Q . Where should pruning cuts be made above the node, below a node, or between the nodes on a plant. Ruth Derby – Paden City, WV A. Pruning cuts below the nodes are too low, pruning cuts between cuts are too high and pruning cuts above the node are, to quote a famous fairly…
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 :
Deciduous Rhododendrons
Q. Peter, have little question. These deciduous Azaleas. Are there deciduous Rhodys too? I see these very vibrant Peach colored ones blooming right now. I bought some Exubury azealas and they are blooming a yellowish color and are very beautiful. Now do this turn into that peach color later or do I look for a…
Tree Transplanting
Q. Is it too late to replant trees? I have 3 year old apple, peach,& cherry trees that I want to replant in other areas in my yard? How can I do this safely or when is the best time to do this? Karin Davidson – Lakewood, WA A. It is not too late to…
Watering restrictions
Q. With watering restrictions almost a certainty, is there a proper way to prepare your lawn to go dormant or for a reduced watering schedule so the lawn will come back next year healthy. Steve Ostrander -Graham, WA A. As far as restrictions being a “certainty” please reference the article this past Tuesday in the…
Pruning Azaleas and Regrowth
Q. Last year, after their blooming, we pruned our evergreen and deciduous azaleas back pretty severely. They were really getting carried away and we felt we needed to curb them. As a result, they REALLY got carried away. We were afraid if we re-pruned them, we would be pruning off all the flower buds. What…