Callers:

• Chris – Switching to a summer lawn, what are his options other than sod?

Recommendation – You can seed Bermuda Grass and the process is the same as the fall process. Lots of water the first few weeks.

• Rose – Wants to transplant her Bird of Paradise plant. Tips?

Recommendation – Probably should have been done in the winter or early spring before it started growing again. Easier to move as a dormant plant.

Callers:

• Ed -Is there a product we recommend for grubs in cactus plants?

Recommendation – Visit the Green Valley Nursery and use a product that contains imidacloprid. Bonide will have the right product for Ed.

• Kel – She has yellow leaves on her lemon tree from Iron Chlorosis. She’s put chelated iron on the plant already, but how will she know it’s working?

Recommendation – The leaves will turn greener again, but you might need more than just adding iron. Check the other symptoms….drainage issues, etc. Should only take a few weeks to get healthier.

• Dee – Added a mulberry tree for shade and is concerned about the root system invading her homes foundation.

Recommendation – It will need some space to grow and it might be best to take it out now before it gets to big and established.

Tips from Romey & Jennifer on new tools and ideas from the National Hardware Show.

Callers:

• Wanda – Someone gave her a Hydrangea plant for Mother’s Day. How do you care for it here in the heat?

Recommendation – Put it in a pot and be ready for a lot of watering!  Not very easy to grow in our climate. Hydrangea’s don’t like the heat.

• Marcia – Needs to fertilizer and wants a natural product that won’t harm her dogs.

Recommendation – Hickman’s Family Farms has truly organic fertilizer.