I am a long time fan and met you years ago at the nursery in Medina just off 520. I am a gardener and am hydrangea crazy, nothing beats a plant that comes back beautiful every year. Not sure whether I bought the attached hydrangea at Swansons near us or at the grocery store in the winter, have done both. I’m 77 and this plant will be heavy.  How far can I cut it back to replant/repot to make it less heavy? Any hydrangea replanting advice you can provide will be much appreciated, I have more hydrangeas to address. Thank you for your guidance over the years. David

My two year old Cherokee Chief dogwood has, from infancy, fought anthracnose according to county experts. I sprayed it according to recommendations to no avail. Will this be an attempt in futility if I don't pull off every affected leaf throughout it's life. Here are two photos of leaves. Could the problem be something else entirely that won't cause so much grief? Thanks! Jeff and Rhondaa

Can you give me some advice on dividing it? 

And, will it be ok to do it this fall? 

It usually blooms again in December or January (indoors). Thank you so much. I love your show and am a loyal listener.  Michele from Whidbey Island   

P.S. What do you get when you cross a rhino with an elephant?         Answer:   "Elephino"

Hi Ciscoe & Sassy Susan, I’m embarrassed to send this photo…my Stewartia is well established, 10+years, but over the past 5 years it comes on beautifully in the Spring and then by late June the leaves turn rust colored and dry out…regardless of how often I water. My question is whether this is from drought, disease, deficiency, sunburn or bad mothering?! Your friend in Anacortes, Margaret