Q.Meyer Lemon And Valencia Orange Trees - I bought Valencia orange and Meyer lemon trees in a 5gallon size. I was told to repot them into a ...
A.The photos did not appear, this time. Sorry. Be sure that the soil dries down to about 1/3 of the way down into the container before watering. You may want to treat with a fungicide, as well. https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/garden-how-to/info/using-fungicides-in-garden.htmRead MoreQ.I Have 2 Areas That Had Leland Cypress Tress On Them. Now They Have Weeds. How Do I Grow Grass? - Currently full of dirt, weeds and mulch. East coast. Zone 7.
A.You will need to neutralize the acid in the soil. There are many ways to do so. My favorite will be Dolomitic lime. https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/garden-how-to/soil-fertilizers/lower-acid-soil.htm I would add some compost or nutrients to the area, as well: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/garden-how-to/soil-fertilizers/compost-as-soil-amendment.htmRead MoreQ.I Planted My Viburnum Opulus (Snowball Bush) Last Year. It Grew About An Inch Last Year And Right Now Is About 3 Inches Long. Is - it normal for them to grow so slowly?
A.No, not typically. They do prefer moist soils, so do not let them dry out. You may want to test your soil nutrition, as well. https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/shrubs/viburnum/guelder-rose-viburnums.htm https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/garden-how-to/soil-fertilizers/testing-soil.htm https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/garden-how-to/soil-fertilizers/soil-ph-plants.htmRead MoreQ.Moles And/or Voles - I would like to know how small a hole that moles and voles can get through in order to keep ...
A.You would be surprised where they could fit! Likely, you will want to focus on keeping them away with repellents. https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/plant-problems/pests/animals/mole-control.htm https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/plant-problems/pests/animals/vole-control.htmRead More
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Q.Valencia Orange And Meyer Lemon Trees - I bought Valencia orange and Meyer lemon trees in a 5gallon size. I was told to repot them into a ...
A.This can happen if they get potted up into, too, large of a container, and the soil remains too wet. This can happen with infected soils, as well. Unfortunately, your photos did not come through. I am unable to see ...Read MoreQ.Christmas Palm Always Seems Not Vibrant Or Healthy - I have had this 9 foot Christmas Palm for 3 years and it always seems brownish and not healthy. Just ...
A.It looks like it might be time to pot up into the next size up! A pot, slightly, larger will do. They tend to be able to handle smaller containers, but I would go up, at least, one more size. https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/trees/christmas-palm/growing-christmas-palm-trees.htm https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/trees/palms-trees/lethal-yellowing-disease.htmRead MoreQ.How Can I Encourage My Iris To Flower? - The Iris have been in the garden about 3years. The tops of the toes are just above the ground. I ...
A.You may want to cut back on the nitrogen, and go with a fertilizer that is higher in the middle, and end numbers (potassium and phosphorus) This can help with flowering, when your plant is reluctant to do so. https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/bulbs/iris/iris-plant-care.htm https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/bulbs/irisRead MoreQ.Why Are The Leaves Turning Brown On Some Of My Lillie\\\’s? - I have over 300 Lillie's in my yard and this is the first year (in 13 years) the the leaves ...
A.Unfortunately, this looks a bit like Lily Mosaic Virus. There is no way to stop this disease, but you may be able to control it. This article will offer information: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/bulbs/lily/lily-mosaic-virus.htmRead MoreQ.Hydrangea From Purple To Pink Then To Line Green - I purchased a beautiful big leaf hydrangea then changed soil ph to get pink but now it\'s like one big ...
A.Be sure to test the exact pH of your soil, so that you can adjust based on soil pH. Often, These types of Hydrangeas cannot be coerced into changing into any other color, where it is hot and humid, unfortunately ...Read MoreQ.How To Create A Butterfly Garden - I'm in Las Vegas, zone 9a and would like to know what flowers to plant for butterflies? My garden box ...
A.To attract the most butterflies, it is best to grow not only the nectar plants for adult butterflies, but some of the host plants for the caterpillars to eat. To find out which butterflies are present in your area, you ...Read MoreQ.Are The Bees From My Raspberries Attacking My Fig Trees And Do I Need To Choose Between The 2? - I have nicely growing raspberries in my garden. Lots of bees around. Last year bees attacked my figs for the ...
