that-plant/lexington-spring-1649618009/) - Leaves appear similar to 3-leaf clover, 5 petal purple flowers. Seems to prefer damp shaded areas. Richard H.
- [tiger-spring-1649721015](https://www.walterreeves.com/name-that-plant/tiger-spring-1649721015/) - These suddenly came up scattered around a 5 feet area. Only one bloom per stem.
- [gainesville-spring-1650022990](https://www.walterreeves.com/name-that-plant/gainesville-spring-1650022990/) - This weed has popped out everywhere. I thought it was ‘plantain’ which is supposed to be a good weed (for medicinal use), but after comparing it to pictures of plantain the leaves don’t match. Any idea what this is? Thanks for your help
- [whitesburg-spring-1649986717](https://www.walterreeves.com/name-that-plant/whitesburg-spring-1649986717/) - Shrub plant found on the outskirts of a wooded area. Smell of flowers is sweet and reminiscent of daffodils.
- [lilburn-spring-1649706718](https://www.walterreeves.com/name-that-plant/lilburn-spring-1649706718/) - I need to identify the plant to see if it is a good plant or a weed
- [sulphur-springs-autumn-1649092063](https://www.walterreeves.com/name-that-plant/sulphur-springs-autumn-1649092063/) - Seeds found in my brothers coat pocket after unknown time. trying to germinate- unsuccessful. Category unknown. cap seems velvety. Anyone have an idea what? Travis
- [atlanta-summer-1648837966](https://www.walterreeves.com/name-that-plant/atlanta-summer-1648837966/) - Growing in shade. Plant about 2 1/2 feet tall
- [johns-creek-spring-1648347701](https://www.walterreeves.com/name-that-plant/johns-creek-spring-1648347701/) - I received as a hostess gift. Can I plant in yard? What is the name of it to research how to best plant
- [punta-gorda-spring-1647867868](https://www.walterreeves.com/name-that-plant/punta-gorda-spring-1647867868/) - I believe it is in the succulent family. The branches are similar to a Desert Rose or Plumeria. The leaves have a velvety texture. It blooms in spring and summer with beautiful yellow flowers.
- [brookhaven-spring-1647717076](https://www.walterreeves.com/name-that-plant/brookhaven-spring-1647717076/) - Last year, a neighbor's potted wax begonia rolled downhill, stopping at our chain link fence. It bloomed and survived the winter. This year, downhill from that begonia, we have quite a few of the plants shown in the photograph. The lobular shape of the leaves makes me wonder if they are somehow related to the
- [decatur-spring-1647560319](https://www.walterreeves.com/name-that-plant/decatur-spring-1647560319/) - Resubmitting the 3/1 request with another image. This grows about 7′ tall, 5' wide and new leaves just emerged. Please help identify it?
- [lawrenceville-winter-1647441143](https://www.walterreeves.com/name-that-plant/lawrenceville-winter-1647441143/) - This apparently dead patch popped up in our fescue yard in January. It was a mystery to our yard service provider. In early March, we roughed up the dirt and applied seed we have used before that has worked well to seed bare spots. Today, there are no visible signs of germination. What should we
- [decaturga-spring-1646658920](https://www.walterreeves.com/name-that-plant/decaturga-spring-1646658920/) - This grows about 7' tall and new leaves just emerged. Can you identify it from this photo?
- [phoenix-winter-1646680839](https://www.walterreeves.com/name-that-plant/phoenix-winter-1646680839/) - Looks and smells like carrots to me. My yard is full of it and not the usual weeds that pop up or the dichondra that usually comes up during the winter.. what is it?
- [atlanta-winter-1646312549](https://www.walterreeves.com/name-that-plant/atlanta-winter-1646312549/) - I want to properly label the plants in my yard, especially those that are unusual, native, etc. What's the best format? Best I can tell, front should include scientific name (genus + species), common name, then cultivar. Back should include source of plant (nursery, friend, etc.) and date added to landscape. What else? Corrections?
- [douglasville-spring-1645934769](https://www.walterreeves.com/name-that-plant/douglasville-spring-1645934769/) - Plumquat tree. Strange disease that has gooey gooky slime dripping off tree
- [mcdonough-winter-1645218033](https://www.walterreeves.com/name-that-plant/mcdonough-winter-1645218033/) - This vine is growing at the edge of the woods. Long slender leaves with oval orange colored fruit/seed.
- [grovetown-winter-1645140499](https://www.walterreeves.com/name-that-plant/grovetown-winter-1645140499/) - This little gal popped up in a planter and I'm not sure if it's a weed or flower
- [nashville-autumn-1644729682](https://www.walterreeves.com/name-that-plant/nashville-autumn-1644729682/) - A clipping from my grandmother's rosebush. The parent bush stands about 4' – 5' tall and about 3' around. It was planted sometime around or before the early 80s. Two pictures with the single flower are from the summer. One with multiple flowers is early winter when I brought it into the garage before the
- [peachtree-corners-spring-1644641778](https://www.walterreeves.com/name-that-plant/peachtree-corners-spring-1644641778/) - What is this plant? I saw the picture but didn't know the name of it. Thanks.
- [atlanta-winter-1644090248](https://www.walterreeves.com/name-that-plant/atlanta-winter-1644090248/) - The plant is about 8"-12" high and 12"-18" wide. As I recall it was more green in the summer but this winter it turned the fantastic purplish in the pic. I'd love to get more but forgot what it was!
- [portland-winter-1644116799](https://www.walterreeves.com/name-that-plant/portland-winter-1644116799/) - I received this plant from a friend and she said it was a pregnant onion, but from the photos I have seen online, it doesn't look like the picture of a pregnant onion. Now, I am wondering if it is an onion someone stuck in some dirt to see if it would grow. Please tell
- [johns-creek-winter-1644075601](https://www.walterreeves.com/name-that-plant/johns-creek-winter-1644075601/) - Houseplant received, unkown ID, Blooms profusely with yellow.
- [acworth-winter-1643596351](https://www.walterreeves.com/name-that-plant/acworth-winter-1643596351/) - This popped up under a neighbors boxwood…..looks like it is growing off of a root but who knows~ Original post here: https://www.walterreeves.com/name-that-plant/acworth-winter-1640817766/
- [madison-autumn-1643755549](https://www.walterreeves.com/name-that-plant/madison-autumn-1643755549/) - I've been told this is a variety of switchgrass. Which one?
- [panthersville-winter-1642474402](https://www.walterreeves.com/name-that-plant/panthersville-winter-1642474402/) - A branch with large cylindrical seed pods found on the South River Trail. I observed a couple of plants about five feet tall with similar seed pods, but mch smaller. I looked around a little but did not see a tree big enough for this branch to have come from.
- [loganville-winter-1641746952](https://www.walterreeves.com/name-that-plant/loganville-winter-1641746952/) - Pretty tree when in leaf. We want to save/move it. Questions- 1. What kind of tree? 2. Is the growth on the limbs a disease? Normal winter something? Just type of bark? (Recently move from Texas and learning all new plants!) Many thanks! Kathy
- [columbus-winter-1641754581](https://www.walterreeves.com/name-that-plant/columbus-winter-1641754581/) - I noticed that bees were on it and I am a beekeeper. I need to plant this around my hives too.
- [madison-winter-1641689886](https://www.walterreeves.com/name-that-plant/madison-winter-1641689886/) - This is a Crepe Myrtle. Is this something I should be concerned about?
- [cartersville-winter-1641189450](https://www.walterreeves.com/name-that-plant/cartersville-winter-1641189450/) - Bright orange growth with lots of 1mm round ovals attached by a clear/whitish tissue to surface of a fallen rotted damp pine wood. Perhaps a Slime mold, asking for more identifying information. We revisited the site the next day, on the 2nd day previous growth was brown and new grow was near by.
- [acworth-winter-1640817766](https://www.walterreeves.com/name-that-plant/acworth-winter-1640817766/) - Saw this under a neighbors shrub while walking dog
- [fayetteville-autumn-1640117389](https://www.walterreeves.com/name-that-plant/fayetteville-autumn-1640117389/) - We found this at the bottom of a downspout after about 1/4" of rain. (None at the other downspouts.) My husband said "did you see the orange French Fries?" (Later we renamed 'em to "spicy French Fries".) They are mushy. I just have no idea what this could be!!!
- [alpharetta-winter-1640153740](https://www.walterreeves.com/name-that-plant/alpharetta-winter-1640153740/) - Found this growing on my woodland property. Mostly shade but a little morning sun. Leaves are rough. Worried it could be harmful to my dogs.
- [montezuma-winter-1640209374](https://www.walterreeves.com/name-that-plant/montezuma-winter-1640209374/) - Sapling with soft to the touch branches with needle-like tips.
- [panama-city-autumn-1639790336](https://www.walterreeves.com/name-that-plant/panama-city-autumn-1639790336/) - I think it’s beautiful and want to grow it ! It’s at a Thai Restaurant on Hwy 98
- [mission-hills-autumn-1639421391](https://www.walterreeves.com/name-that-plant/mission-hills-autumn-1639421391/) - Can you identify the plant? Is a succulent but I don’t know the name.
- [camarillo-autumn-1639391474](https://www.walterreeves.com/name-that-plant/camarillo-autumn-1639391474/) - Schefflera plant getting dry, hard yellow/brown spots on many leaves.
- [douglasville-autumn-1638834613](https://www.walterreeves.com/name-that-plant/douglasville-autumn-1638834613/) - It is a tree that drops these!
- [lake-park-autumn-1638752124](https://www.walterreeves.com/name-that-plant/lake-park-autumn-1638752124/) - I thought it was a huckleberry, but the fruit has 1 big had seed that can be cut in half. The leaves are not serrated at all. The flowers looked white. Help please, is this a useable fruit? Thank you
- [atlanta-autumn-1638744995](https://www.walterreeves.com/name-that-plant/atlanta-autumn-1638744995/) - My Chionanthis virginicus limb was rotated in the photo I submitted. Still thinking it may be alcoholic flux, a bacterial disease that isn’t treatable but not supposed to be fatal. ???
- [atlanta-autumn-1638482669](https://www.walterreeves.com/name-that-plant/atlanta-autumn-1638482669/) - This is a main branch on a 10 yr old Fringe tree (Chionanthus virginicus). I first smelled the froth–like fermenting apple cider. Foam came from under the bark–no evidence of borers of damage under soggy bark. Best I could figure is alcoholic flux? Affected limb seems ok.
- [marietta-winter-1638316703](https://www.walterreeves.com/name-that-plant/marietta-winter-1638316703/) - Help! What’s happening to my money plant? The soil is not damp, is it not enough water?
- [douglasville-spring-1638213776](https://www.walterreeves.com/name-that-plant/douglasville-spring-1638213776/) - I saw this at a local garden center and they said they didn't order it but it came on their truck and they had no idea what it was. It reminds me of violets. Hummingbirds adore it. Would love to get more next year if I can identify.
- [salisbury-summer-1638036806](https://www.walterreeves.com/name-that-plant/salisbury-summer-1638036806/) - Planted these in the spring and can't remember what variety they are.
- [mount-shasta-autumn-1636999522](https://www.walterreeves.com/name-that-plant/mount-shasta-autumn-1636999522/) - Found this as I was cutting back the yard for winter. My plant identifier said it was lance leaf greenbrier but not sure that’s right since I’m in California. Thought it was Solomon’s Seal but the leaf is too stiff and waxy, then I thought it was leucothoe but it doesn’t match those leaves either.
- [asheville-autumn-1637165382](https://www.walterreeves.com/name-that-plant/asheville-autumn-1637165382/) - Very tall
- [atlanta-autumn-1637005146](https://www.walterreeves.com/name-that-plant/atlanta-autumn-1637005146/) - Three to four feet tall, yellowish green leaves. Did not bloom until mid to late October. Lavender color tubular flowers. Flowers are 3/4" long by approximately 1/4" wide.
- [canton-autumn-1636739061](https://www.walterreeves.com/name-that-plant/canton-autumn-1636739061/) - I am seeing patches of these “sprouts” popping up throughout my beds. We just moved into this house this summer, and I am wondering if this could be some kind of bulb coming up too early.
- [peachtree-city-autumn-1636589548](https://www.walterreeves.com/name-that-plant/peachtree-city-autumn-1636589548/) - Not sure what this is. It was in soilless planting mix where I tried to root a hydroponic zuchinni the end of July. Hard like potatoe. The nodes are growing on the larger bulb. Any idea what it is and how to save it until blooms or makes fruit?
- [peachtree-city-autumn-1636587240](https://www.walterreeves.com/name-that-plant/peachtree-city-autumn-1636587240/) - It is hard like a potato. Nodes Growing on the larger one. I tried to save a hydroponic zucchini in August by putting in it soilless dirt and watering. The plant didn’t make it, but now I have this in the pot. ???
- [decatur-autumn-1636496862](https://www.walterreeves.com/name-that-plant/decatur-autumn-1636496862/) - This is a plant which is about 8'W x 9'T and has not been pruned in quite some time. It has an obtrusive appearance in the yard and I was curious how and when I might go about in reducing the bulk. I have all the necessary tools, but did not want to start without
- [lawrenceville-autumn-1636417471](https://www.walterreeves.com/name-that-plant/lawrenceville-autumn-1636417471/) - In a neighbors yard, scalped to the ground, cam back the next spring. Max Height 3ft, single woody stalks. New growth has reddish stems. Spreads aggressively. Has a purplish flower similar to vibrunum on the ends of branches. Funky smell as a cutting. ?Glory flower?
- [marietta-autumn-1636385167](https://www.walterreeves.com/name-that-plant/marietta-autumn-1636385167/) - This is rapidly creeping into my fescue lawn. What can I do to stop the spreading without killing my lawn? I used to have a healthy dark green lawn and now this has taken over in areas that have somewhat moist soil that a landscaper cut too short. How many applications will I need and
- [calgary-alberta-autumn-1635949698](https://www.walterreeves.com/name-that-plant/calgary-alberta-autumn-1635949698/) - This plant was found in a horse pasture just out side of Calgary.
- [decatur-autumn-1635948292](https://www.walterreeves.com/name-that-plant/decatur-autumn-1635948292/) - My parents bought this plant at a nursery 3 years ago, but they don't recall what it is. It is self-sufficient – my father says it actually doesn't want him to water/feed it and does much better on its own. It seems to begin blooming as it cools down. Thanks in advance for your assistance!
- [abingdon-autumn-1635820204](https://www.walterreeves.com/name-that-plant/abingdon-autumn-1635820204/) - Noticed this plant growing in our flower bed. What is it? Thanks!
- [marietta-autumn-1635689046](https://www.walterreeves.com/name-that-plant/marietta-autumn-1635689046/) - Hi everybody, I’m trying to identify the type of 2 hydrangeas. They’re right next to each other. Last fall I cut them both way back to approx 2 feet. 1 of them flowered on new wood the other didn’t. There’s little buds forming already. Should I cut all the way back again?
- [clayton-autumn-1635382531](https://www.walterreeves.com/name-that-plant/clayton-autumn-1635382531/) - Found growing wild in the Appalachian mountains in northeast Georgia.
- [edison-autumn-1635289785](https://www.walterreeves.com/name-that-plant/edison-autumn-1635289785/) - I have a pin oak in my backyard. I saw a lot of black peppercorn-looking things this year scattered around, which I have never seen before. I am not sure it is connected with the pin oak but that is the only thing I can think of. I attached a picture of it. Is it
- [canton-autumn-1634913566](https://www.walterreeves.com/name-that-plant/canton-autumn-1634913566/) - Some type of succulent or sedum. When I purchased it I seem to remember that it had the name keychain something in the name.
- [atlanta-autumn-1634765090](https://www.walterreeves.com/name-that-plant/atlanta-autumn-1634765090/) - I have 5 of these plants that have been growing in my wildflower garden since July – several are between 8 and 10 feet tall. The flowers suddenly started blooming last week and look like sulphur cosmos but from what I’ve read those max out at 6 feet and usually are no taller than 3-4
- [toccoa-autumn-1634755479](https://www.walterreeves.com/name-that-plant/toccoa-autumn-1634755479/) - Growing at glen Ella springs
- [suwanee-autumn-1634746330](https://www.walterreeves.com/name-that-plant/suwanee-autumn-1634746330/) - This photo is of a plant that has sprung up among my daylilys. Is it a weed or a garden plant of some sort.? Honeybees like the flowers. Thanks Royce
- [norcross-autumn-1634488467](https://www.walterreeves.com/name-that-plant/norcross-autumn-1634488467/) - Plant popped up beneath St. John's Wort.
- [atlanta-autumn-1634219129](https://www.walterreeves.com/name-that-plant/atlanta-autumn-1634219129/) - We have no idea what this is. There are a half dozen bulbs, shaped about size of a golf ball, white, and they eventually shoot up this off stalk-like thing. Never seen them before. They are sort of ooozy like a mushroom. I dug up all the bulbs I could find and put them in
- [brooksville-autumn-1633887774](https://www.walterreeves.com/name-that-plant/brooksville-autumn-1633887774/) - Found this growing along the edge of my property today. Looks like a pear but they are out of season I thought.
- [brooksville-autumn-1633969914](https://www.walterreeves.com/name-that-plant/brooksville-autumn-1633969914/) - Keep finding these lying around but cat Eve identify the tree. What is it and is it edible.
- [roanoke-autumn-1633815839](https://www.walterreeves.com/name-that-plant/roanoke-autumn-1633815839/) - Found outside daycare center in VA. Wondering if it will grow in Ga.
- [woodstock-autumn-1633799499](https://www.walterreeves.com/name-that-plant/woodstock-autumn-1633799499/) - What is this round object on my camellia plant and how to care for it?
- [atlanta-summer-1633634757](https://www.walterreeves.com/name-that-plant/atlanta-summer-1633634757/) - I'm not sure what this tree is that I have; pictures attached. the fruit is in clusters; not sure if edible or not. Can you tell me what it is and if the fruit is edible?
- [alpharetta-autumn-1633621112](https://www.walterreeves.com/name-that-plant/alpharetta-autumn-1633621112/) - Purchased from local nursery and accidentally discarded identification tag! It has bloomed all summer and I would like to plant in flower bed if it is a perennial.
- [richmond-hill-autumn-1633456159](https://www.walterreeves.com/name-that-plant/richmond-hill-autumn-1633456159/) - Plant is Better Homes&Gardens bought at Walmart. Tag says " Indoor Plant foliage:" Grown by Costa Farms, Florida. Leaves are very stiff and smooth. Says " Bright Sunny room all day 60 to 80 degrees indoor temp
- [decatur-autumn-1633194893](https://www.walterreeves.com/name-that-plant/decatur-autumn-1633194893/) - I spotted it growing in a vacant lot, dug up 4-5 plants, and a year later I have this explosion of the plant in my back yard. Have I transplanted a beautiful weed? Are there any problems with this mystery plant?
- [cumming-autumn-1633188827](https://www.walterreeves.com/name-that-plant/cumming-autumn-1633188827/) - this vine is taking over our un-used vegetable garden. Has a tiny pink flower just recently bloomed, is it a weed or an old watermelon vine coming back. it just now starting fall Oct. 2021
- [maysville-autumn-1633100216](https://www.walterreeves.com/name-that-plant/maysville-autumn-1633100216/) - Blooming elephant ear? Is there such a thing?
- [fayetteville-autumn-1633030627](https://www.walterreeves.com/name-that-plant/fayetteville-autumn-1633030627/) - Here are two more photos of the plants with flowers that look like birds
- [fayetteville-autumn-1632852284](https://www.walterreeves.com/name-that-plant/fayetteville-autumn-1632852284/) - I think this seed came in a bag of deer resistant wildflowers – bloomed first in 2020 – this one is from saved seed – as you can see, the "blooms" look like tiny birds – their tummies become the bright green seed pod and there are probably 50 seeds in each pod – this
- [village-mills-autumn-1632853688](https://www.walterreeves.com/name-that-plant/village-mills-autumn-1632853688/) - It has elongated leaves with a reptile-like veining. Seems to be hardy and can easily revived with appropriate moisture.
- [social-circle-autumn-1632777366](https://www.walterreeves.com/name-that-plant/social-circle-autumn-1632777366/) - Beautiful pink-red flowers in late summer/early fall; shrub sized plant with distinctively shaped leaves.
- [marietta-autumn-1632600521](https://www.walterreeves.com/name-that-plant/marietta-autumn-1632600521/) - This strange weed popped up in my rose garden. What is it?
- [villa-rica-summer-1632519798](https://www.walterreeves.com/name-that-plant/villa-rica-summer-1632519798/) - My neighbor came by my house today informing me about a tree near her fence. I myself thought it was a weed ,but it kept growing . I'm trying to identify what type of shrub, plant, tree this is because she wants me to cut it down.
- [dunwoody-summer-1632513237](https://www.walterreeves.com/name-that-plant/dunwoody-summer-1632513237/) - The plant resembled eggplant when it was small and I decided to allow it to grow larger in my raised garden bed. Then it took off and started producing this weird looking fruit. I think this is some sort of noxious weed. What is it?
- [keller-summer-1632237888](https://www.walterreeves.com/name-that-plant/keller-summer-1632237888/) - Dracena spike looking weed that I hear are connected underground as it seems to appear in groupings together. Wondering how to rid yard (bermuda) of this pest!
- [athens-summer-1632160077](https://www.walterreeves.com/name-that-plant/athens-summer-1632160077/) - Found this in my yard and it doesn't seem like a weed, but what is it?
