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I just received a beautiful hydrangea plant as a gift and I have no idea how to take care of it. Are they indoor or outdoor plants? Will it grow ok indoors near a window? How much water? etc. Any help would be great! Thank you.

I would like to grow an edible fruit lemon tree in my house. I live close to Calgary, Alberta. Where are lemon tree saplings/seeds available. I would eventurally like to be able to use the fruit produced by this tree.

Help. I accidently broke my mom's flower. She calls it Angelwings is that the name of the flower if so how do I make it grow up healthy? And should I sneek it out for air or more water? What do you say? It looks like a vine growing up little flower on it, and two huge leaves. The stem broke so I shoved it in the pot will it die?

How do I know when I can split my peace lillie plant and how do I do it?

What is sweet annie?

Why are the leaves on my potted peace lily turning yellow?

Where can I order growth stimulator (hormons) for fruit in Europe (possibly Germany, Holland, Greece or Hungary)?

I have small brown spots in my lawn. I don't want to harm the birds and wildlife with strong poisons. What can I do?

Our Christmas Cactus has a yellowish mold growing on the surface of the soil. The cactus is an indoor plant.

I've bought an adult Calamondin potted plant with tons of fruits half of which I removed to ease the tree. Ii water it as indicated for the temperatures at our house: 3 times a week, and fertilise every other wee. I illuminate it 12 hours a day since we have very short winder days here in Stockholm though maybe not with sufficient brightness?
Anyway,, it started rolling and shedding the leaves. Any advice will be greatly appreciative.

How do you root a rose bush clipping?

I have a peace lily that we were given when my son passed away. Last month it started wilting and so I watered, but to no avail it's leaves are still just drooped way down to the floor. I has plenty of water and filtered son. What am I doing wrong, I sure don't want to loose this flower.

Why do some trees lose there leafs and othres do not?

Are there any flowers that grow only in the USA but not in Germany? My German friends wants some seeds for an American flower. Or are there any flowers that are native to the US?

Is a peace lilly toxic to a Guienee pig?

I live in Dallas and have a blooming Amarylis. After the bloom fades, how do I store the bulb to use next fall?

I have a hydrangea vine. The leaves are healthy and the vine continues to grow, but it has never bloomed. Any suggestions?

Are you pruning your Hydrangea? I found my Hydrangea blooms when I don't cut the back the plant. The blooms grow on the older more established stems. I prune the (weak and unproductive shoots) plant lightly to rejuvenate for more luch foliage. I also found they like the morning sun and shade in the afternoon. Hope this helps.
Thanks Frances - Ed.

When is the best time of year prune or shape my Gardinas?

On leggy older plants, cut back 1/3 of foliage just BEFORE their Spring growth spurt, around March 1st. Prune anytime LIGHLY for shape, but remember to prune AFTER a flush of blooms so you won't miss out on any of those fragrant flowers.
Thanks Frances - Ed.

How can I dry cut hydrangias?

Pick flowers when petals begin to stiffen slightly. Place flower stems in a buck with 1 inch of water. As water evaporates and stems draw up moisture, the flowers heads will open wider and dry slow. Remove wilted foliage. For more compact dried bolssoms, hang individual flower stems upside down in a cool, dry location away from moisture and heat.
Thanks Frances - Ed.

Most of my houseplants are growing mold in the dirt.Why and how do I stop this.They are starting to look really sick and the leaves are turnong yellow and falling off.

It sound like you might have to much moisture in the soil. Try culltivating the soil and keep an eye on your watering, let the soil dry a bit. Trim back the branches that have lots their leaves, the plant will get stronger and busher. And most indoor plants like inderect lighting. Good Luck! .
Thanks Frances - Ed.

My mom sent me a potted blue hydrangia. I keep the plant in my office at work. The first week the plant was perfect but since then the flowers have all wilted. I was wondering if the flouresent lights have anything to do with that. What is the best way to care for potted hydrangias?

Hydrangea plants love to be moist not soggy. If you see them dropping indoors water them well in a sink they do tend to come back. After you enjoy them indoors plant them outside. My Hydrangeas do the best in my shaded garden, durning the hot summer I do make a point to make sure they are watered well.
Thanks Frances - Ed.

I live in central florida and want to know when is the best time to trim my gardenia bushes back? Can I do it now (November)?

