Live in NE, New Hampshire, Zone 5. Thinking of buying a small, mini bush to place in a large outdoor container that would be slow growing and able to stay outside year round for my front entry way. Any ideas? I am an avid gardner with large perennial gardens.
You have quite the selection of choices, here! As long as you choose any small-stature shrub that is less than 12 feet tall, and hardy down to zone 4 (you really want to ensure that your shrub can remain hardy when it is in container, so you choose for a zone lower in hardiness.) you can keep it in container without much fuss.
Here are some articles that will help:
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/garden-how-to/gardening-by-zone/zone-5/planting-zone-5-shrubs.htm
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/special/containers/evergreens-for-containers.htm
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/shrubs/butterfly-bush/butterfly-bush-container-care.htm
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/shrubs/rose-of-sharon/rose-of-sharon-winter-care.htm
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/shrubs/boxwood/container-grown-boxwoods.htm
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/shrubs/azalea/azalea-plants-in-pots.htm
It produces flowers every year plenty when the plums start to grow they get the size of a BB and then they start falling off
This is normal, for the most part. They will produce many more than they can sustain on the tree. Once the majority of the fruit drops, what is left should mature.
If none of the fruit stays on to mature, I would look at soil nutrient levels. The tree may be lacking in Phosphorus and Potassium, or may have too much Nitrogen in the soil. This will cause the symptoms that you are seeing.
These articles will help: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/fruits/fegen/reasons-for-small-hard-fruit.htm
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/fruits/plum/plum-trees-not-fruiting.htm
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/fruits/plum/growing-plum-trees.htm
If you intend to kill them, and they are your trees, then yes, doing so would be appropriate.
If these are not your trees, or are on public property, you may want to contact your local extension service for help with this.
This article will help you to find the closest extension service to you: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/extension-search
Hi, I'm looking to add some orange to my garden. Can you recommend a large bush to go along the borders?
Here are some suggestions:
Double Take 'Orange Storm' flowering quince (Chaenomeles speciosa "Orange Storm") blooms in early spring
'Klondyke' azalea (Azalea x 'Klondyke') blooms in spring
Rhododendron 'Geisha Orange'
Noisette rose (Rosa 'Crepuscule')
Witch Hazel ‘Aphrodite’, ‘Jelena’ and ‘Orange Beauty’
Butterfly weed Asclepias tuberosa
'Orange Rocket' barberry has new orange foliage
Center Glow ninebark Physocarpus opulifolius 'Center Glow'
There are a number of orange lilies, including daylilies and true lilies that form large clumps, but do not get as large as a shrub.
I received some hedge plants 2 days ago but the weather hasn’t been great to plant them, will they be ok in the box the way they have been delivered or do they need to be taken out the bags? novice planter here ??♀️
It's best to take them out of the bags and give them air, light and water as you wait for favorable planting conditions.
When you open the bags, there should be instructions for what to do with the plants on arrival.
Have concerns about watering trees with cleaning water mixed with Pinesol?
Your concern is legitimate. Avoid using the Pinesol solution or any other chemical cleaning products for watering trees. Pine oil is a fragrance only and the primary ingredients are petroleum and alcohol products.
Good Morning Amy - I am a Virginia businessman interested in developing a tree plantation and hemp farm here. Do you have Yellowhorn tree information. I am interested in learning about using the nuts from this tree for a gourmet food. Do you know of any research about this matter that would be helpful? Do you know of any companies in the US or Canada selling these nuts for consumption? Thanks for your help. Rodger Provo College Station PO Box 3876 Fredericksburg, Virginia 22402 540-371-5740
As far as where to purchase- We don't usually recommend specific vendors. You can try your local nurseries and sources, or online vendors such as Amazon, Etsy, or Ebay.
Here is some information on the tree that you will find useful: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/trees/yellowhorn/yellowhorn-tree-information.htm