- [mariettag-summer-1631818906](https://www.walterreeves.com/name-that-plant/mariettag-summer-1631818906/) - I have this plant for 4 years . It had very few flowers one time about 2 years back. I am trying everything i can think of like pruning,fertilising but it does not bloom. Normally this kind of plant has pink flowers on every branch. Could you please tell me what to do so I
- [marietta-summer-1631712792](https://www.walterreeves.com/name-that-plant/marietta-summer-1631712792/) - This Japanese Maple was planted several years ago and it seems to be just hanging on. In the past couple of summers, entire branches would die. Now there are sections of bark missing from the trunk, and a moldy-looking spot on one of the branches that is oozing an amber sap. Is it worth trying
- [marietta-summer-1631709078](https://www.walterreeves.com/name-that-plant/marietta-summer-1631709078/) - The sprig was taken from a shrub that was 10 feet tall.
- [norcross-summer-1631461650](https://www.walterreeves.com/name-that-plant/norcross-summer-1631461650/) - Several have appeared in heavily wooded lo.
- [milledgeville-summer-1631197669](https://www.walterreeves.com/name-that-plant/milledgeville-summer-1631197669/) - This is a volunteer plant, a shrub that is about 2 1/2 feet tall at present. I have waited to see if it will flower or if an app could ID it but so far I've not found an answer. The berries have recently appeared and have begun to ripen. If this is an undesirable
- [dunwoody-summer-1630860513](https://www.walterreeves.com/name-that-plant/dunwoody-summer-1630860513/) - SEEN ON STUCCO NEAR FRONT DOOR, CAPTURED IN PLASTIC CONTAINER. Is it a good bug, bad bug or just an interesting moth?
- [riversidec-summer-1630968046](https://www.walterreeves.com/name-that-plant/riversidec-summer-1630968046/) - This was spotted in what is left of a lawn in this California drought. The base plant looks like dandelion, but the flower is blueish purple.
- [cumming-autumn-1631026210](https://www.walterreeves.com/name-that-plant/cumming-autumn-1631026210/) - 8 foot tall sparse tree/shrubs growing wild on our fence line that goes un-noticed until fall when it shows these beautiful pods.
- [rincon-summer-1630780877](https://www.walterreeves.com/name-that-plant/rincon-summer-1630780877/) - The photo of an individual plant is about 4" across for scale. Pushing out centipede grass in shady areas. Looks to be a vining lily of some kind. Looking for an ID and how to control it.
- [greenville-summer-1630528189](https://www.walterreeves.com/name-that-plant/greenville-summer-1630528189/) - These 2 plants just appeared in our herb garden. Together about 2 ft tall x 2 ft wide. The orange color is part of the leaf, not a separate leaf. The first picture is the stems, then the both plants from afar, then a close up of what looks like it might flower. Have no
- [lithonia-summer-1630516517](https://www.walterreeves.com/name-that-plant/lithonia-summer-1630516517/) - About 6" tall
- [windham-summer-1630415334](https://www.walterreeves.com/name-that-plant/windham-summer-1630415334/) - We purchased this house then I noticed these growths. It's a green plant, I've not noticed any flowers ever. We have only lived here 2 months
- [cumming-summer-1630360788](https://www.walterreeves.com/name-that-plant/cumming-summer-1630360788/) - This pretty lily like plant suddenly came up in my waterfall at the base. I did not plant a bulb so just wonder what it is and how it got there. It’s at the bottom of the waterfall so strangely enough its base is under some water!
- [adairsville-summer-1630281497](https://www.walterreeves.com/name-that-plant/adairsville-summer-1630281497/) - Small tree 9-10' tall with very firm to hard pinkish red berries, in hardwood forest hillside. I looked around but did not find any others like this. Right next to this tree is the largest "hearts a burstin" shrub/tree I have ever seen. I thought they were just a very small shrub.
- [perry-summer-1630148249](https://www.walterreeves.com/name-that-plant/perry-summer-1630148249/) - My hibiscus has had beautiful blooms all summer long. One morning, I was looking at all of my plants in the yard and the hibiscus flowers were beautiful as usual, then less than an hour later, I passed by and noticed that the petals on 1 bloom had a lot of light blueish spots on
- [roswell-summer-1630248331](https://www.walterreeves.com/name-that-plant/roswell-summer-1630248331/) - Is there anything I can do to save my Daphne it appears to be dying? It has beautiful white, fragrant flowers in February and was planted about 20 years ago.
- [menlo-park-summer-1630185086](https://www.walterreeves.com/name-that-plant/menlo-park-summer-1630185086/) - Hello Walter: We lived in Atlanta for 48 years and now we are in California. I would like to know more about this tree which is at least 10 years old. It came with the house. It has two orange colored fruits (?). These two fruits are not growing. I spotted two months back and
- [canton-summer-1630091250](https://www.walterreeves.com/name-that-plant/canton-summer-1630091250/) - Verigated
- [palmetto-summer-1630031717](https://www.walterreeves.com/name-that-plant/palmetto-summer-1630031717/) - Could anyone please identify this plant? It looks like a shrub. It is about 3 feet tall. It is growing in my neighbor's yard and she does not know what it is and cannot remember if she planted it herself.
- [dawsonville-summer-1630019528](https://www.walterreeves.com/name-that-plant/dawsonville-summer-1630019528/) - We planted wildflower seeds by our mailbox and this came up, what is it, never really had any flowers, looks like it may get some yellow flowers soon
- [cape-coral-summer-1629836280](https://www.walterreeves.com/name-that-plant/cape-coral-summer-1629836280/) - Bought the house a month ago and have no idea what this is. Don't know if it flowers, fruits or if it's for shade.
- [marietta-summer-1629823598](https://www.walterreeves.com/name-that-plant/marietta-summer-1629823598/) - Tall plant , about 3 year old , not blooming yet
- [suwanee-summer-1629899146](https://www.walterreeves.com/name-that-plant/suwanee-summer-1629899146/) - Just now noticed the brown needles on this tree wondering if it just needs more water? It's been thriving for several years until now Thanks
- [austell-summer-1629900742](https://www.walterreeves.com/name-that-plant/austell-summer-1629900742/) - Some up to 7 feet tall. Growing in marshy/wet area, but full sun. Photo taken in August 2021, on the northwest side of the Atlanta suburbs.
- [marietta-summer-1629901923](https://www.walterreeves.com/name-that-plant/marietta-summer-1629901923/) - What plant is it ?
- [boylston-summer-1629728234](https://www.walterreeves.com/name-that-plant/boylston-summer-1629728234/) - This plant was identified as genus Guzmania, but no species was given. I was trying to find the species but could not find anything that looked like this plant on the Internet.
- [buford-summer-1629721219](https://www.walterreeves.com/name-that-plant/buford-summer-1629721219/) - Sudden die-off of part of blueberry plant, all traced to one stem. Stem was rotten just below ground and broke off easily. Stem/root at breaking point was infested with slugs. Other stems of this plant, and adjacent plants, all seem ok at this point. Should I treat for slugs, or are they just a symptom
- [pensacola-summer-1629546752](https://www.walterreeves.com/name-that-plant/pensacola-summer-1629546752/) - A friend took this picture and is asking what kind of plant it is.
- [atlanta-summer-1629473395](https://www.walterreeves.com/name-that-plant/atlanta-summer-1629473395/) - All of my flowering plants seem to be dying and I cannot figure out why. They are all dying from the bottom up, with the oldest growth turning brown and looking dried out at first, then within a couple of days the entire plant is dead. I've tried insecticidal soap and anti-fungal sprays like Daconil.
- [little-rock-summer-1629321254](https://www.walterreeves.com/name-that-plant/little-rock-summer-1629321254/) - I think this is dewberry but I want some input to be sure – it grew practically overnight and I have several vines of this but this is the best photo I could get.
- [buford-summer-1629290543](https://www.walterreeves.com/name-that-plant/buford-summer-1629290543/) - Sudden die off in blueberry bush. About 50% of bush turned brown just within days. Surrounding bushes seem ok, but they do have some brown spots on leaves. Should I remove or treat? Several years ago same thing happened to one of my bushes, also in late summer. It died completely but others were not
- [cartersville-summer-1629054338](https://www.walterreeves.com/name-that-plant/cartersville-summer-1629054338/) - This is the leaf of a seven foot tall tree. No fruit has ever grown on this in the four years we have lived here. The trunk is about 2” in circumference.
- [Garden weed with blue black berries?](https://www.walterreeves.com/name-that-plant/garden-weed-with-blue-black-berries/) - I found this plant among my tomatoes. It looks like a weed of some kind with distinct little bluish black round berries. I wonder if they are edible or poisonous?
- [alpharetta-summer-1628613950](https://www.walterreeves.com/name-that-plant/alpharetta-summer-1628613950/) - My neighbor purchased this at Pikes (they think) but cannot recall the plant name. I really like the architecture of the plant, and would like to know its family (and if other forms/colors are available.
- [cumming-summer-1628704044](https://www.walterreeves.com/name-that-plant/cumming-summer-1628704044/) - Found outside in the woods behind my house. Leaves grow more asymmetric as they get bigger like a begonia. Small points but not sharp like a Holly. It was in the shade, in an area that looks like it receives a good amount of runoff water. Is it a weed?
- [cleveland-ga-summer-1628688346](https://www.walterreeves.com/name-that-plant/cleveland-ga-summer-1628688346/) - Located in wooded area near Chattahoochee River in Hall County
- [canton-summer-1628524979](https://www.walterreeves.com/name-that-plant/canton-summer-1628524979/) - Lenten Rose. Several Lenten Rose plants have collapsed. They look like something sat on them. The other pictures are of the leaves on the same plant. Other Lenten Rose plants near them aren't affected – so far. Is this a disease? Insects? Thanks
- [conyers-summer-1628006219](https://www.walterreeves.com/name-that-plant/conyers-summer-1628006219/) - Not a persimmon…but thought to be a Locust???
- [locust-grove-summer-1627954850](https://www.walterreeves.com/name-that-plant/locust-grove-summer-1627954850/) - this is a sample of recently cut trees on property. What is eating at these Pine trees?
- [cumming-summer-1627938392](https://www.walterreeves.com/name-that-plant/cumming-summer-1627938392/) - I know it’s a perennial and likes full sun.
- [whitesburg-summer-1627937434](https://www.walterreeves.com/name-that-plant/whitesburg-summer-1627937434/) - Saw this tree we liked in Foley, AL. We plucked a few seedings from beneath the tree, about an inch and a half high. Planted them in a pot, then later transferred them to the yard. This one's now about 3 and a half to four feet tall. We're not absolutely sure what type of
- [vail-summer-1627596665](https://www.walterreeves.com/name-that-plant/vail-summer-1627596665/) - Ground cover in Vail Colorado
- [gulf-shores-summer-1627682737](https://www.walterreeves.com/name-that-plant/gulf-shores-summer-1627682737/) - It’s growing in the Lantanias
- [rome-summer-1627769800](https://www.walterreeves.com/name-that-plant/rome-summer-1627769800/) - This is an old pass-along plant. It grows from a bulb, and in the spring produces strappy, amyrillis-like foliage that dies back about late June. The flower stalks are 36" tall. My plant produced three stalks and has been blooming for 10 days or so The flowers are just now declining.
- [alpharetta-summer-1627832301](https://www.walterreeves.com/name-that-plant/alpharetta-summer-1627832301/) - This leaves on this (Oak tree?) are nearly all yellow and have been dropping heavily for the past week or two in late July. Is this tree diseased? Is it at risk for falling? It is about 50’ tall and only about 30’ away from my house on my neighbors property. Please advise. Thank you,
- [peachtree-city-spring-1627589389](https://www.walterreeves.com/name-that-plant/peachtree-city-spring-1627589389/) - It came up voluntarily next to an old oak stump bordering the fareway of a golf course. Is this a weed or wildflower? I love it and plan to plant its seeds, if it's not invasive. It has dried oval seed pods.
- [gould-city-summer-1627183321](https://www.walterreeves.com/name-that-plant/gould-city-summer-1627183321/) - What kind of berries are these? They were growing out of the center of the plant on the ground.
- [carlsbad-summer-1627167523](https://www.walterreeves.com/name-that-plant/carlsbad-summer-1627167523/) - The flowers are about 2.5 to 3 inches diameter. Stems are not more than 2 feet tall and are leggy but the leaves are bushy clusters. The leaves are long and thin and remind me of dandelion leaves. The most notable feature of the flowers is that they smell exactly like a Tootsie Roll.
- [stone-mountain-summer-1627005557](https://www.walterreeves.com/name-that-plant/stone-mountain-summer-1627005557/) - I have a lot of this in my fescue lawn.
- [rome-summer-1627234500](https://www.walterreeves.com/name-that-plant/rome-summer-1627234500/) - This is a fruiting tree but we don't know what it is. I found it walking my dog. The green fruit is hard to blue/purple is soft and when squished the inner fruit is brown and dry. Can you help me out and tell me what this is?
- [milton-summer-1627267963](https://www.walterreeves.com/name-that-plant/milton-summer-1627267963/) - Large leaves. Smash white flowers
- [gainesville-summer-1627324913](https://www.walterreeves.com/name-that-plant/gainesville-summer-1627324913/) - I trim the plant very short and put it in my basement in the fall until next spring. Then I sit it back out side. The pieces I trimmed off, I threw them in the edge of the woods. The pieces took root and are now spreading and survive the winter outside. The plant is
- [marietta-summer-1626893602](https://www.walterreeves.com/name-that-plant/marietta-summer-1626893602/) - This Jasmine plant is from India and looks healthy. It has lots of buds and it was flowering very nicely but suddenly about one week before most of the buds started turning purple brown. What could be the reason? Is it because of too much rain? Plant is outside and I have about 4 with
- [coldwater-autumn-1626638204](https://www.walterreeves.com/name-that-plant/coldwater-autumn-1626638204/) - Bamboo type stalk. Comes back annually with more growth. Haven't measured but some stalks are 6 or 7 ft tall. Flowers are pinkish and I cannot find any species of knotweed that matches this plant.
- [richmond-summer-1626365699](https://www.walterreeves.com/name-that-plant/richmond-summer-1626365699/) - Seems to spread underground, many smaller ones emerge
- [cleveland-summer-1626361757](https://www.walterreeves.com/name-that-plant/cleveland-summer-1626361757/) - green leaf, hosta like
- [atlanta-summer-1626274133](https://www.walterreeves.com/name-that-plant/atlanta-summer-1626274133/) - This tomato plant has several parts that turned yellow or brown. The main stem shows some hairlike growths. Can you help identify what is going on?
- [avondale-estates-summer-1625697381](https://www.walterreeves.com/name-that-plant/avondale-estates-summer-1625697381/) - All of my azaleas in the back yard have this on the leaves and is getting worse, on the Persicarious, and some Heucheras, and even some weeds, as you can see. Not on Lenten roses or Fatsias? Has developed over the last 3 weeks or so.
- [lake-park-summer-1626033646](https://www.walterreeves.com/name-that-plant/lake-park-summer-1626033646/) - I found these small trees 7' tall on the edge of our family Farm pond. I know bumblebees love them. They have this green ball that blooms. I hate to mow them if they are useful.
- [decatur-summer-1625586296](https://www.walterreeves.com/name-that-plant/decatur-summer-1625586296/) - Vine overtaking my garden
- [atlanta-summer-1625270213](https://www.walterreeves.com/name-that-plant/atlanta-summer-1625270213/) - A neighbor put these bulbs out with yard trash. I picked them up and planted them in the spring thinking they were amaryllis bulbs. Now that they've grown leaves and bloomed, I think they are something else…
- [norcross-summer-1625085807](https://www.walterreeves.com/name-that-plant/norcross-summer-1625085807/) - what type fern is this?
- [columbia-summer-1624966908](https://www.walterreeves.com/name-that-plant/columbia-summer-1624966908/) - Elephant ear grown from bulb labeled as Colocasia? Second is miscellaneous plant purchase from Lowe's, have no idea what it is.
- [atlanta-summer-1625072875](https://www.walterreeves.com/name-that-plant/atlanta-summer-1625072875/) - Resubmitting at request of Laura735 with closeup of (very small) sporangia, also a mostly-unfurled fiddlehead. For scale, entire pinna shown in sporangia pic is 3.5' wide. A patch of his lovely fern was found in the woods behind my house, but I can't identify it from the Native Ferns of Georgia book. It grows 3-4'
- [loganville-summer-1625075637](https://www.walterreeves.com/name-that-plant/loganville-summer-1625075637/) - Given to me as native. Red stems, alternate bright green leaves, 1 ft high, small white blooms. Not lizard tail. Planted in ground, potted this one to monitor. Dies back in winter.
- [greensboro-summer-1624823755](https://www.walterreeves.com/name-that-plant/greensboro-summer-1624823755/) - A fairly large leaf, 7 to 10 inches wide, pale coloring, and lots of spots. It was potted when I saw it.
- [marietta-summer-1624907512](https://www.walterreeves.com/name-that-plant/marietta-summer-1624907512/) - I'm new to this garden but I know this plant was much smaller last year. It is growing in light shade & it's currently about 2 1/2 ft. tall and wide with the largest leaves measuring 7" long and 3" wide. I think it bloomed until September or October last year.
- [madison-summer-1624908262](https://www.walterreeves.com/name-that-plant/madison-summer-1624908262/) - I am not sure what the issue is with my crepe myrtle. Can someone help me with information and a suggestion for what should be done. Thank you!
- [cumming-summer-1624907853](https://www.walterreeves.com/name-that-plant/cumming-summer-1624907853/) - Outdoor, possible indoor, perennial. New leaves in spring with these shoots that open like a lily. Very thirsty plant. Bromeliad family???
- [marietta-summer-1624909038](https://www.walterreeves.com/name-that-plant/marietta-summer-1624909038/) - This is growing in a small pine forest. The tree is talk & spindly/leggy. I always notice the squirrels are eating them
- [canton-summer-1624727825](https://www.walterreeves.com/name-that-plant/canton-summer-1624727825/) - Plant was a gift, purchased from a nursery and is doing well in the sun
- [williamson-summer-1624720998](https://www.walterreeves.com/name-that-plant/williamson-summer-1624720998/) - Popping up all over my shade garden. Leaves are glossy with an orangish tint. Growing out from deep tubers.
- [woodstock-summer-1624643561](https://www.walterreeves.com/name-that-plant/woodstock-summer-1624643561/) - Deciduous hardy fern, averages 2-3' tall. Was given to me on a plant tour and all he said was it was a walking fern.. . .and they have!
- [greensboro-summer-1624677905](https://www.walterreeves.com/name-that-plant/greensboro-summer-1624677905/) - These have almost tubular pink flowers, but are not very large. This is a closeup – the flower cluster was only about 3 to 5 inches wide.
- [greensboroa-summer-1624645586](https://www.walterreeves.com/name-that-plant/greensboroa-summer-1624645586/) - My favorite nursery in Greensboro – the Gazebo at Newgarden. They always have interesting plants for my camera, but I rarely stop to record their names. Can you please help me ID this beautiful houseplant?
- [buffalo-summer-1624482346](https://www.walterreeves.com/name-that-plant/buffalo-summer-1624482346/) - I discover a new plant that smells like Jasmine in my garden, does it belong to Jasmine family? thanks
- [greensboro-summer-1624273591](https://www.walterreeves.com/name-that-plant/greensboro-summer-1624273591/) - I shot this on my way out of the nursery, but didn't stop to look up its look up its name. what is the id on these starlets?
- [atlanta-summer-1624288801](https://www.walterreeves.com/name-that-plant/atlanta-summer-1624288801/) - A patch of his lovely fern was found in the woods at the back of my lot in Atlanta, but I can't identify it from the Native Ferns of Georgia book. It grows 3-4' tall & as you can see is lacy & delicate. The patch ended up mostly covered by a neighbor's kudzu last
- [desmoines-summer-1624379331](https://www.walterreeves.com/name-that-plant/desmoines-summer-1624379331/) - Trying to ascertain if this is a weed.
- [desmoines-summer-1624379532](https://www.walterreeves.com/name-that-plant/desmoines-summer-1624379532/) - Trying to figure out if I need to prune, remove or just leave it alone? Can anyone identify and offer suggestions for care? Thanks.
- [greensboro-summer-1624201030](https://www.walterreeves.com/name-that-plant/greensboro-summer-1624201030/) - A Caladum, I know, but which variety?
- [atlanta-vinings-summer-1624194772](https://www.walterreeves.com/name-that-plant/atlanta-vinings-summer-1624194772/) - Maple tree planted several years ago has been thriving. But within the last 4-6 weeks, has lost leaves on the southern exposure. Cannot find pests or disease on limbs or leaves. Please advise what I should research to determine cause of leaf loss (and cure).
- [hartsdale-summer-1624122760](https://www.walterreeves.com/name-that-plant/hartsdale-summer-1624122760/) - dwarf bush
- [marietta-spring-1624107143](https://www.walterreeves.com/name-that-plant/marietta-spring-1624107143/) - These pop up all over my yard. When I pull them, the roots are usually long. Sometimes look a bit tangled, or I get one long root.
- [atlanta-summer-1623982721](https://www.walterreeves.com/name-that-plant/atlanta-summer-1623982721/) - Big fleshy leaves. Perennial
- [roswell-spring-1623874671](https://www.walterreeves.com/name-that-plant/roswell-spring-1623874671/) - Very large tree with a gazillion of these beautiful little teardrop blossoms.
- [wentworth-quebec-spring-1623772823](https://www.walterreeves.com/name-that-plant/wentworth-quebec-spring-1623772823/) - Please help me identify this flower. This is a tender bulb (I bring them inside in the fall). Beautiful delicate white flower (2 flowers per stem). Looks like amaryllis, but this is not one. Friend gave me a bulb a few years ago. Has flowered every year in early june. Small bulbs developed around the
- [college-point-ny-spring-1623710098](https://www.walterreeves.com/name-that-plant/college-point-ny-spring-1623710098/) - I took this photo from my sixth floor window, and the tree is taller than the building. Our resident Horticulturist (who admits she is no Tree Expert) thinks it may be a Mimosa, but I have yet to see it bloom as Mimosas do in my five years here. My other guess was Honey Locust,
- [marietta-spring-1623686508](https://www.walterreeves.com/name-that-plant/marietta-spring-1623686508/) - Weed spreading through zoyzia lawn.
