Q.Potatoes - Hi. I am fairly new to having a potato garden. I actually had not yet made a space for my ...
A.YES! so long as they are not: -Green -Soft/Mushy -Have empty dark cores inside they are totally safe to eat! Potato plants love compost, as do things like squash and you can grow them directly in the compost pile.Read MoreQ.Bromeliads - Can Bromeliads be grown outside in zone 9 or 10 in bright indirect light?
A.If you live in an area that will not freeze, you can safely plant your bromeliad outside. However, make sure you have a space that will not expose your bromeliad to large amounts of direct sunlight. A bromeliad can ...Read MoreQ.Boxwood Shrub - I transplanted a boxwood shrub but might have planted too deeply the rootball was small. Is it safe ...
A.You can put the crown slightly above soil level. https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/shrubs/boxwood/boxwood-care.htm Read MoreQ.Aloe Plant - Hello, we've been trying to figure out what type of aloe plant this is. It was given as a ...
A.Looks like this could be a variety of Tiger Aloe, and yours is particularly stunning! This article will give you some tips on growing Tiger Aloe plants: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/houseplants/aloe-vera/caring-for-tiger-aloe.htm Read More
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Q.Jack In The Pulpit - For 2 years, my friend and I have been trying to grow jack in the pulpits. Last fall, she put ...
A.Jack-in-the-pulpits do better in shade, and the soil (which should be made up of a LOT of organic material) needs to stay moist. You could try planting some corms directly into the ground in the fall -- again, make sure the ...Read MoreQ.Care Of Orchids Indoors - I was given three orchids in a large pot almost two years ago. They clearly love their location in front ...
A.Orchids do not bloom constantly. They have a bloom period and then after the blooms have died, the plants need a dormancy period. Occasional repotting is needed for Orchids. They also need regular watering and feeding. Wilting could ...Read MoreQ.Stokes Asters - I have had my stokes asters for 5-6 years mostly in the same place for the last 3 yrs. ...
A.Blossoms could be affected by environmental reasons, soil nutrients and simply age of the plants. To keep Stokes aster flowers growing strongly from year to year, scratch 3 tablespoons of slow-release 10-20-10 fertilizer into the soil around each plant in the ...Read MoreQ.Removing Some Blooming “flowers” From My Small Crapemyrtle - I have three different sized crepes in my yard. The smaller is a "pink" and is loaded with blooms ...
A. Depending on the size of the branch you can use a really heavy fishing line to tie up and support the branches. Over time it will build up strength and you wont need the support. Just remember that you ...Read MoreQ.Lace Effect On My New Young Wistaria Leaves - I bought 3 young wisteria and they where coming on lovely until one day the leaves begain to look like ...
A.I'm sorry your Wisteria has been damaged! The feeding larvae of different types of pests is sometimes the cause of "skeletonized" leaves. Some adult pests even feed at night, so you won't see them during the day. Wisteria, however, ...Read MoreQ.Canterbury Bellflowers - I live in zone 6. I like to plant my canterbury bellflower where they will get morning sun till aboutt ...
A.Yes, that should be enough sun. You may see a slight reduction in the number of flowers they produce, but they will grow just fine.Read MoreQ.Prune Purslane? - I live in San Antonio and I have great success with purslane...however it seems to be exhausted. There are ...
A.Plant purslane in full sun and well-drained soil. If you are growing purslane in a container or basket use a commercial potting soil mix. Feed with a little slow-release granular fertilizer at planting time, but after that additional feeding is ...Read MoreQ.Tree Identification - I need to buy a 2nd tree similar to the one I have attached picture of. Can you identify ...
A.I'm sorry but this is not enough to identify the tree. Your growing zone, tree bark, tree size would all help as well as an image of the entire tree if you have it. You can also talk with your County Extension ...Read MoreQ.Aucuba Japonica Leaf Wilt - Shrub is about 2-3 feet size, in current location 3 years and previously healthy. Since spring this shrub shows ...
A.Leaf curl does generally indicate pests, disease or even exposure to herbicides. Inspect the leaves and bark for any indications of issues. Some pests can be difficult to see. These links have more information. https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/shrubs/aucuba/aucuba-plant-care.htm http://www.clemson.edu/extension/hgic/plants/landscape/shrubs/hgic1057.htmlRead MoreQ.Fig Trees - how large do fig tree roots grow.....a fig tree was planted very near a brick wall will roots damage or ...
A.The root system is shallow and wide spreading. Roots of the fig tree do not damage foundations or pipes, except for clay materials. https://www.hort.purdue.edu/newcrop/morton/fig.htmlRead MoreQ.Hibiscus - I live in Colorado and enjoy a hibiscus during the summer months. It is blooming in a container, but many ...
A.This article will help you pinpoint the issue and correct. https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/flowers/hibiscus/answers-to-what-causes-hibiscus-leaves-turning-yellow.htmRead MoreQ.Blossom Tree - Hi I have a blossom tree can't remember the correct name of it, my husband bought it for me for ...
A.We cannot identify this tree from the image. Can you post a picture or describe the flower? Can you identify the growing zone? A close up of the leaves would also be helpful. Read More
