Q.Can I Cut Back A Tomato Plant That Is Spindly, But Growing Tall? - I received two small cherry tomato plants from a friend and I re-potted them. They are growing tall, but very ...
A.It sounds like they aren't getting enough light. See if you can place them where they will get more sun, 4 to 6 hours a day. Also make sure the pots are large enough. These articles should help: https://gardeningsolutions.ifas.ufl.edu/plants/edibles/vegetables/cherry-tomatoes/ https://gardeningsolutions.ifas.ufl.edu/plants/edibles/vegetables/growing-vegetables-in-containers/Read MoreQ.Is Is Possible To Propagate A Camillian In December - IF so, how do I do it
A.groundcover spreads by underground rhizomes and is considered invasive. You can propagate it by rooting cuttings indoors and wait till spring to plant it outside (after the danger of frost has passed.) If you want to wait till spring you ...Read MoreQ.Is There A Place Where I Can Find A Thinner Food Grade 4 Inch Pvc Pipe. Everything I Have Found Seems Too Thick To Heat For Creati - ng basket portals I am wanting to build an hydroponic tower but cant find the proper 4 inch pipe . ...
A.These articles should help: https://extension.okstate.edu/fact-sheets/print-publications/hla/building-a-vertical-hydroponic-tower-hla-6724.pdf https://extension.umn.edu/how/small-scale-hydroponics#growing-systems-2644460 https://inventions.arizona.edu/tech/Rotating_Hydroponic_Tower https://blogs.millersville.edu/homemadehydroponics/2012/10/15/constructing-our-hydroponic-system/Read MoreQ.How To Grow A LIME Tree - I see numerous articles on how to grow a lemon tree, but never one on a lime tree. I really ...
A.Ocean View is in USDA hardiness zones 7b to 8a. It is not warm enough to keep a lime tree outside during the winter, but you can grow it in a container during the summer and move it inside for ...Read More
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Q.My New Gardener Recommended To Remove This Tree To Prevent Damages To The Retaining Wall And Foundation. I’m Sad. I Don’t Want - to kill it. Please let me know if there’s anything else I can do. This tree is here since I ...
A.I suggest trying to find out what type of windmill palm it is. There are dwarf varieties and yours may be as tall as it is going to get. Even so, they typically don't grow taller than 10 to 25 ...Read MoreQ.Should I Prune Off The Flowering Stem After Its Flowers R Gone? - How should i prune it?
A.It depends on the type of orchid. The most common is Phalaenopsis, which is probably what you have. There are different schools of thought, but generally you can leave the stem because it may bloom again. To refresh, cut the ...Read MoreQ.What Time Of The Year Can I Kill Weeds In My Florida Yard? - My grass is St. Augustine
A.You can use a postemergence herbicide anytime weeds are actively growing. Just make sure St. Augustine is listed on the label as a grass that will not be harmed. St. Augustine is the most popular lawn grass in Florida. At ...Read MoreQ.Growing Mandevilla In Miami – Sub Tropics - I grow mandevilla in Boston as an annual. It is one of my favorite plants. Can this plant be grown ...
A.ou can grow them year round but they will die back if it freezes in your area. Miami is in USDA zone 11 which has average winter minimum temperatures of 40 degrees F so mandevilla should not die back. As ...Read MoreQ.What Shrubs And Trees Can I Plant In My Paddock With Sheep? - I have 8 sheep on 2.5 acres and I'd like to add trees and shrubs to have shade and improve ...
A.Thank you for sending us your gardening question. Here are suggestions for flowering trees and shrubs. I did not find any resources for specifically sheep resistant shrubs, however, one article includes types of plants that animals tend to avoid browsing. ...Read MoreQ.Transitioning From Trashy Lawn To Wildflowers - What are the steps and timing to kill off the old weeds and grass then start a native plant and ...