On leggy older plants, cut back 1/3 of foliage just BEFORE their Spring growth spurt around March 1st. Prune anytime LIGHTLY for shape. But remember to prune AFTER a flush of Blooms so you won't miss out on any of those fragrant flowers.
Thanks Frances - Ed.

What is the best time to prune azaleas ? also what is the cause of brown leaves Thank You.

I start my tomatoe plants day the same way I start my day. Coffee, milk and eggs. For the plants I throw my coffee grounds and the egg shells and some left over milk or powder milk and a few kind words and it works.

Why are the leaves on my poinsetta curling up?

How does one prune hydrangeas? And when is the latest one can prune? I live in Portland, OR.

HELP please!! We have a beautiful female Ginko tree in our yard that bears the nastiest smelling fruit. Is there something that can be applied to the tree to keep it from bearing fruit? I love the tree but can't take the smell another year...?

I have a peace lilly that I got from my grandma's funeral. I have it ina very pretty black iron plant stand and it sits in the living room. I have had it for a year now and it is starting to grow roots out the bottom of the plastic pot. I was wondering if I should re-pot it in a bigger pot. I am worried that it may not have enough dirt. I would be devestated if it died. It is a part of my grandmother. Please give me some suggestions on how to re-pot it. thank you very much.

I need to know how to plant perenials under my maple tree with out harming the tree. I would appreciate all your help. Thank you

I bought a blue hydrangea at Meijer. It was doing great. Now it is November and it has turned at brown/black color. Is it dead or can I still save the plant?

Hygrangea's naturally turn brown in fall. Just remove spent flowers. Depending on variety, stems should be cut down to ground in late fall, pruned slightly or not at all. Look at info on type you have and ask local nursey how to take care. They also grow well in the Northern climates with little care. Follow directions according to type you have. As for Lilacs, they should be pruned when spent flowers are removed.
Thanks Mary - Ed..

When is it safe to transplant Silver Lace Vine and also a large Climbing Rose in Zone 6?

What is the best seed of lolium and festuca and poea for midele east?

How do you preserve a Poinsetta?

How do I winter my Hibiscus tree? I live in Missouri and there is no way it would survive a winter outdoors.

My mother just got a peace lilly from my garndmothers funeral and has no idea how to take care of it its quite large, has broad leaves no flowers, yet it wilts like its going 2 die can u help me with some tips 2 keep it alive?

I live in Dallas,Texas. I would like to know when is the best time to prune and fertilize my crape mrytles? What fertilize do you recommend?

I have a large purple rhododendron about 15 feet tall that was damaged in a snow storm. A section of the main branch partially peeled away (it is still attached). Is there any way to "splice" or reattach the damaged section? Thank you

Why do the leaves on my daylillies turn brown and have rust color spots on them?

I received a potted evergreen for christmas and would like to keep in indoors. Is this possible?

The leaves on my star jamine are turning red. They are planted in pots and are watered regularly. Any suggestions? Thanks

We were given a poinsetta for Christmas and its is Beautiful, but the leaves keep turning yellow and falling off. I am watering it to much or not enough? I have it setting on my kitchen table. It stands about 2 1/2 feet tall. The blooms are a very bright red. Please help---thank you.

To grow pineapple, chop off leaves with 2" of fruit. Place in aquarium sand and keep moist and sunny until roots start. Grow in sunny,sandy soil.
Thanks Alice - Ed.

To make pineapple bloom in spring, place a dark plastic bag over the entire plant for about three weeks checking in every other day for water, etc. In about three weeks you will see the bloom start to develop. Remove the bag and water as normal. The bloom will develop into a full large fruit in about 6 months. Harvest and enjoy.
Thanks Bill - Ed.

I bought an olive plant 6 weeks ago (only about 30cm high) Placed it on a window sill (radiator underneath!) All the leaves have curled up and dropped off. When I scrape the bark it is still green.The basic care instructions indicate free draining soil, but keep moist? Contradictory info? The plant seller told me to water little and that they thrive on neglect! So I kept mine dryish. What do I do now?

My old cotoneaster tree in the porch appears to be dying. It appeared healthy until a month or so ago. Now leaves are falling and most of the berries have also fallen. The few berries remaining are dried. Looks very sad indeed. Has been a beautiful tree, particularly at this time of year with masses of berries and shiny green leaves. Your help would be appreciated. Many thanks

What does poinsettas mean?

How can you remove Lilly flower stain from a car fabric headliner?