- [marietta-summer-1623695444](https://www.walterreeves.com/name-that-plant/marietta-summer-1623695444/) - Last September I moved & now have a new garden. This deciduous shrub was here & it measures about 5' x 5'. It was much smaller last year. It produced calycanthus-like flowers about 1.5" across in spring. The largest leaf is about 7" long x 3.5 " wide. Currently there are 3 drupes of different
- [simpsonville-spring-1623680830](https://www.walterreeves.com/name-that-plant/simpsonville-spring-1623680830/) - New growth comes in red. Common tree in the neighborhood. Need to know what it is so we know when to prune
- [jasper-spring-1623638828](https://www.walterreeves.com/name-that-plant/jasper-spring-1623638828/) - I happened upon this today on the top of sharp mountain in Picken County. Lovely! Never seen anything like it and I welcome any information. It was in full sun. Thanks
- [atlanta-vinings-summer-1623584668](https://www.walterreeves.com/name-that-plant/atlanta-vinings-summer-1623584668/) - Volunteer in my echinacea patch last summer. Extremely tall. Ultimately got to 8 feet or so. Yellow, daisy-like petals with yellow-green center. Long, oval leaves with a bit of "hairiness" to them. Thinking this may be a member of the sunflower/helianthus genus … but which one?
- [port-jefferson-station-summer-1623380796](https://www.walterreeves.com/name-that-plant/port-jefferson-station-summer-1623380796/) - Kinda looks like beach grass but is purple in color
- [roswell-summer-1623266517 c](https://www.walterreeves.com/name-that-plant/roswell-summer-1623266517/) - This appeared and spread quickly. It looks like Creeping Charlie, but its got an ivy shape with lobes. Its also has tiny seed heads you can see on the lawn view pic. Ive tried to find out what this weed is and remove it, but with no luck. I hope WR can solve this mystery!
- [woodstock-summer-1623013521](https://www.walterreeves.com/name-that-plant/woodstock-summer-1623013521/) - Oak Leaf Hydrangea in its second summer. First summer, we got great blooms. This is our second summer and I got no blooms. Leaves are curling under with dark green beads (don’t look like aphids) and there are a few small balls of spider egg-like under the leaves. Any idea what’s going on?
- [roanoke-spring-1623012106](https://www.walterreeves.com/name-that-plant/roanoke-spring-1623012106/) - This is a beautiful flower. It is really blooming right now! It is in full sun. What is this? Thanks!
- [irmo-spring-1622907679](https://www.walterreeves.com/name-that-plant/irmo-spring-1622907679/) - I have a healthy Centipede sod grass lawn (2 yrs old) with only a few weeds. This one I am not familiar with. Please help! Thank you!
- [suwanee-spring-1622810641](https://www.walterreeves.com/name-that-plant/suwanee-spring-1622810641/) - This is on my Asian pear fruit. Not all of the fruit has it but it looks like spors will fall and spread. I tried Fungaside but it did not help. Any ideas. Thanks
- [granbury-spring-1622756953](https://www.walterreeves.com/name-that-plant/granbury-spring-1622756953/) - The vine is very thin and the leaf if large, about the size of my palm. The vine has curly ques like a grape vine where it grasps something to cling to, however this was growing flat on the ground. It looked like a young plant, only about two feet long. It was the only
- [atlanta-summer-1622589775](https://www.walterreeves.com/name-that-plant/atlanta-summer-1622589775/) - This was found in a sunny area next to the house. Can you help ID it?
- [sulphur-springs-spring-1622613952](https://www.walterreeves.com/name-that-plant/sulphur-springs-spring-1622613952/) - The Plant with the white Flower is the same plant as the other. I thought it was bristly mallow until it bloomed. Is it an anemone? What is it please?
- [dacula-spring-1622734172](https://www.walterreeves.com/name-that-plant/dacula-spring-1622734172/) - What kind of plant is this and what is wrong with it?
- [jasper-spring-1622744582](https://www.walterreeves.com/name-that-plant/jasper-spring-1622744582/) - Dug this tree up from my woods. Thought it was an Elm but then it flowered this year. Tree leaves and bark also resemble a weeping cherry but the white flowers are singular – not in clusters. Obviously needs more sun because it is spindly. Scratching my head on this – please help ID.
- [suwanee-g-spring-1622481034](https://www.walterreeves.com/name-that-plant/suwanee-g-spring-1622481034/) - The plant stems resemble bamboo but they are not hard like bamboo. I bring it in in the fall and put it outside in the spring. It likes being outside and after a month or so being moved outside it will start to thrive. It hasn’t ever bloomed, but i was led to believe it
- [harlem-spring-1622384077](https://www.walterreeves.com/name-that-plant/harlem-spring-1622384077/) - Plant given to me by my mother, she can’t remember what it’s called
- [qazvin-spring-1622126814](https://www.walterreeves.com/name-that-plant/qazvin-spring-1622126814/) - A small tree with Acer like leaves
- [bristol-spring-1622150264](https://www.walterreeves.com/name-that-plant/bristol-spring-1622150264/) - I just took this picture today -May 27th and it is a blooming flower of some type. What is it? Thanks!
- [sharpsburg-spring-1622162735](https://www.walterreeves.com/name-that-plant/sharpsburg-spring-1622162735/) - This alien looking plant popped up in a container in my yard that contains a spike plant and some begonia. I have NO idea what it might be—looks like the forest fairies or the gnomes were bored and decided to braid it!
- [flowery-branch-summer-1622235406](https://www.walterreeves.com/name-that-plant/flowery-branch-summer-1622235406/) - Can anyone identify? Have several growing around my patio planted by the previous owner.
- [ashland-spring-1622238460](https://www.walterreeves.com/name-that-plant/ashland-spring-1622238460/) - Shiny green-leafed shrub. Unique pink flower clusters.
- [atlanta-spring-1622059696](https://www.walterreeves.com/name-that-plant/atlanta-spring-1622059696/) - This plant is invasive it grew to about 8 ft tall, has small white flowers in late summer then drops leaves during winter. Now has little plants popping up all over my yard connected with a root system. Difficult to pull up and or cut down, help I need to get rid of it some
- [rutherfordton-spring-1621897207](https://www.walterreeves.com/name-that-plant/rutherfordton-spring-1621897207/) - The old man who uses the field for growing, plowed and planted and i saw that he plowed up these onion/garlic looking things with no smell and I need to know what it really is.
- [Relative of wild carrot?](https://www.walterreeves.com/name-that-plant/relative-of-wild-carrot/) - I live in central Maryland and found this plant in my back yard thinking it was wild carrot. It has a pleasant smell like carrot, but clearly isn't. I was trying to ID it using my wild edible field guide,but it doesn't quite match any in there, even the poisonous look alikes. It could be
- [canton-spring-1621689579](https://www.walterreeves.com/name-that-plant/canton-spring-1621689579/) - I have never had these bugs before, but this year, they are everywhere. In the ground, under rocks, pots, garden litter, anywhere it is dry. This mob took over a bird house! What I’m the world are they, why have they surrounded the property, and how to get them under control
- [atlanta-spring-1621822774](https://www.walterreeves.com/name-that-plant/atlanta-spring-1621822774/) - Grows well in a crowded pot and does not need much water. I have had this for many years and lost the name.
- [dacula-spring-1621876103](https://www.walterreeves.com/name-that-plant/dacula-spring-1621876103/) - My double knockout roses are in trouble. I think one has powdery mildew and caterpillar damage and one of the others is starting with the leaf damage. Should the one that is in such bad shape be dug up? I have been treating them weekly with Neem oil solution.
- [long-beach-spring-1621879942](https://www.walterreeves.com/name-that-plant/long-beach-spring-1621879942/) - 4' tall Umbrella Flowers Thick, Hairy, All Green Stems Is this Cow Parsley?
- [milledgeville-spring-1621621195](https://www.walterreeves.com/name-that-plant/milledgeville-spring-1621621195/) - This evergreen shrub is part of a holly and boxwood border along our carport. It is likely 3-4 decades old as we purchased our home in 2008 from the original owner. It has been trimmed recently to be more treelike. We have 2 others that have been (cloud?) pruned as low shrubs at our front
- [mansfield-spring-1621556657](https://www.walterreeves.com/name-that-plant/mansfield-spring-1621556657/) - We discovered this tree in our yard and wondered if anyone knew what it could be.
- [lawrenceville-spring-1621512277](https://www.walterreeves.com/name-that-plant/lawrenceville-spring-1621512277/) - Ligustrum look sick! We planted several of the new Sunshine ligustrum plants 2 years ago. They looked great for a time, but are now losing at least 75% of their leaves. Any ideas what might be happening?
- [alabaster-spring-1621344457](https://www.walterreeves.com/name-that-plant/alabaster-spring-1621344457/) - Mysterious plant that just appeared by my fence. Have cut it down several times, but it comes back. Decided maybe it is worth keeping just because of its persistence and it is cool looking. The neighbor mentioned he had one just like it on the other side of his yard by the fence and was
- [cumming-spring-1621348828](https://www.walterreeves.com/name-that-plant/cumming-spring-1621348828/) - I saw this tree viewing just outside my doctor's office and thought it would be perfect in an area on my property to block the view of neighbors. It was quite tall. I estimate at least 25 feet or more and a very unusual evergreen leaf. I am sure it was used as a landscaping
- [lawrenceville-spring-1621192180](https://www.walterreeves.com/name-that-plant/lawrenceville-spring-1621192180/) - Small tree approx. 10-12 feet tall. Growing on my heavily wooded lot under a high canopy of trees. Any ideas?
- [atlanta-spring-1621215056](https://www.walterreeves.com/name-that-plant/atlanta-spring-1621215056/) - Left in pot by previous (deceased) owner. Has survived six winters with us. We have no idea what it is.
- [atlanta-spring-1621215244](https://www.walterreeves.com/name-that-plant/atlanta-spring-1621215244/) - Let in pots from previous (now deceased) owner. Have survived past six winters stuck beside house. Label shown on one of the pots. Unsure if original.
- [austell-summer-1621251497](https://www.walterreeves.com/name-that-plant/austell-summer-1621251497/) - 2nd submission – LAURA735 said maybe Joe Pye weed, but maybe Snake Root, and asked for more pictures. This plant is growing in a shady wet area and it 7-8 feet tall, so I think too tall for Snake Root, but flowers maybe too white for Joe Pye? I was getting pictures of the butterflies
- [richmond-hill-spring-1621253259](https://www.walterreeves.com/name-that-plant/richmond-hill-spring-1621253259/) - Found in one of the many pots I have. Have been away travelling. The leaves are elongated heart shaped. Flowers are white cattails type that open to be furry like hanging cattails. Don't remember how I got them, or where.
- [fayetteville-spring-1621117128](https://www.walterreeves.com/name-that-plant/fayetteville-spring-1621117128/) - For the last three years at least, this tiny thing has taken over our yard in masses of runners. We haven’t seen the blooms, only the puffy seed heads.
- [lagrange-spring-1620945752](https://www.walterreeves.com/name-that-plant/lagrange-spring-1620945752/) - I found this big black mushroom in the woods behind my house. Outs solid black with a slight hint of dark brown in the cracks. When I picked it up it is still spongy and left a brown liquid residue on my hands… can anyone tell me what it is?
- [surf-city-spring-1620951583](https://www.walterreeves.com/name-that-plant/surf-city-spring-1620951583/) - Last wk my son & I were treating the yard for red ants & ticks, when we found white blossoms in an old (NON-maintained) flowerbed along side of our house. We agreed that they’d become berries, but which type? The photo shows it’s new, fuzzy-red growth & berries, its low-lying.. we found more in the
- [richmond-hill-spring-1621007498](https://www.walterreeves.com/name-that-plant/richmond-hill-spring-1621007498/) - Seems I've had this plant bulbs for a while,but never saw it blossom Long heart shaped leaves and a long pendant white flower that is beginning to open
- [austell-summer-1621016057](https://www.walterreeves.com/name-that-plant/austell-summer-1621016057/) - This weed was growing in a shady wet area and was covered up with butterflies. I want to know what it is. I was thinking maybe milkweed, but I did some more research and came up with Sweetscented Joe Pye Weed and Trumpetweed. I have never heard of them. Whatever it is, I would like
- [powder-springs-spring-1621023804](https://www.walterreeves.com/name-that-plant/powder-springs-spring-1621023804/) - First time I've seen this in my yard. It has a stalk like a piece of celery and has leaves that resemble marijuana LOL what is it?
- [kennesaw-spring-1620751560](https://www.walterreeves.com/name-that-plant/kennesaw-spring-1620751560/) - What is causing the buds to turn brown?
- [kennesaw-spring-1620756215](https://www.walterreeves.com/name-that-plant/kennesaw-spring-1620756215/) - I previously sent a picture of a rose from the same bush. Here is a brown spot in the interior of the flower. Is it a fungus of some kind? How can I fix this??
- [gainesville-spring-1620821541](https://www.walterreeves.com/name-that-plant/gainesville-spring-1620821541/) - I know this is a Gardenia plant and I have had success with it blooming in the past. I moved it earlier this year close to other Gardenias and it has not looked good since. The leaves have lost their glossy look and they are now turning yellow and falling off. The Gardenia beside it
- [loganvilleg-spring-1620829250](https://www.walterreeves.com/name-that-plant/loganvilleg-spring-1620829250/) - These plants appeared in a flower bed that has canna lilies. This is first time in 20 years that these have volunteered. About two-feet tall.
- [redford-spring-1620861445](https://www.walterreeves.com/name-that-plant/redford-spring-1620861445/) - This popped up in a pot that I'd set aside last fall. I've seen it before, but can't recall details. Any help is appreciated.
- [richmond-hill-spring-1620709534](https://www.walterreeves.com/name-that-plant/richmond-hill-spring-1620709534/) - Bought at walmart. A Costa Farm no name plant. Has palm fronds type leaves. House plant is my name.
- [lawrenceville-spring-1620497301](https://www.walterreeves.com/name-that-plant/lawrenceville-spring-1620497301/) - Just popped up in the shade garden. Leaves and blooms both distinctive.
- [lawrenceville-spring-1620498568](https://www.walterreeves.com/name-that-plant/lawrenceville-spring-1620498568/) - Grown to 12 feet over 18months. 3-3/4" "trunks". Leaf as big as 6-7"across. Is it mulberry?
- [florence-spring-1620515348](https://www.walterreeves.com/name-that-plant/florence-spring-1620515348/) - Cascading white fragrant blossoms; many one to two inch diameter stems coming from a two foot diameter base; grows in shade; eight to ten feet tall
- [athens-spring-1620419774](https://www.walterreeves.com/name-that-plant/athens-spring-1620419774/) - This came off of a tree. I think a seed pod off possibly an oak?
- [auburn-spring-1620242689](https://www.walterreeves.com/name-that-plant/auburn-spring-1620242689/) - Flowering perennia plant, no idea what it is. Planted in semi shade at the moment
- [auburn-spring-1620243217](https://www.walterreeves.com/name-that-plant/auburn-spring-1620243217/) - Some kind of fern. Grows outside in shade, has naturalized and spreads by spores I believe, no runners in the roots. Delicate lacy fronds
- [cedartown-spring-1620332550](https://www.walterreeves.com/name-that-plant/cedartown-spring-1620332550/) - There are hundreds of these growing in my yard. The height is from 6-12 inches tall. They come up white in color, then turn purple as they mature . I would like to know what they are, and if they are useful.
- [cumming-spring-1620335240](https://www.walterreeves.com/name-that-plant/cumming-spring-1620335240/) - This was on my artichoke plant. I thought it was a leaf-footed bug but now wonder if it’s an assassin bug?
- [atlanta-spring-1620337462](https://www.walterreeves.com/name-that-plant/atlanta-spring-1620337462/) - A herbaceous perennial about 2 feet tall. No blooms yet. Leaves are smooth edged. Not sure if it's a friend or foe…
- [tucker-spring-1619893980](https://www.walterreeves.com/name-that-plant/tucker-spring-1619893980/) - Can anyone tell me what species of tree this is? It has purple flowers that hang down similar to bells.
- [waterville-summer-1620039971](https://www.walterreeves.com/name-that-plant/waterville-summer-1620039971/) - I planted these Hosta in June of 2011. I was wondering if anyone would know the name of the Hosta. Thank You
- [berkeley-lake-spring-1620066991](https://www.walterreeves.com/name-that-plant/berkeley-lake-spring-1620066991/) - Hi, Trying to determine the variety of Holly this is. I can't find one at Pikes with the leaf shape like this one. Thank you,
- [covington-spring-1620073308](https://www.walterreeves.com/name-that-plant/covington-spring-1620073308/) - Green with White fragrant blooms.
- [atlanta-spring-1619825388](https://www.walterreeves.com/name-that-plant/atlanta-spring-1619825388/) - I saw these plants while in a drive-through near Cumberland Mall in Atlanta. There were 3 of them, and they were growing right next to an electrical box, not much more than 2 feet high each. They didn’t look like any shrub I’ve ever seen and I love the way they look. Are they even
- [perry-spring-1619801217](https://www.walterreeves.com/name-that-plant/perry-spring-1619801217/) - Any ideas what ails this magnolia? I don't know the history of it (on my new property), but it has bare branches with leaves (and healthy blooms) only near the trunk. Leaves look ok, no pests/mildew. Habitat is coastal hammock, 1 mile from the gulf. Soil is sandy w/ organic matter mixed in due to
- [fayetteville-spring-1619798527](https://www.walterreeves.com/name-that-plant/fayetteville-spring-1619798527/) - Located on rural homestead.
- [atlanta-spring-1619743658](https://www.walterreeves.com/name-that-plant/atlanta-spring-1619743658/) - I know the plant is supposed to be a Foxglove, like the one to its left, but what is wrong with it to disfigure it like this? I am interested to see if the blossoms will open.
- [douglasville-spring-1619717875](https://www.walterreeves.com/name-that-plant/douglasville-spring-1619717875/) - Odd and unidentified growth on a tree at sweetwater creek park.
- [peachtree-corners-spring-1619620069](https://www.walterreeves.com/name-that-plant/peachtree-corners-spring-1619620069/) - This is a Dwarf Honeycrisp Apple Tree. I started noticing that her leaves were curling a month ago. I didn't think there was much to it until I noticed almost all of her leaves started curling. I saw these small kind of pinkish bugs. I used a vinegar, soap, and water mixture to spray her
- [front-royal-spring-1619653940](https://www.walterreeves.com/name-that-plant/front-royal-spring-1619653940/) - This plant stands around 6’ tall and is covered in these flowers in early April.
- [social-circle-spring-1619707810](https://www.walterreeves.com/name-that-plant/social-circle-spring-1619707810/) - Purple blooms with large leafs.
- [gainesville-spring-1619558575](https://www.walterreeves.com/name-that-plant/gainesville-spring-1619558575/) - This looks much like a type of fern, grows on vines that invade my mondo grass an neighboring shrubs by climbing up the shrubs. Because of the area covered I would like to find a weed killer that will address this weed but not damage the grass bed it is invading. We have been in
- [macon-spring-1619229234](https://www.walterreeves.com/name-that-plant/macon-spring-1619229234/) - Some type of holly with softer waxy leaves and no berries.
- [auburn-spring-1619269523](https://www.walterreeves.com/name-that-plant/auburn-spring-1619269523/) - My dad has a beautiful Ficus fig plant & we really need some advice on how to properly transition this plant into a different pot (or possibly pots) . we don't want it to over grow . Many thanks . – Armani
- [macon-spring-1619277917](https://www.walterreeves.com/name-that-plant/macon-spring-1619277917/) - This is growing between 2 azaleas in my daughter’s front yard. I think it’s pretty hardy and grows pretty fast. She wants to transplant it to a small hillside for privacy. What is this & am I correct about its characteristics?
- [goshen-summer-1619313061](https://www.walterreeves.com/name-that-plant/goshen-summer-1619313061/) - A neighbor shared this plant with me, but didn’t remember it’s name. It bloomed beautifully for several months! It was about 3 ft. tall. totally dies back during the winter. Is it a Speedwell?
- [little-rock-spring-1619453515](https://www.walterreeves.com/name-that-plant/little-rock-spring-1619453515/) - This is a tall thin tree and when it blooms there are tiny pink flowers. Appears as a parasol type tree.
- [clarkesville-spring-1619438289](https://www.walterreeves.com/name-that-plant/clarkesville-spring-1619438289/) - Found side of sidewalk, sunny location. Leaves are large.
- [atlanta-spring-1619399830](https://www.walterreeves.com/name-that-plant/atlanta-spring-1619399830/) - This plant showed up profusely this spring on a dirt road just cleared through Atlanta woods, so the sudden advent of direct sunlight is probably the cause. I've been in the area a lot and never seen it before. It spreads quickly, but not into the shade. I call it "7-lobed parasols from Neptune," but
- [milton-spring-1619199829](https://www.walterreeves.com/name-that-plant/milton-spring-1619199829/) - It is about 10ft high. Thank you so much for your help!!
- [dunwoody-spring-1619127590](https://www.walterreeves.com/name-that-plant/dunwoody-spring-1619127590/) - This weed showed up last year in our mulch. Small leaves and very fine roots but forms a very dense matt that has choked out several other plants and small shrubs. Seems to love direct sunlight and shade under shrubs. Tried pulling it up and even removing the mulch/dirt, but keeps coming back. What is
- [raleigh-spring-1619066666](https://www.walterreeves.com/name-that-plant/raleigh-spring-1619066666/) - What is this hosta other than it over 14 inches, verigated yellow and chartruse with green margins and thick. Ive tried all over to find out what it is or what sport its from. Please, please help
- [little-elm-spring-1618925931](https://www.walterreeves.com/name-that-plant/little-elm-spring-1618925931/) - It looks like a boxwood, but the leaves are longer that what boxwoods are. I took it to the local garden shop and I stumped them. They are green year round and survived the winter storm we had very well. The hot summers don't phase them either.
