Ask The Expert: I have a plant that was my moms. This year something happened and most of the leaves have died. I has like bamboo type stalks the leaves are solid dark green kinda shaped like the peace lily. In fact in better days it would grow flowers that are exactly like the peace lily. I have recently repotted it in hopes it will come back to life. Would you have any idea of what kind of plant this is. My mother used to call it a prayer plant but I have looked these up and they look nothing like this plant. The stalks have bumps where leaves should grow from. My mom has passed away and I can not ask her what I should do. Any help would be greatly appreciated.

I’m sending you a couple of pictures. I did cut one of the canes down, and have since Read the rest of And The Winner IS … A Peace Lily »

Ask The Expert: I was trying to reach someone by phone, to ask a question about a lucky
bamboo plant that I have. I have had this plant for three years now, it is beautiful and I have never had any issues with it. I went on vacation this past week and I literally forgot to have my co-workers water it for me and I have returned and the leaves are pure yellow. Please tell me what I should do for this. Should I peel them off? Or will this come out of it, I love this plant and I don’t want to loose it. It went for almost 10 days without water : Thank you so much. Paula

Paula,

You have a couple of options. If the roots are still viable you can simply water the plant Read the rest of Water is EveryWhere Except in the Dry Vase of My Lucky Bamboo »

Today’s Garden Center recently named Hillermann Nursery & Florist in Washington, MO the winner of the 2008 Revolutionary Retailer Award. The award ceremony took place during the Revolutionary 100 Roundtable, February 27-29, 2008 in Atlanta, GA. The Revolutionary 100 Garden Centers is an elite group of the country’s most innovative retail garden center operations – big and small – that have been recognized for their commitment to creating a customer experience that sets their operation apart from the rest and doing so in a way that helps them to be profitable businesses.

According to the editors of Today’s Garden Center magazine, “This company has Read the rest of Congratulations To Hillerman Nursery & Florist - The 2008 Revolutionary Retailer »

Ask the Expert: Seasonal flowers in May in Northeast Ohio
We are planning a May wedding and I am curious about which flowers would be the best choice for a late May wedding. I’m on a fixed budget so someone suggested I go with “what’s in season.” I really love dahlias and would love to use these. Any chance? Also do the dahlias come in shades of pink? Thank you so much. DeeDee

DeeDee,

Most flowers are available year round and depending on where you live dahlias could be available for your May wedding. Dahlias do come in a variety of pink shades. With that Read the rest of Flowers For A Late May Wedding »

Ask the Expert: Can you help with my peace lily. I have had this for about 5 years. This is the worst it has ever looked. Any ideas what could be wrong with it ? Randy

Randy,

Take at look at Peace Lily Plant Care. Many of issues that cause peace lily distress are addressed in the care sections. If you can’t determine the problem send me a picture (you can upload photo through the Ask the Expert page) and I will try to determine the problem.

Here are the pictures Randy sent of his peace lily. Read the rest of Desperately Seeking Help For Peace Lily »

Ask The Expert: Is it possible to “air layer” an aloe vera plant that I just got from a friend? He didn’t know what he was doing and potted in too small of a pot. It’s about 3 feet high and the bottom and middle parts aren’t doing well. There are several smaller plants popping up from the sides at the base of the plant, which I will plant in smaller pots. If I can’t air layer, should I just cut it where it appears appropriate and root it and replant the two/three halves and the smaller shoots all in one pot? Please clarify if you can. Thanks, Vicki

Vicki,

The only way I have ever propagated Aloe vera is by division - removing the smaller Read the rest of Can An Aloe Vera Be Propagated By Air-layering? »

Ask the Expert: Now growing in my backyard

About 2ft tall

James,

I believe you have a Datura stramonium also known as Angel’s trumpet, Jimson weed, Read the rest of Unknown Plant - Friendly Visitor or Deadly Foe? »

Ask The Expert: Can you tell me what kind of flowers you would send to someone who has had a tough battle with cancer and won. Pat

Pat,

Flowers of any kind are appropriate for someone who has beat the odds, especially brightly colored flowers.

Rather than a general symbol of their achievement, send flowers that convey a very special and personal message. To add personal sentiment, you could send a flower that Read the rest of Flowers For A Cancer Survivor »

Ask the Expert: Peace Lily Help

Hello,
I received a peace lily from my grandmother recently. I repotted it into a slightly larger pot with potting soil, and have had it in medium light with weekly watering. This week, it looked pretty wilty, and also had yellowing of the flowers. I trimmed them off, and moved it to a lighter location. When I put my finger in the soil, it doesn’t seem overly dry or overly wet. Included is a photo of the poor plant. If anyone has advice, I would love to hear it!

Thanks!
Kami Read the rest of Help My Peace Lily Is A Little Yellow Around The Leaves! »

Ask the Expert: Thank you for the information on the “Lucky Bamboo.” What should the pH of the water be? We have a filter that regulates the pH so we can get water at the following levels of pH: 2.5, 4.5, 5.5, 8.0, 8.5, 9.0 & 11.5. Which one should we use? Thanks! Susan

Susan,

The minimum ph is 6.1 the maximum is 7.5. I would try to keep it between 6.5 and 7.0. Are the above ranges the only ones you can get?