Q.Can You Recommend A Pink, Climbing, Heavily Scented Rose For A Sunny Corner, Please. - Good, fertile soil
A.This article should help. Climbers are listed last: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/flowers/roses/pink-rose-varieties.htm https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/flowers/roses/alexandre-girault-rose.htm Here is more: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/flowers/roses/getting-climbing-rose-to-climb.htm https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/flowers/roses/rambler-climbing-roses.htm https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/flowers/roses/pruning-climbing-roses.htm https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/flowers/roses/training-climbing-rose-plants.htm https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/flowers/roses/best-smelling-roses-for-your-garden.htmRead MoreQ.How To Prune/train A Dwarf, 2-yr-old Mulberry - I’m looking for some help with training my young, everbearing mulberry, in Longmont, CO, zone 5b. It’s from ‘Fresh From ...
A.I tried to find the product you purchased to see if it was grafted but it must have come from a partner of Fresh from Florida. I did find a dwarf everbearing mulberry on another site and it was not ...Read MoreQ.Eucalyptis - I would like to know why your website gives gardeners tips on the care of eucalptis without acknowledging that this ...
A.We cater information for anyone around the world. We can't provide information to California, alone. In many parts of the world, and even in the US, it is not invasive and can be difficult to grow. To be fair to ...Read MoreQ.Crepe Myrtle Tree Leaves Haven’t Developed Through Spring And Summer - I have an established Crepe Myrtle tree that looks poorly. The tree was lightly pruned in early winter after the ...
A.The "odd growth" of new foliage reminds of witches broom on hydrangeas. It is caused by direct or nearby applications of chemicals or by aster's yellow virus in hydrangeas. But, I am in Texas so I will let someone else ...Read More
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Q.Where Can I Purchase Pre-form Hedges? - I have been to find preformed hedges for my front yard, but can't seem to find any. Can you please ...
A.We don't make vendor recommendations, but usually you can find shrubs in all sizes at large plant nurseries or online. Many people prefer the smaller sizes because they cost less, but most nurseries carry several sizes. Here is more about ...Read MoreQ.Rutabaga And Sheep? - You say that cruciferous veg are poisonous to sheep but I am wondering how. In the uk we call rutabaga, ...
A.Cruciferous vegetables like cabbage, kale, broccoli, and Brussels sprouts can be problematic for sheep if fed in large amounts. These veggies ferment quickly in the rumen, causing excess gas that can lead to dangerous bloat. They also contain goitrogens, which ...Read MoreQ.Money Tree - Hi I bought a money tree last October, I’ve had it for over a year and suddenly it’s started it ...
A.Was the plant recently moved to a new location? That can cause leaf drop. Also, these plants need high humidity. Try putting the pot on a pebble tray. I will include instructions below. Also, check the undersides of the leaves ...Read MoreQ.When & How To Move A Shrub. - I have planted a skimmia in the wrong place. I want to move it but don't know if I will ...
A.You should try to move it when it is dormant, and not actively growing. Even in your area, February through March will be your best bet. You will want to trim it back lightly when you do. ...Read MoreQ.How Can I Get My Grapefruit Tree To Start Branching? - Tree is about two years old around 3 ft tall and is planted in a 12 inch pot
A.You can trim off 1 or 2 inches from the top of the tree to stimulate branching. Remember though, you want a tree and not a shrub, so low branches are not desirable. Here is more on its care: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/fruits/grapefruit/growing-grapefruit.htmRead MoreQ.How Can I Get Rid Of The Fungus Forming On The Top Of My Garden Soil? - I received a kitchen composter for Christmas. Nearly everyday I dump about 1 cup of this compost on to my ...
A.I suspect the compost is not fully composted and the fungi is helping to decompose the added organic material. Moisture and humidity will also cause it to grow. Cut back on the frequency of adding the compost and see if ...Read MoreQ.Venus Flytrap - Good afternoon! I have been researching Venus flytrap care and came across your email. My coworker gave a Venus flytrap ...
A.Your plant is not dormant. Growing it indoors it doesn't have to go dormant. It needs lots of light, preferably with white LED lights. A windowsill will not be enough light. These articles from the carnivorous plant society should help: https://www.carnivorousplants.org/grow/guides/DionaeaChecklist https://www.carnivorousplants.org/grow/guides/Dionaea https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/houseplants/venus-fly-trap/venus-fly-trap-care.htmRead MoreQ.Pussy Willow’s Savannah Georgia - Will my pussy willow live if I plant it outside in Savannah Georgia?
A.Your hardiness zone is USDA 8b to 9a, so yes, a pussy willow should grow outside. However, it is recommended in zones 4 through 8 (some sources say 2 to 7), so your area may be on the warm side. ...Read MoreQ.Removing Cactus Scale - I was given two large cacti recently and just realized they have scale. Unlike the usual soft scale, this is ...
A.Yep! This is one of the many types of armored scale. It is treated the same way, but you have to get the ones that have already sealed themselves in, by hand, first. I always take a baby wipe and ...Read MoreQ.How To Buy Sweet Wormwood Seeds? - Hello, I read an article which referenced another technical reviewing a study indicating artesmian annua(Sweet Annie) as being efficacious in ...
A. You can find Sweet Annie seeds from several reputable seed companies online. We don't make product or vendor recommendations, but it is a popular and easy seed to find. I wouldn't buy it from an individual selling it on an ...Read MoreQ.Poinsettia – How Do I Keep The Leaves/flowers Pink? - How do I know when to repot my poinsettia?
A.Good cultural practice and plenty of bright, indirect sunlight will keep it looking its best. On that note, it seems very overwatered. Though they like moist soil, they will not tolerate saturated soil. Nor will they tolerate completely dry soil. ...Read MoreQ.Care Of Cabbage Palm - This plant is about 5 foot high. It has one main trunk with a slightly small branch.0 The leaves of ...
A.This will be up to you, whether you want to remove the branch or not. If you choose to remove it, then do it in late spring or summer. This will be the same with all pruning. If you decide ...Read MoreQ.Starting Canna Lilies Too Early - I live in New Brunswick Canada and I have been experimenting with lily seeds and rhyzones. I started some of ...
A.I would not cut off any more than 1/3 of the total leaves. This goes for most plants. You will want to supplement with a grow light. You will want to store them properly in the winter, as well. This ...Read MoreQ.Dividing A Cluster Of Norfolk Pines - They are approx 15" tall with 6 in a small pot.
A.You would need to check whether they are individual trees with separate crowns or just one or two crowns with several trunks arising. You wouldn't want to separate the trees coming from one crown or growing point. If you have ...Read MoreQ.Coffee Grounds For Blueberry Bushes - I keep seeing reference to used coffee grounds but you also discuss fresh versus washed coffee grounds. Do I brew ...
A.Coffee grounds that have not been brewed are fresh coffee grounds. Once they are brewed, they are used and are neutral in pH. A lot of people think adding used coffee grounds to soil will make it more acidic, but ...Read MoreQ.I Want To Keep Heat Around My Mango And Protect From Frost In A 9b Zone - I want protection yet be able to have the most sunlight coming in to warm the mango plant that's in ...
A.In zone 9b your mango should come indoors for the winter or inside a greenhouse. Fruit and flowers drop below 40 degrees F. Mangos can suffer severe damage below 30 degrees F. You can prune your mango to keep it ...Read More