Q.African Violet Water Pot/. Do I Plant Directly Into Inner Pot, Do I Add Fertilizer To Water In Reservoir - I just was gifted a beautiful African Violet, complete with a ‘water pot’….I don’t know weather to repot it to ...
A.I would repot it into the inner pot, since it is designed to absorb the water, slowly, from the outer pot. Also, yes, your fertilizer will, likely, be designed to add to the water for absorption. This article will help: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/houseplants/african-violet/fertilizing-african-violets.htm This ...Read MoreQ.When Starting My Compost, I Placed Some Scutch Grass (Cynodon Dactylon) At The Bottom Of It. I’m Concerned It Will Not Die And Sp - read all over the garden in future I've started a home compost and when doing my garden I've placed a ...
A.Normally, grass clippings can be added to compost piles. If the clippings were mowed and don't contain roots, it should decompose easily. however, if roots are involved, keep a close eye on it because Bermudagrass is noted for its aggressive ...Read MoreQ.Lace Leaf Isn’t Growing Leafs Or Flowers - I really need help with my lace leaf. It isn’t growing any leafs or flowers! I’ve tried everything to fix ...
A.These can be quite particular! They really dislike any direct light, or wet soils, so make sure that it sits in bright, but indirect light. Make sure that the soil is well draining and that the container allows all extra ...Read MoreQ.How To Prune Coffee Tree - This coffee tree has stalks 3 feet tall. All leaves and fruit are at the very top with no leaves ...
A.Is your tree summered outside but spends winters indoors? These articles should help. When repotting, only go up a size or two in container so that the plant is not overwatered by lots of excess soil. Repot in spring before ...Read More
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Q.Spraying Fig Trees For Worms - Do fig trees need to be sprayed for worms like apple trees do?
A.Fig trees can be attacked by a number of insects. The key is to learn to identify them: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/fruits/figs/common-fig-tree-pests.htmRead MoreQ.Will Young Crabapple Tree Grow Taller After Growing Tip Broken Off? - The growing tip of our young crabapple tree broke off and it is now only growing outwards and not up. ...
A.Likely, over time, two or more new leaders will develop. The tree may never regain the upwards structure, but can be just as productive. This collection of articles will help you with crabapple care: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/trees/crabappleRead MoreQ.Which Variety Of Oregano Is NOT Hardy To Zone 1-6? - I am trying to find a variety of oregano that is not perennial in my zone. The laws here prevent ...
A.Mexican oregano could be grown as an annual in your location. It is hardy in zones 9-10. It tastes a little different, however, but similar to Greek oregano. https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/herbs/mexican-oregano/growing-mexican-oregano-plants.htmRead MoreQ.When Should I Cut Back A Butterfly Plant - I have a butterfly plant which is extremely tall (15 feet approx). I had very little flowers on it last ...
A.Yes, remove the ivy and, in late winter or early spring, cut it down to about 1 foot from the ground. It blooms on new growth, so there is no need to keep last year's branches. https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/shrubs/butterfly-bush/butterfly-bush-pruning-how-to-prune-a-butterfly-bush.htm https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/shrubs/butterfly-bush/butterfly-bush-care.htmRead MoreQ.Pull Roses From One Yard & Replant In Another Yard - At my old house I have roses that I would like to pull up and replant in my new yard ...
A.This article should help. Also, when moving it, wrap the rootball in burlap, or place it in a container for the move to the new house. https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/flowers/roses/how-to-transplant-roses-tips-for-transplanting-a-rose-bush.htmRead MoreQ.Have You Seen Such (unusual) Malabar Root Growths - Good day to you. We've grown Malabar spinach in our garden for some years and just noticed large, 1-2 inch ...
A.Photos would have been helpful. It may be root knot nematode galls, so I wouldn't eat it. https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/vegetables/malabar-spinach/growing-malabar-spinach.htm https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/vegetables/spinach/spinach-root-knot-nematode.htmRead MoreQ.My Bismark Is About 6 Months And The Center Prons Dont Seem To Be Opening Up? - There about 3 center prons that aren't opening up all the other ones a full and open. Maybe I just ...
A.Make sure it is planted in full to part sun and is receiving all the nutrients it needs. A soil test will determine whether it needs potassium, boron, or magnesium. You are just outside its hardiness zone, so it could ...Read MoreQ.Look I Have Just Got A Rubber Plant And I Have Put In A Bigger Pot And Watered It In. Have I Done The Right Thing? I Hope So Can You Help - me. I think I have watered my rubber plant too much. I put it in a 5,, pot.
A.If the container is much larger than the rootball of the plant, it is very easy to overwater. It may not have needed a bigger pot just yet. These care tips should help: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/houseplants/rubber-tree/how-to-care-for-a-rubber-tree-plant.htmRead MoreQ.Which Raspberry Plant Is Best/easiest To Grow In A Greenhouse. Bush Or Cane ? - I only have a small garden now but an unused greenhouse. At my previous house I had raspberry canes . ...
A.According to this article, the erect (bush) raspberries are easier to maintain. https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/fruits/raspberry/erect-vs-trailing-raspberries.htmRead MoreQ.When Planting Small Pussywillow Should I Start With 2 Plants Or More - I am starting from small start from gardening center
A.One is OK. It is important to site it properly. This article tells how: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/shrubs/pussy-willow/growing-pussy-willows.htmRead MoreQ.Edging Brick Driveway With Mini Succulents Grouped Closely Together - I’m edging a brick driveway with a 4-5 inch wide variety of mini succulents, all planted very close together and ...
A.Unfortunately, only one photo came through. I'm not sure which, in reference to the others. Succulent gardening depends, heavily, on which you choose, though most can tolerate similar conditions. Setting up their space comes with a bit of leniency, as well! ...Read MoreQ.Edging A Brick Driveway With Succulents Closely Bunched Together - I’m edging a brick driveway with a 4-5 inch wide variety of mini succulents, all planted very close together and ...
A.This is what I’m trying to achieve. The pics of the actual area did not go thru.Read MoreQ.In Your Atrticle; \ - th moist medium and mushroom ends, or just one layer of moist medium, add mushroom ends and fill with moist ...
A.You can use straw or other moist medium, add the mushroom ends, and layer again with moist medium to fill the container. Here is more: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/vegetables/mushrooms/propagating-mushroom-ends.htmRead MoreQ.I Would Like To Know How To Store Seeds, Is In A Fridge Ok, - I would appreciate your advice about any convenient methods you could suggest.
A.Typically, yes, but there are some things to know. This article will go over some things that one must know about proper seeds storage: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/garden-how-to/propagation/seeds/storing-seeds.htmRead MoreQ.Can I Cut The Tall Green Stalks When A Flower Of Is Coming Up - My plant is a year old. Was outside during summer and grew very green, healthy stalks. No flower. Cut back ...
A.No, the leaves help nourish the bulbs for next year. These articles will help you take care of your amaryllis: 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/no-flowers-on-amaryllis.htm https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/bulbs/amaryllis-hippeastrum/amaryllis-care-after-flowering.htm Read More
