Shrubs

How and when do you prune knockout roses?

chinees tophat shrub leaves are turning yellow and dropping

I dont have idea ,what kind a shrub I saw today,and I hope you can help me

I have just visited Southlake, TX. I noticed a new (to me) landscape plant that had been put in the new median along Southlake Hwy. It looks like a pink rose. Can you tell me what the plant is?

I need an evergreen shrub,plant for deep shade on the north side of my house under huge trees Dallas

I need a climbing plant.

is it o.k. to transplant a very small crepe myrtle tree planted about a yr. ago and also a geranium bush that is being smothered by other plants during november??

Can you recommend two cone shaped topiaries that could be planted beside a front entry way? I have seen juniper, cypress, and boxwood. Do you sell any of these?

my peggy martin rose did not bloom this fall.. and often has yellow leaves.. watering a lot seems to keep the yellow away... to

I have double knock out roses that show sings of "witches broom." Must they be removed? Can they be replanted with new knock out roses???

IS NOV OK TIME TO PLANT DWARF BUFORD HOLLY IN DALLAS?

Concerning a "Blue Skies" Lilac in Houston - I purchased one from Cornelius this past spring...It bloomed 3 large florets and then leafed out with gorgeous leaves all the way to October. Then, the leaves dried and fell off, then rebloomed two florets and

Do you have any large George Tabor and Ms. G.G. Gerbine azaleas

how do i care for bouganvillias? Can they withstand the cold?

when shold roses be pruned?

Our 30 year old azaleas have started whithering and dying, branch by branch. What is happening? What do we do?

Wall of Bamboo

How do you overwinter potted Bittersweet?

when do I fertilize my bouganvillia and what do I use?

I want to pull out my existing bushes and plant new ones....is Fall or Spring the best time to do this?

Where is your nearest nursery to the Athens TX area?

What is the best mulch for roses here in Dallas?

We recently purchased our home and cleared an overgrown west facing flower bed. It's fairly small, but is in the front of the house and flanks our front door.We would like a few focal bushes (preferably flowering) and then a few other smaller low lying p

There is a thick bushy creeper covering a stone wall of my house which is out of control unfortunately it is also near a pond so I need a safe solution . I have been unable to find out the type of creeper that it is, it has sort of a rounded leaf and be

My roses are infected by Rose Rosette and I am in the process of digging them out. What can I replace them with? When can I plant roses again?

When is the best time to plant caladiums?

Do you have any Knock off roses left?

what can I do to save my plantings. Eight0twelve europydis have suddenly turned brown . This dying begin on the lower baranches and dies upward. I suspect it is a fungus and sprayed them with ConSan last week. The dead plants have new growth t the base,so

DO YOU CARRY THE NEW BOBO HYDRANGIA

Knock Out Rose Bush Help!!

do you carry lilac bushes and when is the best time to plant them. Dallas, TX

What is a good border plant or shrub for boxwoods and hollies? I removed the previous plants because of the drought last year.

I have 9 healthy TX desperado Sage. Why would one suddenly wilt and die and now the one next to it is beginning to wilt?

I need a shaded area, compact perenial evergreen shrub for sherman tx area

trimming knock out roses

How do I trim my knock out roses back. And when can they be trimmed back the most. Are they ever trimmed back to 2 feet or so when they are 3 to 4 years old and in a container? I have been feeing them whenever the give the indication that they are goin

Should I fertilize my shrubs, perennials, and roses now?

Rose of Sharon suddenly wilting.

Bouganvillia, Texas

Do you guys sell wisteria?

my orgegon grape leaves have all turned brown & berries shrivelled & the acer tree beneath it also seems to have died, what as caused this & can i save them?

What 8-10' tall and narrow tree or shrub will suvive well in a shady location?

New rose of sharon bushes are getting yellow leaves near the ground. ?????

What should I do about mature shrubs turning brown with dead leaves and branches? Most of shrub is still green on branches when scratched. How can I save the bushes?

When can I trim back an over grown Indian Hawthorn?

In a row of holly bushes along in the front of the house, I have a spot in the flower bed where no plants are able to grow

About Texas weather shrubs and flowers plants

Is it recommended to cut off the tops of crepe myrtle trees? If so, what time of year is best to cut? and How much should I cut?

What is the best shrub to plant for a screen along a fence that is both tall and dense?

I have lost a Broom Bush to worms. I first noticed them in early summer. I treated it with a spray for worms. It killed them and the foliage started to come back. Sometime in August the worms returned and have now killed it. I will remove it but nee

Big Bushes for privacy

When is the best time to trim rose bushes & rock roses?

Plants for the hill country

I live in the DFW area. What bush can I plant that gets afternoon sun? Preferably something that blooms or an evergreen.

Sticky crepe myrtle

What is the best slow growing rose bush for a fence.

Replacing Juniper plants with Crapemyrtles

How do I fix dried out shrubs?

what could be chewing on my hisbicus plant and detroying my sweet potato vines

should the seeds of rangoon creepers be dried before planting and is the seed inside the large oblong thing or is this the seed inself?

I would like to plant bamboo hedge to block the view of an automotive shop neighbor.

What are Little Rascal Hollies?

Our 3-4 year old Knock Out Roses have, for the first time, developed several stems of yellow/brown leaves. What could have caused this?

What type of flowers and shrub should I plant now that will bloom during the winter month here in north , Texas

Can a drift rose be trellised?

why don't my new red-double-knockout flowers look normal

What is a great shrub for west sun and grows about 4-5 feet high and about 3 feet wide? I need shrubs to hide a stairwell.

I sprayed a rose bush with rose pride and the leafs died over night. adid i kill my bush?

Why is my Lantana wilting?

If I lay Turks cap stems on ground and weigh done with a rock, will those stems root and grow?

do you carry any of the shade shrubs? exp: Mahonia, pittospouum, Japanese maple or Aralia

Reviving ten year old ligustrum

what can I plant in Sept. and does not require sun? Need shrubs that will survive TX weather all year long

I live in Amarillo, Tx will my Oleanders live here

My gardenia was doing fine until was attachked by aphis, i controlled them, it started having new grows, two weeks later, followed by hot days, started to get dry leaves...what can I do?

