Q.Care Of English Ivy - can I use either Apple Cider Vinegar or Baking Soda as a fertilizer on and English Ivy?
A.English Ivy rarely need fertilizing. If you do need to fertilize, use a fertilize with high nitrogen for the green leaves. I would not recommend vinegar or baking soda. Read MoreQ.Chestnut Seedlings - My chestnut tree seedlings leaves are turning yellowish. What I need to do to fix it?
A.Yellowing of leaves can indicate watering issues; too much or too little. Check the soil, it should be moist but never dry or soggy. Make sure your plants are receiving full sun. Read MoreQ.Tulip Tree That Has Wasp All Over It ? - why dose wasp swarm allover tulip tree
A.The Tulip Tree likely has an infestation of insects, likely Aphids. They produce Honeydew, which attracts the Wasps. You can treat the tree with Neem Oil. https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/garden-how-to/info/what-is-honeydew.htm https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/plant-problems/pests/pesticides/neem-oil-uses.htmRead MoreQ.Liatris - Do I cut them back after blooming?
A.Whether to cut the bloom portion of the stem or not is a personal decision. Don't remove the foliage section, however as this is nourishing the plant. One foliage dies back, cut it to the ground.Read More
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Q.Redbud Roots - Are redbud roots invasive if they are planted over a water line going from the well to the house ? ...
A. Redbud has a tap root that can go quite deep if soil type and conditions are right. This is why the Redbuds are considered extremely stable in inclement weather for a smaller tree. Their surface roots can extent at ...Read MoreQ.Duranta - Hi. I purchased a Duranta at the start of the spring and fell in love with the delicate flowering ...
A.Duranta is a tropical plant and will not survive an Ohio winter. However, you have some options including bringing it inside if you have a large container. Here is this website's info: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/flowers/duranta/care-of-duranta-plants.htmRead MoreQ.My Hydrangeas Are Wilting. - My hydrangeas are wilting and leafs turning brown. What should I do may cut them back this fall?
A.Wilting happens if the plants aren't getting enough water, of course, but it can also happen when the soil is waterlogged. Some hydrangeas also suffer if they are in sun during the hottest part of the day. Bigleaf (macrophylla) and ...Read MoreQ.Burning Bush Fertilizer - What fertilizer should I use on my burning bushes? They are planted in the ground
A.In general, burning bush, Euonymus alatus, does not need fertilization. It is also late in the year, depending on where you live. Fertilizing tells the plant to grow right when it should be shifting to hardening off for winter. The ...Read MoreQ.Plant Bounty. - When should I expect to eat from my tomato plants? The tomatoes are currently green.
A.This is largely dependent on temperature. Tomatoes like nighttime temps above 60 and the hotter the better during the day (within limits, I suppose). Cool weather will slow ripening. If the tomatoes are full size, expect ripening to happen within ...Read MoreQ.Dahlias - When my dahlia blooms open they are not nice and filled with tiny bugs. The plant looks very healthy,though. What ...
A.You need to get a bug ID. There is no spray that is good for every possibility. There are websites that help with bug ID or you can check with your county extension service. Search for "[your state] extension service". ...Read MoreQ.Okra - why did my okra wilt down after a rainstorm?
A.Simply the weight of rain can wilt down plants. Most likely the soil did not drain quickly enough. If the soil retains water and doesn't drain fast enough the plant can't 'breath'. The roots can die from ...Read MoreQ.Snake Plant Leaves Flop Over, - leaves are beautiful but too tall and fall over. what can I do?thx
A.It appears your plant is quite crowded and needs to be divided. https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/houseplants/snake-plant/droopy-snake-plant-leaves.htm https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/houseplants/snake-plant/snake-plant-care.htmRead MoreQ.Removing Seed Pod And Also Cutting Back A Clematis - now that my butterfly weed plants have beautifully covered the planting bed I am wondering if it is alright to ...
A.Yes, you can dead head the spent flowers. This article will help with Clematis pruning. https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/vines/clematis/pruning-clematis-vines.htmRead MoreQ.Fuschia Mite ? - Fuschia are my favourite plant and for the last 30 years have always had at least 10 different varieties. This ...
A.Forgot to mention I'm in London UK. Thanks in advance Read MoreQ.Goji Berry Fail - put a start of a goji berry in a container last spring. grew like a weed and suddenly the lower ...
A.This may be due to overwatering. These links will help you. https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/fruits/goji-berry/growing-goji-berries-in-containers.htm https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/fruits/goji-berry/growing-goji-berry-shrubs.htm https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/fruits/goji-berry/goji-berry-plant-propagation.htmRead MoreQ.Gunnera Macata - Had a Gunnera in a pot for a couple of years now, it is doing ok and is about four ...
A.This link will help you with care information. https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/foliage/gunnera/growing-gunnera-plants.htm Leaves are a good insulator of cold temperatures. Read MoreQ.Trimming Bushes - What time of the year to I trim a Japanese willow ?
A.The heavy annual pruning is done is early spring. Take about 1/3 of the oldest branches to the ground. This spurs new growth which is more colorful than older growth. Since it is a vigorous grower, you may need to ...Read MoreQ.Bark Falling Off My Pecan Tree - I have noticed the bark on a very large pecan tree is starting to peel & falling off??
A.Some barking sloughing off is normal in trees. There can be more serious causes. Examine the tree for signs of pests, as they can attack the bark of the tree. Drought can cause stress to the tree. Poorly draining soil can cause Cotton ...Read More