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- Friday, May 24, 2013 Gainesville, Georgia
Archive By Author - Russell England
England: Clematis vine needs a little maintenance throughout year
Editor's note: This is Russ England's final column for The Times. After five years of gardening advice, he's decided to spend a little more time planting instead. Extension agent Wanda Cannon's gardening Q&A column will begin Aug. 1
England: Jewel black raspberry tolerates our climate
Question: I want to try growing raspberries. Can you recommend a variety that will grow well in the Gainesville area?
England: Plan a shady, moist spot for your caladium
Question: A good friend gave me a caladium. If I plant it outdoors, will it be difficult to take care of?
England: Maintain spiraea by cutting back after flowers disappear
Question: I have a small goldmound spiraea that is blooming now. It is not supposed to get much larger, but I want it to remain vigorous. How and when should I prune it? Answer: There are some 80 species of the genus Spiraea that are native to temperate regions of Europe, Asia and North America. Most of the varieties commonly grown for landscaping have been developed from plants not native to the United States.
England: Maintain spiraea by cutting back after flowers disappear
Question: I have a small goldmound spiraea that is blooming now. It is not supposed to get much larger, but I want it to remain vigorous. How and when should I prune it? Answer: There are some 80 species of the genus Spiraea that are native to temperate regions of Europe, Asia and North America. Most of the varieties commonly grown for landscaping have been developed from plants not native to the United States.
England: Catchfly plants may trap insects, but they don’t use them
Question: I recently saw a reference to a plant with the common name "catchfly." Is this the same as a Venus flytrap?
England: Dainty English flower thrives in mediocre soil
Question: Do English bluebells require any special growing conditions? Answer: English bluebells (Hyacinthoides non-scripta), as the common name implies, are native to the British Isles and nearby areas of northwestern Europe. Similar species include the larger Spanish bluebell (H. hispanica) from the Iberian Peninsula and the Italian bluebell (H. Italica) from the central Mediterranean region. You may see English bluebells referred to as common bluebells or wood hyacinths, and they do indeed resemble hyacinths but ...
England: Trilliums, while hard to find, can grow easily in woodland gardens
Question: I want to plant some native trilliums in a small woodland garden. What is the easiest kind to grow?
England: Cinnamon-colored peeling bark gives this tree interest in any season
Question: Can you recommend a small to medium size tree that has good fall color and a trunk and branches that look good in the winter landscape?
England: Vigilant care can get amaryllis blooming again next Christmas
Question: I received a beautiful amaryllis for Christmas. How can I take care of it so it will bloom again next year?Answer: Native to the tropics and subtropics, amaryllis (Hippeastrum species) have been widely hybridized.
England: Keep delicate purple flowers in right light for continuous blooms
Question: A friend gave me a streptocarpella plant from her mother's estate, but neither of us knows much about it. How should I care for it?
England: Looking for fruit? Your plant may be a hybrid or need pollination
Question: Can you tell me why my flowering quince never produces fruit, even though it has lots of blooms each year?
England: Pretty pink grass can do well in drought conditions
Question: Is there a readily available native ornamental grass that would do well in dry conditions?Answer: You may want to try pink muhly grass (Muhlenbergia capillaries). This is a clump-forming grass that is native to much of the eastern United States and parts of the Midwest as well.Long-lived and resistant to pests and diseases, this grass is a great low-maintenance perennial. While it prefers full sun, it also does well in partial shade.Sometimes called Gulf ...
England: Plan ahead, pay attention to surroundings before planting a tree
Question: I want to plant a tree small enough to fit under a power line. Can you recommend one that has good fall color?Answer: You are wise to consider the height a mature tree will achieve before you plant one under a power line. It is so easy to find examples of what would be large, stately trees had they not been butchered to protect powerlines ...
England: Needle shedding makes ‘evergreen’ moniker a misnomer
Question: I bought a white pine Christmas tree and did not notice until I got it home that it has a lot of brown needles between the outside and the trunk. Did I get a bad tree?
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