The 2 dogs I've been sitting for wrestled and jumped in our agapanthus beds tearing up the foliage. What should I do now? August 29 '12

One of my plumaris had root rot can the leftover stick grow the end I planted had a good ut it a yellow tint to it can it grow?

What is a soggy soil tolerant shrub

When can I cut back my Hydrangeas? I live in the DFW area

My hydrangeas are in very bad shape due to drought. Should I prune them way back? I have several kinds.

We planted a Savannah Holly in January. Gorgeous tree. It had blooms in the spring, and has new growth on the end of the branches, but about 2/3 of the old leaves have fallen off. What happened and what can we do? Thank you. Denny

my Peggy Martin rose I bought 3 yrs ago blooms great spring,then leaves fall becomes dead looking now the trunk is splitting and bark is falling off. disease? stress? what? I life in Ft, Worth

I have a brick, raised planter that gets full sun and is up next to a brick building. It is about 4-5 feet deep and is about 3 feet wide by 8 feet long. Currently it is very unsightly and has some dying bushes in it. What can I replant it with that will be inviting and colorful but hardy? Thanks!

What kind of shrub can I plant north facing in Houston. I would like one that stays under 24-36", evergreen and could have a bit of color or flowers. this area is for the front of my house, in front of foundation.

I have southwest exposure in backyard. White hydrangea burning up. What can I plant there instead. Gets lots of afternoon sun!

: My private potted bush was standing in water it is yellowing how can i rescue it?

My Hosta leaves are curling up, turning brown and they look horrible. I do not know what to do. I live in northern Illinois

what is the difference between the white camillia bush and a double flowering jasmine I have been told my flowering bush i think is a camillia could be a jasmine ?

I live in Plano and need a slender, 4-5 ft. tall evergreen for each side of my walk.

Tall plants, to provide backyard privacy, while only having narrow planters. I'd like plants that give height, but don't have aggressive root systems.

Vine for Fall and Winter Screening

I live in The Woodlands, Tx and have a small 10 year old rose bush that I want to move to a new home. How can I do this?

when is the best time to trim knock out roses?

I purchased several Sky Pencil Hollies for the west side of my house this spring. Will they survive Dallas full sun?

I'm trying to find an outside plant (flowering) about 20 inches tall, that can withstand all this heat. Is there any, other than pentas or miniature azaleas?

Is the Pride of Barbados considerd a bush, or what? Best to plant in full sun or partial?

Texas Star Hibiscus - terrible fungus, how to get rid of?

We planted plumbago plants this spring in an east facing garden. It gets sun from about 6-7 am to 12 noon. I realize it's been extremely hot but the leaves are yellowing and it's not looking well. I started blocking the sun from hitting it a couple of days ago because the sun is just so intense right now. Is this normal for them in this extreme heat. I don't want to lose them. We live in Mansfield.

how to keep hydrangeas alive in the extreme Texas heat

When is the right time to plant nandina firepower?

Can Turk's Cap be propagated?

For Butterfly Bushes and Vitex, do you deadhead the "cone" flowers? Also, do you prune for winter and how far?

The summer heat has killed my Camilla's. I think they got over water when I tried to save impatience planted around the base of the Camilla bushes. What can I replace them with now in North Texas?

heat tolorant plants

The crapemyrtles are waxy and thousands oftiny specks all over the foilage

Tapioca plant

What is the best month to prune asters in Dallas, TX area?

We recently moved into our house in Arlington, Tx. The back fence is bare and I want to plant several crepemyrtles along there. We had several in our yard in Plano and were great. Is it ok to buy and plant them now?

HELP... my Viburnum Suspensum has a problem

Privacy and low maintenance bush

dwarf glossy abelia

I bought 4 Dwarf Burford Hollies in late June. On 2 of them, the leaves are turning brown and hard and it looks like they are going to die! The other 2 are starting to show the same signs. Please advise.

Can I grow Firecracker Fern in Dallas

What type of shrubs should we plant?

Texas Superstar Phylox (Phlox paniculata ‘John Fannick) in stock (7/16/2012)?

Hiding a Toll Road

Wilted Autumn Sage in full sun a.m. and p.m. flowerbed

I live in Gunter Texas which is north of Frisco about 20 miles. We have had three Lace Bark Elm trees, that vary in age from 2 to 8 years old, that died almost overnight. We have been told the soil has cotton root rot. We are wanting to plant another t

Can the Texas Sage be planted now, and it live?

what are the best plants and shrubs to attract honey bees?

What is this wild tree or bush growing in my garden, please?

I just installed a small little garden that gets full west sun starting around 11:00am, I want to plant miniature plants that will attract butterflies & humming birds, any suggestions?

crepe myrtle weaping and dropping glossing sticking stuff on deck. also have white sprinkling worm like shapes on the trunk.. the trees look like they are wilting.what is this and what should we be doing to save this trees.

What is killing my 100+ yr old roses?

what rose bush can stand the Full sun all day

when is the best time to plant a small flowering shrub. what would you suggest for full texas sun. the shrubs would be facing the south

My Blueberry's leaf turning yellow, what should I do?

My centennial crape myrtle of two years got attacked by aphids last year. The two branches on each of its three branches are starting to produce green sprouts with some flower formation (2 ft). While the third branch standing 4 ft is producing clusters

4' tall, 3 - 4' wide, evergreen, flowering shrub planted in shade to partial shade

where can i find moon flowers that grow into upright plants, not the vining variety?

Fast growing evergreen, darught resistant hedge to cover fence on one side of house

I bought a Croton Petra and a Plectranthus today at Calloways. Can I plant these outdoors, where and how?

