Q.I Planted 2 Loropetalum Back In November. There Are A Few Blooms On Them Now, In March. Should I Prune Them Now? - I don't want to prune them if they are going to bloom more this spring. I live in North Carolina ...
A.Since you just planted them in November you may only get a light show this first season. However, it could bloom through April. Does it really need pruning already? Most people prune for size. https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/shrubs/loropetalum/loropetalum-shrubs.htmRead MoreQ.Why Did My Leyland Cypress Trees Turn Brown Over Winter? - We planted 15 or so Leyland Cypress trees last June. They were each 2-3 ft tall. We live in zone ...
A.Leyland cypress is hardy to zone 6 so you may have lost them. The wind may have dessicated them. Here are some ideas for evergreens hardy to zone 5. https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/trees/leyland-cypress/growing-leyland-cypress-trees.htm https://www.arborday.org/trees/treeguide/treedetail.cfm?itemID=828 https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/plant-problems/environmental/desiccation-in-plants.htm https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/garden-how-to/gardening-by-zone/zone-5/zone-5-evergreen-trees.htm https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/garden-how-to/gardening-by-zone/zone-5/zone-5-privacy-hedges.htmRead MoreQ.I Have Thousands Of Scycamor Seeds Landed In My Garden And All Growing - Have mowed lawn twice up to now ,my problem is their is hundreds in my borders far to many to ...
A.This may be a job for pesticide use! There are many options, and they will all come with their own pros and cons. These articles will help: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/plant-problems/weeds/post-emergent-herbicides.htm https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/plant-problems/weeds/using-organic-herbicides.htm https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/lawn-care/lgen/lawn-herbicides.htm https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/plant-problems/weeds/pre-emergent-herbicides.htmRead More
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Q.What Plants Grow Best Under Cedar Tree - we r filling in under 35ft.tree with rock garden. it is trimmed up to 8-10ft. looking to add colorful plants. ...
A.You have many choices available to you, actually! The best plants will be things that will tolerate acidic, poor soils. There are many plants and shrubs that will do well in these areas. Here are some articles that will offer ...Read MoreQ.The Leaves On My Night Bloomer Is Starting To Feel Soft - And the color isn’t the vibrant green anymore.
A.Soft leaves can indicate overwatering, over fertilizing, disease, or root rot. It's hard to tell what those brown spots are in the photo, it could be scale or aphids. If you think it has been overwatered, repot the plant in ...Read MoreQ.I Have A Very Old Snow Bush In A Large Pot And It Looks Real Bad, With Not Too Many New Leaves, I’ve Never Cut It Back, It Looks - sconry and not happy. I love this bush and have never abused it, maybe it needs trans planting? A hummingbird ...
A.It could be rootbound or the potting soil may be worn out. If it hasn't been repotted or the soil refreshed in years, start there. Also check for spider mites. You can tell if you have those by holding a ...Read MoreQ.The Leaves On Rubber Tree Houseplant Started To Droop. - I added water and now a few leaves have turned yellow and the others still drooping. I’m bewildered (???) More ...
A.There is something cultural amiss. Check the lighting, whether it needs repotting, and watering, according to these articles. Yellowing leaves can also mean underwatering. https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/houseplants/rubber-tree/yellow-rubber-tree-leaves.htm https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/houseplants/rubber-tree/repotting-a-rubber-tree-plant.htm https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/houseplants/rubber-tree/watering-a-rubber-plant.htm https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/houseplants/rubber-tree/how-to-care-for-a-rubber-tree-plant.htmRead MoreQ.I Broke A Branch On My Hellebore. Can I Plant It In Dirt? - It looked like there was a little root coming out of the lower part of the branch. I put it ...
A.Actually, if you are already seeing roots, then it is a good chance that it will root just fine in soil! Division is a common way to get more of these, anyway, so this will be just like a division. https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/flowers/hellebore/hellebore-plant-propagation.htmRead MoreQ.How Form Pictures Or Words With Plants, Would Like To Start A Garden At My Job Work Site - I'm part of the engagement committee here at work and we were asked to come up with ideas to plan ...
