Q.Ivy In Outdoor Container - Hello, I have a larger pergola, that I would like to grow English Ivy or similar over as shade cover. ...
A.Yes, as long as you can pull it out once a year or every two years to give it a root trimming! Cutting off the bottom 1/3 of the root mass and replanting should be plenty to keep it from ...Read MoreQ.Green One Day Appears Dead The Next - Shrub was green with little holes in the leaves. Two days later it looks like this. I have no idea ...
A.Wow! That appears to have been some insect infestation led to fungal infection! You will need the insecticide of your choice to keep insects from eating the shrub, and a fungicide of your choice to rid it of the infection ...Read MoreQ.The Plums On My Plum Tree Are Diseased. At Least One In Every Group Is Sort Of Over Growing And Almost Exploding It’s Skin - What is it? A pest or a disease?
A.That appears to be infected by the fungus, Taphrina pruni in the early stages, given your description. This can be treated with any fungicide labeled for "plum pocket" or "plum bladder". https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/fruits/plum/treating-plum-pocket-disease.htm https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/fruits/plumRead More
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Q.Do Composted Leaves Need To Be Supplemented? - I have actively been composting my leaves in the fall for a couple years now, so I'm beginning to produce ...
A.Using, only, one or a few types of leaves will need to be supplemented, unfortunately. You can test your compost with testing kits, or your can have your local extension service do it. https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/garden-how-to/soil-fertilizers/testing-soil.htm https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/garden-how-to/soil-fertilizers/soil-ph-plants.htm https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/extension-search https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/compostingRead MoreQ.My Norfolk Island Pine Is Doing Well, Been Watering It Once A Week, Misted The Entire Tree Weekly Over The Winter. Now That It’s - summer and in air conditioning does it still need to be misted weekly Received my pine at my husband's funeral ...
A.Yes, they need high humidity year round. https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/houseplants/norfolk-pine/norfolk-island-pine-care.htmRead MoreQ.In Florida What Type Of Annuals Are Planted In June Summer - Would like to plant colorful annuals for summer. What is recommended? I am in Southeast Florida
A.In your area, your options are almost limitless! Some of my favorites for ease are Petunias, Salvias, Coriopsis. There are plenty of options, however. https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/flowers/fgen/heat-tolerant-annuals.htmRead MoreQ.I Purchased Salvia (Mojave Red) Today At The Local Garden Center. I Would Like Advice - re garding watering, best time to plant, and expected blooming months. Also, when to apply a general fertilizer. The Salvia ...
A.Like other annual salvias, it should bloom all summer. Water when the soil begins to dry on top. You can use a slow release fertilizer that will fertilize when you water. Those can last about three months. If it's in ...Read MoreQ.Why Do The Leaves Of A Tulip Tree Roll Up? - what fertilizer is best to use for a tulip tree?
A.When someone says tulip tree, it can be one of several, so I will give information on the two most called tulip trees. Leaf curl can be due to insects, so check the underside of the leaves for aphids or ...Read MoreQ.What To Do Re: Drooping Leavesof Tea Tree Shrub Not Responding Well To Watering - Planted tea tree woody yesterday. It dropped shortly after planting but responded well to watering. It’s struggling today, but seemed ...
A.It may just be the different environment. However, keep it well watered till it is established. It needs slightly acidic, well draining soil, with mulch to keep the roots cool. Here is more: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/herbs/tea-plant/tea-plant-care-in-gardens.htmRead MoreQ.12-14 Inch White Annual- Suggestions? - East Sun til about 10:30- in pot on balcony-replacing whute stick
A.Lots of annuals about that size come in white: snapdragon, petunia (trailing), angelonia, begonia, pentas, and lantana. Here is more: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/flowers/10-white-annuals.htmRead MoreQ.Rose, Peonies And Irises - Hi -Family Heirloom Questions. I have a very old rose bush. It was my Grandfather’s from his yard and it ...
A.Yes, roses do well in containers but they must have several drainage holes. When winter comes, even though heirloom roses are generally very hardy, I would move it to a garage or basement and only water about once a month. ...Read MoreQ.Why Have My Asiatic Lilies Not Come Up After Planting Last Fall? - I had lilies for years and they got too straggly. I took them out and then I ordered bulbs from ...
A.It may depend on when you planted them. Asiatic lilies requite a winter chill in order to come up. If you planted them, recently, then they may not come up until next year. Here is an article that will help you ...Read MoreQ.Our New (1 Mos In House) Bamboo Plant Is Dying. What Is Wrong? - We have drainage at bottom of pot (repotted when we got it with soil recommended by nursery), it only gets ...
A.I'm sorry to hear that your bamboo plant is not doing well. Without specific information about the symptoms or conditions surrounding the plant, it can be challenging to pinpoint the exact cause of the problem. However, I can provide you ...Read MoreQ.Aeroponics How To Diagrams? - Hi, The article: DIY Aeroponics: How to Make a Personal Aeroponic Growing System was very interesting. The directions to make ...
A.You can find this link to Michigan State University helpful with a list of things you may need for your project: https://www.canr.msu.edu/resources/aquaponicsRead MoreQ.How Do I Get Hard Concrete Out Of My Grass? - I've just moved into a new property and doing some DIY on the yard, my grass isn't great at all, ...
A.Outside of digging around the blocks if possible, or breaking them up before removing, you might try reaching out to your local extension service. https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/extension-search If you cannot remove the concrete, then planting trees with strong roots can grow through the concrete.Read MoreQ.Red Japanese Maple Now Growing New Branches With Totally Different Leaves. - The new branches have green leaves that are completely different shape from tree's original red leaves. Original branches drape down. ...
A.Yes, cut out the odd growth as it is coming from the rootstalk of the tree, not the favorable upper part of the graft. Here is more: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/trees/tgen/can-grafted-trees-revert-to-their-root-stock.htmRead MoreQ.Climbing Cabbage Rose Bush - I have a climbing cabbage rose it blooms one time now in the fall should I cut it back or ...
A.These old garden roses bloom on "old wood" so be sure to prune after flowering, if needed. You only need to remove damaged or dead wood and lightly trim to shape it the way you want it. Here is more: ...Read MoreQ.The Older, Tougher Top Leaves On My Gunnera Have Big Chunks Disappearing. - The lower more tender leaves are fine, so I suspect a flying culprit, like a leaf cutter of some kind. ...
A.It is hard to say. There are several insect culprits that we could suspect. I can say that a general application of Neem oil, or Azadirachtin can protect against a wide range of insects. https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/plant-problems/pests/pesticides/neem-oil-uses.htm https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/plant-problems/pests/pesticides/azadirachtin-vs-neem-oil.htm https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/foliage/gunneraRead MoreQ.Columbine Flowering Somewhat But Leaves Are Gone. - Living in zone 5 west Michigan, divided and replanted my columbine last year after done blooming. Plants look a little ...
A.You probably had an animal visitor or the columbine sawflies were numerous. I don't think it was related to the dividing and replanting. Bunnies and groundhogs will eat columbine leaves. Sawfly caterpillars will defoliate the whole plant except for the ...Read More