I have been told my knockout roses have rosetia (can't spell it). I have gotten different answers as to whether the bushes can be saved or not & what to do. Help!

my pjm rhodes keep dying they are in sandy soil and on an automatice sprinkler. We live in nnw oregon where there is much rain. Help

Care for potted Bougainvillas

I am looking for a hedge to plant along the back fence as an extra barrier to dogs digging out. Flowery would be pretty but not necessary

I planted dynaite and red rocket crape myrtles last fall. They were blooming when we bought them. It is now early June and they have leaves (purple in color), but no sign of blooms. We live is East Texas. What might be the problem?

I have 5 common crape myrtles in my backyard that are pretty tall (over the house line). They are pretty full but I just noticed that the ends of the top branches are turning brown and the leaves are falling off. I checked for fungus, bugs but dont see

Moving Rose Bushes

I am wanting to plant a crape myrtle what is the best time of year to plant them?

I'm looking for or plants (tall hedges, vines, or little trees?) that I can grow on/over/beside a fence for more privacy from neighbors?

the leaves/stems of my recently purchased Japanese Aralia has began to droop and i cannot get it to look right. what is wrong with it?

why are some of the leaves on green cloud texas sage drooping.

I just bought a pink velor and a rhapsody in pink crape myrtles. How close can i plant them from my privacy fence in the back yard. I will definitlely keep them pruned some.

My English Ivy is starting to climb my oaks and crepe myrtle. Will it harm the trees? Should I remove it from the trunks?

What kind of berry plants can give my daughter to grow in Kellar TX

Does the Calloway's in Keller carry Rose of Sharon?

Why is my Rose Creek Abelia losing its leaves?

Why does my Crepe Myrtle make deformed buds that crumble and do not open?

After reading a lot of conflicting advice and opinions i need to know thw truth!

I live in the Panhandle, how late can you plant Earth Kind Knock Out Roses?

Wisteria

Why are the 10" Ixora plants I purchased 5/12/12 dropping leaves?

I live in Central Florida and have sand instead of soil. Do I need to do anything to the sand before planting Formosa Azaleas & India Hawthorne? Do they both need to be planted in shade, partial sunlight, or direct sunlight? I am new to gardening.

I have 2 Yellow Elders(Esperanza) & live in Central Florida. I planted them both @ the same time. One is doing great, the other isn't. The bad one is not full or green & doesn't have as many flowers as the other. This one has leaves but sparingly & some o

Dying Kaleidoscope abelias

I need a crepe myrtle tree perferrably pink color. do you have some? Also can I see some pictures?

What could be the cause of brown discoloration to the distal part of indian hawthorne shrubs (tips of the leaves look dead & progress to the entire leaf)?

Shrubs for east facing, dry, alkaline area in Plano.

Do knock out roses do well under oak trees?

can you suggest a fast growing shrub/tree to absorb the noise from the street?

Shrubs that survive in 6 hrs of sun and rest of the day shady area

Would it be safe to transplant a Rose of Sharon at this time. It is 7ft tall and 3-4ft wide and blooming?

Are those seed pods on my red yucca? If so, do I leave them on or cut them off?

What is wrong with my Natchez Crape Myrtle??

Do you have anyDwarf Spreading Yew plants in stock?

Why is my spiral juniper turning brown at the top?

Can Oleander's be moved?

I live in Mansfield TX and I want to have a hummingbird garden I have prepared a 5' X 5' bed. Is turks cap the best choice?

My question is about lanatanas. Mine are long and leggy , the leaves are yellow and grayish. What is causing this and how can I correct this problem that I've never had before?

I always cut back my knockout roses each March, but should I also be pruning to allow space between branches? If yes, is there a rule as to what branches are pruned and which are left?

Looking for a shrub bush that likes full sun that stays green year round and blooms in the spring or summer ?

i have dwarf yaupon hollis growing around my house--they have been invaded by a small grayish green white worm that is stripping the leaves. What do I need to treat the shrubs with? The worm is tiny . The shrubs have been there 20years The shrubs loo

My red tip photentia's (s) have some kind of a diease. We have tried several thing but its not work.

I live in Frisco Tx just north of Dallas. I purchased two Encore azaleas and was assured they would bloom all spring and summer. In the month that I have had them they have only bloomed once. They are planted in large planters and have been feed. Wat

I need to replace the foundation shrubs in the front of my house (Sugar Land, TX). Someone suggested viburnum, since the area gets filtered sunlight. I don't know anything about these. Is this a good choice? I'm looking for something that is very hard

I just bought a house with 5 crape myrtle trees. They are green and healthy, but were not trimmed at all after blooming last year. Is it too late to trim? If not, will they still bloom this summer?

Is there a climbing, showy rose bush that can handle the west, hot afternoon sun?

How do you take care of Germander? Mine has gotten pretty leggy. How do you propagate it...from clippings? Thank you!

What can I plant in May that will be quick growing and provide privacy along a fence line and beauty to the back yard

My Indian Hawthorn plants are turning red/brown with black dots .....Help what can I do

How can I keep my bermuda grass out of my young myrtle trees? Every tree is planted around a steel edge. What is a good fertilizer for crape myrtle? Thank you.

I have two Crape Myrtles around 10-15 feet tall within a few feet of my house. How can I have these removed so they dont grow back?

I have some new shrubs and aI have some that are old. I have not fertilized, is it ok to do that now. What kind of fertilizer? Thanks

i was told to snip ends off my dynamite crape myrtle to bloom?

I am in the Plano, TX area. The colored and some green leaves are falling off my Bougainvillea's. Why?

What would be a good background shrub about 2/3 ft high max that is almost in complete shade, north side in flower bed? Also it will be in front of brick from the house, in an L shape.

What is a short tree or a shrub, native to North Texas that will flower all summer and attract butterflies and hummingbirds

Best choices for mixed evergreen screen?

is mid-april too early/late to cut back a gardenia bush?

Should we keep or get rid of the bamboo?

I want to plant a butterfly bush in my front yard in memory of my child but I do not get direct sunlight. Will the bush die or can you recommend a bush with flowers to plant in shade

I have a White Picket Fence that gets afternoon and evening sun, but the soil is sandy what can I plant there that will bloom and not die from Heat and sometimes the sandy soil does not hold water well. Also It can't be harmful to Horses or Pets

Can you give a shrub for Texas that does not get over 2 feet all and gets afternoon sun.

