Gardening Questions and Answers from The Gardening Register

how can i kill a camellia bush?

September 4, 2010 by Linda  
Filed under Flowers & Plants

I have 2 pesky camellia bushes in my yard that i’m trying to get rid of does anyone know how i can do this without using a chain saw, saw, or other things like that?

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What is the best way to protect my Hydrangeas during winter if I live in zone 4 (Alaska)?

September 4, 2010 by Linda  
Filed under Flowers & Plants

Hello, I live in Anchorage, Alaska (Zone 4) and I just planted two beautiful Hydrangeas which are about 1,5 – 2 f. high. They have beautiful flowers and I have no idea how to keep them alive over cold winter. I am trying to find the best way to protect them during this winter and will appreciate your advice. Thank you.

can i plant moss roses in a rose garden as ground cover?

September 4, 2010 by Linda  
Filed under Flowers & Plants

I have a garden full of roses… and was wondering if it would affect the rose bushes to plant moss roses as ground cover?

What is the best fertilizer for ornamental grasses?

September 4, 2010 by Linda  
Filed under Flowers & Plants

I live in the New England, and would like to get my ornamental grasses to grow tall and full. I’ve seen some ‘bunches’ of grasses in other yards in my area get huge – do they use a secret fertilizer, special soil, or just lots of water?

Getting rid of poa-anna and onion grasses in the springtime?

September 4, 2010 by Linda  
Filed under Flowers & Plants

I have a bermuda lawn and in the springtime, while the bermuda is still dormant, the poa-anna, onion grasses and clovers thrive. If I put out springtime fertilizer these undesirable grasses just florish. What can I do to these unwanted grasses to get them eradicated while at the same time not hurting the dormant bermuda?

What grasses are best to use in the rocky mountains at 8,500′ elevation for a good lawn?

September 4, 2010 by Linda  
Filed under Flowers & Plants

I just purchased a place south of Florissant, Colorado. The lawn is just native field grasses and weeds now. I need to know what grasses will thrive in the colder, high altitude climate. I have only received one honest answer. I am sure that someone has to know what types of grasses grow up there. I am not going to be satisfied with weeds in the yard of a half million dollar home!!!!!!!

where can i buy a tea plant (Camellia sinensis) in the Denver, Colorado area?

September 2, 2010 by Linda  
Filed under Flowers & Plants

i don’t want to buy it online, i want to buy it in denver! i know how to use the internet…i know i can buy them online! the keyword here is “denver”

What flowers would look nice with blue hydrangeas at a wedding?

September 2, 2010 by Linda  
Filed under Flowers & Plants

My colors are different shades of blue and white and the ceremony will be outdoors in July. I would prefer white flowers along with the blue hydrangeas, but other suggestions are appreciated! :) Thanks!

I just got roses for my birthday help?

September 2, 2010 by Linda  
Filed under Flowers & Plants

I just got potted roses for my birthday. I planted them in the ground but now they appear to be wilting and dying. I bought plant food and I’m hopign that will help, but if they do die, anyone have any tips so this wont happen again?

How to grow and care for camellia?

August 31, 2010 by Linda  
Filed under Flowers & Plants

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