Q.Where To Place Cuttings - I would like to know where to place my Rockin Fuchsia cuttings in my house
A.Rockin Fuchsia is a hybrid salvia that is only hardy in zones 9 to 11. If you are taking cuttings to grow inside, they need to be in a bright, warm location such as near a south or west window, ...Read MoreQ.Overwinter Hardy Water Lilly - I have a hardy water Lilly in my pond. Right now it is sitting 22" below the surface. Our pond ...
A.With hardy water lilies, you can move them to the deepest part of the pond to protect them from repeated freezing and unfreezing. You are in hardiness zones 5b to 6a, so be sure your lily is rated at least ...Read MoreQ.Grass After A New Build? - Just finished new build ground is hard the grass is coming back (rye grass) been told to scrap back 100mm ...
A.You could incorporate amendments into your soil rather than replacing it. Here is more: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/garden-how-to/soil-fertilizers/how-to-improve-clay-soil.htm https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/garden-how-to/soil-fertilizers/how-to-soften-soil.htm https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/grains/cover-crops/planting-annual-ryegrass.htmRead MoreQ.Rhus Typhina – Staghorn Sumac - Mine is about 4 years old and yet to flower.... is something wrong with it?
A.The most common reason for lack of flowering is not enough sun. Do you have yours located in a full sun situation - 6 to 8 hours of sun daily? Sumacs also need to be irrigated during dry spells. They ...Read More
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Q.Wadilia And Grass - How do I get fid of grass in wadilia field? Grass Getter doesn't work . The grass is St Augustine.
A.Once grass has invaded ornamentals it's a tough job to remove it. Since you have a field, I am assuming this is a large area, which makes it more difficult. Your inclination to use Grass Getter was correct, but the ...Read MoreQ.Epiphyllum Cuttings - can you tell me if i made cutting and planted them this time of year, will they flower the next ...
A.It probably won't flower next year. It may take a year or two. Is the one you are taking the cuttings from mature enough to flower? The cuttings will take a couple weeks to root, then the plant will spend ...Read MoreQ.Gourds Drying In A Room Over Winter? - I have a pottery room and it is attached to my house. I have gourds hanging in now for the ...
A.This article says mold on gourds is not a problem: https://lancaster.unl.edu/hort/articles/2003/harvestgourd.shtmlRead MoreQ.Adding Nitrogen - I have determined that my 440 square foot garden is completely depleted of nitrogen. what should I do?
A.Did a soil test show those results? You can add nitrogen with a purchased bag of fertilizer with a high first number in the N-P-K ratio. For a slower, but organic option you can grow a cover crop that fixes ...Read MoreQ.What Is This Plant And What Is Wrong With It? - The plants are each about 2 ft in height and width, with multiple woody stems, each with quite a few ...
A.The plant looks like a variety of dwarf Sutherland hebe. The yellow stuff looks like yellow lichen or shore lichen, which is harmless and you do not need to remove it. https://www.woodlandtrust.org.uk/blog/2019/04/what-is-lichen-seven-types-of-lichen-found-on-trees/ https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/fungus-lichen/treatment-tree-lichen.htmRead MoreQ.Problem With Cherry Blossom Tree! - Hi! I was wondering would you be able to help me with an issue I am having with my cherry ...
A.One thing you can do to help it is to remove the vegetation at the base of the tree, which is competing for nutrients and water with the tree. It also gives mice a place to hide while nibbling the ...Read MoreQ.How Can I Keep Geraniums During Winter? - Should geraniums be indoors during winter
A.To keep geraniums healthy during winter , it's advisable to bring them indoors. Geraniums are sensitive to frost and prefer temperatures above 50°F (10°C). Before moving them, inspect for pests and prune any dead leaves or flowers. Place the geraniums ...Read MoreQ.Planting Seeds For The First Time - I am beginning an organic garden of vegetables for the first time. Must I start the seeds in a little ...
A.Starting your organic vegetable garden can be straightforward! While many people start seeds in egg cartons with heating mats, especially for warmth-loving plants like tomatoes and peppers, it’s not always necessary. You can plant seeds directly in your outdoor containers, ...Read MoreQ.Transplant Artichoke Plants In Zone 6b - I have two artichoke plants in pots that I would like to plant in my garden. I am zone 6b, ...
A.You can transplant your artichoke plants this fall, but since you're in zone 6b, you'll need to take extra precautions for them to survive the winter. Artichokes can handle mild winters, but in your zone, it’s essential to provide heavy ...Read MoreQ.Where Can I Get Either Seed Or Potting Plant Salep Orchid? - I need either seed or potting plant of Salep orchid . Will you please guide me as to where I ...
A.We do not make vendor recommendations, but here is more on salep orchids. Your best bet would be to contact a local orchid society, orchid grower or do research online. https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/flowers/orchids/salep-orchid-plants.htmRead MoreQ.My Plum Tree Give A Good Flowers But Doesn’t Fruit , What To Do . Thank You. - I have in the same garden an apple tree ,fig tree,olive tree, cherry tree and pears tree all of them ...
A.This article should help: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/fruits/plum/plum-trees-not-fruiting.htmRead MoreQ.Planting One Plant In A Plot Used By Another Plant - I want to try planting asparagus. I’ll be using biggish black fabric tubs. Two of the tubs are brand new ...
A.It's best to use new soil because there could be disease organisms or insect eggs in old soil. Soil can be solarized to kill the offending pests. This article tells how: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/garden-how-to/soil-fertilizers/reuse-potting-soil.htmRead MoreQ.My Asparagus Fern Has Been Outside All Summer. I Usually Bring It In But Don’t Really Have A Place For It. If I Leave It Out And - it dies back will it come back in the spring? Also if I bring it in how do I keep ...
A.No, it will not come back if you leave it outside. Before bringing it inside, inspect it for insects. You can spray it with the hose to remove anything that might be hanging on. If you suspect hidden insects, spray ...Read More
