Q.Cherry Tree Lower Branches Not Developing Leaves. - We moved into a new-build 5 years ago and I am concerned that a Prunus Rosea cherry tree, which was ...
A.It is hard to tell from the photo, alone. Ultimately, there are a number of causes. Fortunately, you can test for some of them. First, test the nutrient levels of the soil. If the tree isn't fed at least once ...Read MoreQ.If I Plant Hellebores Outside This Spring Will They Live Through The Winter As Perennials? - I'm in Zone 5 and am considering buying 3.5 in potted Hellebores for my garden.
A.Yes. They are even hardy down to colder climates! This collection of articles on the search page will help you to understand the needs of this plant: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/search?searchTerm=%22hellebore%22Read MoreQ.Lobelia Was Disturbed – Can I Still Expect Germination? - I recently sowed my lobelia, and I know it's crucial that they are not covered with soil and instead were ...
A.Even if the lobelia seeds were covered with soil, they still have a good chance of surviving. Ensure the soil remains consistently moist but not waterlogged, and provide appropriate light and temperature conditions for germination. Keep monitoring the seeds closely ...Read MoreQ.Sweetshrub - How do I grow this plant from seeds
A.Germinating Carolina allspice (Calycanthus floridus), or sweetshrub, from seeds can be moderately challenging due to seed dormancy. For optimal germination, collect fully ripe seeds and store them in a cool, dry place before planting. Carolina allspice seeds benefit from a ...Read More
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Q.Palm Trees - Good afternoon. I was hoping to get some insight on Palm trees. I’m new to gardening. Trying to absorb everything ...
A.Most species do grow quite tall with some of them remaining on the shorter side, depending on the cultivar. Some of them won't shed as bad, but yours looks like it may be true to the typical fan palm. I ...Read MoreQ.Where Can I Find Red Head Worms? Lumbricus Rubellus? I Specifically Need Them For My Research Project; Not Red Wigglers. -
A.To make certain you get this specific type, you may want to order online, otherwise you may get red wigglers. Here is more about the two: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/composting/vermicomposting/worms-for-vermicomposting.htmRead MoreQ.My Perennial Garden Is Pot Bound. I’m Starting To See Roots And The Plants Are Crowded. I Can’t Get A Shovel In The Ground. - Do I have to remove all the plants and redo the bed or is there a way around it? For ...
A.You could remove every other plant to make more room and then you can top dress with amendments to improve the soil. Here is more: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/garden-how-to/soil-fertilizers/amend-soil-around-existing-plants.htm https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/garden-how-to/soil-fertilizers/improving-compacted-soil.htmRead MoreQ.We Have A Eucalyptus Plant Which Only Has Branches From 6ft Upwards. - Is it possible to generate growth lower down the stem? It is grown to try and camouflage black soil pipe.
A.This can be done, but it requires very hard pruning and strict root maintenance. Container life is usually meant as a temporary means for these large trees. You will want to apply bonsai maintenance techniques, since this will be a ...Read MoreQ.Ur Thoughts About Replacing My Lawn With Clover. Tacoma, Wa. Area. - I'm thinking about replacing my very small lawn in the back yard with clover, for less maintenance,76 yrs now. However ...
A.Tacoma is in US hardiness zones 8b and 9a. Here is information on clover as lawn cover as well as other choices. https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/lawn-care/lawn-substitutes/white-clover/grow-a-white-clover-lawn.htm https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/lawn-care/lawn-substitutes/lagen/using-lawn-substitutes-for-your-yard.htm https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/herbs/thyme/growing-creeping-thyme.htmRead MoreQ.Where Can I Get Simple White Bellis Perennis? - I have found sources for the fancy cultivars but not the original white daisy looking bellis perennis. I would like ...
A.We don't make vendor recommendations but a quick Internet search did come up with some sellers, but none of the well known seed companies. So there may be some risk in ordering it online. They are considered weedy and hard ...Read MoreQ.Planting Red Robin In A 1m Border - I have a 6ft fence and a 1m border in front of the fence and then a path. Would I ...
A.Yes, this can create an effective privacy screen. Ensure proper spacing between shrubs (1-2 meters apart) to accommodate their mature size, as Red Robin Holly grows densely and upright. The south-facing location with ample sun exposure is ideal for this ...Read MoreQ.Can I Use A Pro Mix Soil With Vermiculite To Grow Parsnips? - If not, where do I find good sandy loamy soil? Do the big box stores have a specific sandy loamy ...
A.Parsnips need well-drained, fertile soil but you can loosen and enrich the existing soil with compost or manure. You can buy sandy loam soil at sod stores. Most big box stores are more likely to carry amendments like manure, peat ...Read MoreQ.Making And Using Fresh Bat Guano Tea - I have an ample supply of fresh Bat guano, five gallon buckets and aquarium aerators. Should I just follow the ...
A.All the resource articles say you must use composted bat guano as a safety precaution. Here is more: https://depts.washington.edu/hortlib/pal/safety-of-bat-guano/ https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/composting/manures/using-bat-guano-tea.htm https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/garden-how-to/soil-fertilizers/using-fresh-manure-in-gardens.htmRead MoreQ.Can I Plant Different Varieties Of Honeysuckle Vines Next To Each Other On A Wall Trellis? - I am looking at four varieties for a 40 foot, east facing (full sun in the morning, full shade in ...
A.They can be planted next to each other but I hope the wall trellis is very sturdy because they will be heavy. Pruning in late winter will help to lighten the load. Major Wheeler and Coral vine are native trumpet ...Read MoreQ.My Dragon Fruit Is Empty Inside - the dragon fruit is empty inside with some browning
A.Here are the most common diseases of dragon fruit: https://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/publication/PP355 https://ucanr.edu/sites/sdsmallfarms/files/248991.pdf https://www.uog.edu/_resources/files/extension/publications/Dragon_Fruit.pdfRead MoreQ.Cleveland Select Pear Did Not Flower This Year - We planted 3 cleveland select pear trees in our yard in 2020. Each year they have flowered. This year, 1 ...
A.You can remove those lower branches. Here is more on their care: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/trees/ornamental-pear/cleveland-select-pear-information.htm https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/trees/ornamental-pear/callery-pear-information.htmRead MoreQ.Not Sure What Do To With This Dappled Willow - I have 2 dappled willow trees. I'm in Nashville. We had terrible heat last summer. Then we had some very ...
A.You can remove all the suckers at the base of the plant as well as any dead or damaged stems. The rest you can trim the height you desire because they will grow back quickly. Here is more: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/trees/willow/pruning-a-dappled-willow.htmRead MoreQ.How And When To Prune Potted Texas Sage Plants - Live in the Texas Hill Country
A.You can prune them in early spring for shape or cut them back severely to rejuvenate them. Here is more: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/shrubs/texas-sage/growing-texas-sage-plants.htmRead MoreQ.A Waist High Plant To Use Instead Of A Fence For The Front Yard - Hello, I’m after an idea of a plant to put in our front yard instead of a fence. Around waist ...
A.These articles should help: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/shrubs/shgen/evergreen-shrubs-for-privacy.htm https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/garden-how-to/design/lideas/good-neighbor-landscaping.htm https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/shrubs/shgen/plants-used-for-hedges.htmRead MoreQ.Soil Infertility - My mom told me that everything she's ever planted in our soil, has died. Even a tree that we planted ...
A.I see issues with nitrogen and potassium, for sure. What I see, as well, is extraordinary amounts of zinc and copper. There are many causes for this. Spraying copper pesticides, fresh manures that have been used up, bird or other ...Read More