- [atlanta-spring-1618932235](https://www.walterreeves.com/name-that-plant/atlanta-spring-1618932235/) - Mature Pink rose in mostly sunny bed with spots on its leaves.
- [atlanta-spring-1618933010](https://www.walterreeves.com/name-that-plant/atlanta-spring-1618933010/) - Just started growing in yard this spring. Not sure what they are? Looking for ID please. Thank you
- [atlanta-spring-1618933373](https://www.walterreeves.com/name-that-plant/atlanta-spring-1618933373/) - New growth found in bed that looks like a hydrangea to me?? I did not plant it? Bloom expectation information would also be appreciated. Thank you
- [decatur-spring-1618876914](https://www.walterreeves.com/name-that-plant/decatur-spring-1618876914/) - Both my boxwoods and service berry seem to have the same disease! This grayish crust…is this the same disease and how do I treat it? Thanks! Judy
- [dalton-spring-1618776981](https://www.walterreeves.com/name-that-plant/dalton-spring-1618776981/) - Need to know kind so I can trim it back. It turns reddish bronze in the fall. Sometimes has red berries
- [meansville-spring-1618776548](https://www.walterreeves.com/name-that-plant/meansville-spring-1618776548/) - it's about 10' tall. fragrant flowers. We had one in our yard growing up in Connecticut and I have been searching for it all these years. We moved to this house in January and here it is!!
- [beaver-dam-spring-1618765391](https://www.walterreeves.com/name-that-plant/beaver-dam-spring-1618765391/) - Moved in winter, don't know what this is and when will it bloom and what will it look like?
- [lizella-spring-1618498306](https://www.walterreeves.com/name-that-plant/lizella-spring-1618498306/) - Iris. Noid Please help id.
- [greensboro-spring-1618481647](https://www.walterreeves.com/name-that-plant/greensboro-spring-1618481647/) - Underneath all the weeds in the 20 x 20 foot area planted over 40 years ago by previous owners are thousands of bulbs that bloom in early spring! What will kill the weeds yet not harm the bulbs/flowers/St Augustine grass? Preem (I think) used several years ago made a bare area. I’ve tried hand pulling
- [whitesburg-spring-1618455856](https://www.walterreeves.com/name-that-plant/whitesburg-spring-1618455856/) - Beautiful fragrant yellow and white blooms. The leaves do not appear waxy. It appears to be a favorite of bees and butterflies. I was told a possible tea olive but research indicates they may have glossy leaves.
- [atlanta-spring-1618440392](https://www.walterreeves.com/name-that-plant/atlanta-spring-1618440392/) - About 1 foot high. Growing in partial shade next to Robin's Plantain and white violets.
- [goshen-summer-1618612547](https://www.walterreeves.com/name-that-plant/goshen-summer-1618612547/) - A neighbor shared this plant with me, but didn't remember it's name. It bloomed beautifully for several months! It was about 3 ft. tall. totally dies back during the winter.
- [blairsville-spring-1618617672](https://www.walterreeves.com/name-that-plant/blairsville-spring-1618617672/) - Tree in north Georgia close to the Carolina line. There are a handful of these on the property and it appears to grow as an understory under much larger trees, alongside mountain laurel. It is mid-March and the trees are blooming with the bright orange flowers.
- [roanoke-spring-1618515371](https://www.walterreeves.com/name-that-plant/roanoke-spring-1618515371/) - Low growing weed
- [canton-spring-1618660496](https://www.walterreeves.com/name-that-plant/canton-spring-1618660496/) - This is a s a shrub-like plant in part shade near a large oak tree. Never seen it blooom & don’t know what it is. It’s about 3ft tall & 3-4ft wide. Loses leaves in winter. Thanks for the help!
- [marietta-spring-1618666701](https://www.walterreeves.com/name-that-plant/marietta-spring-1618666701/) - A combination of a grass-like plant and weed that invades my lawn and pine straw beds; it is has a growth pattern that is short, produces seeds, and spreads quickly; it is quite the nuisance in trying to get rid of it. Want to identify it so I can try and eradicate it from my
- [stone-mountain-spring-1618668053](https://www.walterreeves.com/name-that-plant/stone-mountain-spring-1618668053/) - Growing in an area undisturbed for 30 years.
- [decatur-spring-1618434722](https://www.walterreeves.com/name-that-plant/decatur-spring-1618434722/) - This is a foundation shrub. It only blooms in the spring, but is green all year.
- [cumming-spring-1618433734](https://www.walterreeves.com/name-that-plant/cumming-spring-1618433734/) - low to the ground in a shady area
- [snellville-spring-1618428587](https://www.walterreeves.com/name-that-plant/snellville-spring-1618428587/) - I saw this beauty today in a Snellville neighborhood. Some type of old fashioned Rose? It was huge…15 x 15 feet. Help greatly appreciated!
- [lawrenceville-spring-1618343678](https://www.walterreeves.com/name-that-plant/lawrenceville-spring-1618343678/) - These are two different plants located in the same bed in my yard. One is bletilla and the other is toad lily (tricyrtis hirta). They are transplants from elsewhere in my yard, where they are very healthy. I transplanted them a few weeks ago in March. I wonder why they both look so sick and
- [marietta-spring-1618339211](https://www.walterreeves.com/name-that-plant/marietta-spring-1618339211/) - Tree growing in the middle of a field.
- [ovilla-spring-1618328856](https://www.walterreeves.com/name-that-plant/ovilla-spring-1618328856/) - are these weeds? i do not know what they are so i am afraid to pull these. thank you, Walter!!!
- [apison-spring-1618252102](https://www.walterreeves.com/name-that-plant/apison-spring-1618252102/) - This is tree growing in my front yard. We are the 2nd owner and this tree was here when we moved in. I looks like about half of it is dying out. I am trying to figure out whether it would be worth trying to save the tree or just remove it. I have tried
- [atlanta-spring-1618237746](https://www.walterreeves.com/name-that-plant/atlanta-spring-1618237746/) - Leaves look like a lily but flower looks like bee balm. What is it?
- [dallasg-spring-1618175341](https://www.walterreeves.com/name-that-plant/dallasg-spring-1618175341/) - Beautiful flowering tree, lots of butterflies
- [lithia-springs-spring-1618109723](https://www.walterreeves.com/name-that-plant/lithia-springs-spring-1618109723/) - I found and photographed this flowering tree on the banks of Sweetwater Creek State Park. The flowers are azalea/rhododendron like.
- [snellville-spring-1618162028](https://www.walterreeves.com/name-that-plant/snellville-spring-1618162028/) - Planted this last year from a clipping. finally got leaves. Id faded. Don't remember what this is but its probable important. Thanks.
- [douglasville-spring-1618162256](https://www.walterreeves.com/name-that-plant/douglasville-spring-1618162256/) - What kind of oak is this? It has resurrection fern growing on the branches.
- [johns-creek-spring-1618083889](https://www.walterreeves.com/name-that-plant/johns-creek-spring-1618083889/) - Not sure if this is a weed or not. Reluctant to remove in case it isn't. Has lovely purple and green leaves, grows in part shade, popped up by my barely inches tall Aquilegia . The stem is brownish-purple and seems a bit fleshy rather than twiggy/woody. No flowers yet.
- [johns-creek-spring-1618083317](https://www.walterreeves.com/name-that-plant/johns-creek-spring-1618083317/) - Wild, new ones pop up without any help, flowers in spring with pale white pyramidal pendant flowers, interestingly mottled bark. No idea what it is..wondering if it is a weed grown out of control!
- [suwanee-spring-1618012674](https://www.walterreeves.com/name-that-plant/suwanee-spring-1618012674/) - I have lots of whatever this is. When it flowers it smells like honeysuckle but not sure it is. It is prolific in the native parts of my landscape. It grows as a multi-trunk shrub. I have some examples with trunks several inches in diameter. I am hoping to prune them a few feed from
- [suwanee-spring-1618012325](https://www.walterreeves.com/name-that-plant/suwanee-spring-1618012325/) - I've always thought this was some sort of hawthorn. I'd like to know for sure. It was on the property when I moved here 21 years ago and appears to be a native, volunteer tree. It also grows suckers underneath. This one tree is currently about 25' tall and about the same in width. It
- [suwanee-spring-1618011977](https://www.walterreeves.com/name-that-plant/suwanee-spring-1618011977/) - This is a volunteer plant. It grows relatively quickly, does not flower or fruit that I've noticed. If left untended it seems to want to grow long branches / shoots up to 6-8 feet long in a year's time.
- [lawrenceville-spring-1617981946](https://www.walterreeves.com/name-that-plant/lawrenceville-spring-1617981946/) - What is this beautiful tree spotted in Lawrenceville today? It has leaves and flowers like a Ligustrum…The shape of a crêpe myrtle. Help!!!
- [st-simion-area-spring-1617914407](https://www.walterreeves.com/name-that-plant/st-simion-area-spring-1617914407/) - My son's family was on vacation in Georgia & came across this spectacular red flowered tree. We've searched online to find a tree with such compact red flowers but to no avail. We would love to be informed as to what it is. Thank you.
- [marietta-spring-1617915421](https://www.walterreeves.com/name-that-plant/marietta-spring-1617915421/) - I have two of these planted in front of my home as we wanted a lower shrub. We want to plant additional of these shrubs on the other side of the house. They have been in partial shade but now will be in full sun for about six hours per day. Can you please help
- [lavonia-spring-1617904601](https://www.walterreeves.com/name-that-plant/lavonia-spring-1617904601/) - The bush has oval shaped berries that have a slightly rough skin. The inside is a red and tender. The leaves are sturdy. This bush is also seen in north Florida area.
- [hampton-spring-1617843787](https://www.walterreeves.com/name-that-plant/hampton-spring-1617843787/) - It was planted at my church now I need to replace one like it
- [mercer-spring-1617397099](https://www.walterreeves.com/name-that-plant/mercer-spring-1617397099/) - This is not a wildflower as such. It was given to me as a potted plant and I want to know what it is called. It has serrated, succulent leaves like a Sedum.
- [egg-harbor-spring-1617374085](https://www.walterreeves.com/name-that-plant/egg-harbor-spring-1617374085/) - Don’t know anything about this plant , just comes every year with abundant yellow blooms
- [gatlinburg-spring-1617281755](https://www.walterreeves.com/name-that-plant/gatlinburg-spring-1617281755/) - Found growing in the woods in Gatliburg near Cades Cove near moss and ferns.
- [atlanta-spring-1617237158](https://www.walterreeves.com/name-that-plant/atlanta-spring-1617237158/) - This ground cover popped up next to my Heuchera after some warmer weather and rain. What is it?
- [tyrone-spring-1617081463](https://www.walterreeves.com/name-that-plant/tyrone-spring-1617081463/) - These grow at the back of our lot. They look like some kind of ground cover.
- [atlanta-spring-1615942515](https://www.walterreeves.com/name-that-plant/atlanta-spring-1615942515/) - A friend got this plant as a gift but neither of us know what it is! I told her I would submit a picture of it to your web site and hopefully find out what it is to let her know. Thanks for any help you can give us 🙂
- [marietta-spring-1616857968](https://www.walterreeves.com/name-that-plant/marietta-spring-1616857968/) - "Weed1" crept up last year, was around all summer and winter, and is now spreading further into the TifTuff Bermuda. "Weed2" is showing how much it's creeping into the good sod. I've applied "Stonewall" pre-emergenct in the fall and winter, but I have a lot of weeds coming up in the yard. "Weed3" is another
- [cumming-spring-1616777992](https://www.walterreeves.com/name-that-plant/cumming-spring-1616777992/) - I found this in an old side yard shrub mixed with scrub little bushes like Bradford pear and a pecan tree and blackberry vines that have been growing there for years. Plant was shaded in the mix and has been there a number of years. Leaves are waxy and I wonder if it is a
- [cumming-spring-1616769528](https://www.walterreeves.com/name-that-plant/cumming-spring-1616769528/) - I'm not sure if this is a weed to get rid of or a plant to keep
- [cumming-spring-1616703835](https://www.walterreeves.com/name-that-plant/cumming-spring-1616703835/) - What kind of evergreen is this? Doesn't appear to grow cones, has grown about about a foot per year for the past four years since we've lived in the house.
- [greensboro-spring-1616107762](https://www.walterreeves.com/name-that-plant/greensboro-spring-1616107762/) - This is one of 8 shrubs landscaper put in. He did not know name just that it is deer resistant. Plant ap says blueberry but Idt that’s what it is. Identifier thought Virginia sweetspire and asked for additional pic. This is second pix.
- [roswell-spring-1616120956](https://www.walterreeves.com/name-that-plant/roswell-spring-1616120956/) - This double trunked tree has blossoms up high that i can't get a good picture of.
- [hoschton-spring-1616104514](https://www.walterreeves.com/name-that-plant/hoschton-spring-1616104514/) - I just noticed this orange fungus on the truck my cedar tree, and it is on some branches as well. Is this something that I can be cured? Does the tree need to be removed? Should I ignore it? Will it spread to any other plant/tree? Thank you!
- [camden-spring-1616160821](https://www.walterreeves.com/name-that-plant/camden-spring-1616160821/) - I think it is a native to Arkansas. I see it in a lot of yards. It has tiny white spring blooms and is deciduous.
- [warner-robins-spring-1616197234](https://www.walterreeves.com/name-that-plant/warner-robins-spring-1616197234/) - Starts growing in late January to early February. Seed heads, or spikelets, appear in late February. Dies out as weather gets hot. Spikelets have a brown/purple color. Most leaves a dark green, some leaves, especially lower leaves have a purple tint. Spreads vigorously.
- [snellville-spring-1616612401](https://www.walterreeves.com/name-that-plant/snellville-spring-1616612401/) - I often see these small trees growing at the base of pine trees. They are evergreen. My searches on PlantNet are always inconclusive. Some sort of juniper or cedar? Any ideas?
- [lizella-spring-1616592517](https://www.walterreeves.com/name-that-plant/lizella-spring-1616592517/) - Which orchid is this
- [suwanee-spring-1616678571](https://www.walterreeves.com/name-that-plant/suwanee-spring-1616678571/) - This plant has been on my property for over 21 years. It has been growing amidst volunteer privet and it grows long branches with alternate single leaves (pictured). I don't remember seeing this 'fruit' (pictured). The underside of the leathery leaf is a much lighter, almost silver green and is mottled by lots of tiny
- [atlanta-spring-1616601800](https://www.walterreeves.com/name-that-plant/atlanta-spring-1616601800/) - Growing next to a street sign in a residential neighborhood on a junky patch…
- [bogart-spring-1616691322](https://www.walterreeves.com/name-that-plant/bogart-spring-1616691322/) - Grows profusely in tall stalks that spread quickly outside my fence and throughout my yard. I also see it on roadsides, and have found it in other states, as far North as NY. It has thorns and produces a poison-ivy-like rash if I get it on my skin. Later in the Spring, white flowers will
- [bogart-ga-spring-1616691049](https://www.walterreeves.com/name-that-plant/bogart-ga-spring-1616691049/) - This vine is growing profusely in the woods outside my fence. Seems harmless? But just curious what it is. I haven't been able to find a picture of it anywhere online. Also, I'm in Bogart, GA, not Connecticut! The state field would not allow me to choose GA.
- [woodstock-spring-1616636434](https://www.walterreeves.com/name-that-plant/woodstock-spring-1616636434/) - What is on my plant? This plant is – I believe – an offshoot from a Sycamore tree which is right next to it. I do not know what these white things are, nor do I know how to treat them?
- [roswell-spring-1616629490](https://www.walterreeves.com/name-that-plant/roswell-spring-1616629490/) - The plant covers the ground like ivy and is growing at the base of trees – in shady areas.
- [peachtree-corners-spring-1616551433](https://www.walterreeves.com/name-that-plant/peachtree-corners-spring-1616551433/) - This is actually a mushroom that is growing in my black mulch. It is so perfect it almost looked like a fake plastic item when I first viewed it. There are smaller ones growing around it. It is black and white. No one has ever seen one like it, nor can I locate anything like
- [chillicothe-spring-1616355440](https://www.walterreeves.com/name-that-plant/chillicothe-spring-1616355440/) - Very tall deciduous tree. Some off shoots coming up at the root. Growing near a small creek in a rural area
- [martin-spring-1616367841](https://www.walterreeves.com/name-that-plant/martin-spring-1616367841/) - Sparse, delicate tree growing in shady, wooded area along the corps line on Lake Hartwell. Slight pink tinge to the white blossom. Very delicate. Three of these trees on 1.5 acre area. Gray bark.
- [lawrenceville-spring-1616196133](https://www.walterreeves.com/name-that-plant/lawrenceville-spring-1616196133/) - Evergreen shrub is about 12 feet tall x 10 feet wide. Looks similar to cherry laurel but I haven't seen any images showing tiny purple flowers like these. Thanks in advance!
- [sharpsburg-winter-1616067126](https://www.walterreeves.com/name-that-plant/sharpsburg-winter-1616067126/) - This was installed by builder a year ago. Will this tree heal or die. Thanks.
- [unknown-winter-1615861707](https://www.walterreeves.com/name-that-plant/unknown-winter-1615861707/) - popped up in yard of house recently purchased .
- [marietta-spring-1615815470](https://www.walterreeves.com/name-that-plant/marietta-spring-1615815470/) - Close up picture of tree previously sent.
- [powder-springs-spring-1615776669](https://www.walterreeves.com/name-that-plant/powder-springs-spring-1615776669/) - Wildflower growing near bank of a small creek on Douglas/ Paulding County line. Weather unseasonably warm for this time of year. We are 7b but Temps 60/70F.
- [whitesburg-spring-1615765831](https://www.walterreeves.com/name-that-plant/whitesburg-spring-1615765831/) - Please identify
- [sulphur-springs-spring-1615765159](https://www.walterreeves.com/name-that-plant/sulphur-springs-spring-1615765159/) - Grows in shady areas late winter & spring. Has darker leaves than buttercup with distinctive lighter around veins. I have a plague of buttercup, but not a lot of this. What is it? Thanks in advance, Travis
- [marietta-spring-1615742829](https://www.walterreeves.com/name-that-plant/marietta-spring-1615742829/) - My Yuletide Camellia has these spots.
- [marietta-spring-1615661725](https://www.walterreeves.com/name-that-plant/marietta-spring-1615661725/) - This tree blooms pink in the spring!
- [lagrange-spring-1615648266](https://www.walterreeves.com/name-that-plant/lagrange-spring-1615648266/) - This is a very leathery fern, and it seems to be taking over this flower bed. I searched on the internet for info that might identify and found something called brackens. Is that what this looks like? It's evergreen, some fronds turn bronze in the fall and it's about 3 feet tall.
- [roswell-spring-1615505903](https://www.walterreeves.com/name-that-plant/roswell-spring-1615505903/) - Would love to know the name of this deciduous plant so I can find some more. Beautiful yellow/orange blooms in spring! Thanks.
- [charlotte-winter-1615219415](https://www.walterreeves.com/name-that-plant/charlotte-winter-1615219415/) - From the woods behind my house. This specimin is about 9' tall but others in the woods are shorter. Evergreen. Has leathery leaves so I categorized it as a shrub. Very plain leaves. I have not noticed a bloom or seed.
- [loganville-spring-1615348137](https://www.walterreeves.com/name-that-plant/loganville-spring-1615348137/) - Weed growing in clay around where birds sit in roses. Grows about 10-15 inches tall.
- [charlotte-winter-1615219979](https://www.walterreeves.com/name-that-plant/charlotte-winter-1615219979/) - From the woods behind my house. Specimen is about 12' tall. No other specimens in the area. Located immediately adjacent to a large mature tree so the two large tree trunks in one of the photos can be misleading. Leathery leaves so I've labelled it as a shrub. Have not observed it during spring/summer so
- [loganville-spring-1615348207](https://www.walterreeves.com/name-that-plant/loganville-spring-1615348207/) - Weed growing in clay around where birds sit in roses. Grows about 10-15 inches tall.
- [charlotte-winter-1615218955](https://www.walterreeves.com/name-that-plant/charlotte-winter-1615218955/) - I see this tree very commonly throughout my area. Small understory tree in wooded areas. Consistently keeps all its leaves through the entire winter. I have not noticed a bloom or seed produced.
- [greensboro-autumn-1615145612](https://www.walterreeves.com/name-that-plant/greensboro-autumn-1615145612/) - I have 8 of these shrubs. The landscaper planted but didn’t know what it was. All now have no leaves thanks to my deer. He was told deer resistant. Do you know what it is?
- [loganville-winter-1615077351](https://www.walterreeves.com/name-that-plant/loganville-winter-1615077351/) - We recently "transplanted" to Georgia… learning all kinds of new flowers… this one started coming up, but no idea what it is. Any help appreciated,
- [lawrenceville-winter-1614714766](https://www.walterreeves.com/name-that-plant/lawrenceville-winter-1614714766/) - I have a lot of this growing in my flowerbeds. I would like to get rid of it but it is growing around my azaleas and other plants that I do not want to harm. I am afraid to use Roundup for fear of hurting my other plants. Will ordinary weed killer like Ortho Weed
- [millbrook-spring-1614694442](https://www.walterreeves.com/name-that-plant/millbrook-spring-1614694442/) - Small bulb
- [sharpsburg-winter-1614604635](https://www.walterreeves.com/name-that-plant/sharpsburg-winter-1614604635/) - Please help identifying this plant. Thank you
- [winterville-winter-1614449755](https://www.walterreeves.com/name-that-plant/winterville-winter-1614449755/) - These evergreens grow in a pyramidal shape. New growth seems to shoot up on thick, sturdy branches. Leaves are rather thick and the margins slightly toothy. The leaves are not pliable to the touch.
