Articles by fullersfactsandfaqs

Q: Can lilac be grown here?  A:  Florida is too far south for lilac to grow and flower well.  Q:  What are some smaller types of magnolia trees?  A:  For the dark leaves and rusty underside look of the Southern magnolia, try [Read More]

Q: I just bought a ligustrum. A friend told me ligustrum is dangerous to asthmatics and people with general respiratory problems. Is this true?  A. Ligustrum is known to trigger allergic problems for some people. The reaction to the pollen [Read More]

Q: I want to plant a low juniper plant along the front of my house. Could you suggest a type that stays less than two feet high and is not blue-green in color?  A:  To stay that low, you would want those junipers that are ground covers. [Read More]

Q: I have a tomato in a small container. It has fruit on it. I want to move it to a larger pot. If I do this, will it upset production?  A: As long as you do not stress the plant production will continue. Keep the plant well-watered after [Read More]

 Q:  How can I tell when a watermelon is ready to be picked?  A:  Look where the stem attaches to the top of the melon. Look for the tendril on the vine closest to the watermelon. When this tendril is not green and is declining [Read More]

Q: I want to start my vegetables from seed indoors. Are there any vegetables that do not transplant well from pots to the garden?  A: Basically, vegetables with large seeds do best when planted where they are to grow. Examples are beans, [Read More]

Q: I do not want to interfere with the flowering of my gardenia. When do I prune it?  A: It flowers on new spring growth so prune it after it flowers in spring or in late winter before growth begins.  Q: What is a variety of gardenia [Read More]

Q: My bed of holly fern seems to have a problem. The leaves are green and healthy. The back side of the leaves have a lot of brown spots. They look like a fuzzy scale. Should I treat for it?  A: Your holly fern is having sex so leave it alone. [Read More]

Q. I have recently planted an elephant ear that has a leaf problem. The outer edge yellows and then the whole leaf declines. What is wrong?  A. Elephant ears have only several leaves at any given time. If it is sending our new leaves it is [Read More]