Crepe myrtles transplanting

What do you have that is tall and fragrant and looks good on either side of the front door?

Can I trim my Glossy Abelias now?

What would be a good choice for an attractive shrub, possibly flowering, in front of a brick building in Dallas?

i have Indian Hawthorns in front of my house and low windows I wanted to know if drastically trimming them is ok I know It would make them unattractive for a while but will they put out new growth??

I have 4 azalea plants purchased at one of your stores, and planted 2 years ago. The bed soil was treated for acidic plants and two are doing well. The other two plants have yellowing leaves. No fungus type spots, just yellow foliage. The plants are o

Is this a good time of year to prune and shape my crepe myrtles? I live in Carrollton,TX

I recently purchased a 2 or 3 gallon Red Riding Hood Mandevilla which I transplanted into a 18 inch pot. Althouh the additional soil I added falls below the perimeter of the rim of the pot I noticed the ball of the Mandevilla is about 1 to 2 inches above

I live in Dallas. I need a shrub for an area that never gets any direct sun.It should be 4-5 feet high,\.

whysterias

Looking for a Japanese Crepe Myrtle (Lagerstroemia fauriei).

I have a row of Japanese Fringe Flower, lorapetulum, that have become very tall and leggy underneath. I would like to shorten them. When is the best time, and what is the best method, for doing this? I am in Carrollton, and they are currently blooming. Th

How do I improve my 'Royal Purple’ Smoke Bush ?

I want an evergreen tree/tall shrub, that has blooms. I live in Houston, Texas 77068

I live in Flower Mound. Can you suggest a pretty shrub (flowering or colorful) for a flowerbed to plant mid-late March? I don't want to have to trim into a shape, prefer natural shape. Afternoon sun.

WHAT TYPE OF SHRUB TAKES A LITTLE BIT OF SUN AND THE GROUND STAYS A LITTLE WET

how do you prune oleanders?

Flowering privacy bushes

What size are the abelia kaleidoscope you sell in inches by height / with? thank you.

What plants or flowers attract butterflies and are good for our Houston climate?

Do raspberries need something to climb?

I'm planting dwarf pittosporum around my home. While digging one of the holes, I dug down to some type of access panel about 8 inches wide. It would be about 1 inch under the plants current root system. Will planting directly on top of that hurt the plant

I have Boxwood hedge near front of house. One plant was damaged by 2011 drought and had to be removed. Can I fill in with a new Boxwood plant?

How often do I water transplanted mature nandino scrubs?

Knock out Roses

What is the difference between Cherry and Mountain Laurel?

do you have "blue shade" (ruellia squarrosa)

Can I plant plumbago in the shade?

I'm considering planting Yankee Blue and Orange Marmalade Hostas in my front bed. The bed gets only partial sun during the day. Is this a good choice? Robert in Dallas, Texas

What shrubs would you recommend that are drought and disease resistant, grows no higher then 3ft, takes full sun and produces flowers?

I need a mid sized holly that will do well in the Dallas area. I currently have Needlepoints but they haven’t grown very well. I think Dwarf Burfords are too small. Need 5-7 feet with a maximum 5’ spread. Can you give me some other options to look at?

Why do our 10-year old Crape Myrtles large shurbs only bloom once in mid-summer

Help keep nandina from spreading?

When is the best time to plant double knockout roses in mckinney, tx?

When should double knockout roses be planted in McKinney, Tx?

what are the different kinds of boxwoods, and which would be the smallest and do well in partial shade?

What small shrub would look good in front of dwarf burford holly in front of house?

is the salmon blooming shrub we are seeing now called Japonica ?

When is the best time to plant a new rose bush (such as a Peace rose) in the Dallas area?

I purchased 3 Texas sage silverado in the fall. 1 has kept all leaves the other 2 have lost all leaves. What is wrong with the 2 with no leaves

What very large bush will give color as well as privacy in the Dallas,TX /Rockwall area?

Trimming Roses

Hydranga

I usually trim my knock-out roses the first or second week of February. I noticed yesterday buds covering the bushes. Should I still trim or leave them alone?

When could I cut back lantana's?

I have many Liriope in my yard but a handful of them don't grow like the others. Instead they are growing flat against the ground like someone sat on them. What is causing this?

need: fast growing. evergreen, privacy hedge, freeze tollerant, north of Columbus, tx

Sandy loam and shade

Best time to plant Holly bushes

Last year you advertised a Hellebore variety that was suited to our climate here in North Texas....what was that variety?

I need a privacy hedge, green year round, next to a pool, needs to be tall not real wide. Space is 3ft by 15 ft.

What plants would you recommend for screening for traffic noise. I need evergreens and at least 10 feet in height

Does the Desperado Sage lose leaves in the winter months

Can ajuga be planted now in Dallas(late Dec. early Jan.)? Is it in stock?

Any suggestions why some of my sky pencil hollies look 1/2 dead & the others are thriving?

Will Crota's Bushes come back once they have gone through freezing weather?

when is the best time to plant the Canyon Creek Abelia in Forney, TX and how and when should it be pruned?

Can Knockout Roses be planted in North Texas in December?

Evergreen shrubs for under tall pines? They would be near front sidewalk so I'd love for them to have scented blooms.

This Spring I had new Indian Hawthorn plants and crepe myrtle trees planted in my garden. If it freezes should I cover these?

How can I save a potted esperanza plant over the winter?

I lost most of my heucheras this past summer due to the intense Dallas heat... will they grow back next spring?

WHat would be the best shade tolerant dwarf evergreen shrub that could be shaped like a round ball, and low growing?

Would a Knock Out Rose bush do okay next to our house on west side with two story house only about 16 ft between?

Is it too late to fertilize shrubs? What fertilizer to you recommend for North Texas?

When is the right time to prune (shape) a natchez crape myrtle?

When is the best time to plant Knock Out Roses in Houston?