We were told by our state licensing representitive that we would have to remove all of the pothos plants in our school because they are toxic for children. Is this true and where can I get more information before removing over 30 hanging plants. Thank You.

We left our pointsetta plants outside 30 degree weather overnight...I brought the plants inside the next day...the leaves are wilting...Are they hopeless?

I have a new Dwarf Alberta Spruce, it is on the south side of the house. Is this a good spot?

I have some rhododendrons that are many years old. They need pruning and I am unsure of when to prune and how best to do it. How much is safe to remove at a time?

How do I rippen tomatoes picked when green?

I live in massachusetts and have a lemon tree I started from seed. It is about 6 feet tall and 9 years old. The problem is that it has never bore flowers or fruit yet. I leav it outside in the spring, summer and fall,then move it indoors in the winter. Why won't it blossom?

How do I get my Gardina to bloom?

Are peace lillies poisionus to cats?

Can I successfully grow the Phonecia Azalea in Zone 9? I live near the water in Placida, FL.

When planting tomatoes what type of soil do they like best? A sand mud mix, poting soil or what. What do they like best?.

How does the amount of water affect the growth of a Shasta Daisy?

How do you root a poinsetta from a broken piece?

How do you revive a pointsetta that has been subject to the cold?

I am taking care of one massive white pointsetta and one large red one. They are both in an office environment with two wndows. How can I keep them alive? I have no experience.

How many years will an orange tree yield fruit?

I live in mountainous Foggy San Francisco. I recently had to uproot my entire front terraced yard because the hedges, which grew to 8 ft tall, invaded the sewer line. I want to replant with hedges that grow no taller than 4 feet with shallow roots as to not interrupt the retaining wall and sewer line again. Do you have any suggestions? The average low- year round is in the mid 40's and the average high is in the mid 60's. I get three months of heavy fog in the summer, so I think I should be looking for something that does well in partial shade. I would love to have some kind of flowering hedge as well. I was thinking of gardenias, but I believe they need a warmer climate. Thank you in advance for any suggestions.

I am starting a hydroponic garden for the first time, could I use miricle grow or some other fertilizer instead of the high priced internet brands designed for most hydroponic systems?

What is the best type fertiziler for a Peach Lily and how often should fertiziler be applied. Man of the leaves are beginning to turn yellow/with brown (dried) tips. This came from my grandson's funeral ... Help!

What can I do to keep my indoor plant of pointsetta alive? Its leaves are dropping. I keep moving it but nothing helps.

I live in the south and have a few amarylis. Some of them have bloomed and have produced these seeds. Will they produce bulbs from these seeds?

We want to buy a live Christmas tree this year and then replant in the spring at our Mt. house. Last time we tried this it did not survive. What is the best way to care for the tree until the ground thaws, and what kind would be ideal to plant in the Pennsylviana mountains?

My Delaware azeleas have leaves that are turning yellow. I live in upperstate South Carolina and it is now December. I know the cold months bring about some leaf change, but this appears to be extreme.

How do I keep my poinsetta from dying before christmas and is it poisionous to my cats?

I recived a 3 foot olive potted tree spring of 2002 grew perfectly all summer brought in house late octerber in the basement with rest of plants with 12 hours of light the olive tree lost all it's leaves and it was not over watered. Please can anyone tell me why they fell after 40 day's?

I purchased a beautiful rose bush during the summer months. The name of the rose is tropical sunset, and has the prettiest orange and yellow roses I have ever seen. Unfortunately,I liked them so much, I never planted them outdoors. Instead,I planted them in a container (pot) and they continued to grow, and bloom beautifully. However, I had to bring them in for the winter months, and now they are not doing so well. What is the best solution to keep my rose bush healthy indoors during this time? Should they be definately planted outdoors in the spring, if they survive through the winter?

How can I get my pointsetta from last year to flower again?

When is the best time to prune a gardenia in Central North Carolina?

Where can I find specific information on the Star Gazer Lilly? Not looking on how to plant or where to buy. This is for a school science project. Thanks.

My pointsetta tree is wilting, my daughter did not cover it bringing it into the home, and it was very cold outside. Is there any hope for it and what should I do to restore it, does it belong in the light, cool room? Thanks

I was given what looks like a sickly yellowish pinkish poinsetta with some red spots in it. Is that normal, or did I just get what I consider a fairly ugly plant that is normal. Thanks

I live in Spring Hill, Fl the west coast I recently purchased 3 pointsetta plants but did not plant them we do have some cold weather at night low 40's I don't want the plants to freeze what should I do to keep them flowering we face the east and do get sunshine but the night worries me - and how much water do they need can you help me please thanks also I recently planted a bulb from my King Sago Palm do you think it will take - what do I have to do - thank you.

