Q.Fox Tail Palm Crown Is Curving Eastward - The tree was straight up and down until last year, the circumstance of the top is thinner than earlier years ...
A.There are a number of issues that I suspect. Disease and environmental issues are suspect. Ganoderma butt rot can look a lot like this at the very start, but so can overwatering. This article will help: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/trees/foxtail-palm/foxtail-palm-diseases.htm These articles will offer ...Read MoreQ.Will Toxins From Aluminum Dust In My Soil Contaminate Fruit Grown On Trees In The Same Soil? - I had an aluminum patio cover built in our back yard and the builders had to cut the aluminum on ...
A.Aluminum shavings can have an impact on soil depending on the concentration and duration of exposure. Aluminum is naturally present in soil, but excessive amounts can be harmful to plants and soil organisms. High levels of aluminum can affect the ...Read MoreQ.An Interesting Food – Use For Basil - A peach-basil sandwich with angel food cake bread!
A.That is very interesting! I have never heard of it. Thank you for sharing that idea, and I am sure others will appreciate it, as well!Read MoreQ.I Transplanted 6 Ornamental Pear Trees (3 Years Old) 2 Months Ago. They Had Started To Bud When Transplant Occured, But After Lots - of care and love they have not popped, blossumed of leafed up. Have i sentenced them to a slow death? ...
A.Unfortunately your photos did not come through. I am unable to see what is happening with your trees. I can take few guesses. though. This could mean that it received too much or too little water. Both will cause those ...Read More
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Q.Limelight Hydrangeas - Hi, I had 5 Limelight Hydrangeas planted by a landscaping company this past spring. They have grown tall but haven’t ...
A.The Panicle Hydrangea will flower on current year's growth. This has me thinking that it is, simply, not established enough to bloom. Likely, you will have blooms next year. These articles will help with Hydrangea care. https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/shrubs/hydrangea/growing-hydrangeas-hydrangea-care-guide.htm https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/shrubs/hydrangea/care-of-peegee-hydrangea-plants.htm https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/shrubs/hydrangeaRead MoreQ.Gulf Muhly Grass Recently Planted In TX In Full Sun Light Planter Boxes. Why Has It Started Turning Brown? Is This A Bad Sign? - I planted 7 Gulf/Pink Muhly grass plants in tall planter boxes in direct central texas sunlight. These have been planted ...
A.This sounds like it could be overwatering. They don't like to be wet, and do need a dry out between waterings. I would wait until it is dry down to about 1/3 or 1/2 of the container. This article will ...Read MoreQ.How Do I Store Potting Compost - I don’t have soil I use shop brought compost, I am reusing the compost next year, how can I store ...
A.You can store it in a pile on the ground covered with a tarp. You also can store it in plastic bags or cheap garbage cans. This article is about homemade compost, but the ideas should work for purchased compost, ...Read MoreQ.When Will My Bottle Palm Produce Seeds? - It is about 8'tall and 7 years old.
A.The plant has to be "really old" according to the article below. 7 years likely is not old enough. https://www.uaex.uada.edu/yard-garden/resource-library/plant-week/ponytail-palm.aspxRead MoreQ.How Do I Get Rid Of Pokeweed Around A Pear Tree That’s Four Five Years Old I Don’t Want To Use Chemicals That Can Be - absorbed by the tree into the fruit
A.As long as you don't spray the pear tree, the chemicals, such as glyphosate, should not be absorbed into the tree. You can hold a barrier such as cardboard against the tree while you spray. If you are going to ...Read MoreQ.Brunfelsia (aka Y,T&T): In Zone 9a (77062) How FAST Will This Grow During Growing Seasons? - I live in zone 9a(?) on far S.E.Houston, TX (Clear Lake City actually, near NASA JSC, not far from Galveston). ...
A.They are moderate growers. It could be that suckers grew from the roots or they grew from seed. Be sure not to plant anything too close to the crape myrtle. These articles should help: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/shrubs/yesterday-today-tomorrow/yesterday-today-tomorrow-plant.htm https://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/publication/FP077Read MoreQ.Green Pepper And Broccoli Plants - Good Morning, My garden does very well. Except for the green peppers and broccoli. I get nice normal size for ...
A.On the broccoli, you may be harvesting the side shoots, which you certainly can! Here is more: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/vegetables/broccoli/broccoli-side-shoot-harvesting.htm Try this schedule for fertilizing the green peppers: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/vegetables/pepper/pepper-fertilizer.htmRead MoreQ.In Reference To Amy Grant’s Article On Rose Oil..: What Would Be The Cause Of My Safflower Oil And Rose Petal Jar Growing Black/ - brown mold on top of the surface liquid..? I have been keeping the jar in a cool dark cabinet as ...
A.Did you shake the jar each day as the article suggested? That probably would keep the mold from growing. I don't think adding petals would be a problem as I see other recipes say you can do that. However, it ...Read MoreQ.New Rose Of Sharon Plant: Should I Put It In The Ground - It’s a 3 foot high plant no longer blooming. Can I plant it now?
A.Sure! Now would be a good time. This article will help: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/shrubs/rose-of-sharon/rose-of-sharon-bush.htmRead MoreQ.I Have Grub Worms In My Lawn In South Western Pa. What Should I Apply To Kill Them And Should I Scrape Off Dead Grass? - When should I reseed the bare spots
A.Yes, it is recommended to scrape off the dead grass and reseed. The timing depends on which grass you choose. https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/lawn-care/lgen/lawn-seeding-tips.htm Getting rid of them is best done, naturally. Neem Oil, milky spore, and beneficial nematodes are helpful. There are chemical options ...Read MoreQ.Why Are The Leaves On My Salvia Changing To Clumps Of Tiny Leaves Concentrated On The Stems? -
A.This is likely Rose Rosette Virus. It is known to infect a wide range of plants, including roses and other members of the Rosaceae family. Salvia plants are not immune to this virus and can become infected if exposed to ...Read MoreQ.When Should I Plant Daffodil Bulbs In San Diego County ? - I have dug up the planting area where the bulbs were for several years. I'm adding better soil.
A.These will be best planted in late November in zone 10. Here is an article that will help: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/bulbs/daffodil/daffodil-planting-care-tips-how-to-plant-daffodils-in-your-garden.htm https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/bulbs/daffodilRead MoreQ.I Would Like To Know The Names Of Two Indoor Plants. One Seems To Be Of The Rubber Plant Family. The Other Has A Red Flower And - long straight leaves. I cannot seem to upload pictures, so I will send them to you by e-mail. One plant ...
A.We didn't receive the photos so you may want to take leaf samples to a local nursery for identification.Read MoreQ.Relocating And Dividing Pampas Grass - The page states that moving the pampas grass must be done in the spring. https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/foliage/pampas-grass/moving-pampas-grass.htm What happens if I move ...
A.It should be fine if you transplant now. You still have plenty of time for the roots to reestablish before cold weather sets in.Read MoreQ.Bark Splitting On Bloodgood Maple Tree - My Bloodgood maple's bark is splitting. The tree is approx. 15' tall & 20 years old. What can I do?
A.Animals and extreme weather can sometimes damage bark, but your tree's damage seems more severe. I recommend bringing in an arborist to evaluate whether this tree can be saved. These articles may help: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/trees/tgen/peeling-bark-on-trees.htm https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/trees/maple/maple-tree-bark-disease.htm http://plantclinic.cornell.edu/factsheets/barksplitting.pdf https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/trees/tgen/repairing-tree-bark-damage.htmRead More