I recently seen some beautiful Burgundy Coleus in a garden center, how long do they live?

when is best time totrim knouck-out roses? what do I do for roses that are leggy

Does Calloway's sell Milkweed plants, and if so what variety, and when are they available for sale?

Do Knock Out roses come in any color other than red?

Can you offer a suggestion for a compact, evergreen border shrub?

I have a lot of watermelons that are almost full grown and some that are just little babies. I'm wondering if they will still grow and ripen even though the weather has cooled off?

I planted a crape myrtle in early March of this year. It is about 5 1/2 feet tall and it has three small trunks that are each about an inch to an inch and a half in diameter. I would like to move it to a better location in my yard so that it gets full s

Do knock out roses need to be fertilized?

Is it ok to plant Rose bush in October - north Dallas ? which variety will be best? lookin for a 'biggish' shrub. Thank you!

Indian Hawthorn: My plants have suffered during the drought. on the lower portion of the plant they appear to be alive but the tops are covered with dried dead leaves. What should I do?????

Hi my name is Cheryl

good morning. do you carry the burning bush (dwarf size)? if not, can you suggest another plant or shrub similar? my yard gets full sun and my zip code is 77049. thanks

will oleanders and burning bushes thrive for me?

Need recommendation

can you give general information r/t the damage to plants and shrubs from the sun

What flowering shrubs will grow along the fence on the northeast side of my house?

Trimming back hedge in Fall

We just cut down Photenias along our back fence which served as a great privacy fence for the past 20 years. What would be a good replacement?

How do I winter my Bougainvillea Plants I have 5 of them? I don't want to lose them.

In your newsletter you said "deep watering" is what is needed now. What is the length of time that is considered deep watering for shrubs and lawn with large pecan trees scattered throughout the yard and flowerbeds

Why does my crepe myrtle not open it's blooms fully? It's at least 15 years old. It's an ongoing problem every year.

I have some newly planted variegated ginger that was in a shady area behind a smallish holly tree. The tree was recently pruned, the bottom limbs removed. The ginger now gets appox 3 hours of sun, 2 in the afternoon. Will it be a problem, requiring lot

My son has purchased an older home with a Nandina that is approx. 5 - 6 ft. tall. Can it be moved? Also, about how large is the root system? He also has asian jasmine growing under trees and wants to take that out. Will he need to dig that up or can he

I have dwarf yaupon hollies & indian hawthorne shrubs in front bed, NE exposure. I did not trim them all hot summer for fear of scorch...but now the hollies have new lush growth and need trimming.

Perennial Bloomer Shrub for West Side?

Is now a good time to cut back my gardenia bushes? I cut back one last year, too late I'm sure. It survived the winter but it did not bloom this year. The other three bushes are huge and need trimming.

You said not to cut the bushes back now but, when is the proper time to cut them back?

I have some older crepe myrtles (planted @1983), which have not bloomed for some time. I probably don't fertilize them as regularly as I should, and one or two have yellow leaves (a sign of iron deficiency?)...What would be the best thing to do to get th

w hen should the ko roses be cut back and and how much?

"double knock-out roses...........full sun? at least 6 hours sun? good until first frost?????

I have a shrub that's about 5' tall with all of the limbs shooting up from the base of the plant, leaves are green and the flowers bloom after it rains. Flowers are about 2" across and lavender. I think it is a Sage but it is not like the ones I am fami

Do you still have any Home Run Roses in Stock at any of the DFW Calloway stores? I need (5) five, 2 or 3 gallon plants.

when to plant & when are Elephant ears available ?

How do I "harden off" the cacti I've collected this summer? Is this process beneficial to lawns and shrubs also?

Transplanting an orleander from a pot to the ground.

Problem with Loropetlum Please advise.

When should you plant crepe myrtle trees?

when is the best time to plant hostas in north texas

Can i plant knockout roses in a shady area?

Which Crepe Myrtles do you carry?

Can Drift roses be planted in the fall in Dallas? I bought a bunch this spring and they are doing great. Have a spot fo rmore. Do I need to wait until Spring to plant?

Can I move large Muy Grande hibiscus and when is the best time if it's possible?

Please suggest a "porch appealing" plant for seasonal home in AMI, FL.

I live in Pearland Tx. My bounganvillias have white little spider veins and the leaves are being eaten up. What can I do for them.

Container shrub to flank front door

Where is the best place for a bromiliad? Can the be planted outside?

my red knockout roses are leggy and get plenty of sun; any suggestions?

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Have a large slope area. I have lillies in it.some large grasses. Seasonal perreniLs preferred

My 1-year old cleyaras are on a fence in good sandy loam soil - full sun for at least 6 hours per day. Leaves are turning brownish, wilting and just pulling/falling off as I run my hand down each shoot/branch but the leaves are not crackly as if they are

What small shrubs are freeze tolerant to 15 degrees and can take some afternoon Houston summer sun?

how many of your 4 1/2' pentas can i plant in each planter inside dims. 13" x 13" x 13"h full of soil

Will the clarrissa holly withstand full sun in the Texas heat?

I need shrubs that don't burn in the sun. Tall ones for back and short ones up front.

I have a wisteria that is about 4 years old. It has never bloomed. I have tried different pruning times with no luck. This year I just trimmed it to keep it from getting too large. What should I try next.

Are Pentas good in direct sun?

I bought 3 Plumbago schrubs this spring and put them in pots. Can I transplant them into the flower bed this fall? Or, when is the best time to transplant?

I would like to plant a crapemyrtle that will not scrape the eaves of my home. Is there a crape variety that is approximately 4-5' tall?

why is my golden euonymus looking pale in color? It has had plenty of water.

Star Jasmine

Over the past several weeks the chlorophyll is being sapped from my Indian Hawthornes. We lost an adjacent shrub to the same affliction. Is this a pest or disease? It is now happening to some other hawthornes in an entirely different area of the backyard.

Why are the tips of the leaves brown and dried up on our crape myrtle?

Large shrub or small tree for front bed

Do desert plants like yuccas need frequent watering the first year until established?

