Q.Euonymus Shrub - Do euonymus shrubs have flowers? I've had them for years and this year little clusters are on the vine.
A.Yes their flowers are very small, inconspicuous and short lived so they often go unnoticed Read MoreQ.Fox Tail Palm Tree - If I prune my tree will the canopy grow back to original look?
A.Never remove the green fronds from a Foxtail Palm. https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/trees/foxtail-palm/foxtail-palm-tree.htmRead MoreQ.Problem With Basil Wilting - hi all of a sudden my basil (sweet basil) plants suddenly wilt and shrivel. starting from the top. no bugs anywhere, ...
A.This is likely caused by Fusarium Wilt. This link explains this disease. https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/herbs/basil/basil-diseases.htm Read MoreQ.Runner Beans, Loss Of Flowers - lots of flowers on runner bean plants but they are just dropping off, any ideas?
A.Spray the flowers gently with a fine mist of water when they are open.Read More
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Q.Diseases Of Lantana - our lantana is growing well and is blooming well. However it has clusters of leaves that look like broccoli. ...
A.The misshapen leaves on your lantana are indicative of a disease known as Aster Yellow phytoplasma. Unfortunately, there is no known cure for the Aster Yellow phytoplasma. Plant scientists recommend removal and destruction of all infested perennials because they ...Read MoreQ.Slug/snail Eggs On Produce - I recently bought a container of organic mixed greens and found what looks like slug/snail eggs on the underside of ...
A.These articles will help you. https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/vegetables/vgen/washing-garden-vegetables.htm https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/vegetables/lettuce/cleaning-lettuce-how-to-clean-and-store-garden-lettuce.htm https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/plant-problems/pests/insects/slug-snail-eggs.htmRead MoreQ.Eucalyptus Tree - My tree is continually losing leaves which are a brown and yellow colour with rough black dots on. Bark healthy ...
A. This is called black spot fungus. It is not normally fatal to plants but does look unsightly. Treat the plant with a fungicide and this should help clear it up. If possible, water it from below, rather than above, as ...Read MoreQ.Water Lettuce - My pond is treated with a chemical that turns the pond a greenish blue. Will that prevent the ...
A.No, the pond dyes are safe for your plants. Make sure you follow the package directions to disperse the colorants safely. Read MoreQ.Yucca Bark Damaged - I recently transplanted a yucca, the bark got damaged by the lifting strap quite a bit, is there any material ...
A.It is best to leave areas of bark damage to heal on their own. Watch for pests or disease and treat accordingly. Read MoreQ.White Bird Of Paradise - hi ! i planted 3 fairly large younger ( about 15 gallon i believe ) white birds of paradise early ...
A.Newly planted Bird of Paradise are very sensitive water fluctuations, too much or too little. Avoid pruning until the plants are in dormancy or early spring. These articles will refresh you on the care requirements. https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/flowers/bop/feeding-bird-paradise-plants.htm https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/flowers/bop/bird-of-paradise-outdoors.htm https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/flowers/bop/bird-of-paradise-yellow-leaves.htm https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/flowers/bop/bird-of-paradise-an-exotic-flower-like-none-other.htm https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/flowers/bop/bird-of-paradise-plant-diseases.htm https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/flowers/bop/bird-of-paradise-pruning.htmRead MoreQ.Rabbits Have Eaten Tops Of My Beans. - Will I get any beans now that rabbits have eaten tops of plants?
A.It would depend on if your plants are still blooming or if all the blooms were removed from the plants. https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/plant-problems/pests/animals/keep-rabbits-out-of-gardens.htmRead MoreQ.Verticillium Wilt - You article says to tilt the ground and cover it with a plastic to heat up the soil. How large ...
A.If this is a garden area, you would need to till or turn over the entire area. https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/garden-how-to/projects/how-to-solarize-garden-beds-to-eliminate-garden-pests-in-the-soil.htmRead MoreQ.Fungi On Indian Hawthorne - If I cut off all the infected parts of the plant there will only be the bare base of the ...
A.Although Indian hawthorn can survive severe pruning, I do not recommend cutting the entire plant to the ground. You can replace the plant entirely, or you may wish to cut the plant back to 6 or 8 inches, wait ...Read MoreQ.Blackberries - some of the blackberries have some yellow spots on part of the berry
A.It sounds like White Drupelet Syndrome. These links have more information. https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/fruits/raspberry/white-drupelet-syndrome.htm https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/fruits/blackberries/blackberry-calico-virus.htm Read MoreQ.Sweet Pea Dying???? - My sweet peas are a disaster this year. Have they dried out through lack of water? I have watered them ...
A.A container will likely need daily watering, and even twice a day if temperatures are above 85 degrees F. https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/flowers/sweet-pea/container-grown-sweet-peas.htmRead MoreQ.Honeysuckle Not Doing Well - This Honeysuckle was looking great last year, but this year it has struggled to bloom and looks as if it ...
A.Newly-planted honeysuckle requires consistent watering, keeping the soil evenly moist until the plant starts growing vigorously on its own. Once established, water only during summer droughts of two weeks or more, giving the plant at least 1 inch of water ...Read MoreQ.Fruitless Mulberry Tree - I have lived in Las Vegas for 20 yrs and I planted a fruitless mulberry when I first arrived. ...
A.Fruitless Mulberry are hardy in zone 4-8. You are moving to zone 6a, so a Fruitless Mulberry is well within the growing zone. Cut several healthy stems measuring approximately 4 to 6 inches in length. Use a sharp knife or pruners to ...Read MoreQ.Identifying A Plant - What is this called please?
A.This is a Polemonium called Heavenly Habit. https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/flowers/jacobs-ladder/growing-jacobs-ladder-plant.htmRead MoreQ.Cutting Roots On Butterfly Bush - I am removing a flower garden and putting in grass but leaving the Butterfly shrub. When I lifted the mulch ...
A. There is a very good chance that pruning the roots could damage or kill the plant. I would recommend covering the exposed roots with 3 to 4 inches of soil and compost. Read More
