Q.Tangelo Tree Cross Pollinator - Is there a way to get around using a cross pollinating tree for my tangelo tree and still have it ...
A.Generally they need a pollinator to set fruit. Some varieties may give a few tangelos without a pollinator but yield will be disappointing. These articles have more: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/fruits/tangelo/tangelo-tree-information.htm https://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/publication/CH072Read MoreQ.Care For My Poinsettia - I live in central Florida. I planted this poinsettia outside last March. As you can see it was beautiful. Unfortunately ...
A.I have done both, cutting dead wood right away and later when there is new growth or leaf out. It is better to avoid this damage from the cold than to take corrective action after the plant is injured so, ...Read MoreQ.How To Treat Black Spot On Carolina Laurel - I have a row of 15 Carolina Laurels planted in October 2022. Many of them have what looks like black ...
A.Unfortunately, there is no good treatment for the disease, yet. Luckily, it won't kill your trees. Just keep all leaves picked up and discarded of away from the tree. You can try fungicide control, but likely won't see much success. https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/fruits/cherry/cherry-shot-hole-disease.htm https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/garden-how-to/info/using-fungicides-in-garden.htmRead MoreQ.How I Can Help My Pineapple Plant? - I left my pineapple plants outside during the coldest days and my pineapple plant is yellow and it drooping. I ...
A.Did you cover them with plastic? Plastic can make matters worse if it touches the plant. Always use a blanket or burlap, or cover first with a cloth then plastic. There also are frost covers you can purchase. Here are ...Read More
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Q.Teff Doesn’t Produce Seed?? - Article says teff doesn’t produce seed -- https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/grains/cover-crops/teff-grass-cover-crop-planting.htm But ... teff is a mainstay in Ethiopia and beloved by the ...
A.It does produce seed but they are tiny, and it doesn't reseed itself. The article has been updated; thanks for the heads up!Read MoreQ.My Hyacinth Is Around 2 Inches Tall, After Wintering In The Cellar. Should I Water It, Or Give It Plant Food? - I grew them from bulbs last year, and want them to thrive this season indoors
A.You can, or you can give them rich soil! This article will help you to keep these plants thriving this year: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/bulbs/hyacinth/care-for-hyacinth-houseplants.htmRead MoreQ.THE ENDS OF MY ROSEBUSH CANES HAVE CLEAR -LIKE FLUID DROPS ON THEM…LOOKS LIKE WATER DROPS. - I SPRAYED CAPTAIN JACKS DEADBUG ON THEM ONCE. IT DIDN'T SEEM TO HELP.. THEY ARE POTTED ROSEBUSHES
A.It could be honeydew, a liquid produced by aphids and scale. The pesticide you sprayed should have killed aphids, but it may not have killed scale, who hide under protective armor. Try spraying with Neem oil and see if that ...Read MoreQ.Non Flowering Tithonia Diversifolia - I took a cutting of a tithonia diversifolia 2 years ago and it has grown VERY big and has been ...
A.It may be that there is too much nitrogen in your soil! This will impair flowering. You may be able to offset with a blend that is high in phosphorus and potassium. This can help with soils high in nitrogen. This ...Read MoreQ.Why Is My Pony Tail Palm Stem Soft And Flaking - My ponytail palm arrived last month. She had very few roots. Put her in succulent soil. She is losing her ...
A.Thank you for that information. Can you please tell me if she is recoverable with her bark peeling offRead MoreQ.Hi I Bought A Group Of Bonsai Type Seeds, One Of Which Has Stared Growing Now. I Thought It Was Maple But It Looks To Be Pine. - Hi I bought a group of bonsai type seeds, one of which has stared growing now. I thought it was ...
A.It does look like pine. Here are some bonsai tips to help: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/houseplants/bonsai/first-bonsai.htm https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/houseplants/bonsai/bonsai-soil-requirements.htm https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/houseplants/bonsai/bonsai-basics-starting-your-own-bonsai.htmRead MoreQ.Succulent: Out Of Water, Out Of Soil, In Glass Bowl Only And Indirect Light… How Is It Living? How Is It Growing? - May should I repot? Brought it inside in the fall, … didn’t like the transition. Stem much too long, cut ...
