Q.Maiden Hair Fern - I have about 10 ferns in my backyard, and they have lots of dead leaves on the bottom of the plant ...
A.Make sure to trim off the dead leaves, and keep this plant moist. Not wet, or dry, but in between. These leaves will regrow. Here is an article for more information on their care: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/foliage/maidenhair-fern/maidenhair-fern-care.htmRead MoreQ.Voodoo Lilies - When is the best time to transplant Voodoo lilies? I have several growing, and my friends have asked for bulbs. ...
A.You will know the size of the bulb is roughly that size when it flowers, as it will not flower before this time. You may transplant at anytime that the soil remains above 60 degrees. They tend to be drought ...Read MoreQ.Knock Out Tree Rose - How do I prune a tree rose?
A.Knock out rose trees are pruned the same way as the shrubs. This article by our Master Rosarian should help https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/flowers/knockout-roses/prune-knockout-roses.htmRead MoreQ.Tabebuia Tree - Hurricane Irma snapped our 9' high tabebuia tree in half. We've cut it down to a stump. Any chance it ...
A.It would be best to let the tree stay for a few more weeks to see if it will recover. it is very possible it will give new growth. If after several weeks nothing happens, then it would be advised ...Read More
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Q.Eggplant Harvesting - How do I know when to pick an eggplant?
A.Your eggplant can be picked at anytime it is full colored. The fruit should be firm, and skin tight. If it is wrinkled, it has gone too long, and may be bitter. Here is an article that will help: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/vegetables/eggplant/how-to-harvest-eggplants.htmRead MoreQ.Queen Palms - Thank you answering my question, but I think I asked the question the wrong way. I meant to ask about ...
A.My apologies. Leave them. They will often repair themselves. Even if they are broken, and on their way to dying off, they will give nutrients back to the plant as they do so. This hill help them have energy to ...Read MoreQ.Queen Palms - What can I do to save my plants if the tops have been bent over from a storm?
A.Thank you answering my question but I think I asked the question the wrong way. I meant to ask about the new growth coming from the top of my palms. If they are broken should I just leave them cut ...Read MoreQ.How And When To Prune Serviceberry Bushes - These bushes produce berries on last years growth, so do I prune all the branches that grew berries THIS summer?
A.In cases like this you will prune new growth one year, and SOME of the old, the next. These will be pruned once a year, typically in winter. Here is an article that will help: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/fruits/serviceberries/growing-serviceberries.htmRead MoreQ.Weed Killer Use On Vegetable Patch. - I live in France and have continuous problems with a next door neighbour. We have young children. It seems that ...
A.I am sorry to hear about the problems you've had. Spray drift, or contamination and killing of plants by herbicides or pesticides sprayed by neighbors, is a serious problem for many vegetable farmers and gardeners, especially those who use organic ...Read MoreQ.Potting Mix - Hello, A couple of years ago I bought some citrus trees. In particular a lemon (Meyer), orange (Valencia), and a mandarin ...
A.Citrus are not particularly picky about their soil, however, you will be able to reap the benefits of the tree sooner, and in a lot more quantity when you give it what it prefers. Here is a an article that ...Read MoreQ.Lantana - Hello, I live in So Cal. I want to transplant a lantana in the fall. I was going to prune ...
A. You can safely transplant your Lantana in early spring or fall. Avoid moving your plant during the warm summer months. You can prune back your plant in late winter or early spring. If your planning on moving the plant ...Read MoreQ.Grass - The last couple of months I've had patches of this grass pop up in my yard. Is it a permanent ...
A. It sounds like you have a Crabgrass issue. These links will help you. https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/plant-problems/weeds/crabgrass-control.htm https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/plant-problems/weeds/types-of-crabgrass-weeds.htm Read MoreQ.Changing The Angle Of A Pear Tree That Is Hitting Our Vinyl Fence - A large branch of our mature pear tree is rubbing against our vinyl fence, and will soon break through. ...
A. Digging up your tree or attempting to loosen the tree could result in the death of the tree. It would be best to prune the tree or move the fence. Here is a link with more information. https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/fruits/pear/pear-tree-pruning.htm Read MoreQ.Tree Identification - What kind of citrus tree do I have? I thought it was some sort of orange tree, but someone told ...
A.There are actually a few citrus varieties with this distinctive double leaf shape. Kaffir lime is the best known of them in the US, but the Yuzu Lime and Nansho Sour Orange (Citrus taiwanica) can also have double leaves (but ...Read MoreQ.Glads Were Eaten Before Blooming - My glads were eaten by Big Horn Sheep before they bloomed. Will they be viable next year if they ...
A.Although it won't kill it, its very likely that they will be a little stunted next year. I think they will survive, though. Here is an article that will help: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/bulbs/gladiola/trimming-leaves-on-gladiolus.htmRead MoreQ.Re-planting Zoysia Plugs - We have a zoysia lawn at our current home, but will be moving into a new construction home in November. ...
A.It is likely that its a little too late in the year, given summer is coming to an end, as these plugs might not have time to get established well enough. Now, on the other hand, taking some indoors until ...Read MoreQ.Forsythia - Some or the leaves are turning dark. Is this normal? I just planted it this year.
A.On some varieties, such as vining forsythia, it is normal for the foliage to turn dark. On the other hand, if it isn't a variety that normally turns dark, this can be a sign of slight over-fertilization. Now if you ...Read MoreQ.Dutch Iris - Is it good to cut them back before frost?
A.It is good to cut the stalks, and the dead growth. It is not necessary to cut the leaves. It will not hurt them, but you should leave them as they will need these to keep roots growing. Here is ...Read More