A.It, really, comes down to selection of proper bedding plants! That is all! Other than that, it will come down to general gardening. This article will help you with your task: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/special/spaces/writing-with-bedding-plants.htm Here is our complete flower guide, which you will find ...Read MoreQ.When Is The Best Time To Start Fertilizing Established Knockout Roses Each Year? - I have read late winter/early spring but I've also read to wait until after the first wave of flowering which ...
A.Many gardeners prefer to wait until mid to late Spring. After this, the schedule can be a little confusing. Here is are some articles that will help: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/flowers/roses/rose-fertilizer.htm https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/flowers/roses/best-rose-fertilizer.htm https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/flowers/rosesRead MoreQ.Jackfruit Tree - I am having a jackfruit tree . I cut one of its branch after that the tree is dying . ...
A.Removing a limb shouldn't kill the tree. Was the limb that was removed dead? Was the branch cut back to a main stem? You don't want to leave any stubs. Here are tips on how to care for it that ...Read MoreQ.Pruning Lime Tree - We have a lot of branches with leaves coming from the trunks all the way up. Should all the little ...
A.I would! These will, only, sap energy away from your fruiting branches, and depending on if your tree is grafted or not, may not even be the same tree. https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/fruits/lime/tips-for-pruning-lime-tree.htm https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/fruits/limeRead MoreQ.What Part Of The Night Blooming Cereus Does One Prune. - Do I prune the leafy growth, or just the long thin stalks?
A.It blooms on new growth and cutting it back will promote new growth. You can cut back the whole plant. The cuttings root easily and you can share it with friends. https://www.uaex.uada.edu/yard-garden/in-the-garden/reference-desk/pruning/tropicals.aspx https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/cacti-succulents/night-blooming-cereus/night-blooming-cereus.htmRead MoreQ.Pruning A Black Eyed Susan Vine - I have a black eyed susan that wintered outdoors. Will it come back and should I prune it.
A.It is only hardy in zones 10 and 11 and you are in zone 8 or 9. So unless it wintered in a sheltered area, it probably won't return. You can prune it to the ground and see if it ...Read MoreQ.Why Didn’t The Berries Fall Off My Hawthorn This Winter? No Birds Ate Them Either. - Tree is established and otherwise healthy. We are in the third year of a severe drought.
A.Things like that are usually weather related such as the drought. However, Hawthorn berries do persist through winter and often aren't eaten by birds till spring. You may see robins devouring them, yet. It's possible, too, the lack of rain ...Read MoreQ.8 Year Old Baby Sagauro Needs Help - I didn't know what it was until about 6 months ago. It was struggling. now it has been knocked over ...
A.I suggest cutting off the rotten part with sterile tools and replant in fresh soil. Hopefully it will root. https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/cacti-succulents/saguaro/saguaro-cactus-care.htm https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/cacti-succulents/saguaro/bacterial-necrosis-of-saguaro.htm https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/cacti-succulents/scgen/cactus-going-soft.htmRead MoreQ.Would Silver Carpet Lambs Ear Be A Good Groundcover Around Daffodils Zone 6b - I'm looking for a grouncover that is easy to take care of on partial shade with afternoon sun.
A.Yes that should work. Here is more info on groundcovers: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/flowers/lambs-ear/lambs-ear-plant.htm https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/groundcover/gcgen/full-sun-groundcover-plants.htmRead MoreQ.Looking For Finger Grapes - Hi, I am looking for those fancy looking finger shape grape roots. I am in the UK and would like ...
A.The article says they are not available for home gardens yet, but according to other internet articles, seeds are now available. The grapes have been rebranded as Tear Drops grapes. The California company that hybridized them is The Grapery. https://grapery.biz/ https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/fruits/grapes/witch-finger-grapes.htm Check ...Read More
