Q.My Brown Turkey Fig Has Two Stems. Will It Be A Tree Or Bush? - It was purchased this spring in an approximately 12” diameter pot. It is sprouting leaves and looking healthy.
A.It will likely end up being a more full looking tree. With good pruning practice, you could keep it shorter than its mature growth of 20 feet, but it is still going to attempt to get as tall as it ...Read MoreQ.I Planted Carrots Last Spring And Never Harvested Them . This Year They Are Starting To Grow 4″ Green Tops Already Are They Any G - ood to harvest ? Can you eat them or trash them?
A.They are probably tough and overly astringent by this point. I wouldn't trash them, since they will flower this year. You could harvest the seeds after flowering, however. It will look much like its wild counterpart, Queen Anne's Lace. https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/vegetables/carrot/saving-carrot-seeds.htmRead MoreQ.Azalea Plant Food - I have plant food 3:1:6 - Can I use this on an Azalea?
A.Yes, you can use a fertilizer with a 3:1:6 ratio, but later you might want to supplement nitrogen and phosphorus to be a more all-purpose type fertilizer. Azaleas typically prefer acidic soil, so you may want to choose a fertilizer ...Read MoreQ.When Can I Start Cutting Rhubarb? - After the mild winter mine is tall and looks ready to cut.
A.You can typically harvest rhubarb stalks when they are firm, thick, and fully grown, usually starting in late spring or early summer. It's best to wait until the second year after planting to allow the plant to establish itself fully. Avoid ...Read More
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Q.Drying Bulbs - How do I begin the process of drying out 2 indoor hyacinth bulbs that were grown in water?
A.You can keep them in their pots if you want to force bloom again next spring. If they were only in water, you can pot them up, then care for them as this aricle states. If you want to just ...Read MoreQ.Something Seems To Be Eating Our Burford Holly Plants. How Can We Treat This Problem. - Our Burford holly bushes are thinning out- no leaves on some branches. Many leaves are half eaten but we see ...
A.There could be several possibilities, but it would be hard to say for certain, as your photos did not come through. I could guess snails or slugs, though. It can be hard to spot them since they feed at night. ...Read MoreQ.How Do I Ensure Tomato Plants Get Larger Leaves After 4 Weeks Of Growing? - It seems my leaves are small, like about a half inch in length. I am growing Iglehart Yellow Cherry tomatoes. ...
A.I'm guessing they are still inside. It's too chilly still for them to be outside. Try giving them more light. You also might try putting them back on the heat mat since they like it warm. Here are best practices ...Read MoreQ.How To Order Clematis Online? - I want to buy a different variety of vine clematis in my local area that can grow flowers in summer ...
A.Look for longtime retailers online and read their "about" information. You can also ask family and friends who they order from. We don't sell any plants or garden products, but we do offer free gardening information. These articles may help ...Read MoreQ.About The Fig Tree And Its Hard Figs - Hi!!!! I have a 2-year-old fig tree. It is 1 meter high and is in a 45 cm diameter pot. ...
A.That is a very small container for the tree! The root ball will be about the size of the canopy, or top of the tree. Typically, a tree such as the fig will require lots of space to grow and ...Read MoreQ.Weeds In Bought Compost - I use bags of expensive compost every year and have noticed my garden is now covered in one type of ...
A.It can, but typically a properly turned and heated compost won't contain any seeds. You can use boiling water to kill them off without harming the soil, though. https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/composting/basics/heating-up-compost-pile.htm https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/composting/basics/storing-compost.htmRead MoreQ.When Rooting A Poinsettia, What If I Don’t Have A Rooting Hormone? Is There A Substitute Or Something Else I Can Use? - The piece in the glass is a piece that broke off about a week ago. I’ve never messed with poinsettias, ...
A.There are quite a few options that you might have around the house, already! Aspirin is a good one that can act a little like willow water for helping the plant establish roots. Honey is another of my favorites, and ...Read MoreQ.After Removing An Overgrown Mint Plant From My Planter Box, Can I Use The Soil Even If It Is Full Of Fine Roots From The Mint Plan - t? Just wondering if these fine roots will eventually grow back and mint plants will begin sprouting. I would like ...
A.That's quite the possibility. Mint can become a little invasive and any runners left behind will grow back. I would make sure to get what you can out of the soil before reusing it. https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/herbs/mint/invasive-mint-how-to-kill-mint-plants.htmRead MoreQ.Growth On Erysimum - Hi I have noticed these clumps or growths formed on my perennial wallflower! It is otherwise healthy and a beautiful ...
A.This looks like Adventitious bud formation. Adventitious bud formation on wallflower refers to the development of abnormal clusters of buds in unusual locations on the plant, often resulting from stress or damage. While it may seem concerning, it's a natural response ...Read MoreQ.Brand New Planted Hollie’s – Leaves Falling Off - Hello, I bought (5) 30g Nellie Steven’s from a nursery. They were in containers. Had them planted and within a ...
A.It's not uncommon for newly transplanted trees to experience some stress, especially if they were recently planted and are adjusting to their new environment. Browning and dropping leaves can be a sign of transplant shock, which is a temporary condition ...Read MoreQ.Do Rabbits Eat Pentas? - I live in Florida. Rabbits love to eat my flowers.
A.Pentas are a host plant for the caterpillars of some moths and one caterpillar can strip a stem of its flowersRead MoreQ.I Have A Weeping Willow Problem! - A tree surgeon recently cut down my mature weeping willow as he said it was rotting. It is now just ...
A.There is a possibility, as long as the rot was controlled or treated, as well. It may be alive still. If so, then good management of diseases and proper care will ensure that the tree can still function as you ...Read MoreQ.Control - This moss is all over the place in my day lilies and part of my yard. Anyone know how to ...
A.There are a few ways to control weeds. Hand pulling what you can is a good start. once you get that done, killing the rest will be necessary. There are two main methods that I would recommend. Boiling water is ...Read MoreQ.I Have To Plant In Pots Because, Living In Apartment? I Want To Grow Herb Plants, Do A Replant Into Larger Pots Right Away? Also W - hat is the best soil to use? I'm also want to grow vegetables in pots
A.It is best not to grow a small plant in a large container because it will end up with too much moisture which can cause root rot. Only go up one or two sizes when they need to be repotted. ...Read MoreQ.Cutting Plumeria After Blooming Begins - A friend just gave me cuttings from her Plumeria. Small blossoms were already sprouted. Will they make it to planting ...
A.Those buds will likely fall off during the rooting process. Let the ends callous over for a few days before rooting. This article will tell you how: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/flowers/plumeria/growing-plumeria-cuttings.htm https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/flowers/plumeria/growing-plumeria.htmRead MoreQ.Plant Choices - The front of my house where I have flower beds, they are in shade all winter long, and during the ...
A.You wouldn't need to worry about the winter situation so much because most plants are dormant anyway, plus light is reduced during the winter regardless whether it is full sun. I suggest choosing plants based on the light in summer. ...Read More