My bushes are turning brown, could they be frost bitten? What kind of fertilzer should I use? I just planted them about three months ago.

I received a very beautiful, very large calla lilly plant. I want to take the best care of it. I should mention i do not, repeat, do not have a green thumb! Please advise me the best way to care for my plant. Considering the size, do you think this plant should be repotted/separated for it to strive? Thank you in advance for an answer.

Do you have to have bulbs to start peace lilies or can start them from a cut like you do some vines?

We have a large Pointsetta plant, how can we make it turn red as Christmas approaches?

My crocus bulbs arrived to late to plant outside, how do I keep them over the winter until I can plant them outside this spring?

I just returned from vacation in Jamaica, W.I. and saw a plant which my friend called "Yesterday, Today & Tomorrow". I was told she first saw this plant in Costa Rica, and by chance was able to purchase it at nursery in Jamaica. Does anyone know if such a plant would survive in Canada, and if so where can I purchsse this plant. I hope that I have the proper name, but that is what thye called it there-Thanks

Can Hydrangea handle the cold? 32-mid teens?

Our dog chewed and stripped bark off the bottom of our wisteria vine (1/2 inch caliper), did not girdle it. Is there anything we can do to save it?

I have a small peace lilly and a large one. They are both doing fine, but the outer edges of the leaves turn brown no matter what I do. I need some basic care instructions and what I can do about the leaves....Thanks

I am looking for some purple flowered rhododendron that grow 15-20 feet tall. I've seen them out in the mountatin areas and they are like trees. Does anyone know what variety these are and where I could get them?

How to keep Hibcus rosa- sinensis over winter in Maryland, USA?

Berberis thunbergii - Is it also for human consumption?

Can I buy Mountain Laurel branches this time of year in the USA? Thanks

I have several poinsettas I saved from several years ago. This year though the leaves are yellowing. Is this some sort of fungus and how can I treat it?

When is the best time of the year to transplant a Crepe Mrytle?

It's the beginning of December and I bought a poinsetta for the holiday. How do I keep it as beautiful as it is until Christmas?

I have planted stela-dora lillies from seeds. The problem is they are three inches tall, and have leaves. They look very similar to vine leaves. I am not sure why or if they will ever make a true lilly leaf. I have about 100, and would appreciate any information. Thanks

How does African violet pollinate?

I would like to know how to wintrerize my Hydrangea bush for the winter, if anything. Thanks

I have a Gardenia Veitchii that we bought this spring from a nursery. It grew well in the summer but after I brought it in for the winter it started getting white areas in the area where the leaves meet the stem. The white areas are also on some of the leaves. The plant is now sticky in some places and is dropping the sticky substance on the windowsill. We had a much bigger Gardenia plant that did the same thing to us a few years ago. We tried cleaning the plant with a mild detergent and spraying it with insecticide. Nothing worked and the plant eventually died. Can someone tell me what this is and how to get ride of it?

Could someone tell me about growning gardinas and how to prune and propergate them?

I recently got a lemon tree that has a few leaves in bunches that look fairly healthy. My problem is that the tree has grown in height but not in width (foliage). Is there any care techniques that I should know about when it comes to having a healthy plant (like watering, trimming, etc.)?

How do I prune indoor grown lemon trees?

My honeysuckel has has lite green and black to brown colors, it is mid nov.?

I have some large azelea plants that I do not want to get any larger. When is the best time to prune the plants? Is there a special method? Thanks

The stems of some of my rose bushes have turned black and died off. Also sometimes the buds die off before they can open. We have hot summers and frosts in winter, the plants are well mulched and watered and fertilized regularly?

How can you get the unbrella look to a crepe mrytle that has been growing for years. Is there a way to prune them to get this look?

I always order them from people on ebay. The ebay sellers user names I usually order from are alleycat32, josefeen, mosaicmambo, mosaicsbymaria look in the above sellers ebay stores and maybe they have what you are looking for.
Thanks Danny - Ed.

When do you prune an Allamanda Brown Bud?

When is the best time to prune a lilac bush?

