Q.Loriope/monkey Grass - I have patches of monkey grass that have overtaken my garden. How do I get rid of it? Common weed ...
A. Liriope is quite a tough plant, so a combination of strategies will be most effective. Digging is really the most effective strategy, but is a lot of work, since you have to get as many of the underground roots and ...Read MoreQ.Indoor Spider Plant – Multiple Problems - Hi! I have a beautiful mature spider plant that, until a few weeks ago, was thriving. Lately, its leaves have ...
A.Sometimes, even with correct watering, a plant can suffer from an infection. These are quite tolerant of dry conditions, and prefer under-watering to over-watering. You can apply a small amount of wettable sulfur, and this will clear it right up. ...Read MoreQ.Fertilizer - Have disagreement with my friend and maybe you can help me. He claims to have some 100 100 100 fertilizer, ...
A.The NPK numbers refer to what percent of each measure of fertilizer is Nitrogen, Phosphorus and Potassium. The percents do not add up to 100% because fertilizers are mostly inactive ingredients to carry the NPK plus trace elements. It is ...Read MoreQ.Article Emailed; Subject: Cold Hardy Vines For Zone 3 - Interesting article but I have one question. The article said: "Growing Hardy Flowering Vines Plants in cooler climates benefit from ...
A.If the roots make is through the winter, the plant survives. It will likely suffer some winter die-back. It may be possible to wrap lower branches in burlap so the main branch structure survives. Another idea is to water ...Read More
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Q.House Fern - should I cut up the brown leaves off? and at the bottom of the pot is a bunch of ...
A. Any fronds that are completely brown can be cut off, while those that are still partially green should be left on. Most ferns require high humidity environments, and low humidity can cause browning fronds. Some people place their ferns in ...Read MoreQ.Identifying Pittisporum - Hello, I bought 2 pitt plants a year ago, and 2 more just recently. They were all labeled puttisporum silver ...
A.Pictures loaded wrong...T clarify-photo 1 shows both old and new plant side by side (new plant is smaller one on left). Photo 2 shows new plant leaves closer up. Photo 3 shows old plant leaves close up.Read MoreQ.Barrel Cactus - Can you please help me? I bought a barrel cactus with a thin rim of brownish spots along the crown. ...
A.It appears to be a fungus of some kind. If you treat the plant with a fungicide, it should clear up.Read MoreQ.Madagascar Palm Propogation. - Alas sun is low. 7 yrs. old. Plant was grown in South window til 5' high. Screen porch in the ...
A.Any low light condition, or dimly lit room would be appropriate at this time. This article will help: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/trees/palms-trees/propagate-palm-pups.htmRead MoreQ.Lemon Trees - leaves are turning yellow... what's the cause? (trees are indoors...
A. The most likely causes of the yellow leaves are low light levels, overwatering, or both. If the tree has been brought indoors recently, it is normal for it to lose some leaves as it adjusts to the lower indoor light ...Read MoreQ.Tree Mites - We sprayed for mites and now find we have an abundance of what appears to be flying baby bees. ...
A.It is difficult to determine the insect you are referencing with your description. If you can give more information or include images, we can help further. You can also check with your County Extension Office in your area. This link will help you ...Read MoreQ.Can This Peace Lily Be Saved - First I put miracle grow in water to water it. Then it dropped but was still green then I added ...
A.I believe you can save this plant. Remove all the dead and dying material. Remove the plant from the container to figure out if something is wrong there. Is the plant root-bound leaving little soil in the pot? Are any ...Read MoreQ.Marion Berry Plants - The lower leaves are turning yellow. This is my first attempt growing these plants, they are in 35gal soft ...
A.Berries such as this require VERY large root zones. They will do ok in those cloth pots, but even then they tend to require a good deal of maintenance. Even though it stays moist in your area, it is good ...Read MoreQ.Oak Leaves For Mulch - Should I use mulched oak leaves for mulch around flower bed plants?
A.I would make sure these are well composted. These contain many harsh chemicals, and tannins that can harm some plants. Most plants will tolerate the chemicals, but there are many that will not.Read MoreQ.Fruitless Mulberry Tree - Can I compost the leaves for use in the garden?
A.Yes! These leaves are a very good compost material that is high in nutrients, and are non-toxic. This will be perfectly safe.Read MoreQ.Perennials In Kokedama - what happens when you use a perennial such as hosta for an indoor project such as kokedama? does the ...
A.Usually, in an indoor setting, you will have to drop the duration of light it receives, reduce the temperatures, and reduce moisture to force it into dormancy. They really do benefit from having a rest period, and will prefer to ...Read MoreQ.Heart-Leaf Philodendron - I have a Heart-Shapred Philodendron (Philodendron Cordatum) that has been very healthy and growing super long vines about 20 feet ...
A.The most common causes for this are lack of proper lighting, and over watering. These are somewhat drought tolerant and will enjoy a short dry period between watering. This article will give you more information: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/houseplants/philodendron/caring-for-philodendrons.htmRead MoreQ.Little Dugald - Hi there, I recently planted a Little Dugald hedge. The hedge flowered and was full, but after flowering the bottom leaves ...
A. The dense foliage of Little Dugald, or Metrosideros, tends to shade the lower leaves and eventually kill them. To correct this, prune the shrubs with the goal of thinning out the foliage and letting in light to the bottom portions. ...Read MoreQ.Nodules Formed On Carrot In Fridge - Is is safe to eat and what caused the rows of nodules? My e-mail address is karenphillips31@hotmail.com It took about three weeks ...
A. This type of nodule on carrots is usually caused by the root knot nematode, which infests soil and enters and feeds on the carrots. They should be safe to eat, but infested carrots usually end up tasting bitter. http://mtvernon.wsu.edu/path_team/DiseaseGallery/carrot-root-knot-1.htm Crop rotation and ...Read MoreQ.Preparing Potting Soil For Planting A Spring Garden In Elevated Garden Bed 2\’ Off Ground? - Can I use store bought potting soil for vegetable garden? What should I add to potting soil to make ...
A.Often, potting soil from the store is already ready to go right out of the bag, as long as it is a high quality organic mix. Otherwise It may lack things such as dolomitic lime, or beneficial bacteria. This link ...Read MoreQ.Why Is My Granadilla Plant Dropping Fruit That Is Still Green - Why is the plant dropping fruit that is still green? They are not going purple.
A.The most common causes for this are: Not enought light, not enough water, or a lack of potassium and phosphorus in the soil. This link will take you to a set of articles that will help: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/vines/passion-flower/Read More