- [powder-springs-winter-1614458790](https://www.walterreeves.com/name-that-plant/powder-springs-winter-1614458790/) - This is a medium size ornamental shrub. About 12 inches wide and 10 inches high.
- [winder-winter-1614446750](https://www.walterreeves.com/name-that-plant/winder-winter-1614446750/) - I have lived on this 5 acre property since 2005 and this year I find this new grass popping up in little clumps around the edges of my driveway and even in my driveway in front of the garage doors. It grows very slowly, stays green in freezing weather and looks very attractive. If this
- [winder-winter-1614105189](https://www.walterreeves.com/name-that-plant/winder-winter-1614105189/) - I have lived on this 5 acre property since 2005 and this year I find this new grass popping up in little clumps around the edges of my driveway and even in my driveway in front of the garage doors. It grows very slowly, stays green in freezing weather and looks very attractive. If this
- [atlanta-winter-1613834442](https://www.walterreeves.com/name-that-plant/atlanta-winter-1613834442/) - Green leaf in the shape of a small elephant ear around 3 inches in length. It also has oblong buds that are round at the bottom and open toward the top and are purple that sit close to the ground at the base of the plant.
- [fayetteville-winter-1613770243](https://www.walterreeves.com/name-that-plant/fayetteville-winter-1613770243/) - If anyone can please help identify this shrub, that would be great.
- [kennesaw-winter-1613576538](https://www.walterreeves.com/name-that-plant/kennesaw-winter-1613576538/) - Interested in Identification of this woody leafless shrub found in my subdivision. Flowers are slowly opening, no leaves, very showy winter flowering. Not sure if it is native or not but was planted by a landscaper.
- [duluth-winter-1613418183](https://www.walterreeves.com/name-that-plant/duluth-winter-1613418183/) - I would like to know what plant this is. Looks like a holly. Beautiful red fruits. Not as many as I would see in a holly plant. Leaves are not as sharp as holly.
- [colchester-spring-1612721279](https://www.walterreeves.com/name-that-plant/colchester-spring-1612721279/) - Small Shrub like tree
- [kennesaw-winter-1612875187](https://www.walterreeves.com/name-that-plant/kennesaw-winter-1612875187/) - Striking white down hanging buds on bare branches; no leaves. low shrubs. seen in neighbors yard planted by landscaper
- [colchester-summer-1612720979](https://www.walterreeves.com/name-that-plant/colchester-summer-1612720979/) - Vine growing in the woods
- [long-beach-winter-1612206202](https://www.walterreeves.com/name-that-plant/long-beach-winter-1612206202/) - We've recently moved from Atlanta to the Mississippi Gulf coast. I found these (it?) growing in my zoysia lawn a few days ago. I've never seen anything like it. Can you help me identify it, and is it anything I should be concerned about. Thanks, Joe Miceli
- [atlanta-winter-1608483487](https://www.walterreeves.com/name-that-plant/atlanta-winter-1608483487/) - this tree is shaped like a fir and is about 8' tall. if you can help identify this we can look for one like it?
- [atlanta-winter-1608944293](https://www.walterreeves.com/name-that-plant/atlanta-winter-1608944293/) - These are supplemental photos of the small tree we want help to identify. laura replied on December 21st, 2020.
- [canton-winter-1609706967](https://www.walterreeves.com/name-that-plant/canton-winter-1609706967/) - My azaleas have lace bugs – they're looking terrible. Can I spray them or add systemic now? Would it do any good in January?
- [fdr-state-park-pine-mountain-winter-1609627595](https://www.walterreeves.com/name-that-plant/fdr-state-park-pine-mountain-winter-1609627595/) - Growing on a fallen log. color is bright orange-Yellow.
- [largo-winter-1611157173](https://www.walterreeves.com/name-that-plant/largo-winter-1611157173/) - This is located in the front yard of our new home. It is planted next to a Florida avacado.
- [atlanta-winter-1610574416](https://www.walterreeves.com/name-that-plant/atlanta-winter-1610574416/) - This was taken at Cascade Springs Nature Preserve. It was between two trees about 10-15' off the ground. I understand the squirrel baffle, but is that some kind of seed? or is this something totally different?
- [largo-winter-1611181308](https://www.walterreeves.com/name-that-plant/largo-winter-1611181308/) - What type of Evergreen is this?
- [largo-winter-1611181560](https://www.walterreeves.com/name-that-plant/largo-winter-1611181560/) - MY HIBISCUS ARE UNDER ATTACK. WHAT CAN I DO TO BRING THEM BACK?
- [madison-winter-1611244168](https://www.walterreeves.com/name-that-plant/madison-winter-1611244168/) - This is my rosemary plant. the entire plant has spots on the leaves. it is sticky to touch. please help to diagnose the issue and treatment. Or do i just need to pull it out?
- [valdosta-winter-1611419017](https://www.walterreeves.com/name-that-plant/valdosta-winter-1611419017/) - I do not know for certain but I think this is a Yaupon variety and did not want to make a tea out of it until I know for sure. This plant appeared in a few locations in my garden and is very pretty in winter with its abundance of red berries!
- [ne-atlanta-winter-1611961337](https://www.walterreeves.com/name-that-plant/ne-atlanta-winter-1611961337/) - We just moved into a new home and the developer planted these trees at the entrance. at first we believed them to be leyland cypresses, but upon closer examination, the needles are more like a juniper. we cannot identify it. can you help?
- [norcross-winter-1611423174](https://www.walterreeves.com/name-that-plant/norcross-winter-1611423174/) - Ground cover
- [chester-winter-1612016473](https://www.walterreeves.com/name-that-plant/chester-winter-1612016473/) - This tree is APPROXIMATELY 18’ tall and 7-8’ wide. It is on Property in middle Georgia and Is an EVERGREEN. Deer have eaten the Leaves as high as they can reach. Only One that I have found on property and have tried to root cuttings Early last summer with root hormone, they never took, this
- [lexington-autumn-1606435541](https://www.walterreeves.com/name-that-plant/lexington-autumn-1606435541/) - This plant was found in a field. It contains pink jewel like blooms that later turn to a puffy white seed cloud. I have never seen it before this year.
- [largo-winter-1611157462](https://www.walterreeves.com/name-that-plant/largo-winter-1611157462/) - this hibiscus is under attack. What can I do to bring it back to its former glory?
- [papaikou-winter-1609186546](https://www.walterreeves.com/name-that-plant/papaikou-winter-1609186546/) - This flower was growing at the Hawaii Tropical Botanical Gardens in Papaikou, Hawaii.
- [seattle-summer-1609185562](https://www.walterreeves.com/name-that-plant/seattle-summer-1609185562/) - A beautiful flowering plant.
- [Help with Son's science fair project](https://www.walterreeves.com/name-that-plant/phelp-with-sons-science-project/) - Both plants are in our landscaping and our son needs their names for a science project. The larger petal flower spreads like crazy. The smaller pink flowers grow on a grassy like plant.
- [sandy-springs-autumn-1607908430 sapsucker damage to styrax](https://www.walterreeves.com/name-that-plant/sandy-springs-autumn-1607908430/) - Please help me identify the animal that is gnawing horizontal rings on the branches of my styrax tree. what animal is doing this and how can I prevent this damage?
- [norcross-autumn-1606333890](https://www.walterreeves.com/name-that-plant/norcross-autumn-1606333890/) - Plant is popping up through leaves.
- [marietta-autumn-1606483452](https://www.walterreeves.com/name-that-plant/marietta-autumn-1606483452/) - This is a large 40'+ (maybe 50') tall evergreen tree in East Cobb Park by a theater type pavilian near the back of the main field. There is another one right at the entrance/exit. It looks different than any of the other evergreen trees we see around the city and region. Thoughts on what it
- [cave-spring-autumn-1606959102](https://www.walterreeves.com/name-that-plant/cave-spring-autumn-1606959102/) - This lemon (?) tree is about 15 feet tall and was loaded with softball+ size citrus (all of the fruits were in the 3-inch diameter range or bigger). It is definitely cold hardy and has been in this location for years. It has wicked thorns. What type of lemon/citrus is it? It smells a bit
- [blackwood-autumn-1608124482](https://www.walterreeves.com/name-that-plant/blackwood-autumn-1608124482/) - I was pulling up some old Marigolds & saw they had these nodules or knots on the root. Is this normal? Or, does it indicate something else? thanks
- [waterboro-autumn-1607271649](https://www.walterreeves.com/name-that-plant/waterboro-autumn-1607271649/) - THE green POinted LEAVEs ARE bordered WITH red. The stems grow in CLUMps and are white/pinkish. Pretty LEAVEd plant..
- [guadalajara-jalisco-mexico-winter-1606528071](https://www.walterreeves.com/name-that-plant/guadalajara-jalisco-mexico-winter-1606528071/) - Just acquired this euphorbia today and have spend hours looking at photos / reading descriptions without coming acrosss it's ID. The base/trunk is 4 sided and the thinner branches are 3 sided. the thorns are in groups of 4 and maroon/brown in color. The whole plant stands about a foot tall and as you can
- [the-villages-autumn-1606073562](https://www.walterreeves.com/name-that-plant/the-villages-autumn-1606073562/) - Shrub
- [jackson-autumn-1604841655](https://www.walterreeves.com/name-that-plant/jackson-autumn-1604841655/) - What is it
- [marietta-autumn-1605282943](https://www.walterreeves.com/name-that-plant/marietta-autumn-1605282943/) - Ground cover on a fairly steep grade. Seems to cascade from top of grade downward. only stands 6-8 inches tall above the level of the ground.
- [braselton-autumn-1605989800](https://www.walterreeves.com/name-that-plant/braselton-autumn-1605989800/) - i planted three annabelle hydrangeas in the spring of 2020. they were doing extremely well but now the leaves have turned light green/yellowish and they developed brown spots on the leaves. they have a balance of sun and shade and i make sure not to over water them.
- [norcross-autumn-1605834992](https://www.walterreeves.com/name-that-plant/norcross-autumn-1605834992/) - Several sprigs in leaves throughout yard.
- [norcross-autumn-1605834861](https://www.walterreeves.com/name-that-plant/norcross-autumn-1605834861/) - Appeared in the late summer and early fall
- [tennille-autumn-1604931536](https://www.walterreeves.com/name-that-plant/tennille-autumn-1604931536/) - This is a woody shrub, growing primarily on the edges of 2.5 year old planted pines. Some of them are 10 to 12 feet tall. This is the first time I have seen them bloom.
- [knoxville-autumn-1604528116](https://www.walterreeves.com/name-that-plant/knoxville-autumn-1604528116/) - purchased with no identification anywhere on the container. Looks like ivy but need to know how to care for it. Thank you ….
- [buford-autumn-1605904161](https://www.walterreeves.com/name-that-plant/buford-autumn-1605904161/) - Discovered white gooey spot on lower jasmine vine. Not sure how to react to this!! Advise appreCiated.
- [stockbridge-winter-1604519726](https://www.walterreeves.com/name-that-plant/stockbridge-winter-1604519726/) - can I prune acubas now.
- [decatur-autumn-1604480788](https://www.walterreeves.com/name-that-plant/decatur-autumn-1604480788/) - It is stick-like/rigid growing in the ground at about a 30-degree angle. Magenta in color until the very tip it becomes tan/brown. Virtually no leaves left on it. About 7 feet long. It is solo, the only one in the yard.
- [atlanta-autumn-1604438070](https://www.walterreeves.com/name-that-plant/atlanta-autumn-1604438070/) - This shrub is in the woods behind our house. I would like to know if it is an invasive plant for Georgia.
- [pensacola-autumn-1604156463](https://www.walterreeves.com/name-that-plant/pensacola-autumn-1604156463/) - It is a tubular plant, plant grows to about one and a half feet – three feet tall
- [covington-autumn-1605540367](https://www.walterreeves.com/name-that-plant/covington-autumn-1605540367/) - This tree bloms every year after the weather starts to cool. The cotton/feathery like blooms wreak havoc on my allergies. Would love to know what tree this is.
- [atlanta-autumn-1605475517](https://www.walterreeves.com/name-that-plant/atlanta-autumn-1605475517/) - This volunteer appeared in a Pot Where I have Lantana and Bee Balm Growing. PrEviously, but not at same time, also had thyme, basil, purple basil, chives here. low growing. Hairy leaves. Light purple central vein & stems. seems to spread by runners, like mint. Tastes & smells like thyme. Burns Tongue like radish. Does
- [norcross-autumn-1605379401](https://www.walterreeves.com/name-that-plant/norcross-autumn-1605379401/) - Several have appeared in fALLEN LEAVES
- [norcross-autumn-1605379239](https://www.walterreeves.com/name-that-plant/norcross-autumn-1605379239/) - Several have appeared in the fallen leaves.
- [newnan-autumn-1605648499](https://www.walterreeves.com/name-that-plant/newnan-autumn-1605648499/) - Growing with holly shrub
- [marietta-autumn-1605730231](https://www.walterreeves.com/name-that-plant/marietta-autumn-1605730231/) - This beautiful flowering bush is up the street. It is so lovely, I want one. What is it?
- [newnan-autumn-1605648414](https://www.walterreeves.com/name-that-plant/newnan-autumn-1605648414/) - Some type of holly
- [What is eating and burrowing in my lawn?](https://www.walterreeves.com/name-that-plant/what-is-eating-and-burrowing-in-my-lawn/) - At the beginning of October my lawn was beautiful, but 2 weeks ago Almost my entire from lawn just didnÕt turn brown, but the grass roots were giving way and just coming out. I noticed these holes appearing within piles of dirt next to or over them. The last picture I used the blower and
- [norcross-autumn-1603912000](https://www.walterreeves.com/name-that-plant/norcross-autumn-1603912000/) - Green yearound. spreads. grows as tall as six feet.
- [atlanta-autumn-1603892224](https://www.walterreeves.com/name-that-plant/atlanta-autumn-1603892224/) - Non flowering. Medium growth hedge. Evergreen for whole year. Needs trimmed back every few years. Will topple over or break with any heavy wind or ice storm.
- [lawrenceville-autumn-1603921095](https://www.walterreeves.com/name-that-plant/lawrenceville-autumn-1603921095/) - What is this gorgeous flowering shrUb? It looks to be in the hardy hibiscus family, but only blooms in October….quite unlike most other hibiscus or althea shrUbs. I feel like it is an old fashioned variety for some reason. I love the pink and white flowers on the same plant. Please help me identify this
- [smithville-autumn-1604009314](https://www.walterreeves.com/name-that-plant/smithville-autumn-1604009314/) - Wildflower on side of road
- [smithville-autumn-1604008920](https://www.walterreeves.com/name-that-plant/smithville-autumn-1604008920/) - Small wild flower Found along side of dirt road
- [newnan-autumn-1604950933](https://www.walterreeves.com/name-that-plant/newnan-autumn-1604950933/) - these WERE GROWING ON GRANITE IN A MOSSY AREA. wHEN i WENT BACK TO TAKE A PHOTO A COUPLE OF DAYS LATER, DEER HAD APPEARED TO HAVE EATEN THE TOPS OFF, BUT i FOUND THIS ONE ON THE GROUND. tHE STEMS WERE QUITE HARDY AND FIBROUS.
- [norcross-autumn-1604265303](https://www.walterreeves.com/name-that-plant/norcross-autumn-1604265303/) - Tall shrub (6 feet) THAT SPREADS. HAS A PLEASANT FRAGRANCE. NO BUDS AT THIS TIME.
- [smithville-autumn-1604009131](https://www.walterreeves.com/name-that-plant/smithville-autumn-1604009131/) - Wild flower
- [atlanta-autum-1602358470](https://www.walterreeves.com/name-that-plant/atlanta-autum-1602358470/) - found in Chamblee
- [jakarta-autumn-1604468436](https://www.walterreeves.com/name-that-plant/jakarta-autumn-1604468436/) - Houseplant, 30 cm height, Leave as pictured, strange looking flower. Flowering all through the year.
- [loganville-autumn-1604701208](https://www.walterreeves.com/name-that-plant/loganville-autumn-1604701208/) - I bought this as being a pineapple lily but Leaves are very sharp & serrated. blooms are on foot long stems, pink with purple spikes, which become small inedible pineapples , 1/2 doz on the plant. I'm at a loss, want to know what it is & if it's hardy, would rather not keep inside
- [madison-autumn-1604793364](https://www.walterreeves.com/name-that-plant/madison-autumn-1604793364/) - I HAD A RED ECHINACEA PLANT THAT TURNED BLACK SEEMINGLY OVERNIGHT. I FOUND THIS LITTLE GUY ON THE SEED HEAD AND ONE IN THE SOIL. CAN YOU TELL ME WHAT IT IS?
- [decatur-autumn-1604764449](https://www.walterreeves.com/name-that-plant/decatur-autumn-1604764449/) - This is a beautiful tree with shiny green leaves and red fruit. I would like to know what kind it is to buy one for my yard. thanks!
- [Unknown plant](https://www.walterreeves.com/name-that-plant/unknown-plant/) - Growing wild at the edge of our woods.
- [Yellow bush temperate](https://www.walterreeves.com/name-that-plant/yellow-bush-temperate/) - This is in Florida and blooms at least once a year. It is vine- like, maybe a bush, but it grows freely and is prolific
- [Succulent?](https://www.walterreeves.com/name-that-plant/succulent-4/) - Which one is it?
- [What is this plant called?](https://www.walterreeves.com/name-that-plant/what-is-this-plant-called-5/) - This plant seems to crop up weed-like all over the area of San Jose, CA. I think itÕs pretty, but it grows quickly to the size of a small tree. (Sorry, this photo came out upside-down).
- [Love it](https://www.walterreeves.com/name-that-plant/love-it-2/) - Grows straight up, woodland Hills california, direct sunlight,
- [Fruit?](https://www.walterreeves.com/name-that-plant/fruit-3/) - What type of fruit is this? It has a pit like a peach? Avacado? There were many of these on the ground at Lost Corners Park.
- [Unknown shrub](https://www.walterreeves.com/name-that-plant/unknown-shrub-29/) - We just bought this house and have no idea what these shrubs are or how to prune/care for them. The new growth is a bright green and the older growth is darker, and it appears they are now starting to grow pods/buddies/berries in late October.
- [Pink Flower Plant](https://www.walterreeves.com/name-that-plant/pink-flower-plant/) - A friend observed this plant growing at a home in Conyers and asked for identification of the plant.
- [type of ground cover](https://www.walterreeves.com/name-that-plant/type-of-ground-cover/) - It grows in a clump. See small nodules at bottom of plant. Never saw any bloom.
- [tree or plant?](https://www.walterreeves.com/name-that-plant/tree-or-plant-4/) - Starting growing around early September. Never saw any blooms. Can it be identified?
- [Short lived, Spring yellow flowers](https://www.walterreeves.com/name-that-plant/short-lived-spring-yellow-flowers/) - Lanky shoots that's currently green in October. Its flowers died out months ago. This year the blooms were prolific. Slow spreaders
- [Is this Dog Fennel](https://www.walterreeves.com/name-that-plant/is-this-dog-fennel/) - Planted some wild flower seeds from Home Depot
- [Little Tree ?](https://www.walterreeves.com/name-that-plant/little-tree-2/) - New Plant in Yard
- [Mystery Flower](https://www.walterreeves.com/name-that-plant/mystery-flower-26/) - Some type of large bush...at least 6' tall....in Atlanta area.
- [Worse than kudzu](https://www.walterreeves.com/name-that-plant/worse-than-kudzu/) - This plant is find like and Will spread up to 30 feet. It divides along the way and will grow in the shade, in the mulch, in Larry opah, in everything. It has an oval sea pod that is Extremely difficult to contain. Because it grows in through and around other plants it seems difficult
- [LilywithBlackberries](https://www.walterreeves.com/name-that-plant/lilywithblackberries/) - Appears to be a type of lily with blackberry-looking seed pods sticking up
- [Mystery tree](https://www.walterreeves.com/name-that-plant/mystery-tree-36/) - Have two of these and would like to know what they are. IÕm not aware if they ever bloom. I donÕt think that they do.
- [Mystery cypress, pt 2 (more pics)](https://www.walterreeves.com/name-that-plant/mystery-cypress-pt-2-more-pics/) - Here are more pics, to include foliage and the main tree trunk. I still think it's a cypress, maybe a lemon cypress or Wilma Monterey Cypress? It doesn't have a scent that I can detect when foliage is crushed though, to any input or feedback anyone can provide would be much appreciated.
- [Juniper or Cypress?](https://www.walterreeves.com/name-that-plant/juniper-or-cypress/) - Blue juniper like branches. ItÕs grown twice as large as indicated. Need to know if I should transplant or remove if itÕs going to grow larger
- [Relentless weed](https://www.walterreeves.com/name-that-plant/relentless-weed/) - This sprouts in 5 places in the flower bed. It has gotten several feet long and 3 or mor stalks shoot out of the same area. Stalks are very tough and you can pull them by hand. I have tried digging it up with no luck. Do you know what it is and how to
- [found this in the woods near hardwoods](https://www.walterreeves.com/name-that-plant/found-this-in-the-woods-near-hardwoods/) - thought it was wild pink asparagus, but the flowering top threw me off.
- [Garden Surprise](https://www.walterreeves.com/name-that-plant/garden-surprise/) - Just noticed this little beauty in my garden!