I have a peace lily and I've had it since august, I have it in a vase with a beta, and now that the weather has changed the plant appears to be wilting. Is there anything I should/can do to help my plant?

After pruning how can I plant some of the cuttings to establish new plants on gardenia and azalea's?

Rooting a gardenia cutting is very easy. Just cut off about a 6 inch piece maybe smaller and put it in a jar of water. Leave it in there until it is rooted. It doesn't take very long. When it is rooted good put it in a pot of soil. Thats all there is to it.
Thanks Carol - Ed..

I just sent my mom a rooted gardenia cutting. She lives in illinois. She never heard of an outdoor gardnia bush. Will it be hardy for her? I think her zone is 5. Here they grow outside. Just wondering.

I have two purple crepe myrtles in a pot. They are about 4-5 ft. tall. Can they be planted in Florida during this time of season?

I have an extra large peace lilly that's really pretty. I have had to transplant it three times because it is growing so fast, now it is beginning to brown on the leaves. I am wondering should I seperate the plant because I don't want the flower to die out? Thanks.

I planted several Amarylis lilies outside but now it is getting close to frost, so can you tell me how to make the transition indoors? I dug them up, cut off the tops but now what?

Does the brand of tomatoe plant seed effect the growth of the tomatoe plant?

I recently purchased a home that has lilly of the valley growing in from 2 neighbors. It has infiltrated my flower bed. Is there an easier way to get rid of it other than digging those horrible snareled roots? Is there something I can put on it to stop it?

Why wont my hydrangeas bloom anymore? Are they to thick?

Why do some of the leaves on my Peace Lilly begin to turn black & crisp? If I don't cut them off, the entire leaf eventually turns crisp & black. It continues to happen, leaf by leaf. HELP!

I bought a blue hydrangea at Meijer. It was doing great. Now it is November and it has turned at brown/black color. Is it dead or can I still save the plant?

Hygrangea's naturally turn brown in fall. Just remove spent flowers. Depending on variety, stems should be cut down to ground in late fall, pruned slightly or not at all. Look at info on type you have and ask local nursey how to take care. They also grow well in the Northern climates with little care. Follow directions according to type you have. As for Lilacs, they should be pruned when spent flowers are removed.
Thanks Mary - Ed..

I am in Ga. and have 2 gardenias in large pots they bloomed a little once when I bought them, now do I bring them inside when it gets cold? This is new for me. They are real green and nice right now I would hate to loose them..Help....? Thanks.

My gardinia plant is getting very tall. I would like to know how to prune the tree.

I want to cut my hedges, and someone told me if I cut and shape them while its cold will stop them from growing back so they will stay trim and I won't have to worry about cuting them again is this true?

No. They will only stop growing in winter. Once the warmer spring weather arrives they will start growing again.
Thanks Louise - Ed..

Does Wisteria lose it's leaves/go dormant in winter, or is mine dying? The leaves are very dry and wilting quickly.

Don't worry this is normal. All the leaves fall off and you are left with just the stem. Before any frost arrives you can trim back unwanted growth which is a lot easier without the leaves. In the spring the blue flowers (in dutch the wisteria is called Blue Rain) appear before the leaves - a wonderful sight against the winding gnarled wood.
Thanks Mark - Ed..

I need help with my lilies and I am from Southern Wisconsin. If anyone knows about them please mail me. I lifted the original bulbs and all there babies. My thought was to store them over the winter in the garage here that is about 45 degrees, either in there own dirt in a bucket or in a nylon like panty hose. If anyone can help me let me know. I won't be planting them till next year after the frost is out. I am just not sure how to store them? Thanks.

I have a blue fig tree, 17' high with some 1 inch and 1/2 thick branches. I always cover it for winter months. Should I cover it now in that it is so big and mature. The winters in this region go from 10 to 40 degrees on average. Thank you.

I have a tree that the florist told me was a starburst. I found out it is called a clairadendron. It has gotten to about 6ft tall and spreading very nicely. It gets beautifull flowers that look like a star burst. Iam sure that it is in the rhodadendron family but I can't seem to find out anything about it. I am concernd about winter care. I live in plant city Florida. Can anyone help me out?

I live in a zone ten. My fancy hybird hibiscus keep dropping their buds just days before opening. I have a dozen other hibiscus and none of them have had this probelm in 12 years. Why is this happening?

