Q. Two years ago our cherry tree bore sweet, wonderful cherries, but then I started to see little hole in the cherries. As I was pitting a bowl to freeze, I noticed little worms. Ugh! Last year we were away most of the summer, so I never even examined them, and we let the birds…
Category: Gardening Q & A
Here you will find answers to questions from gardeners around the country. Some answers pertain to all but others are more regional so have a look at them all. You will also see that the Gardening Q & A is broken down into the following regions so please use the drop-down Categories menu to the right to see specific regions :
Moving Spring Bulbs
Q. We love having early spring bulbs but they don’t always stay where we plant them. I suppose it’s squirrels that dig them up and re-bury them. My question is, when we find bulbs that have been moved they are blooming. When can we dig them up and move them back to where they should…
Azaleas Not Blooming
Q. Mr. Punzi, My pink azaleas are blossoming, but for two years now the white ones don’t bloom. And for years they did. What’s wrong? Thanks, Phil Whittenberg – Lakewood, WA A. There are many situations that can occur that will prevent azaleas from blooming. The problem can arise from their culture (which you are…
Asian Pear Pollination Compatibility
Q. Hi Peter, I have two Asian pear trees. One is a Shinseiki and the other is a Hosui. Both have been in the ground in full sun for going on 5 years. They are 8-9′ tall now and healthy but the Hosui has never set more than a few fruit although it blooms profusely….
Pear alternate bearing years
Q. I have two Japanese pear trees, don’t know the particular variety, but they have borne fruit over past years in abundance. However, last year I only find, that together, they only bore four pears. Are others having the same thing happening in this area or is my experience a rare or odd event? Oscar…