- [Mystery cypress!](https://www.walterreeves.com/name-that-plant/mystery-cypress/) - My neighbor has one of these in his yard, and I'd love to get one for mine. A quick Google search says it might be a Wilma Monterrey Cypress, or a lemon cypress. Anyone ever seen this one before? The photo doesn't do the color justice. It really reminds me of old-fashioned jadeite.
- [Weed or veggie](https://www.walterreeves.com/name-that-plant/weed-or-veggie-2/) - Recently purchased land that was a very large veggie producer at one time. This area was part of the garden overgrown in millet Until we cut it down. Now these have started coming up everywhere.
- [Hanging On](https://www.walterreeves.com/name-that-plant/hanging-on/) - I have had this plant for years and it never looked like much and I've never known what it is or how to care for it. Just when it was growing back the table it was on fell over and broke the larger leaves.
- [Red crested beauties](https://www.walterreeves.com/name-that-plant/red-crested-beauties/) - 12-18 inches tall Green stalks
- [These evergreens grow all over my yard!](https://www.walterreeves.com/name-that-plant/these-evergreens-grow-all-over-my-yard/) - These are growing wild all over my yard. They grow into bushes and small trees I donÕt know what they are
- [Guava?](https://www.walterreeves.com/name-that-plant/guava/) - Small green 1inch.
- [mystery plant](https://www.walterreeves.com/name-that-plant/mystery-plant-158/) - Attractive volunteer in my garden. Not sure if friendly Clump is 15" wide x 10" tall large leaves 3" x 5" dark green with some dark purple where sun has touched them
- [Is this achillea?](https://www.walterreeves.com/name-that-plant/is-this-achillea/) - The flowers look like achillea, but the leaves are not fern like. The plant now has berries that are turning purple. Is thus a perennial plant?
- [Little bell-shaped flowers](https://www.walterreeves.com/name-that-plant/little-bell-shaped-flowers/) - Found this little plant growing all by itself on a heavily wooded slope under a beech tree.
- [October Glory Red Maple](https://www.walterreeves.com/name-that-plant/october-glory-red-maple/) - Got this tree from a nursery and planted it about 1 1/2 yrs ago. Up until about 4 months ago it has been doing real well. Please see the dark spots on main trunk that run all up the tree and appear to be smeared. Also note that near the top some of the branches
- [Plant name](https://www.walterreeves.com/name-that-plant/plant-name-12/) - What the name of this plant
- [What is this](https://www.walterreeves.com/name-that-plant/what-is-this-179/) - We saw this shrub(?) in Pigeon Forge, TN on Labor Day weekend and liked the color, we want to know what it is
- [Ox Eyed Daisy?](https://www.walterreeves.com/name-that-plant/ox-eyed-daisy/) - I just purchased a home with lots of beautiful plantings. IÕm trying to identify all of them and map out location and care routine. This flower just started blooming this week (1 Oct). IÕve tried researching it and I believe itÕs a Ox Eyed Daisy. Can someone confirm?
- [What is this ? How to winterize?](https://www.walterreeves.com/name-that-plant/what-is-this-how-to-winterize/) - This was a plant of my motherÕs and I planted it in yard this year due to size bring too difficult to continue garaging. How do I prune it and what do I do for the winter. We live in Bowdon, Ga. thanks
- [wildflower](https://www.walterreeves.com/name-that-plant/wildflower-7/) - it grows in singles and has a bulb bottom
- [Oak Hill Alabama vine](https://www.walterreeves.com/name-that-plant/oak-hill-alabama-vine/) - This is a climbing vine which is perennial.
- [Clematis?](https://www.walterreeves.com/name-that-plant/clematis/) - Has purple blooms Fuzzy seeds Heart shape leaves
- [Magnolia tree disease?](https://www.walterreeves.com/name-that-plant/magnolia-tree-disease/) - I have never seen clusters of brown leaves on my Magnolia before. Is this a fungal disease? Will it kill the tree? Is there anything that can be done to treat it?
- [Purple Flower](https://www.walterreeves.com/name-that-plant/purple-flower-21/) - Growing in partial shade near English Ivy.
- [Clower Shamrock](https://www.walterreeves.com/name-that-plant/clower-shamrock/) - Shamrock was very happy most of the year but now looks puny for the past 2-3 weeks. Sits on north-facing porch and gets about 2 hours full sun. A similar shamrock that sits under a covered porch remains happy.
- [Succulent](https://www.walterreeves.com/name-that-plant/succulent-2/) - Plant reproduces from little buds on the outer edges of leaves
- [J Clower Pasture Plant](https://www.walterreeves.com/name-that-plant/j-clower-pasture-plant/) - These plants return each year in the same location in my pasture. Against the fence with some full sun.
- [Match Seed To Plant](https://www.walterreeves.com/name-that-plant/match-seed-to-plant/) - I think this seed and fruit I found came from an Oleander. But, I am not sure. I though it was from a Yellow Oleander but when searching online the seed doesn't seem to match.
- [What is ths tree](https://www.walterreeves.com/name-that-plant/what-is-ths-tree/) - When i bought my house this tree was here. I prune it every year. Not sure what it is.
- [What is that outdoor plant](https://www.walterreeves.com/name-that-plant/what-is-that-outdoor-plant/) - Hello, What is that plant? Blue/purple flowers, round fruit a bit like groundcherry, quite high. Thick "woody" stem. The plants i saw were 4-5 feet high. Thanks
- [Wild in Detroit - Post 2](https://www.walterreeves.com/name-that-plant/wild-in-detroit-post-2/) - It was windy yesterday, please excuse the blurred pics. Here's more detail of the backs of the flowers. The plant height was 6 to 8 feet, in a clump about 8+ feet wide.
- [What's this tree?](https://www.walterreeves.com/name-that-plant/whats-this-tree-4/) - These are sprouting all over since the tree was cut down.
- [Wide spreading groundcover.](https://www.walterreeves.com/name-that-plant/wide-spreading-groundcover/) - Flat, spreading over pavement, and into flowerbed. Shallow roots. Tiny purple flowers.
- [WhatÕs this beautiful flower blooming in September?](https://www.walterreeves.com/name-that-plant/whats-this-beautiful-flower-blooming-in-september/) - Just noticed this yesterday in our daughters yard... shes not sure what it is. Looks like a crocus on steroids. Pretty sure itÕs perennial ... in Indianapolis zone 6.
- [Tree with black leaves and white flies](https://www.walterreeves.com/name-that-plant/tree-with-black-leaves-and-white-flies/) - There are several of these trees on a neighboring lot. Each fall the leaves turn black, fall on my property and white flies (I think) fly everywhere. They create the biggest mess. Any suggestions?? Is it a hackberry?
- [Wild in Detroit - ID please](https://www.walterreeves.com/name-that-plant/wild-in-detroit-id-please/) - I spotted this growing wild on a freeway service drive. I might want to "rescue" some if I can learn more about it...
- [Plant in Texas](https://www.walterreeves.com/name-that-plant/plant-in-texas/) - Does anyone know what this is...............Just moved from Phoenix, AZ to Texas?
- [Is this a weed or a spreading perennial?](https://www.walterreeves.com/name-that-plant/is-this-a-weed-or-a-spreading-perennial/) - This plant spread very quickly and comes back with a vengeance each year. Should I fight it or celebrate it?
- [Large Shrub](https://www.walterreeves.com/name-that-plant/large-shrub-2/) - This shrub has appeared in the front yard. Partial shade.
- [Not social distancing](https://www.walterreeves.com/name-that-plant/not-social-distancing/) - Can you tell me what theses guys are. They are about 1/4Ó long, brown/black and are gathered in several spots on trunk of crepe myrtle.
- [Plants around well](https://www.walterreeves.com/name-that-plant/plants-around-well/) - Landscape plants approximately 20 years old Bush about 5' tall by 3-5 wide
- [What is this creeping plant?](https://www.walterreeves.com/name-that-plant/what-is-this-creeping-plant/) - This just showed up on the side of my house and I have no idea what it is.
- [Is this poison ivy](https://www.walterreeves.com/name-that-plant/is-this-poison-ivy-7/) - Trying to identify this plant! ThereÕs a lot of it!
- [I thought it was a elephant ear](https://www.walterreeves.com/name-that-plant/i-thought-it-was-a-elephant-ear/) - I thought it was a elephant ear , but my elephant ears do not bloom.
- [Is this Fittonia plant?](https://www.walterreeves.com/name-that-plant/is-this-fittonia-plant/) - The leaves are like a fittonia plant but the stem are not that "hairy"?
- [Milkweed?](https://www.walterreeves.com/name-that-plant/milkweed-4/) - I think this is a milkweed plant. It has gotten huge and it has a stem that is more like a woody bush. Plus that, there are all of these eggs on it. Can you please tell me the name of the plant? Also, could you please tell me what I should do about all
- [Small yellow flower  plant](https://www.walterreeves.com/name-that-plant/small-yellow-flower-plant/) - about 2 ft tall Bright small yellow flowers
- [Climbiing Ivy](https://www.walterreeves.com/name-that-plant/climbiing-ivy/) - Low growing ivy looking vine, stems can be several feet long, invasive, tendrils used for climbing into other plants, small yellow flowers (~4-5mm across), small green fruit (~1cm)
- [A cucumber looking vine with some pods clusters](https://www.walterreeves.com/name-that-plant/a-cucumber-looking-vine-with-some-pods-clusters/) - I am not sure if I planted this vine and I wonder if it edible.
- [Shrub stems](https://www.walterreeves.com/name-that-plant/shrub-stems/) - My friend brought green stems over to my house and placed them in a vase. They are so beautiful but we donÕt know what they are? The are in her back yard in midtown atlanta.
- [Beautiful farm plant](https://www.walterreeves.com/name-that-plant/beautiful-farm-plant/) - Appears to grow in clumps
- [Spotted wonder](https://www.walterreeves.com/name-that-plant/spotted-wonder/) - About four foot high
- [Begonia which one](https://www.walterreeves.com/name-that-plant/begonia-which-one/) - dark leaves
- [Coneflower mutation?](https://www.walterreeves.com/name-that-plant/coneflower-mutation/) - These three pics are of the same flower taken over the last month. I have never seen a coneflower that has an odd growth on its "cone". Is this something that I should be concerned about? Should I remove the plant so this issue doesn't spread to my other coneflowers? Thank you for any input.
- [Rather healthy plant in backyard-Dallas, TX](https://www.walterreeves.com/name-that-plant/rather-healthy-plant-in-backyard-dallas-tx/) - what is this plant? It's in a sunny area next to a rose bush that is growing fine. There is a 2nd clump about a foot away. Trying to decide to keep and see what happens or maybe dig up and replace witha red leaf maple tree.
- [seed pod and seeds](https://www.walterreeves.com/name-that-plant/seed-pod-and-seeds/) - My mother saved these for several years and she has passed so I canÕt figure out what they are
- [Variegated frilly leaves](https://www.walterreeves.com/name-that-plant/variegated-frilly-leaves/) - In the Botanical Garden
- [What type of azalea?](https://www.walterreeves.com/name-that-plant/what-type-of-azalea/) - We have seen this azalea blooming near Canoe Restaurant and canÕt find one like it online, with large blooms, with one part white and purple and the other solid purple.
- [Hydrangea](https://www.walterreeves.com/name-that-plant/hydrangea-5/) - What type of hydrangea is this & does it bloom on old or new wood?
- [What's it](https://www.walterreeves.com/name-that-plant/whats-it/) - leaves are like a carrot or dill
- [Mystery vine](https://www.walterreeves.com/name-that-plant/mystery-vine-32/) - Volunteer Vine climbing up on west side of this rose of sharon bush that iPad in the spot 10 years
- [What is this plant?](https://www.walterreeves.com/name-that-plant/what-is-this-plant-139/) - We got this plant from a teacher as a small sprig. We have it inside but have no idea what it is.
- [humming bird herb plant](https://www.walterreeves.com/name-that-plant/humming-bird-herb-plant/) - this plant is in it's last stage as this picture was taken 09/10/2020. Thanks Leo
- [Gift from a client](https://www.walterreeves.com/name-that-plant/gift-from-a-client/) - IÕm a realtor and this was given to me by a client who bought a house and got rid of all the old landscaping. I have no idea what it is or the best place to plant it.
- [tiara cup shapes in the veggies](https://www.walterreeves.com/name-that-plant/tiara-cup-shapes-in-the-veggies/) - My daughter has this tall plant with tiara bowls or cups growing amidst her veggies and herbs. These seeds or fruits (4 or 5 of them) will fit in the palm of your hand, and the plant itself is quite tall, about 6'.
- [Chickweed Family?](https://www.walterreeves.com/name-that-plant/chickweed-family/) - This weed has almost taken over my entire yard. Small rounded leaves and low growing (shorter than my grass cut height). Grows in a thatch and most likely underground to some extent but the network of stem growth is very visible on top as well.
- [It is an eight to 10 feet high multi stem bush](https://www.walterreeves.com/name-that-plant/it-is-an-eight-to-10-feet-high-multi-stem-bush/) - I live on the side of a hill in Centeral Massachusetts
- [Nut tree?](https://www.walterreeves.com/name-that-plant/nut-tree-2/) - WeÕve been in our home 2 years. Last year this tree was just leaves but this year there is a nut or fruit, but I canÕt tell what it is.
- [Fruit tree?](https://www.walterreeves.com/name-that-plant/fruit-tree-8/) - This is our second year in our home. I thought this was a peach tree based on the leaves, but last year I didnÕt notice any fruit and this year there were only what appear to be pits. Can you confirm the type of tree?
- [Disease?](https://www.walterreeves.com/name-that-plant/disease-2/) - I am unsure what type of tree this is as well as what this gross stuff is all over it.
- [Shrub](https://www.walterreeves.com/name-that-plant/shrub-16/) - We bought this shrub a few years ago & canÕt remember what it is. Had to fence it in due to deer damage. These flowers came out about 2 weeks ago. It is about 4 ft tall.
- [Wild purple flower](https://www.walterreeves.com/name-that-plant/wild-purple-flower/) - blooming now in ditch
- [Is this poison oak?](https://www.walterreeves.com/name-that-plant/is-this-poison-oak-2/) - I just pulled this out of a planter...THEN I noticed the 3 leaves and shiny. Is it poisonous?
- [Woody stem vine](https://www.walterreeves.com/name-that-plant/woody-stem-vine/) - Volunteer plant. Very aggressive spreader. Shiny green leaves of 7 on each stem. Flowers deep violet, clusters on a stem. Appeared 3 years ago. No fragrance. No plant app can get the bloom and leaf description accurate on same plant.
- [Mystery shrub](https://www.walterreeves.com/name-that-plant/mystery-shrub-25/) - I bought this shrub a few years ago but have forgotten what it is. It has been fenced off due to deer damage. It is now 3/5-4 ft tall & blossomed about 2 weeks ago.
- [Unknown Fruit on vine](https://www.walterreeves.com/name-that-plant/unknown-fruit-on-vine/) - We found this growing on a fence in our backyard intertwined with muscadine vines. I know its not a muscadine obviously, but am unsure what it is. The previous homeowner grew lots of fruits so I am guessing it may be an edible plant, but I honestly have no idea. There are multiple fruits, all
- [Kano Strange plant](https://www.walterreeves.com/name-that-plant/kano-strange-plant/) - A shrub, with simple lanceolate leaves. It produces round, tiny and long pods. Geographic distribution is Sudan Savannah, Kano State Nigeria.
- [small red flowers](https://www.walterreeves.com/name-that-plant/small-red-flowers/) - I found this growing in our garden. Does anyone have a clue as to what it is.
- [Unknown plant](https://www.walterreeves.com/name-that-plant/unknown-plant-120/) - Just trying to identify what type of tree and is the fruit/seed pod edible. I think it might be a dogwood, but am not sure.
- [Thorny weed](https://www.walterreeves.com/name-that-plant/thorny-weed-3/) - this sucker is growing beneath my deck and I've sprayed it with so much weed killer. Its running rampant.. what is it and how do I get rid of it for good?
- [What is it](https://www.walterreeves.com/name-that-plant/what-is-it-67/) - The plant runs long vine like plant that grows and sprouts roots to cling to trees and siding
- [What kind of plant is this?](https://www.walterreeves.com/name-that-plant/what-kind-of-plant-is-this-24/) - What kind of Plant is this?
- [Are these herbs or veggies?](https://www.walterreeves.com/name-that-plant/are-these-herbs-or-veggies/) - Are these herbs or veggies?
- [Woodland plant](https://www.walterreeves.com/name-that-plant/woodland-plant-7/) - Single plant growing among oak trees in primarily hardwood forest.
- [Mystery Volunteer Tree](https://www.walterreeves.com/name-that-plant/mystery-volunteer-tree/) - This is the 2nd season this tree has appeared. My wife wanted to see what it turned into the first year. It closes it's leaves at night. Never seen a tree do that. It got about 2-3 inches around. 1 main trunk with branches at ~90 degrees to the trunk. I cut it down because
- [Unusual conifer](https://www.walterreeves.com/name-that-plant/unusual-conifer/) - Shrub is some kind of conifer I believe. Not sure.
- [Viburnum with hornworms](https://www.walterreeves.com/name-that-plant/viburnum-with-hornworms/) - I have removed the hornworms. The plant has these dead ends of the branches now. Is that a result of the worms sucking the life out of them or is this a secondary issue?
- [Anemic Hydrangea](https://www.walterreeves.com/name-that-plant/anemic-hydrangea/) - This is my first hydrangea plant. It has bloomed a great deal this year ( just planted in April of 2020). It appears to be a bit anemic to me. Am I correct in that feeling? If so, what does it need? Thanks!
- [Philodendron?](https://www.walterreeves.com/name-that-plant/philodendron/) - I got a little piece of it years ago, and it grew into this big beautiful plant. I think it is some kind of philodendron, but I would like to know specifically.
- [Silvery perennial with fragrance](https://www.walterreeves.com/name-that-plant/silvery-perennial-with-fragrance/) - This perennial grows in full sun and makes a nice filler for a bouquet. What is it?
- [tomato wilt](https://www.walterreeves.com/name-that-plant/tomato-wilt/) - Hi WR: Can you determine if the tomato plants have a wilt disease and explain some options? My son is planning a raised vegetable bed and would like to know if you provide consultations?
- [Possible Diamond Flower??](https://www.walterreeves.com/name-that-plant/possible-diamond-flower/) - I thought this was a diamond Flower at first but the flowers and seed pods are attached directly to the vine without a stem. This is growing in my ditch and just wanted to learn more about it.
- [Tropical looking annual](https://www.walterreeves.com/name-that-plant/tropical-looking-annual/) - This plant stands about 3 ft. high, has thickish fuzzy looking 3 inch leaves, flowers bloom on spikes
- [Butterflies like it](https://www.walterreeves.com/name-that-plant/butterflies-like-it/) - Showed up after we removed some pine trees . Glad I didnÕt do what I normally do for a plant I donÕt recognize
- [Vine Identification in Loganville](https://www.walterreeves.com/name-that-plant/vine-identification-in-loganville/) - Red Vine with small white flowers and elephant head shaped dark green leaves. Originally thought it was wild sweet potato but after checking the internet realized that it was not.
- [Is this a weed or native plant IÕve never seen?](https://www.walterreeves.com/name-that-plant/is-this-a-weed-or-native-plant-ive-never-seen/) - I have to say I would have pulled this as a weed, had it not bloomed. This one is about 3 ft. tall, but there are several near by that are a foot and budding. In the 3 years on this property, it has ever bloomed, so this is a surprise. The previous owner was
- [Can't kill this thing; should I learn to love it](https://www.walterreeves.com/name-that-plant/cant-kill-this-thing-should-i-learn-to-love-it/) - There are several of these in a cluster and they want to grow despite my efforts to get rid of them. About 5-feet tall now and can get taller. Should I just learn to love them and leave them alone?
- [Seedlings](https://www.walterreeves.com/name-that-plant/seedlings/) - I bought a variety of seedlings. Some were Junipers, Desert Roses, & Boxwood.I am not sure what this is. Would like to know to care for it accordingly.
- [Mystery shrub - ID please](https://www.walterreeves.com/name-that-plant/mystery-shrub-id-please/) - This was lost from my other post. I'm helping a friend clean up their new place. I've seen it, but can't recall the name. Save it? or get rid of it? Thanks!
- [Tree in backyard on stream](https://www.walterreeves.com/name-that-plant/tree-in-backyard-on-stream/) - This is a large tree, which is dropping tiny berries on my deck that look a bit like blueberries.
- [Blossoming now NGa](https://www.walterreeves.com/name-that-plant/blossoming-now-nga/) - Trainable vine grows road side, will climb fences and trains on mailboxes; tiny white blossoms with little or no fragrance
- [2 Planta for  ID](https://www.walterreeves.com/name-that-plant/2-planta-for-id/) - Pic ... 1 Vining plant, Leaves alternating with flowers / buds extending from leaf /stem node. Found partial shade, dry grassy area. Pic 2 ... stem is brown and solid feeling. had pink spots close to section where leaves start to drow. Leaves are alternating and lacy fern shaped.
- [neglected shrub](https://www.walterreeves.com/name-that-plant/neglected-shrub/) - A friend is buying a home with lots of overgrown shrubs, I said I'd help ID and clear some of the jungle. This is at the corner of the house. p.s. apologies if the pics aren't right side up
- [Two more mystery shrubs...](https://www.walterreeves.com/name-that-plant/two-more-mystery-shrubs/) - The 1st one I've seen before but can't recall the name. The second and third pics with the berries is unknown to me. Any ID help and pruning tips will be appreciated as I start clearing the jungle at my friends new place. Thanks.
- [What kind of plant is this?](https://www.walterreeves.com/name-that-plant/what-kind-of-plant-is-this-23/) - I believe this may be some sort of herb. Can someone please clarify?