A.These articles should help: https://extension.unh.edu/sites/default/files/migrated_unmanaged_files/Resource007652_Rep11219.pdf https://henderson.ces.ncsu.edu/2024/07/turning-your-lawn-into-a-meadow/ https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/special/spaces/a-wildflower-garden-in-your-backyard.htm https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/flowers/fgen/the-wild-side-of-gardening-using-wildflowers-and-native-plants.htm https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/top-of-the-crop/top-5-tips-growing-wildflowersRead MoreQ.Pothos Growth – How To Control It - Hi… I have a pothos plant that I’ve grown from a cutting. I keep it on the kitchen windowsill and ...
A.You can cut off the aerial roots that I suspect are part of the problem. You also can cut back the plant at any time and it will get bushier. You can compost the clippings, start new plants, or just ...Read MoreQ.Is It Wise To Use Leaves From Bay Trees To Make Leaf Mold? - I know that some plants like laurel and privet and probably bay inhibit the growth of competing plants around them ...
A.You can still compost allelopathic plants (compost for six months), but bay leaves are somewhat thick and will take longer to compost. These articles should help: https://extension.psu.edu/allelopathy-in-the-home-garden https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/composting/basics/what-is-leaf-mold.htm https://extension.illinois.edu/blogs/ilriverhort/2018-08-06-plants-inhibit-other-plantsRead MoreQ.I Have Pumpkin Seeds And Am Wondering Is It Time To Plant Them In Soil Now ? - I took seed and left in a sealed container now white stems have grown on the seed so does this ...
A.There must have been warmth and moisture available for them to grow roots. Ideally, seeds are dry and kept in a cool location. Pumpkins are warm season fruits and won't tolerate a frost or freeze, so they should not ...Read MoreQ.How Can I Fix My Aloe Vera? - I have had this aloe Vera for over 20years.. it flopped and is huge didn’t know what to do?? So, ...
A.It is time to start it over. Remove it from the container and divide the plant. You will have several new plants. Follow these instructions on how to divide and replant in fresh soil. https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/houseplants/aloe-vera/dividing-aloe-plants.htmRead MoreQ.Electric Propogator With Lights Problems - I have a propogator which hs lights. There is a timer. 4 hrs. 6.hrs 12 hrs. The lights can be ...
A.Try setting the lights on 100 percent for 12 hours. 16 hours would be better. Can you adjust how close the lights are to the seedlings? They should be within a few inches (7-8 cm) and raised as the seedlings ...Read MoreQ.Will My Monkey Puzzle Tree Survive? - I have a monkey puzzle tree which was planted in my front garden about 6/7 years ago. It has been ...
A.These trees are only moderately drought tolerant and should receive regular watering. Look closely and make sure it doesn't have a pest such as scale. They can be hard to see. Since your gardener wants to remove it, you could ...Read MoreQ.How Do You Get A Small One Leaf Baby Sago Palm Plant That Just Sprouted From Mother Plant To Survive? - About the first of November I repotted my Sago palms and one had a one leaf baby attached to a ...
A.When removed, pups should first be allowed to callous over for a few days. Then keep slightly moist in potting soil. Do not overwater. Keep it in bright but indirect light. To help it develop more roots, you can ...Read MoreQ.Fig Tree Arrive In Plastic - Should I leave it in a warm place till spring
A.Is it just in plastic or is it planted in a container? If it is not in a container, plant it in one using well-draining potting soil. Then you can keep it in the garage over winter if it stays ...Read MoreQ.Hello Team. Can Gardenia Grow Under Normal LED Strip Lights? I Want To Try Them In A Closed Room But No Sun Available - The place am planning to put them is 10x20 meter but closed room which has no window
A.They should do fine with LED grow light strips or you can use regular LED lights if they are "daylight" or full spectrum lights. Leave the lights on about 14 hours a day. This article should help: https://yardandgarden.extension.iastate.edu/how-to/how-set-supplemental-lights-indoor-plantsRead MoreQ.Have 6 Italian Cypress Trees - I was told I have spider mites in my trees, these 2 guys from a tree farm sprayed them with ...
A.The best time to trim Italian cypress trees is in spring, so you could wait till then and see how they look. They really only need trimming to remove dead or damaged branches or to achieve a certain shape. And ...Read More