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Ihave three red yucca plants that the grass is growing up though the middle of them - can't pull out the grass, Is there a grass killer I can use that won't harm the red yuccas? Thank you.

What would be a good plant to screen pool equipment?

will supreme purslane or moss rose grow up a trellis and would butterflies or hummingbirds come to either one? I have a trellis that is in the sun all day.

My Lo and Behold Butterfly bush is dying, what do I do?

Need shrub to plant in front yard, relatively close to the house. Full sun,. Want height maximun to be around 5 feet. Evergreen shrub

My new oleander is in bud but the buds are turning brown, what can I do?

What would be the best hedge to have to use in place of a privacy fence I would like something fast growing, and not highly expensive. This is to be planted in full sun near Hurst Texas

Fertilizer for Legustrums

What is the best time to transplant hostas?

foundation plant to complement blush lorepetalum

I have a full sun, poor soil area in front of my chimney (front of house). On either side of the chimney are crepe myrtle trees. What would be good green or flower options for this space that takes little care?

Moving hostas

my mandevilla is sick

my Mandevilla leaves are turning brown

time of year to plant bushes

Is it okay to plant crape myrtle trees this time of the year, or is it too much stress.

What outside plants would be good for watering only on weekends. Would most likely plant in large containers.

indian laurel colums -

recently purchased a Harry Lauder's Walking Stick and want to know if it should have afternoon shade in this zone 7b/8a TX heat, though the tag says full sun. Would also ask about pruning as the branches are trailing longer than ground level.....the best

I have some bushes that I way overprunned. They seemed to be dying on the inside and had a lot of brown, dead leaves. Will it grow back? I don't know the type of bush...it has little white clustered flowers that bloom in late spring and early fall.

I am looking for an evergreen shrub that can be maintained in a hedge at 2.5 to 3 foot in height. Something preferable offering some color. The area gets 4-6 hours of sun a day. Thank you--

I want to find an Aralia plant, tropical shrub similar to philodendron, to plant in front bed.

Our red sylvia tends to grow tall/leggy without a lot of blooms. How can we get more blooms?

looking for plant solution

I am looking for plants to plant along the edge of my 16" tall patio. I'd like them to define the space, but not necessarily grow taller than the the patio. Any ideas?

Plant that will tolerate full afternoon sun on west side of house against a brick wall.

about crape myrtles

How to get a Bouganvillia to bloom after it has been in a hanging basket for several years?

I planted a Loropetulum (?) plant about 2 months ago in full sun, put compost in the gound and fertilized it. It looks like it is dying. What can I do to help it It has not grown at all and looks kind of wilted.

My crepe myrtle trees are getting white spots all over the bark of the plants. What is it & what is the remedy?

butterfly bush leaf are brow and dry, what can i do

We have a red yucca almost never blooms. Maybe late in August then only one bloom. All the others in my neigborhood bloom early spring and all summer. Can I get it to bloom normally?

How do I determine if I am overwatering my newly planted aroline Laurel? We have a heavy claylike soil in Houston and I fear that I AMY OVERWATER.

I live in western Washington and need a quick growing hedge. It will be in full sun and 8 feet tall would be just right.

What is a good pool area Shrub/Tree?

My shrubs are in decline. How do I treat soil around established shrubbery without pulling it up and starting over?

How big are root systems of creype myrtles? Can they be planted within 2-3 ft of a bldg without causing problems to bldg foundations or tree ?

My crape myrtles turn green but do not bloom for a long time. What is the problem?

Indian Hawthorne is dying - pls see below.

My ligustrum is turning brown

What is the name of the darkest purple crepe myrtle available?

can you recommend dwarf shrubs for shady areas in dallas

What is a good Shrub for Shade?

Raspberry Sundae Crape Myrtle

I failed to prune my knock-out rose bushes this year, they bloomed beautifully, now they are not blooming and are really tall. Should I prune them now?

Do you have hardy red oleanders in stock, if so what is the price?

Why is my wisteria developing brown spots and edges?

I am looking for Pieris japonica variegata shrub; will it grow here in zip 77043

My azaleas have leaves that are spotted tan , what is the cure

What would be a good nutrient source for my Savannah Holly? What about watering?

My gardenia plants have yellow leaves & is getting more each day!

Should we cut off the bloom stalks of our hostas or is it ok to let them bloom?

Brown leaves on Oleanders

Hyrangeas that will not bloom

Where can I buy peonies and when do I plant them?

Oakleaf Hydrangeas - old and new - both have totally drooping leaves

Something has eaten every flower of our knock out rose bush.

How long does a fairly young Natchez Crape Myrtle take to have a nice symmetrical crown?

When do I fertilize my azaleas & what fertilizer do I use.

When will i start seeing a lot of blackberries?

I planted black berry bushes 2 years ago and this year there was a hugh stem

My calla lily blooms have fallen off and the leaves are turning yellow.

My gardenia bush every once in a while gets a few solid yellow leaves.

Would it be possible for you to list and or show photos of the Texas native plants ?

What is causing my blackberry bush leaves to turn yellow and then brown at the edges?

Growing Sky Pencil Hollies without producing berries.

Looking for a flowering, evergreen shrub for corner lot use.

My Indian hawthorns did not flower this year. What could be the problem?

What plants can I select that will grow fast and be dense all year long?

What evergreen hedge can be planted next to the blue hydrangea (strong acidic soil)

My Knock Out Roses have holes in the leaves, also how do I grow a pomegranate shrub?

I have a spot on the patio that gets sun only until 2 pm- What type of flowering shrub or vine would work there?

Knock out roses have yellow spots

Do you have peony bushes in stock/ If not, will you be getting some and if so, when?

My knock out roses are not blooming and they have yellow leaves . Wha do I need to do or what am I doing wrong?

My knock out roses are not blooming, some yellow leaves on them.

My rose buds are drooping and not opening all the way, they are browning when they start to open.

Do you have the Belgian Hybrid Yellow Bush Lily?

What do I plant in the shade, under my tree?

