Q.Can Sprouted Seeds Be Grown? - Sometimes when I cut open a tomato, orange, etc., the seeds are sprouting. Today, the apple I cut had sprouting ...
A.This article explains it. And yes, you can plant the sprouts, but you may not get an exact replica of the parent plant. https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/garden-how-to/propagation/seeds/what-is-vivipary.htmRead MoreQ.Will My Begonias Come Back Next Year? - Not sure if my begonias are tuberous- I bought them from the local garden centre and they are now past ...
A.Most begonias can't survive cold weather, and Liverpool can experience a freeze some years. You need to overwinter any begonias you want to keep. https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/flowers/begonia/wintering-begonias-overwintering-a-begonia-in-cold-climates.htm If you only anticipate a few days of below freezing weather, you can leave them outside ...Read MoreQ.Replanting Where There Has Been A Tree With Canker - I have a small prunus tree that that has severe canker. I want to replant another tree in a similar ...
A.I checked several articles about cankers and the only mention of pretreating was in the article below. It said it can help to pretreat for nematodes. The best prevention is buying trees well adapted to your region and taking proper ...Read MoreQ.Winterizing Elephant Ears - I have had the same elephant ears in the ground for 4 years. I did not bring them in nor ...
A.Yes. There are several cultivars that are meant for zone 7 and up, with some tolerating down to zone 6. It would be safe to assume that this is what you have. Here are some articles for more, general, information ...Read More
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Q.Please Can You Identify This Apple For Me The Tree Was Given To Me Its A Lovely Eating Apple Not Quite Ripe Yet (end Of September) - could you please explain how it should be pruned this is its 3rd year of fruiting and the best yet.
A.There are too many apple cultivars to identify this but here are some pruning guidelines and types of red apples: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/fruits/apples/red-apple-varieties.htm https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/fruits/apples/pruning-apple-trees.htmRead MoreQ.What Are The Very Best Bush Types Of Perennials That Are Repeat Bloomers? - For gardens that have bad winters.
A.For reblooming or long blooming perennials, I have had good luck with purple coneflower, butterfly weed (asclepias), butterfly bush (Buddleia), coreopsis, Knock Out roses, Hydrangeas, Gaillardia, and garden phlox. Here are more ideas: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/flowers/fgen/flowers-that-bloom-again.htmRead MoreQ.Morning Glory Not Flowering. - I grew morning lory from seed in a seed tray and planted seedlings out in a pot. They have flourished ...
A.This sounds like an issue with soil that is too fertile. These plants become invasive in minimally disturbed areas, and poor soil. It may be that you will have to try again next season, or plant something that saps nitrogen ...Read MoreQ.I Have Apotted Hydrangea Which Has Developed A Greyish White Leaf Colour,. Lots On New Growth Come Through Below - Don,t know what this is or what to do about it. would be very grateful for your advice. Plant id ...
A.It may be powdery mildew, triggered by either a normally very humid environment, by overwatering or by overhead watering. Control high humidity levels. Use a fungicide or make your own spray. Stop after the plant goes dormant and drops ...Read MoreQ.Do You Know A Source For Mexican Oregano Seeds? - Mexican oregano
A.We don't recommend vendors or products but here is more information on the plant: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/flowers/mexican-bush-oregano/mexican-bush-oregano-growing.htmRead MoreQ.Does Blue-eyed Grass Regrow In September After Drying Dead In August? - Our summer was so hot that the Blue-eyed grass all dried up and the dead blades were pulled out in ...
A.It probably won't bloom again till spring. The leaves gather energy that is stored in the rhizomes. Browned foliage can be cut back at the crown. You may have some weed grasses filling in. https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/foliage/blue-eyed-grass/blue-eyed-grass-care.htm https://hort.extension.wisc.edu/articles/blue-eyed-grass-sisyrinchium/Read MoreQ.We Have A Huge Old Banana Shrub (magnolia) For Several Years It Has Had Scale Insects. I Treated The Scale Insects With OTC Produs - ts which didn't work. Last summer I used imidacloprid as per the recommendation of our agricultural extension agent. Starting this ...
A.Here are the proper care requirements which may give a clue to what ails the tree: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/shrubs/banana-shrub/how-to-grow-banana-shrubs.htm Also, they prefer acidic soil and perhaps the soil has been getting less acidic over the years. Another thought is that the scale has returned. ...Read MoreQ.What Shrubs Would You Recommend For A VERY Wet Area (half Sun, Half Shade)? - The site is a sloping bank. At the back it's dry then it's getting wetter and wetter towards the front. ...
A.These articles should help: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/water-plants/wgen/water-tolerant-plants.htm https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/special/shade/shade-plants-for-wet-sites.htm I notice they include iris. Not all irises can tolerate water. Here are some that do: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/bulbs/iris/water-iris-plant-care.htmRead MoreQ.How/when To Sow Wild Poinsettia Seeds I Have Harvested? - My wild poinsettias spread like crazy on their own. I harvested seeds to share. How & when should these be ...
A.They are aggressive spreaders by seed and can be "tossed" into the desired area in late fall. They should germinate in spring. To prevent unwanted spread, they can be grown in containers. https://ipm.missouri.edu/MEG/2021/7/poinsettia-MW/Read MoreQ.A Wall Hanging Basket - Can it be done: put separate herbs in tin pales attached to a piece of wood and hang on a ...
A.Sure! I think that this would be a great idea. This article will give you more ideas: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/garden-how-to/projects/diy-projects-for-beginners.htm This collection of articles will help you with the care of herb gardens: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/herbs/hgenRead MoreQ.Eucalyptus From Seeds. What Am I Doning Wrong? - Seeds planted in June 2023, transferred to bigger space at the age of 2 month, watered regularly. Seem to be ...
A.Make sure all of your containers have drainage holes and can drain very thoroughly. Though they need to stay moist, constantly saturated soils can lead to root suffocation. make sure the soil is well draining, and add perlite in the ...Read MoreQ.This Cactus Has Leaves Shouldn’t It Be Watered More Often? - I water it once a week now it looks like he's shriveled up. What is wrong with him? I also ...
A.I am concerned about the container. Are there any drainage holes? A cactus must have well draining soil. If it's in a cache pot, a pot within a pot, that is fine, as long as you remove the inside container ...Read MoreQ.How Do I Reseed And Grow Canna Lilies? - I have canna lilies and am wondering if I can reseed them, or just simply plant the bulbs. They are ...
A.Yes, you can plant the rhizomes without having to dig them back up for winter, and if it produces seed, you can plant those, too! However, the seed-grown cannas may not look like the parent plant. Here is more: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/bulbs/canna/canna-lily-care.htm https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/bulbs/canna/planting-canna-lily-seeds.htmRead MoreQ.Is Mushroom Compost Or Composted Manure Better To Add To A Flower Garden - both types of compost would be purchased by the bag in a store
A.If you are growing the flowers from seed, you may want to avoid the mushroom compost as it is high in soluble salts which can harm seedlings. Here is information on both of them: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/garden-how-to/soil-fertilizers/mushroom-compost.htm https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/composting/manures/the-benefits-of-manure-in-your-garden.htmRead MoreQ.My Neighbour Has Thrown Ash & Charcoal From A Fire Pit Under Our Old Privet Hedge Which Now Appears To Be Dying - What can I do to try and save the hedge. I heard that adding sulphur may help
A.If it's wood ash, it's OK, but charcoal is not a good additive. However, wood ash should be scattered lightly, not dumped in a large pile. It's preferable to compost it first. You may want to test the soil pH. ...Read More