A.Could you move the raspberry canes further from the figs? The bees shouldn't hurt the figs. If they are around when you are trying to harvest the figs, try shaking the nearby branches to scare them away. It may help ...Read MoreQ.Is There Pollinator Flower To Attract Bee To Early Blooming Apricot Tree? - I have a small 5 yr old apricot tree that only produces a FEW apricots/year. I think the problem is ...
A.Even though apricots are self fruitful, you will get more fruit if you have two different varieties of apricots. Pollination can indeed be a problem. You can always pollinate the plants yourself if you can easily reach the blooms. Plants that ...Read MoreQ.Sunrise Dwarf Dogwood Tree Problem - My dogwood is two years old and did well this Spring but the leaves are limp and yellow now. I ...
A.Dogwoods are susceptible to a host of problems. it could be a dogwood borer or iron chlorosis. These articles should help pin it down. https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/trees/dogwood/dogwood-with-yellow-leaves.htm https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/trees/dogwood/common-dogwood-problems.htm https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/trees/dogwood/crown-canker-on-dogwood.htm https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/trees/dogwood/dogwood-borer.htmRead MoreQ.Black Spots On Clematis Leaves - My Prince Charles clematis has black spots on most of its leaves although both leaves & flowers appear healthy. I ...
A.Here are some possibilities and their treatments. https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/vines/clematis/clematis-wilt-treatment.htm https://extension.psu.edu/clematis-diseases https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/vines/clematis/growing-clematis.htm https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/vines/clematis/pruning-clematis-vines.htmRead MoreQ.Grubs In My Flower Garden - How can I get rid of the grubs in my flower garden. Can I use grubX or will it hurt ...
A.You may want to try milky spore. It is a biological way to combat the Japanese beetle larvae. Grub X should work, plus the article below gives some alternatives. https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/plant-problems/pests/insects/june-bug-beetles.htm https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/plant-problems/pests/insects/get-rid-of-grub-worms.htmRead MoreQ.Will A Night Jasmine Take Root From A Cutting? - wn and falling off. Why?
A.Take healthy cuttings about six inches long for the cuttings. There are a couple of plants called night blooming jasmine so I included both. https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/flowers/jasmine/jasmine-propagation-tips.htm https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/shrubs/jessamine-plants/night-blooming-jasmine-care.htm https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/flowers/jasmine/growing-jasmine-indoors.htm I didn't understand the second question. Are leaves or stems falling off? https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/flowers/jasmine/diseases-of-jasmine.htmRead MoreQ.The Leaves On My Red Bird Plant Are Turning Yellow & Falling Off, What\’s Wrong ? - Not sure if I'm watering too much or NOT enough?? I was going to fertilize it today, but need to ...
A.Leaves turning yellow and dropping are typically due to overwatering. Cut back on water and see if that helps. Here are more possibilities: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/plant-problems/environmental/plant-leaves-turn-yellow.htmRead MoreQ.Fuschia Leaves - My fuschia shrub should have variegated leaves, instead they are a maroon colour. What should I do?
A.That can be caused by chilly nights and warm days. It won't change back but new growth should be normal when weather improves. It also could be due to a phosphorus deficiency. https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/plant-problems/environmental/leaves-turning-reddish-purple.htmRead MoreQ.Why Are Almost All If The Heaves On My Hanging Verbena Suddenly Brown? - Five weeks ago, I purchased a gorgeous deep pink hanging verbena. It gets full sun most of the day, and ...
A.Brown tips can be caused by several scenarios. Here is more: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/plant-problems/environmental/what-causes-brown-edges-on-leaves-of-plant.htmRead MoreQ.EUONYMUS FORTUNEI ‘SILVER QUEEN’ – Some Leaves Turn Yellow And Some Small Branches Are Drying - I relocated 2 well-established EUONYMUS FORTUNEI within my front yard 6 months ago. One is 'SILVER QUEEN' the other one ...
A.Check for scale bugs. Euonymus is notorious for getting scale. In the beginning they are small and barely noticeable till you have an infestation. Also make sure the soil is well draining. It is possible there is a change in ...Read More