I need help in selecting a plant/shrub

Do you sell Virginia Creeper vines?

How much sun will Hydrangea tolerate? Should it be planted on the north or east side of a home?

Hosta roots or bulbs...planting PLANO,TX

I need a perennial that is low growing small blue flowers and spreads easily

Looking for a evergreen to plant in 3' wide stip, has 4 crepe myrtles staggered along strip.

Will Knockout Roses grow in part sun? I want to plant them facing north and 2 large trees block most of the sun.

Can the Double File Viburnum be grown successfully in the DFW area? If so, do you sell them?

I would like to trim boxwoods in my yard into a tear-drop shape. Can you recommend where I can go for help in doing this?

I will be planting some Endless summer hydrangea. Where is the best location to plant them.

Do the Cornelius stores in Houston carry the Snowball shrub?

I would like suggestions for shrubs for Raleigh NC.

What else can we plant perrenial and ever green?

I need small evergreen bushes to line the side of my walkway to my front door that can handle a lot of shade.

I bought a bunny ear salvia and saw that the tag says it is biennial. Is that for the whole plant or a flower that blooms?

Why my roses look so dry?

What evergreen plant would "work' in stone pots (18"h 20" square) on a patio that gets some but not a lot of sun

Is there a problem when a crepe myrtle (pink velour) is not leafing out properly? What fertilizer would you recommend?

Is planting Italian cypress against the wall of the house a good idea?

Could you update the post about the availability of the drift roses and which ones you have in stock (houston)?

My ligustrum has sections that are dying off and now over 1/3 is dead.

I have lost several cleyera plants over the years. What type of insect problem is common to these shrubs?

Looking for schrubs/bushes that will do good in the shade, withstand cold weather & not get to tall

Best Plants that won't freeze and have flowers

Do you carry the Monrovia Chinese Fringe tree/shrub, or Chioanthus Retusus?

My nandina bushes are leggy - umbrella looking forms.

When is the best time of year to prune young red-tip photinias for optimum fullness?

Want permanent,low maintenence, perennenials, could be small trees with color, shrubs, etc.

What 3'-5' high evergreen hedge with minimal maintenance

How do I prune crepe myrtles and how often do I water impatiens?

Flowering shrub for shady area.

Are there caladiums that will thrive in the sun and do you sell them?

Will Sky Pencils do well in Salem, Oregon?

Will my plumbagos come back after the hard freeze, how long should I wait?

Last summer I bought a lantana that didn't spread like most Lantana. It remained bushy. What was this plant?

Which short hollies were mentioned in the DMN?

Is there anything I can do to get better blooms on my Setsugekka Camellia?

When should we fertilize our photina's?

Best hedge/shrub for a 6-8 foot tall screen.

Can Leucophyllum sp. be grown in Dallas/Ft. Worth area?

Do you sell Pyracantha or firethorn bushes?

What is a good evergreen plant for a high wall ledge?

Do you have Raspberry Razzle Crepe Myrtle?

When will you have Clematis Dark Purple & Pink/Pink Champagne and when and how do I prune Knock Out Roses?

I am looking for quick privacy year around, evergreen that doesn't eat up a lot of yard space.

What's the best exposure for plumbago and for jatropha?

Can mature dwarf nandina brushes be transplanted to another spot?

Is it too late in the spring to transplant hydrangeas?

Are chinese evergreen only found at certain times of the year?

Will Munstead Lavender grow well in my bed fronting knockout roses? Bed is full sun facing west.

what fast growing vines are safe to grow in zone 7a?

My Foster Holly and Blue Point Juniper seem dull

I need some cover for a backyard fence...

Will Bonide Weed Beater harm St. Augustine lawns or onamental shrubs?

Do you have any fragrant flowering evergreen shrubs?

When is a good time to plant Knockout Roses in the Dallas area

My climbing rose isn't getting enough sunlight. Is it safe to transplant and how?

What is best fertilizer and maintenance for Foster Holly and Blue Point Junipers?

What and When to fertilize Red Yucca

What can we plant in planters to form a hedge around our pool?

Fastest Growing Privacy Shrub?

Which is best, nellie stevens holly or the new eagleston?

How do I prune my crape myrtle and how do I get rid of black mold?

Do you have crepe myrtles right now?

How far back should I prune my Crepe Myrtle?

Need some Nellie R. Stevens Holly

Are my frozen Lorapetalums saveable?

I am looking for a 4 foot or so hardy shrub to cluster for fairly dry clay soil and full afternoon sun. Preferably with seasonal flowers or non toxic berries.

Which fertilizer (1-2-2, 2-3-1, etc) should I use on shrubs this Fall (now)?

We plan to redo all the flower beds which faces west and south side. Any ideas for beds? I lean toward fragrant, old fashioned, cottage style plants, but don't want it to look too ungroomed.

I have a small garden that stays very moist, sometimes it is soggy. I would like to plant knockout rose bushes, will they grow in this condition?

What would you recommend that likes shade? I want something hardy and easy and no maintenance and not azaleas.

When I plant shrubs I add 50% natural soil and 50% bedding soil. The soil just lays wet and the shrubs dies. I have raised the bed also with good top soil and they still die. What do I need to do?

I am looking for some shrubs with color or flower will get morning sun and will survive the Texas heat and winter and has a sweet fragrance in the night only.

What is the flowering time for oleanders?

I am looking for an evergreen topiary or shrub/small tree that won't grow taller than 5'.

My bouganvillas, in a pot, are sporting a lot of new growth (from a stub left from winter kill) but no bracts. Is there something I should be doing?

How long should I wait before fertilizing my abelia, pittisporums, burford holly and cleyera?

I noticed a row of Holly like bushes on the seawall in Galveston that had white jasmine like blooms. Do you know the name of this variety of holly?

My hydrangeas look awesome for their first blooms and then the next blooms are all faded out. Can I fertilize them again so the next blooms won't be tan-colored?

I need shrubs for privacy. I'd like to combine at least 2 different kinds that complement each other and add contrasting colors when they bloom.