A.Succulents have thick stems or leaves that store water. But your luck may run out soon. You may want to pot it with succulent soil, water occasionally, and provide bright light. You can also pot up the prunings. https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/cacti-succulents/scgen/prune-leggy-succulent-plants.htm https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/cacti-succulents/scgen/care-for-potted-succulent-plants.htm https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/cacti-succulents/scgen/succulent-plant-info.htmRead MoreQ.Hello, I’m An Owner Of A Guavaberry Tree In The U.S.VIRGIN ISLANDS And Was Wondering… What\’s The Best Type Of Fertilizer For - Guavaberry tree...?? Also what type of soil conditions are best for that tree...??
A.There isn't much information about guavaberry care because it is not commercially cultivated. Here is one article that we have, plus it is related to guava, so its care may be helpful. https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/trees/rumberry/rumberry-tree-information.htm https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/fruits/rumberry-fruits/rumberry-fruit-uses.htm https://gms.ctahr.hawaii.edu/gs/handler/getmedia.ashx?moid=3125&dt=2&g=12 https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/fruits/guava/growing-guava-fruit-trees.htm https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/fruits/guava/feeding-guava-trees.htmRead MoreQ.Can Three Ponytail Palms Grow Together In The Same Pot? - There are 3 ponytail palms growing together. I want to know if I must separate them in order for them ...
A.I think that you will find that they will perform, much, better when you separate them! They will be happier. Here is a collection of articles that will help you with their care: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/houseplants/ponytail-palmRead MoreQ.How Can A Trellis Support For An Established Wisteria Be Replaced Without Losing The Plant? - We live in UK and inherited the wisteria when we moved house. The support is a free standing wooden trellis ...
A.Untwist anything that you can, and prune what you cannot! These can handle hard pruning, and will come back with vigorous growth with no issues. This guide from the RHS will help: https://www.rhs.org.uk/plants/wisteria/pruning-guide This collection of article will offer more information on ...Read MoreQ.Why Does My Spider Plant Have Woody Type - Why does my spider plant stick look woody?
A.You may be referring to the runners that produce the baby plantlets. Spider plants reproduce this way, sending out long, round stems that can reach 2 feet. Flowers are produced on the stem, followed by a plantlet. Here are care ...Read MoreQ.Do Holly Bushes Have Poisons Or Irritants On Their Thorns - Dog got into holly bush during snow and was poked with thorns, we think in his eye. He is also ...
A.If he was poked in the eye with a thorn, he will probably have issues whether or not the thorn is toxic. The leaves and berries have low level toxicity and can cause diarrhea and vomiting if eaten. Did you ...Read MoreQ.When Can I Plant A Mature Cyclamen Plant Outdoors In Zone 6? - Hello, I bought a few cyclamen plants from Trader Joes but I'm having difficulty finding the best time to plant ...
A.If you have the "florist" cyclamen they can't go outside because they are tropical varieties. You can summer it outside though and bring it back in for winter. Hardy cyclamen can be planted outside. Here is information on both. https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/houseplants/cyclamen/cyclamen-care.htm https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/houseplants/cyclamen/container-grown-cyclamen-outdoors.htm https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/houseplants/cyclamen/hardy-cyclamen-outdoors.htmRead MoreQ.Composting Food Waste - Gardeners are discouraged from adding citrus or onion-family waste to compost heaps, as these damage the micro-organisms in there. A ...
A.Much of my time is spent studying microorganisms, especially those found in soils. I can say with certainty that the common gardener will not have NEAR enough Allium family waste to harm the microorganism in the soil. It isn't uncommon ...Read MoreQ.Why Does My Gardenia Flower’s Leaves Turn Yellow And Dry Out In Winter? - The plant has been fine for months until Dec when we moved it indoors due to the cold temperature. Many ...
A.It needs direct exposure to sunlight, a cool environment, and humidity. They are finicky indoors. This article explains how to care for them. https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/flowers/gardenia/growing-gardenias-indoors.htmRead MoreQ.Cabbage Problems - Hya The last couple of years I have had lots of Problems growing Cabbage, they just get eating all over ...
A.Your cabbages have pests for sure! Sometimes planting in containers helps keep pests off. You also can use row covers to ward off the pests. Here is more info on how to combat the insects. https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/vegetables/cabbage/cabbage-looper-control.htm https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/vegetables/cabbage/growing-cabbage-in-pots.htm https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/vegetables/cabbage/cabbage-maggot-control.htm https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/vegetables/cabbage/protecting-your-cabbages-from-cabbage-maggot-cabbageworm-and-cabbage-moth.htm https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/vegetables/cabbage/protecting-cabbages-from-slugs-how-to-keep-slugs-off-cabbage.htm https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/vegetables/cabbage/growing-cabbage.htmRead More