- [Mt. Harvard Colorado Plant](https://www.walterreeves.com/name-that-plant/mt-harvard-colorado-plant/) - My daughter took this photo today on Mt Harvard in Colorado. Does anyone know what it is? Thank you
- [Yellow wild flower](https://www.walterreeves.com/name-that-plant/yellow-wild-flower-3/) - very tall. Leaves are hand shaped.
- [Invasive Weeds with thick connected root system](https://www.walterreeves.com/name-that-plant/invasive-weeds-with-thick-connected-root-system/) - Very invasive weed popping up all over my lawn and now making its way into my flower beds. The root can be as large as a nickel in diameter and connects multiple plants. If I pull one, several more pop up in itsÕ place within the next day or two. Very fast growing!. What is
- [Succulent](https://www.walterreeves.com/name-that-plant/succulent-3-2/) - What is the name of this succulent?
- [Unknown Plant/Tree](https://www.walterreeves.com/name-that-plant/unknown-plant-tree-5/) - These plants or trees are sprouting up all over my yard and my next door neighbors yard. We have an idea that it might be persimmon sprouting from roots, but over an area of 120 ft by 80 ft seems to big for suckering. This is a second posting with additional pictures. These are not
- [Tree id](https://www.walterreeves.com/name-that-plant/tree-id-9/) - I received this tree at a plant swap last year, it was much smaller. I would like to know what it is so I can determine how big it will get so I'll know where to plant it. Thank you.
- [What is this](https://www.walterreeves.com/name-that-plant/what-is-this-178/) - This randomly sprouted a few years ago in a pot on our patio. It's about 4 feet tall now and we just don't know what it is!
- [The neighbors vines are invading my yard is it  a Weed?](https://www.walterreeves.com/name-that-plant/the-neighbors-vines-are-invading-my-yard-is-it-a-weed/) - This vine which has these berries on it is wrapped around his old wooden fence and all over all his overgrown shrubs and is now intertwined in my new vinyl fence and dropping ÔstuffÕ all over my patio and my patio table and chairs. And to just top that off whatever this is attracts many,
- [Georgia Weed Identification](https://www.walterreeves.com/name-that-plant/georgia-weed-identification/) - I have this weed in several locations throughout my yard and canÕt seem to identify it online, so I can find the necessary products to kill it. Any help would be appreciated!
- [Every Late Summer](https://www.walterreeves.com/name-that-plant/every-late-summer/) - My lawn seems to be a mutt of Bermuda and fescue (I even have centipede on the curb but this is the backyard). It seems the fescue comes in after overseeing and aerating but late summer always brings tons of whatever this stuff is. It grows low, survives mowing well and I'm guessing chokes out
- [warehouse](https://www.walterreeves.com/name-that-plant/warehouse/) - growing next to parking lot at new warehouse about 18 inches tall
- [What is this red flower?](https://www.walterreeves.com/name-that-plant/what-is-this-red-flower/) - What is this red flower?
- [Strange plant](https://www.walterreeves.com/name-that-plant/strange-plant-12/) - 9 - 10 feet high. Velvety large leaves and sturdy velvety stalk. Pulpy stem. Has had no flowers; comes back every year. WeÕve never let it get this tall!
- [Growing in strawberries](https://www.walterreeves.com/name-that-plant/growing-in-strawberries/) - This plant popped up in my strawberry planter. I can't figure out what it is.
- [Brown balls](https://www.walterreeves.com/name-that-plant/brown-balls/) - Found on the ground under oak trees. Soft enough to slice open with a knife. Red liquid inside.
- [Red Maple?](https://www.walterreeves.com/name-that-plant/red-maple/) - This tree was struck by lightning. If maple I want to have it milled into lumber. If not, firewood.
- [Fungus?/toadstool?](https://www.walterreeves.com/name-that-plant/fungus-toadstool/) - 8-10" across, black marks on each separate "petal".
- [Unknow Plant/Tree](https://www.walterreeves.com/name-that-plant/unknow-plant-tree/) - These plants or trees are sprouting up all over my yard and my next door neighbors yard. We have an idea that it might be persimmon sprouting from roots, but over an area of 120 ft by 80 ft seems to big for suckering
- [Pretty flower](https://www.walterreeves.com/name-that-plant/pretty-flower-5/) - These are growing along the roadway near our house in Haralson Co. I haven't been able to identify.
- [Mystery Shrub](https://www.walterreeves.com/name-that-plant/mystery-shrub-24/) - This first picture of this shrub reveals a plant that had white flowers earlier this summer. The other picture is of a plant that looks like elephant but has a red flower.
- [is this a weed?](https://www.walterreeves.com/name-that-plant/is-this-a-weed-25/) - has tiny white flower any idea what it is?
- [Small green plant](https://www.walterreeves.com/name-that-plant/small-green-plant-3/) - It bloomed a few weeks ago and I noticed a bloom on it now.
- [Caterpillar or fungus damage?](https://www.walterreeves.com/name-that-plant/caterpillar-or-fungus-damage/) - These blueberry bushes are being destroyed by something. Is it a caterpillar or fungus or something else? There are small brown spots on some leaves. My husband recently pruned back bushes after they produced berries. Could the July pruning cause plants to become vulnerable?
- [15 yr old plant w/ thorns](https://www.walterreeves.com/name-that-plant/15-yr-old-plant-w-thorns/) - this plant has a woody stem and has never had flowers, in fact it put out a 2nd stem just this year
- [Periwinkle](https://www.walterreeves.com/name-that-plant/periwinkle/) - Here is a potted periwinkle. Puts out sweet little purple flowers in the spring. Provides lots of viny verigated leaves throughout the year. Great add to any potted plant on porches or decks. Very low maintenance.
- [I donÕt know what this plant is](https://www.walterreeves.com/name-that-plant/i-dont-know-what-this-plant-is/) - It has tiny radish like seeds.
- [Weed from Hades](https://www.walterreeves.com/name-that-plant/weed-from-hades/) - What is it and how do I eradicate? It grows at a phenomenal rate!
- [Red Flower](https://www.walterreeves.com/name-that-plant/red-flower-8/) - Flower in full sun on lake bank
- [Giant weed](https://www.walterreeves.com/name-that-plant/giant-weed/) - It is at least 12 ft tall with huge fuzzy leaves
- [Invasive pasture weed](https://www.walterreeves.com/name-that-plant/invasive-pasture-weed/) - This is a thin bladed Òweed/grassÓ that is invading my centipede lawn and Bermuda pasture. It has very shallow roots that run across the ground and does not grow very high (3-4 inches). Any idea what this is? Any way to kill this without also killing the centipede and Bermuda where it is taking over?
- [Large nonflowering plant](https://www.walterreeves.com/name-that-plant/large-nonflowering-plant/) - This plant is about 3-4 feet tall and 5 feet wide. Long green fronds. Planted by the previous homeowners in full sun.
- [Large green leaves on skinny vine](https://www.walterreeves.com/name-that-plant/large-green-leaves-on-skinny-vine/) - Growing in the shade of a large plant, these large (3-4inch) leaves are on a very skinny vine. Very difficult to uproot. I don't know if it is a flower or a weed.
- [Fuzzy creaping plant](https://www.walterreeves.com/name-that-plant/fuzzy-creaping-plant/) - First appeared near some dying daisies, I thought it was them coming back. Fuzzy stems and it spreads along on the ground. The white spots haven't gotten any bigger over the last two months.
- [Spreads like crazy](https://www.walterreeves.com/name-that-plant/spreads-like-crazy/) - These little guys grow under my deck and around my rose bushes. They are very easy to pull up and are connected my thin white vines just under the soil.
- [Small green plant](https://www.walterreeves.com/name-that-plant/small-green-plant-2/) - It bloomed a few weeks ago and I noticed a bloom on it now.
- [Purple-headed flower](https://www.walterreeves.com/name-that-plant/purple-headed-flower/) - Found in a woodlot in Clarion Co., Pennsylvania in July and August, 2020. The purplish brown head is first just green when young. The top head looks more like a little tower of calyxes or bracts than an actual flower. The plant has several shoots from the same root. Its leaves are opposite.
- [Audry2 taking over garden](https://www.walterreeves.com/name-that-plant/audry2-taking-over-garden/) - We didnÕt plant it but what started as a Òcute little bush, letÕs see how it growsÓ has become a 4 ft tall, 72+ft diameter ÒAudrey II" Our three local landscapers can not Òname that tune.Ó We just want to make sure it is not invasive and we have to burn down the whole yard
- [Name That Plant](https://www.walterreeves.com/name-that-plant/name-that-plant-13/) - We found this thing in the clearance section of a big box store with no name & no price. It was a busy Saturday so they just gave it to us. It wont stop blooming! What is it?
- [Dansplantpleaseidentify](https://www.walterreeves.com/name-that-plant/dansplantpleaseidentify/) - Many thanks! Dan
- [Helen](https://www.walterreeves.com/name-that-plant/helen/) - Goes really well spreads returns next year
- [Flowering vine](https://www.walterreeves.com/name-that-plant/flowering-vine-5/) - Long vine with leaves that look like poison ivy and beautiful long flowers of shades of pink
- [Maybe a weed](https://www.walterreeves.com/name-that-plant/maybe-a-weed/) - This plant is 15 feet tall. Large leaves, we trimmed it up as a joke, thinking it was a weed. But now it keeps growing and looks intentional.
- [JeffÕsLawn](https://www.walterreeves.com/name-that-plant/jeffslawn/) - This grows in my Bermuda lawn how do I get rid of it and control it?
- [Berry? Grape?](https://www.walterreeves.com/name-that-plant/berry-grape/) - Found in a hollow, by trees and vines that get all the rain runoff. This is in Habersham county GA. There were others here that had a dark blue/black color with 3 seed inside that are large for the fruit. The seeds in the older mature fruit was black. On most of the ÒberriesÓ the
- [woody perennial](https://www.walterreeves.com/name-that-plant/woody-perennial/) - This plant is about 4 feet by 4 feet and has been in my garden for maybe 5 years now. It does not spread and stays as a nice clump. It started blooming about 2 weeks ago and will probably stay for another week or more. I cut it back to the ground at the
- [Mystery plant](https://www.walterreeves.com/name-that-plant/mystery-plant-156/) - Photos aren't the best, but this came up in my flower bed. Stalk is kind of tree like, but not really. This spring it had tiny light pink fragrant flowers, then a couple tiny berries that started green and turned red. Shortly after turning colors they disappeared. Not sure if they fell off or birds
- [Super fast growing](https://www.walterreeves.com/name-that-plant/super-fast-growing/) - This tree (probably a weed) has huge leaves. Bark is very spotted but pretty. It grows very fast. Drops leaves in fall. This is 2nd year we have let it grow. Not sure what it is though
- [What weed is this?](https://www.walterreeves.com/name-that-plant/what-weed-is-this-4/) - It's appearing in tall fescue in GA.
- [Tree at Gibb's Gardens](https://www.walterreeves.com/name-that-plant/tree-at-gibbs-gardens/) - Odd trunk. No idea what it is.
- [Gray/green airy](https://www.walterreeves.com/name-that-plant/gray-green-airy/) - Planted by my neighbors mailbox
- [What tree do these berries come from?](https://www.walterreeves.com/name-that-plant/what-tree-do-these-berries-come-from/) - Our dog keeps eating these and we want to know if they are dangerous.
- [Unique Buds](https://www.walterreeves.com/name-that-plant/unique-buds/) - This plant is located in a bed under a bird feeder. Not sure if it is a volunteer from a bird seed or from "direct deposit" from a bird. The plant is about 5 1/2' tall with leaves as big as 7" across.
- [Unknown flower](https://www.walterreeves.com/name-that-plant/unknown-flower-27/) - I planted seeds and donÕt know what this is now because it took a while for it to grow and bloom. Looks like marigold but is very tall. About 3Õ.
- [Found in woods](https://www.walterreeves.com/name-that-plant/found-in-woods/) - We find this in abundance in the woods near our home in Western Pennsylvania
- [What is this plant called?](https://www.walterreeves.com/name-that-plant/what-is-this-plant-called-4/) - What is this plant called?
- [Weed in my yard](https://www.walterreeves.com/name-that-plant/weed-in-my-yard-3/) - This has been growing in one corner of my yard that has no other plants. ItÕs prolific and spreading. When I pulled it up it caused terrible itching and redness on my arm that eventually went away. It gets about 2 feet tall. IÕve never seen it before. Would like to know what it is.
- [Unknown in veggie garden](https://www.walterreeves.com/name-that-plant/unknown-in-veggie-garden-2/) - Went back to garden, I did plant these in the veggie garden
- [Yard Plants](https://www.walterreeves.com/name-that-plant/yard-plants-2/) - Three different plants
- [Identifying this Evergreen](https://www.walterreeves.com/name-that-plant/identifying-this-evergreen/) - Identifying this Evergreen
- [Mystery in the moss](https://www.walterreeves.com/name-that-plant/mystery-in-the-moss/) - Photo shows detail from a moss terrarium I recently constructed, with the unidentified plant encircled in violet. This tiny plant showed up in the midst of a wild-gathered moss clump, and I hadn't the heart to remove it! It's about 1.5" tall. The leaves are a medium dark green, w/ a noticeably lighter (almost whitish)
- [Weed?](https://www.walterreeves.com/name-that-plant/weed-42/) - 4 feet tall, heavy stem with branches starting about a foot up. If it's a weed I want to get rid of it before it drops seeds. It's in a bed with Iris and Daylillies.
- [Looks like a sunflower](https://www.walterreeves.com/name-that-plant/looks-like-a-sunflower/) - Hi plant has a stalk like a sunflower don't know is this a weed or is it going to flower
- [Strange fast growing mystery plant](https://www.walterreeves.com/name-that-plant/strange-fast-growing-mystery-plant/) - This thing popped up on its own about a month ago and itÕs growing so fast like Jack and the bean stock IÕve never seen anything like it and it has a giant giant thorns!
- [Mystery tree](https://www.walterreeves.com/name-that-plant/mystery-tree-35/) - Came up on its own.
- [EGGS?](https://www.walterreeves.com/name-that-plant/eggs-2/) - These appeared almost overnight on one f my tomato plant leaves. What are they?
- [Zelkova - Identified](https://www.walterreeves.com/name-that-plant/tree-at-swift-cantrell-park/) - These trees are planted along the road and are all about the same size.
- [Wintercress/Yellow Rocket (Babarea) - Identified](https://www.walterreeves.com/name-that-plant/wispy-plant-with-yellow-flowers/) - This just showed near my mailbox. Can you tell me what it is? It is around 1 1/2 feet tall.
- [Wisteria Vine - Identified](https://www.walterreeves.com/name-that-plant/help-me-identify-8/) - Is this poison sumac?
- [Z. aethiopica Pink Cultivars - Identified](https://www.walterreeves.com/name-that-plant/leafy-plant-with-pink-flowers/) - Last year this plant was just a bunch of tall green leafs, this year a few pink flowers have bloomed. The flowers are kind of shaped like calla lilies but are very different than the white calla lily I have that just has a couple of leaves and 1 flower.
- [Wild Violets - Identified](https://www.walterreeves.com/name-that-plant/growing-at-different-spots-in-the-yard/) - no clue where it came from
- [Wooly Congea (Congea tomentosa) - Identified](https://www.walterreeves.com/name-that-plant/shrub-in-tropics/) - Entire branch covered in blossom: pink grey and greenish.
- [Wild Violet - Identified](https://www.walterreeves.com/name-that-plant/purge-or-keep/) - This is growing in yard. there are several clumps in same general area.
- [Yucca - Identified](https://www.walterreeves.com/name-that-plant/giant-dracaena/) - Giant Dracaena type, wanting to know specific type, and maybe how to reproduce. Has sharp razor leaves. Was about a foot I retall when received, less that two years old. We call him Razorleaf.
- [Wild Blackberry - Identified](https://www.walterreeves.com/name-that-plant/poison-ivy-6/) - most branches have 3 leaves but some have more
- [Wild Violet - Identified](https://www.walterreeves.com/name-that-plant/weed-35/) - I'm assuming this is a weed because, (a) it's sprouting in several places around the yard, and (b) it doesn't pull up easily. At one point it did have short lived flowers but I can't recall the color. Anyone know what this is?
- [Wild Poinsettia - Identified](https://www.walterreeves.com/name-that-plant/leaves-with-poinsettia-looking-center/) - The red is actually part of the leaf color. Looks like berries or florets in the middle. It was totally shaded by nuisance plants we were trimming. Now it's getting more sun. It's gorgeous and I hope it's not poisonous. please help! I'm not sure if it's really a vine. It's tall and lanky.
- [Wild Blackberry - Identified](https://www.walterreeves.com/name-that-plant/growing-in-my-ivy-also/) - This plant is also growing in my ivy. The stalk has fine thorns on it.
- [White Milkweed - Identified](https://www.walterreeves.com/name-that-plant/peek-a-boo-plant/) - We live here in Canton which is in Cherokee county off exit 11 on HWY 575. Attached are three pictures of a flower that comes up about every other year, strange enough. The flower is on the edge of the tree line in our back yard and is in shade all day until late about
- [Wild Black Cherry - Identified](https://www.walterreeves.com/name-that-plant/serviceberry/) - Under story tree in CT
- [Wild Bramble - Identified](https://www.walterreeves.com/name-that-plant/found-this-plant-in-my-flower-pot/) - Growing randomly in flower pot on sunny front porch in Orange County NY. Noticed it at the beginning of May 2019. It has tiny hairs/thorns along the stem but not on the leaves.
- [Wax Mallow - Identified](https://www.walterreeves.com/name-that-plant/what-is-this-bush-7/) - 3-4 feet high, deciduous, red blooms
- [Wild Bean (Strophostyles helvola) And Peppervine (Nekemias arborea) - Identified](https://www.walterreeves.com/name-that-plant/more-vines-not-sure-what-these-are/) - Hi! Unclear what any of these are, but could the 3rd photo be of a young trumpet vine without all its leaves? Thank you!!! This service is so incredibly helpful.
- [Voodoo Lily (Dracunculus Vulgaris) - Identified](https://www.walterreeves.com/name-that-plant/beautiful-insect-eaters/) - Grown in our backyard in GA for at least 20+ years. Perennial, stinks all insects love it and very pretty. Some years does better than others. Cannot remember the name of this plant. One picture is the plant itself. The other picture is the seed pod, I think? Our handyman cut both down without knowing
- [Virginia Sweetspire (Itea virginica) -Identified](https://www.walterreeves.com/name-that-plant/summersweet-or-virginia-sweetspire/) - Bush is 2-3 feet high. Blooming now (May). In full shade. A bit leggy.
- [Vitex - Identified](https://www.walterreeves.com/name-that-plant/want-to-know-what-plant-this-is/) - ItÕs not really a shrub but tall than a shrub
- [Wahoo Vine - Identified](https://www.walterreeves.com/name-that-plant/please-i-d-me/) - This vine is growing on an old maple tree. I think it may be evergreen. In the fall (October) the vine develops berries as shown in image VINE-2. The vine attaches itself to the tree so well that the vine has to be pried off of the tree with a chisel or long screwdriver. Thanks
- [Water-Shield ((Brasenia schreberi) - Identified](https://www.walterreeves.com/name-that-plant/unknown-to-me-aquatic-plant/) - This plant has taken over a pond on a farm owned by my job. We would like to identify the plant, and learn how to get it under control without the use of any chemicals. Thank you in advance for your help!
- [Viney type of Plant Needs Identified](https://www.walterreeves.com/name-that-plant/viney-type-of-plant-needs-identified/) - Found in western PA, zone 6. Stem seems woody.
- [Virginia Copperleaf - Identified](https://www.walterreeves.com/name-that-plant/i-thought-i-purchased-basil-but-its-not/) - Not sure what this plant is, but at least it smells good and stays green. What is it and I canÕt seem to get rid of it
- [Viburnum Tinus - Identified](https://www.walterreeves.com/name-that-plant/ornamental-shrub-with-magenta-summer-berries/) - Used as foundation planting. Appears evergreen.
- [Viburnum - Identified](https://www.walterreeves.com/name-that-plant/large-flowering-shrub-2/) - This plant has bloomed within the last two weeks.
- [Viburnum (Pink Beauty) - Identified](https://www.walterreeves.com/name-that-plant/unknown-tree-35/) - This tree is in our new front yard in Asheville. I think it had bright pink flowers earlier this spring and is about 10 - 12 feet tall. Anyone know what it is? Thanks,
- [Virginia Buttonweed - Identified](https://www.walterreeves.com/name-that-plant/weed-in-lawn-4/) - Trying to identify this weed that has popped up in our tall fescue lawn - has spread pretty rapidly over the past couple of weeks. I texted the photo to a landscaper I know, and he thought it may be doveweed, but wasn't sure. Any input and treatment recommendations would be appreciated!
- [Viburnum - Identified](https://www.walterreeves.com/name-that-plant/neighbors-plant-3/) - Unknown everything, given by neighbor, may have red berries
- [Viburnum opulus - Identified](https://www.walterreeves.com/name-that-plant/mystery-plant-149/) - This was planted by a previous owner. Must be tall, as it has a metal barrier around it. I though delphinium maybe, but leaves look a little different.
- [Virginia Creeper - Identified](https://www.walterreeves.com/name-that-plant/please-help-unknown-vine/) - I have tried to kill this vine. Please can anyone tell me how to get rid of this?
- [Vertical Cracking - Identified](https://www.walterreeves.com/name-that-plant/help-with-flowering-cherry-tree/) - We planted this tree for my daughter about 4 years ago - the tree was 10 at the time so it would be as old as she is (2 other trees planted to grow with her died). It has done well but I noticed these awful looking places on the trunk and now I'm very
- [Three plants I wish to have identified](https://www.walterreeves.com/name-that-plant/three-plants-i-wish-to-have-identified/) - All were found in my backyard.