True leaves have scalloped/indentations compared with the first leaves which emerge through the soil. Transplant survival increases with stem size.
Handle transplants by a leaf instead of the stem. An old ball point pen makes a good dibble to open the planting hole. I transplant up to individual pots (I use 1/2 pint milk cartons).
When setting into the garden, a fistfull of gypson will reduce blossom end rot. Young plants have a high need for phosphate but go lightly.
Thanks Marshall - Ed.

I live in central florida and want to know when is the best time to trim my gardenia bushes back? Can I do it now (November)?

On leggy older plants, cut back 1/3 of foliage just BEFORE their Spring growth spurt around March 1st. Prune anytime LIGHTLY for shape. But remember to prune AFTER a flush of Blooms so you won't miss out on any of those fragrant flowers.
Thanks Frances - Ed.

I presently have two lovely, healthy potted strawberry plants, which are still flowering and producing fruits. I brought them inside for the winter and placed them in my kitchen, what can I do to keep them fruiting and healthy? Thanks.

My potted hybrid hibiscus, when brought in for the winter-little white insects appear n the leaves, I have tried several store bought products, but they leave a sticky film on the leaves, and then the leaves turn yellow. It is now November, and the trees are still blooming. How do I stop the little white insects from breeding, and will the plants flower throughtout the winter while inside, or do they go dormant. Also I have one hibicus plant which never flowers while the rest surrounding it does. Any help will be greatly appreciated,Thanks.

I am researching a project for school and Ijust want to ask for your hypothesis on: Would plants grow stronger and healthier with Miracle Grow, or H2O? Ijust want your guess, I really appreciate it.

My azealas are several years old and have been doing fine. Just recently they have developed brownish spotted leaves over the whole plants. Do you think this is a blight and what can be done for them?

My peace lilly's flowers never open. Please advice. What is problem?

Most of my houseplants are growing mold in the dirt.Why and how do I stop this.They are starting to look really sick and the leaves are turnong yellow and falling off.

It sound like you might have to much moisture in the soil. Try culltivating the soil and keep an eye on your watering, let the soil dry a bit. Trim back the branches that have lots their leaves, the plant will get stronger and busher. And most indoor plants like inderect lighting. Good Luck! .
Thanks Frances - Ed.

I live in East Texas, home for Azelea's and Rose's but I've never grown any and I think they are beautiful, its fall here now and when would be the best time to plant azelea's, what is the best fertiziler, how often to water them, and do they like alot of sun light or not. I'm very interested and when I plant them I want mine to be healthy looking and beautiful too. Please Help Me!?

How do Poinsettas turn red. I mean scientifically?

I don't know that much about it, except that there is a product called, "tomato set", I think. It's a spray that you are supposed to spray on the flowers. This causes them to produce fruit. I think it's some kind of germination. You can probably ask someone at a nursery or hardware store about "tomato set"--this may not be the acutal product name, but they should know what you want and should be able to direct you to the right product. We've used it and it works well. Good luck.
Thanks Sherry - Ed.

Tomato bloom drop off is usually caused by several different things. The most common is low night time temperatures compared to daytime temperatures and a high humidity rate for a extended period. Tomatoes really like full sun, low humidity rates for the blooms to set. Another cause of bloom drop off is caused by the lack of calcium in the soil. If you have experience this, mix some gypsum in the soil when you till it the next time and add bone meal. Another fix for this is mix 2 tablespoons of epson salt in a gallon of water and water each plant. This will only work on plants that have developed past the 7 week mark of life.
Thanks Bill - Ed.

How do I keep a cut flower alive the longest?

Cut the bottom of the stems at an angle to provide a larger area for the flower to suck up the water. Use luke warm water and not cold water then add a teaspoon of sugar to the water.
Thanks Joyce - Ed..

I have about 10 Crepe Mertle bushes (trees) they continue to have reddish, yellowish etc. leaves and the underleaf gets sticky & full of lice like aphids, there is always lots of black mildew. I have sprayed them with copper spray, and insect spray but never seem to get rid of the problem. We live on the West Coast in Flordia, can you help me. Even though some do get blooms and some have grown (some have not) I'm tempted to chop them all down they look so poorly year around.

I have dug up some Oriental lillies. I would like to overwinter them in a heated garage (40 degrees F. How do I do this as we live in zone 3 a . There is 6 inched of snow on the ground now but it is not frozen yet.

If you have answers or questions then please let us know.