Q.Saving My Citronella Geraniums - Hi, I bought this from Home Depot. Someone had returned it and I bought it for a good price. I ...
A.I'm looking at the soil, and it appears that there is root mass above the soil line. This might be root damage. I would prune back the plant by about 1/3 to mitigate some of that leaning. This could be ...Read MoreQ.My Neighbor Cut Down A Beautiful Bougainvillea Plant Large, And I Quickly Retrieve Some Cuttings And Would Like To Know The Best Way - to transplant these beauties? It was a large Bougainvillea plant. I cut it into smaller sections, and it immediately went ...
A.This will be transplanted just like most other plants, and can be done quite easily. These articles will help: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/garden-how-to/info/spring-transplant-tips.htm https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/vines/bougainvillea/propagating-bougainvillea.htm https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/vines/bougainvillea/bougainvillea-in-containers.htm https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/vines/bougainvillea/bougainvillea-garden-care.htmRead MoreQ.My Lime Tree Lost Leaves When I Brought It In For Winter - New ones grow then turn yellow and drop off. Is it possible I over fertilized it when I brought it ...
A.If this hasn't been repotted, or roots trimmed, then it may be time to do that. Rootbound plants will show this kind of symptoms, but can be mitigated by potting into a bigger pot, or trimming the roots. As you are ...Read More
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Q.Is It Normal For The Base Of My Ponytail Palm To Be Cracking And B Peeling? - My ponytail palm is planted in the ground. About 30 years old. Now the base is cracking and peeling. Rest ...
A.The peeling observed at the base of a Ponytail Palm (Beaucarnea recurvata) is a natural and inherent aspect of the plant's growth process. This shedding of outer trunk layers facilitates the expansion of the base as the plant matures. It ...Read MoreQ.How Do I Get A Yucca Out Of A Clay Pot? - My yucca is very tight in my clay pot how can I remove it without breaking the pot?
A.This can be done more easily if you wet the soil. If that still proves unsuccessful, then you could take a thin rod and carefully prod down into the roots to help break them up. https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/fruits/limeRead MoreQ.When & How Should I Take Cuttings Of Variegated Holly Trees - I have a source to be able to take the above cuttings from my daughters Trees at a local farm,
A.Take tip cuttings that are about 5 inches long in late summer or early fall when the stems are still flexible. You can treat them with a rooting hormone to increase the chance of rooting. Insert the cuttings in moist ...Read MoreQ.How Long Does The Chicken Coop Straw Have To Sit Before Using? - when the chicken coop is cleaned out we stack it around but are not sure how long to leave it ...
A.If you're using chicken coop hay in the garden, let it chill in a compost pile for a few weeks to a few months. Turn it now and then for quicker breakdown. When it looks all dark and crumbly and ...Read MoreQ.Is This Mealy Bug On My Hibiscus? - I have this grey fuzzy thing on the leaves and the flower bud. My plant app said it’s Mealy bug. ...
A.Close! Looks like scale insects, which are in the same family, in different parts of the lifecycle. They don't appear to move, often. Once they are in their adult stage, they seal themselves to plants. This can be very difficult ...Read MoreQ.What Is A Red Cluster (looks Like A Seed, Maybe) On A White Gardenia Bush? - I have a huge gardenia bush with typical white flowers, but right now it has one large growth that is ...
A.Yes, this is a seed pod! Most people will trim these off, since the seeds will not likely resemble the parent. This is usually done as the flower dies, since this diverts energy from leaf production to flower production. Some choose ...Read MoreQ.Lopsided Hawaiian Shefflara Plant - I am in zone 8A. I have owned this Hawaiian Shefflara plant for about 18 months. About a year ago, ...
A.I would, actually, remove the entire branch that is lopsided somewhat close to the base. It's outward direction makes it permanently lopsided. Rotating during the winter can counteract this in the future. Otherwise, prune the rest of it for bushiness ...Read MoreQ.Note: Pinon Trees Are Harvested In The Fall When The Cones Open. - My family was involved in the pinon business for 45 years, based in Gallup, NM. Stephen W Kennedy
A.Indeed! I'm sure that you are already aware, but here is an article that explains: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/nut-trees/pine-nut/pine-nut-harvesting.htmRead MoreQ.30+ Year Old Angel Wing Begonia. Prune Or Not To Prune. - Previously I left this begonia outside in indirect sunlight in Tennessee. Not enough light inside so took into basement with ...
A.It should bloom if it gets enough bright, indirect light, humidity, and the proper nutrition. If you aren't fertilizing, try that and see if it blooms. Choose a fertilizer a little higher in phosphorus than nitrogen. You can lightly prune ...Read MoreQ.What Is The Single Stalk Growing Up Above My One Year Old Biugainvilla Bush? - It has baby leaves coming out on it. It is 4 feet tall above the bush.
A.It looks like a wayward stalk or perhaps something that had been growing there before the bougainvillea. You can prune the stalk back by about half to keep it in line with the rest of the plant. If the leaves ...Read MoreQ.Bird’s Nest Fern Spores Have Sprouted And Need Potting - Hello,i need to pot the seedlings of my bird nest fern but i don't know if normal soil is good ...
A.My research shows to use a porous, organic material for the growing medium. The article below says plant in a loose, moist soil. These ferns are epiphytes and can be found growing on the trunks of trees or in soil. ...Read MoreQ.Do I Need To Cover Hyacinths That Started Blooming While It’s Still Freezing Overnight? - I'm in zone 8b at 4500' in the foothills of a northern mountain slope. The past two Februarys, I used ...
A.You have nothing to worry about. You are well within their cold tolerance (You are in zone 8/9), as they can withstand the temperatures of zone 3! Actually, they need that cold to complete their lifecycle. https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/bulbs/hyacinth/planting-and-care-of-hyacinths.htm https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/bulbs/hyacinthRead MoreQ.Hi. I’m Am Forcing Paperwhites To Bloom For Christmas. All Had A Sprout Before Starting. All Have Now Taken Root, However; There - is one whose original sprout is rotten. It is pushing out roots. Should I cut off the dead sprout? All ...
A.This sounds like an attempt by the plant to stay alive! There is no harm in attempting to save it. Make sure to cut off any dying materials, and treat with a fungicide. I would reduce the water level ...Read MoreQ.How/where Can I Get A Variegated Hoya Plant In California? - How/where can I get a variegated Hoya plant in California?
A.We don't make vendor or product recommendations but you can ask at your local nursery or search online. Here is some information on caring for a hoya. Thare are social network groups such as on Facebook that can help, too. ...Read MoreQ.Will Smoking Liquorice Have The Same Effects As Drinking Liquorice In A Tea? - I have heard that Liquorice has anti-aging effects, good for itchiness and is good for anxiety. I drink it as ...
A.I couldn't find any information on smoking licorice root, other than its use to flavor tobacco products. I did find several reports of the dangers of consuming too much licorice root, which you may find of interest. The FDA also ...Read MoreQ.Question About Lime Tree/bush - So, I would like to get my wife a lime tree for Christmas. We care in Wisconsin. Would like to ...
A.Limes typically showcase their fruitfulness in the warmer months, although this may vary by lime variety. To optimize summer production, it's essential to provide your lime tree with proper care. Prune it thoughtfully, ensure it receives abundant sunlight, apply a ...Read More