- [Tree to be identified](https://www.walterreeves.com/name-that-plant/tree-to-be-identified/) - Tree about 25', bark is shaggy grey, crown is heavily limbed. Hard to get a good leaf picture, not at eye level and always moving. "knowledgeable" person said may not be native. Family who originally planted it were from Hawaii.

## Months

- [January](https://www.walterreeves.com/gardening-calendar/january/) - January is typically the coldest winter month. Still, you can accomplish such garden tasks as sharpening your mower blade, building a nurse bed for new plants and shredding fallen leaves for mulch.
- [February](https://www.walterreeves.com/gardening-calendar/february/) - February brings a few warm sunny days. You can enjoy the blooms of your Lenten rose, prune fruit trees, and make sure bird feeders are always stocked.
- [March](https://www.walterreeves.com/gardening-calendar/march/) - The soil is starting to get warmer, so it is time to fertilizer your pansies. Now is also a good time to prune your shrubs and plant some radishes, cauliflower, and other veggies.
- [April](https://www.walterreeves.com/gardening-calendar/april/) - Time to start moving your houseplants outdoors gradually. April winds will keep your wind chimes tinkling. And, make sure to plant your Easter lilies outdoors so everyone can enjoy them for the holiday.
- [May](https://www.walterreeves.com/gardening-calendar/may/) - The sun is coming out, so wearing hats and sunscreen are a must. Plant Rosemary, Dill, Basil and other herbs to use in time for some tasty summer meals.
- [June](https://www.walterreeves.com/gardening-calendar/june/) - It is the time to mulch that vegetable garden you have been growing. Also, to help your lawn withstand the dry June weather, raise the height of your mower and water once a week.
- [August](https://www.walterreeves.com/gardening-calendar/august/) - Watch out for pests! Look out for Snakes, Slugs, Ants and others. Now is also a good time to pull that English ivy from your trees.
- [September](https://www.walterreeves.com/gardening-calendar/september/) - Muscadines are perfect right now, just make sure you don't eat the skin or seeds! It is also time for the fist application of fertilizer on Fescue lawns.
- [October](https://www.walterreeves.com/gardening-calendar/october/) - Pansy planting season has begun, get a six pack and start planting!
- [November](https://www.walterreeves.com/gardening-calendar/november/) - For all of those with new fescue lawns, it is time to fertilize again, and make sure there are no leaves or acorns smothering the new sprouts. Even though it's chilly, the soil is still warm enough to plant shrubs and trees.
- [December](https://www.walterreeves.com/gardening-calendar/december/) - Time to pick a Christmas tree. The fewer green needles that come off in your hand when pulled, the better the tree. To protect your bulbs foliage from the cold, spread some pine straws.
- [July](https://www.walterreeves.com/gardening-calendar/july/) - Flowers are starting to fade, so remove faded flowers and the stems that hold them. Summer is definitely here, so make sure you are doing "tick checks" if you have been out in the yard or woods.

## Weeks

- [November | Week 4](https://www.walterreeves.com/week/november-week-4/) - Divide ferns Divide your hanging basket of Boston fern into thirds and plant into three new baskets. Hang in a sunny window; by spring they'll be big enough to put outside. see Winter Care of Boston Fern Plant shrubs and trees Continue to plant shrubs and trees. Even though its chilly outdoors, the soil is
- [December | Week 1](https://www.walterreeves.com/week/december-week-1/) - Control chickweed Continue to spot-spray or dig out chickweed, violets and wild onions you find in your lawn. See Chickweed Control Rake the last of the leaves Rake the last of the fall leaves from your lawn. If you leave a pile of wet, matted leaves now you'll have big dead spots next spring. Choose a
- [November | Week 1](https://www.walterreeves.com/week/november-week-1/) - Rake fallen leaves Blow or rake fallen leaves regularly from newly planted fescue lawns. Remove as many acorns as possible from all lawns. see Removing Leaves from New Lawn Plant Spring bulbs This is the best time to plant spring-flowering bulbs now that the soil is cooler. Add fertilizer as you dig the bed. see
- [September | Week 1](https://www.walterreeves.com/week/september-week-1/) - Fertilize annuals Fertilize salvia and chrysanthemums with liquid plant food. They will reward you with lots of blooms later this fall. See Fertilizing Annuals. Deadhead perennials Examine your flower beds for tired out perennials like Shasta daisy, black-eyed Susan and purple coneflower. You can cut off dead flowers and brown foliage to neaten the plants
- [August | Week 1](https://www.walterreeves.com/week/august-week-1/) - Water figs Water figs deeply now as they begin to ripen. Harvest every morning, before the birds can do their damage. More details: Growing Figs in Georgia Water potted plants The soil in outdoor clay pots dries out quickly. Poke holes in it with a pencil to make sure water saturates the soil when you
- [July | Week 1](https://www.walterreeves.com/week/july-week-1/) - Pick a good melon Choosing a watermelon for the Fourth? Slap it to determine ripeness. Good ones sound hollow; unripe ones sound like you're hitting solid wood. Remove faded flowers Regularly remove faded flowers from salvia, zinnia, coneflower and especially petunia. This will encourage bushiness and the production of more flowers. Prune hydrangeas Remove all
- [June | Week 1](https://www.walterreeves.com/week/june-week-1/) - Water your shrubs How much water should you apply? Each week a shrub needs one gallon per foot of height. Visit Shrub Watering Trim your trees Low limbs in the way when you mow? You can safely remove one fourth of the foliage of any healthy tree during the growing season. Plant foxglove Collect the
- [May | Week 1](https://www.walterreeves.com/week/april-week-1-2/) - Download a lawn care calendar No matter which grass, your turf will look its best if you follow a calendar of maintenance tasks. Download your lawn calendar at Lawn Care Calendars. Treat azaleas for lace bugs Treat for azalea lace bugs if you've had problems in the past. Insecticidal soap, horticultural oil and synthetic insecticide
- [April | Week 1](https://www.walterreeves.com/week/april-week-1/) - Divide your ferns Divide over-wintered baskets of Boston fern into four sections. Plant new hanging baskets using two sections of fern in each. Clean up Bermuda Green grass in a Bermuda lawn is probably Poa annua (annual bluegrass). You can try digging it out but, better yet, make a mental note to put out weed
- [March | Week 1](https://www.walterreeves.com/week/march-week-1/) - Fertilize pansies Fertilize pansies. Since the soil is warming, use any water soluble houseplant fertilizer, one half pint to one pint of solution per plant. See Success With Pansies Trim liriope Cut most of the green foliage off of tattered liriope. A mower, set to its highest setting, is the best tool for large areas.
- [January | Week 1](https://www.walterreeves.com/week/january-week-1/) - Get ready for roses Prepare beds for bare-root roses that will soon arrive in nurseries. Dig an area four feet wide and twelve inches deep for each plant, adding plenty of soil conditioner to the soil. See Rose Buying and Planting Tend to your poinsettias Water poinsettias only as needed - when the top inch
- [February | Week 1](https://www.walterreeves.com/week/february-week-1/) - Prune fruit trees Prune apple and pear trees now - but postpone peach pruning until mid-March. See Home Garden Apples Control weeds It's dangerous to spray glyphosate (Roundup, etc) on bermudagrass, even if you think it is completely dormant. Make sure no green bermuda sprouts are near the soil surface. See Winter Weed Control Check for blooms
- [October | Week 1](https://www.walterreeves.com/week/october-week-1/) - Plant fescue Fall fescue planting season officially begins! Watering restrictions are still in force in many places so make SURE you have good soil-seed contact. Aerate before seeding, roll afterwards, water when you can. See Fescue Planting 1-2-3 Apply pre-emergent Last chance to apply a weed preventer to bermudagrass, zoysiagrass and centipedegrass lawns to thwart
- [December | Week 4](https://www.walterreeves.com/week/december-week-4/) - Buy some African violets Purchase pots of paperwhite narcissus, African violet or gloxinia for your office and home to bring color and maybe a touch of perfume to the air. See African Violet Care Water your Christmas tree Forget the powders and potions! What a Christmas tree needs to stay fresh is a constant supply
- [December | Week 2](https://www.walterreeves.com/week/december-week-2/) - Prune evergreen shrubbery Prune your evergreen shrubbery and bring the cuttings indoors. Juniper, holly and magnolia foliage is quite decorative. Use holly and nandina berries for a red accent in table centerpieces. see Plants with Colorful Fruits and Berries Water poinsettias Poinsettias do not need fertilizing now but they do need watering. Check the dryness
- [December | Week 3](https://www.walterreeves.com/week/december-week-3/) - Fill your bird feeder Bird feeders bring lots of colorful activity to a yard in cold weather. Most bird experts recommend black oil sunflower seed for general feeding. Thistle seed and suet cakes attract birds you might not have seen before. see Feeding Birds Bring a houseplant to the party Rather than a bottle of
- [November | Week 2](https://www.walterreeves.com/week/november-week-2/) - Bring camellia blooms indoors Enjoy sasanqua camellia blooms. Cut a few to bring indoors and float in a crystal saucer for a dining table centerpiece. See Sasanqua Camellia and Japanese Camellia Identification Trim chrysanthemums Shear chrysanthemums and asters down to four inches once the flowers fade. See Fall and Summer Care for Chrysanthemum Replace mulch
- [November | Week 3](https://www.walterreeves.com/week/november-week-3/) - Fertilize recent plantings Fertilize again the pansies, snapdragons, cabbage and dianthus you planted a few weeks ago. Use a powdered, water-soluble fertilizer now but switch to a product containing "nitrate nitrogen" December thru March. See Success With Pansies Prepare a composting area Prepare your composting area for fall leaves. You can make a cheap bin
- [October | Week 2](https://www.walterreeves.com/week/october-week-2/) - Plant pansies The pansy planting season begins now! Plant "six-pack" pansies eight inches apart, larger plants can be spaced ten inches apart. See Planting Pansies Cut back flower stems Cut brown flower stems of purple coneflower, black-eyed Susan, daylily and hosta back to ground level. Bring in patio plants Move patio plants into shade for
- [October | Week 3](https://www.walterreeves.com/week/october-week-3/) - Clean up fallen fruit Clean fallen fruit from the ground under pear and apple trees. Remove from the tree any fruit that you don't intend to harvest. See Fruit Tree Care Plant Spring bulbs Plant spring flowering bulbs, like tulip, daffodil and hyacinth. Old, crowded beds can be loosened and the bulbs divided and replanted
- [October | Week 4](https://www.walterreeves.com/week/october-week-4/) - Cut back faded flowers As chrysanthemum and aster flowers fade, cut the plants back to six inches tall. Replace mulch Rake out and replace all of the mulch and dead leaves under roses, red tip photinia and crabapples. You'll prevent diseases on next year's leaves. Check your pesticides in storage Review your pesticide storage procedures.
- [September | Week 2](https://www.walterreeves.com/week/september-week-2/) - Spray broadleaf weeds Spot spray the broadleaf weeds in your lawn with a herbicide labeled for their control. See Mimosa Weed Control Try a muscadine You can't live in the South without trying a muscadine: Pop it in your mouth, suck the pulp out of the skin, enjoy the juice, then spit out the skin
- [September | Week 3](https://www.walterreeves.com/week/september-week-3/) - Buy bulbs on sale Spring-flowering bulbs are on sale now. You can buy them - but don't put them in the ground until soil temperatures are in the 60's or cooler in early October. See When to Plant Spring-flowering Bulbs Plant cool season veggies Time to plant cool season vegetable seedlings. Broccoli, collards and cabbage
- [September | Week 4](https://www.walterreeves.com/week/september-week-4/) - Plant shrubs and trees Cooler weather means it's time to plant shrubs and trees. Make sure to dig a hole three times as wide as the root ball. See Planting Shrubs Propagate hydrangeas Propagate limber-limbed hydrangea, grape and forsythia plants by placing a thin branch on the ground and partially covering it with soil and
- [August | Week 2](https://www.walterreeves.com/week/august-week-2/) - Save seeds for next year Collect seeds from hosta, iris and blackberry lily to save for planting next spring. Treat for ants To prevent ants from coming indoors, spread insecticide granules in a band 24 inches wide around the foundation of your house. Use ant bait traps near entrance doors. Spray unwanted grass Bermuda or
- [August | Week 3](https://www.walterreeves.com/week/august-week-3/) - Tie back berry plants Look on the ground around your blackberry and raspberry plants. The canes snaking across the ground should be tied back on their wire arbor. Check your mower blade How long has it been since your lawnmower blade was sharpened? It should be done once each summer to avoid shredding the grass
- [August | Week 4](https://www.walterreeves.com/week/august-week-4/) - Watch for suprise lillies Watch for the red or yellow, spider-like flowers of spider lily, also called surprise lily - because the foliage is nowhere to be seen when it blooms. Make a slug trap Make a slug trap from a small board raised an inch off the ground by small stones. Check it at
- [July | Week 2](https://www.walterreeves.com/week/july-week-2/) - Trim your herbs Cut back by half herbs like basil, mint and oregano. This prevents them from producing seed and promotes more fragrant leaves. Soften up post holes If you're forced to dig a hole for a post, let your water hose trickle in the spot all night long. The water will soften the soil
- [July | Week 3](https://www.walterreeves.com/week/july-week-3/) - Mulch under trees and shrubs Wood chips make great mulch by saving moisture and controlling weeds! Spread a layer 2 inches deep under trees and shrubs out to where the branches end. Check for ticks Ticks are a big problem this year. Take time to do a "tick check" when kids return from romping in
- [July | Week 4](https://www.walterreeves.com/week/july-week-4/) - Water trees and shrubs Water spring-planted trees and shrubs weekly: 2 gallons of water per foot of height. Water figs Water figs now as the fruit begins to ripen. Drought can cause fruit drop. Mow grass taller Mow grass growing in the shade one-half to one inch higher than the normally recommended height. Plants need
- [June | Week 2](https://www.walterreeves.com/week/june-week-2/) - Irrigate with a soaker Use soaker hoses and a water timer to irrigate annuals, perennials and shrubs. The hose conserves water and the timer makes it easy. Most hoses apply 1 gallon per foot per hour. Diagnose lawn problems Check your lawn for circular, dead, brown spots. Could be "Brown Patch" but correct your fertilization
- [June | Week 3](https://www.walterreeves.com/week/june-week-3/) - Plant annuals Plant annuals in small beds that make a visual impact but are still easy to water. Try color bowls or large container plantings near the entry to your home. Fertilize outdoor houseplants Fertilize outdoor houseplants regularly. Constant watering in the summer washes nutrients from the soil. Raise your mower height Raise the height
- [June | Week 4](https://www.walterreeves.com/week/june-week-4/) - Sharpen your mower blade Keep your lawnmower blade sharp. A ragged cut makes grass use more water. Watch out for caterpillars Big green caterpillars on parsley and fennel are the precursors to beautiful swallowtail butterflies. Try not to kill them if you can help it. Water your trees Tree roots are almost bone dry! Give
- [May | Week 2](https://www.walterreeves.com/week/may-week-2/) - Ward off caterpillars Apply Bacillus thuringiensis to cabbage, broccoli and cauliflower to ward off cabbage looper caterpillar damage as these plants mature. Trim crepe myrtles Snip off sprouts from the base and lower trunk of crepe myrtles that are being trained to grow in an upright tree form. Remove dead limbs Remove leafless limbs from
- [May | Week 3](https://www.walterreeves.com/week/may-week-3/) - Prune rhododendrons Pinch out the growing tips of rhododendron limbs now that flowers are gone. You'll get many more flowers next year. Plant herbs Plant rosemary, basil, oregano, dill and other herbs for savory summer meals. Mulch tomatos Place a newspaper mulch 10 sheets thick under tomato plants to prevent leaf diseases. Cover with any
- [May | Week 4](https://www.walterreeves.com/week/may-week-4/) - Control fire ants Control fire ants by lightly scattering a bait over your lawn. Forty-eight hours later, use an insecticide on any large mounds you can see. Repeat in September. Apply sunscreen Get in the habit of wearing a hat and sunscreen whenever you work in the sun. Skin cancer cases are on the rise.
- [April | Week 2](https://www.walterreeves.com/week/april-week-2/) - Plant veggies It is safe to plant tomatoes, peppers and eggplant in your garden now that the soil is warm. Clean up azaleas Remove withered flowers from florist's azaleas you receive for Easter to prolong their blooming. Spray them with insecticidal soap if you have had azalea lace bug problems in the past. Start moving
- [April | Week 3](https://www.walterreeves.com/week/april-week-3/) - Remove tree supports Remove guy wires from your fall-planted trees. Trees that move with the wind grow stronger than those supported for more than a few months. Plant Easter lilies Plant Easter lilies outdoors after removing their faded blooms. Mulch your tomatoes Mulch tomatoes immediately after planting to prevent early blight fungus from splashing from
- [April | Week 4](https://www.walterreeves.com/week/april-week-4/) - Plant annuals Plant the seeds of annual flowers such as marigold, cosmos, zinnia and celosia. Mix lots of soil conditioner in beds to help them be drought tolerant. Hang a garden chime Hang garden chimes on a tree branch so the wind keeps them constantly tinkling. Plant vegetables Plant corn, bean and pea seeds now.
- [March | Week 5](https://www.walterreeves.com/week/march-week-5/) - Plan before you build Building near a tree? Be careful - ninety percent of the tree's roots are in the top twelve inches of soil. Pruning Forsythia, quince and winter honeysuckle can be pruned to a smaller size after flowering. Fertilize shrubs Fertilize shrubs: 1 tablespoon of 10-10-10 (or shrub fertilizer) per foot of height.
- [March | Week 4](https://www.walterreeves.com/week/march-week-4/) - Check for insects Examine the backside of euonymus and camellia leaves for scale insects. Thoroughly spray with horticultural oil if the pests are found. see Euonymus Scale Control Camellia cleaup Remove spent camellia blooms from the bush and from the ground. You'll prevent camellia petal blight. Prune roses Last chance to prune bush roses to
- [March | Week 3](https://www.walterreeves.com/week/march-week-3/) - Plant some veggies Plant beets, cauliflower, mustard, radish and turnips in your garden. see Vegetable Articles Plan your fescue planting Planting fescue now? You can't use a pre-emergent weed preventer for six weeks after seeding. see Fescue Seeding vs Pre-emergent Propagate hosta Divide overgrown clumps of hosta now that you can see the leaves unfurling
- [March | Week 2](https://www.walterreeves.com/week/march-week-2/) - Prune boxwood Prune boxwood - but not with shears. Use a hand pruner to make foliage "holes" in the greenery so light can penetrate to the trunk. see Boxwood Pruning Spray your fruit trees Spray a fungicide (Captan, etc.) on apple and peach trees while the blooms are on the tree. see Fruit Spray Guide
- [February | Week 4](https://www.walterreeves.com/week/february-week-4/) - Clean your bird boxes Clean out bird boxes so they will be ready to welcome new residents in a few weeks. See Cleaning Bluebird Boxes Build raised beds Build raised beds for vegetables, roses and herbs. It’s easy to do with four pieces of 2×8 wood planks. Choose lengths that fit your space; bolt them
- [February | Week 3](https://www.walterreeves.com/week/february-week-3/) - Prune ornamental grasses The brown foliage on pampas grass and maiden grass can be pruned away now. Leave only a "crew cut" of brown stems twelve inches high. See Cutting Back Ornamental Grasses Plant sweet pea Plant sweet pea now for fragrant flowers later. Plant English peas, onions, asparagus or elephant garlic for your spring
- [February | Week 2](https://www.walterreeves.com/week/february-week-2/) - Test your soil How much fertilizer or lime does your lawn or garden really need? The only way to know for sure is to call your county Extension office (1-800-ASKUGA-1) and get a soil test kit. See Georgia Soil Testing Prune Prune one-fourth of the branches from your overgrown fig bush. Removing any more will
- [January | Week 4](https://www.walterreeves.com/week/january-week-4/) - Plant pansies and daisies Plant pansies and English daisies in a sunny bed when the weather is mild. Use plants in three inch or larger pots to make an immediate impact in your landscape. Be careful Look out for poison ivy when working outdoors. Even the leafless vine and branches can cause a powerful skin
- [January | Week 3](https://www.walterreeves.com/week/january-week-3/) - Spray for mites Check indoor plants for insects like spider mites, scale, and mealybugs. Remember to spray insecticidal soap or indoor houseplant insecticide on the undersides of leaves to get good pest control. See Spider Mites on Indoor Citrus Bring in amaryllis Amaryllis flower stems and their faded blooms can be removed now. Treat it like
- [January | Week 2](https://www.walterreeves.com/week/january-week-2/) - Transplant shrubs Small, leafless shrubs and trees can be transplanted easily now. Wait for a warm day when the ground is not frozen. See Shrub Transplanting 1-2-3 Cut back kudzu and bamboo Chop unwanted kudzu, English ivy and bamboo to the ground. Follow with weedkiller on the leaves in April. See Bamboo Control Prune pampas

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- [Japanese Beetle](https://www.walterreeves.com/tag/japanese-beetle/)
- [Travel](https://www.walterreeves.com/tag/travel/)
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- [gift](https://www.walterreeves.com/tag/gift/)
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- [moss](https://www.walterreeves.com/tag/moss/)
- [iris](https://www.walterreeves.com/tag/iris/)
- [borer](https://www.walterreeves.com/tag/borer/)
- [suprise lily](https://www.walterreeves.com/tag/suprise-lily/)
- [hosta](https://www.walterreeves.com/tag/hosta/)
- [catchweed](https://www.walterreeves.com/tag/catchweed/)
- [bedstraw](https://www.walterreeves.com/tag/bedstraw/)
- [cypress](https://www.walterreeves.com/tag/cypress/)
- [rising sun redbud](https://www.walterreeves.com/tag/rising-sun-redbud/)

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