Will a 20 foot (so far) star jasmine growing in a large pine tree cause any trouble for the pine tree? Thank you

Can you give me suggestions on flowering shrubs that would do well in mostly shade. I hope for easy maintenance.

have two very large and very old Pomegranate bushes in my front yard.They bloom beautifully every year, but never bear fruit.

What dwarf shrub would you recommend for full sun exposure?

When does hydrangea "Endless Summer" start blooming, and how long does it bloom? Also, does it require a lot of special care? Does it require sun, partial sun, or shade?

I have a ever-blooming hydrangea it has gotten water logged is there any way I can bring it back?

What are the BEST annuals and perennials for extreme Texas summer heat and the lousy soil here?

What does it mean when the gardenia leaves on the bush turn yellow? Is that too much water or not enough?

Is there a low-growing Knockout rose suitable for a raised brick planter & will Knockouts take full sun?

I need a suggestion of a fragrant shrub that is full sun and blooms Jan- March, one that blooms April - May, June to August, Sept- December. I am planning to alternate them through out the year.

I want to plant an evergreen tall patio plant. Would sky pencil holly work well and not invade foundation? Any other suggestions?

Do you have any recommendations for evergreen shrub to plant near a pool and gets full sun.

I need to plant a hedge that blocks an undesirable view. 5'x30'. It would be nice if it flowered but not necessary. easy to prune. morning sun, diffuse midday sun. Houston, Tx

I want a fragrant shrub for each season. I need 4 different ones for full sun, and the others need to be for shade.

My plumeria & bougainvillea are not showing growth yet. How can I tell if they will come back?

I am looking for a partial shade shrub that grows approximately 1 foot in height and no more than 2 ft in width. Prefer one that not have to be trimmed and is an evergreen. Any suggestions?

Is a Wisteria shrub/plant available that does not climb ?

Is Vibernum Suspensum a good shrub to use for the back hedge getting direct morning sun. Is it a high maintenance plant that needs trimmed all the time? What would you suggest using?

I need something that can withstand heat and cold, will not get taller than 2 to 2.5 feet, has interesting leaves and maybe the possibility of berries or flowers.

Is there a smaller magnolia like a shrub that produces the beautiful flowers that might make a hedge and has a longer blooming season?

We have an area with soil that stays moist with full sun that want to fill with a perennial shrub that would flower from spring into fall, I need to fill approximately 12 feet of space.

I am looking for a green shrub that will fill out for privacy, do good around a moist area and in partial shade?

What's the good & bad of cherry laurel? Is it a bush or tree? How tall and wide does it get?

Trying to find some flowering shade loving shrubs?

What are some flowering shrubs that can take full sun and will not freeze if we have another cold spell?

I am looking for a privacy shrub (maybe 10 ft.) that will thrive in a shady/part sun location.

If I have a plot layout of our yard and flower beds do you all have someone that can help pick out or design the best flowers/shrubs?

Can you recommend a partial shade shrub that would grow about 3-4 feet high? I like boxwoods but I hear they are especially susceptible to nematodes.

My dwarf bottlebrush turned brown with the harsh N. Dallas winter. The stems break with no green showing. Advice ranges from they are dead to cut them back to the main branches. What do you think?

What can I plant for a border at the foot of the front wall in full summer sun. It's about 100 feet long so expense is a consideration. Either some type shrub or grassy plant at least one foot tall.

We have an ugly, but substantial, fence and would like to plant a fast-growing hedge to cover it. I thought about red tip photinia but heard that it does not do well in Dallas. What do you recommend?

When should I prune Texas Sage? It becomes very leggy as the summer approaches. Last year we prune it by 50%. Should we do that every year? Also, we have a section of our lawn that grows moss. Should I add pure Canadian peat moss to this area?

I planted pampas grass last summer and in the fall it was full of plumes and tripled in size plus. Should I cut it back? There are some parts that are brown and the plumes are still intact. It is quite beautiful!

My holly hedge has become too tall. Pruning it back to the desired height will leave it woody looking with no leaves on the top. Is it possible to prune the hedge back to about one foot in height and let it grow back?

When should I prune my crape myrtles.They are just 1 year old.

Our english ivy and asian jasmine is receding from the borders, leaving bare soil. I've never seen this before. Any recommendations?

When and how much should I prune my knock out roses? My miniature rose plants grew to 3 feet tall and the little bush-like lovelies were COVERED in tiny roses. Should these also be pruned back? When and how much?

My Plumbago bushes were covered w/frost blankets during the recent freeze but they look dead now. Shouldn't I cut them down to ground level now and then hope for regrowth.

I am planning my new landscape. I need a plant that is below 20 inches. Is there a class that will help look at different types of plants and help you decide a good plant?

I am looking for a dense shrub for privacy, freeze tolerant to at least 20F, at least 4-6 feet height. They will get about 4 hours of full sun each day, face north and I would prefer something that will not attract bees and be low maintenance.

Can we plant shrubs now (end of December)?

Which varieties of camellias would you recommend for the Houston area?

Can box hedges be trimmed at this time of the year? Thanks.

Hello can you tell me anything about the care of the "Everblooming Gardenia?"

Are there any dwarf shrubs that would be suitable to plant within the next 2-3 weeks (until mid-November)? I live in northeast Dallas and the beds get full sun. I also plan to plant tulip bulbs and possibly some pansies in the same bed, if there is enough space.

Can Crotons and Coleus be planted outdoors?

Hi, I'm looking for a tall ornamental grass that can grow in a dry location, in the shade.

What is a good Japanese maple for sunny areas?

What can I do to get my oleanders to bloom during the rest of the summer?

I am looking for a small shrub that requires partial sun and is drought tolerant.

What is the best low-growing (not over 12") Juniper for the Lewisville, TX area for full sun?

I have scale on my 4 Cherry Dazzle dwarf crepe myrtles, is there a non-chemical control for this?

Would you recommend hydrangas in Houston? Does larkspur do well here?

When is the best time divide peonies?

What small hedges or shrubs can I put as a background in a bed with shade?

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