Flowering Trees for Full Sun Yards

From Family Plot. There are lots of stunning trees that enjoy the hot direct sun of summer, and many of them flower in the spring! University of Memphis Director of Landscape Joellen Dimond talks about some of the options. She specifically talks about redbud, kousa dogwood, fringetree, ornamental cherry, and smoketree. Subscribe now to Family…

Q&A – Why is my pear tree not blooming?

From Family Plot. There are several reasons this could be happening. Retired UT Extension Agent Mike Dennison talks about some of the things that could be preventing it from blooming including: the tree is growing in the incorrect region where it is not getting enough or too many chill hours, it may be getting too…

Pick – Don’t Cut – Daffodils

From Family Plot. When you want to bring in daffodils out of your garden pick them, don’t cut them. There is a virus that can spread between your plants with cutting tools. Dale Skaggs from Dixon Gallery and Gardens shows how to easily pick the daffodils and gives some advice on how to keep them…

Will a Sweetbay Magnolia Tree Grow in Your Yard?

From Family Plot. Sweetbay Magnolias have two-toned leaves – green on top and silver below. They can grow to 30 – 50 feet with the taller trees being further south in the United States. Sweetbay magnolia is also called swamp magnolia and can tolerate wet soils. Subscribe now to Family Plot for more gardening videos…

How to Prune a Mature Peach Plum or Nectarine Tree

From Family Plot. Peach plum and nectarine trees require yearly pruning to be productive. Retired UT Extension Agent Mike Dennison shows how to prune a 10-year-old nectarine tree, but his methids and tips apply to peaches and plums too. He prunes to remove problems, open up the center, and allow for easier maintenance during the…

First Pruning of a Peach, Nectarine, or Plum Tree

From Family Plot. The first pruning of a nectarine, peach or plum tree will include cutting off most of the tree. Retired UT Extension Agent Mike Dennison shows how, and talks about why the pruning is so harsh. With good early pruning these fruit trees can have a long productive life. *Here are links to…

Damping Off – Garden Glossary

From Family Plot. Retired MSU Extension Agent Dr. Lelia Kelly defines the gardening term damping off. Damping off is a disease that causes young plants to wilt and die. It is caused by a variety of pathogens, and usually happens when the conditions are damp and cool. Subscribe now to Family Plot for more gardening…

Sage: Harvesting, Drying, and Storing

From Family Plot. Retired MSU Extension Horticulture Specialist Lelia Kelly shows how to harvest sage, bundle it for drying, and then take the dry leaves off the branch. She also shows how to store sage to maximize its flavor in food. Along the way she gives helpful tips. Subscribe now to Family Plot for more…