Q.How Does Radish Grow? - I am very interested in knowing how to grow this type of vegetable for my home garden.
A.These articles should help: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/vegetables/radish/tips-how-plant-radish.htm https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/vegetables/radish/growing-radishes.htm https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/vegetables/radish/fertilizing-radish-plants.htm https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/vegetables/radish/radish-container-care.htmRead MoreQ.When A Basil Plant Is Left Outside Through The Winter Will It Grow Back In The Spring? - If it doesn’t live through winter then does one need to plant a seed to get basil again?
A.Basil is an annual plant so if you have cold winters it will die out with the first freeze. In the spring, you can buy a seedling from a nursery or you can grow your own with seeds. https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/herbs/basil/how-to-grow-basil-plants.htm https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/herbs/basil/harvesting-basil-seeds.htm https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/herbs/basil/growing-basil-seeds.htm https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/herbs/basil/basil-watering-tips.htm For care ...Read MoreQ.How Often Do I Feed My Spiny Friend? It Grows In My Window Sill. - I feed it once a month.
A.I'm guessing you have a cactus, and here is information that should help: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/cacti-succulents/scgen/fertilizing-cactus-plants.htmRead MoreQ.Farming - Where can I buy a large number of cuttings to start a lavender farm? I have 156 acres in Guatemala. ...
A.We don't make vendor recommendations so I can't help with that question, but you should be able to find the answer through internet research. You also can ask at a local nursery if they can get that much lavender. Here ...Read More
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Q.Should I Throw Out Veggie Tables My Dog Licked From The Garden? - Hi! We have a fence around our raised garden but someone left it open today (husband ?) and I found ...
A.No, you should not throw out the vegetable tables your dog licked from the garden. Instead, you should wash them off thoroughly with soap and water to remove any bacteria that may have been transferred. Read MoreQ.Hard Grainy Growths On Healthy Ming Aralia - Does this need to be treated ,what is it
A.It could be a type of scale insect. Here is more: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/houseplants/aralia-plants/polyscias-fruticosa-ming-aralia.htm https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/plant-problems/pests/insects/control-plant-scale.htmRead MoreQ.Can I Regrow An Ocotillo If I Cut It To The Ground? - I recently purchased a home with an Ocotillo and unfortunately someone has topped it to be about 5 ft. I ...
A.I would be hesitant to cut all of it to the ground. You should however cut out broken or dead canes at ground level. You could try a slow rejuvenation by cutting out two or three canes and see if ...Read MoreQ.Can I Do Anything To Prevent Bees From Killing The Blossoms On My Crepe Myrtle: - As soon as my crepe myrtle blooms the bees pollinate and kill the blossoms. Is there anything I can do ...
A.Dark pink, dark purple and white blooms attract bees so be selective on crape myrtle cultivars. Consider getting help removing established colonies, including local beekeepers.Read MoreQ.Want To Prepare A Herb Garden. - Want to prepare a herb garden. Where do I get the seeds from and guidance how to grow.
A.We do not recommend specific sources for purchase, so you will have to search locally, or online for those. We do, however, offer many articles that will help you to get started, and maintain a garden! https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/vegetables/vgen/starting-vegetable-gardens-guide.htm https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/garden-how-to/info/beginners-guide-to-gardening.htm https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/garden-how-to/infoRead MoreQ.Armenian “cukes” And Cucumbers - Can you plant Armenian yard long cucumbers with other cucumbers? Or will they cross the pollinate and not be good?
A.Armenian cukes belong to a different family so they won't cross pollinate. Make sure you aren't collecting cucumber seeds from hybrids. Here is more: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/vegetables/cucumber/cucumber-seed-harvesting.htmRead MoreQ.Osteospernum Care - I have left my osteospernums in pots outside this winter and they are still producing a few flowers. Should I ...
A.Yes, you can deadhead when they are actively growing and prune them in spring to the ground when they are not blooming. https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/flowers/african-daisy/african-daisies-osteospermum.htm https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/flowers/african-daisy/prune-african-daisy-plants.htmRead MoreQ.HOW BEST TO REMOVE AN ENORMOUS OUTCROPPING OF ROOTS FROM MY SCHEFLERA SAFELY THANKS1 - iNDOOR PLANT FACING NORTH WINDOWS HOW TO REPOT KIND OF SOIL PLEASE
A.Unfortunately, your photos did not come through. I am unable to assess the situation. Usually it is not a good idea to remove roots, as this is a common source of infection in the shrub. I would, instead, opt for ...Read MoreQ.I Need To Garden Along A North And East Wooden Fence And Need Idesa For East Central WisconsinFen - fence is wood and 6 feet tall. Also have a dog so would need protection from pee and poop.
A.This is a tricky set of parameters, but these articles can help: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/special/urban/urban-gardening-in-low-light.htm https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/flowers/fgen/best-tall-flowering-plants.htm https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/special/spaces/dogscaping-tips.htmRead MoreQ.Dividing Old Cyperus Umbrella Plant? - Hi, I found here an article about Cyperus Umbrella plant. It says that newer growth can be separated every 3 ...
A.I suggest moving the new sections to a larger container and keeping the overhang at least partially attached to the plant with roots. When it roots you can move it to its own container, if desired. Letting it stay attached ...Read MoreQ.Is Aloe Vera In Picture The “TRUE Aleo Vera” - I include a picture of aloe vera.Would like to know if it is the true aloe vera which I believe ...
A.It does appear to be, but this will be best determined by confirming that the plant bears a yellow bloom. https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/houseplants/aloe-veraRead MoreQ.Amaryllis - You had the best info. My flowers are droopy and bearing those seed pods. How long do they need to ...
A.This information should help: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/bulbs/amaryllis-hippeastrum/amaryllis-care-instructions-how-to-care-for-an-amaryllis.htm https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/bulbs/amaryllis-hippeastrum/amaryllis-bloom-again.htm https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/bulbs/amaryllis-hippeastrum/amaryllis-care-after-flowering.htm https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/bulbs/amaryllis-hippeastrum/feeding-amaryllis-plants.htm https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/bulbs/amaryllis-hippeastrum/amaryllis-bulb-storage.htmRead MoreQ.Need Help With Bamboo Sprouts - Any advice on what's wrong with my bamboo sprouts and how I can remedy the problem?
A.There isn't any photo so I'm not sure what is happening, but these articles should help: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/foliage/bamboo/bamboo-with-brown-tips.htm https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/foliage/bamboo/bamboo-plant-diseases.htm https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/foliage/bamboo/yellowing-bamboo-leaves.htmRead MoreQ.Funnels On Potted Plant Soil - Hi there, I’ve just noticed one of my potted rosemary plants has numerous funnel looking objects that go underneath the ...
A.Yes, there are many tunneling soil dwellers. Toads, insects. Mice and squirrels will dig in, usually to store food. It could even be earthworms attracted to the compost. Some solitary bees tunnel in a barren area, usually in the lawn. ...Read MoreQ.I Have A Moringa Tree That Has Some Gum On The Trunk, Is It Harmful To Tree? - Dear Sir/Madam, I have a Moringa tree it is lush green but there are many places I have gum on ...
A.Sap, or gumosis, on a tree is usually caused by factors such as insect invasion, mechanical damage such as from weedeaters, or disease. These articles should help: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/fruits/fegen/what-is-gummosis.htm https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/trees/moringa/about-moringa-trees.htmRead More
