Q.Blue Spruce “elvis” Is Sick - I left for 9 days and Elvis looked fine. I come home and he looks like this. Can someone please ...
A.Blue spruce is not recommended in zones above 7, so that may be part of the problem, too much heat and humidity. They are susceptible to several fungal diseases, which is likely the case here. Once a fungal disease takes ...Read MoreQ.Needle Whorls On Hemlock - Hello, and thank you for taking my question. I have hemlock shrubs in front of my house--an entire row of ...
A.I believe by "needle whorls," she means the small stem of needles that attach to the branch on each side. You can make cuts just above these at any point but do not cut into any dead areas. Try to ...Read MoreQ.Cannot Find Out What Fruit(?) Leaf Is This? - I put some grapefruit seeds into flower pot and it appears that one of them wasn't grapefruit that came out(?). ...
A.Pale smartweed (Persicaria lapathifolia) is considered a weed by gardeners.Read MoreQ.How Do I Get Rid Of Moths? - I have several pots and plants around the house & they are getting eaten up by bugs, moths, something. I ...
A.If it is moth damage it would be from their larva/caterpillars and you can turn over the leaves to check for them. If you see them you can pick them off or spray them with insecticidal soap or Neem oil. ...Read More
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Q.About Growing Pecans - In a ice chest I threw away a bunch of pecans. Well now I have a bunch of little plants ...
A.Pull the greenery apart very carefully. Part of the shell is likely attached to the root of each plant. Here is more about growing pecans from seed: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/nut-trees/pecan/planting-pecan-seeds.htmRead MoreQ.Making A Champaca Tree Bloom - We planted a 6' Champaca tree (Michelia champaca) from the Sunoi nursery four years ago; it is now over 10' ...
A.These trees are slow growing and may not be mature enough to bloom till year 5. The buds are sensitive to cold weather and you are right on the edge of the hardiness zone. It does need rich, slightly acidic ...Read MoreQ.Can Anyone Identify This Pink Patio Rose? - The buds start off orange then open to a pink bloom with an orange tint in the centre.
A.I tried some searches and also put it under Google lens and didn't see anything I thought was it. There are too many rose varieties and cultivars to know a name off hand. Google lens kept bringing up the Drift ...Read MoreQ.Courgettes Not Growing - my goirgettes are flowering but not growinto actual courgettes
A.It could be a pollination problem. These articles should help: https://extension.unh.edu/blog/2018/06/zucchini-plants-flowering-not-producing-fruit https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/vegetables/zucchini/why-zucchini-blossoms-fall-off-the-plant.htm https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/vegetables/zucchini/growing-zucchini.htm https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/vegetables/zucchini/zucchini-squash-harvesting.htmRead MoreQ.Forcing Dutch Iris Rhizomes To Bloom - Hi, I read your article on Forcing Dutch Iris Bulbs to flower. Do you have any suggestions if I have ...
A.My understanding is you can't force a rhizome because it is not a true bulb. Dutch irises are bulbous. You could damage the rhizome if you try to force it. You can grow irises in containers, then bring them indoors ...Read MoreQ.How Can I Grow Garlic And Onions From Their Own Seeds? Not From Garlic Cloves. Thank You. - I don't want to use garlic cloves for growing I want to grow from garlic and onion seeds.Help please!
A.Growing garlic from seed is tricky. These articles should help: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/vegetables/onion/growing-onion-seed.htm https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/vegetables/onion/find-how-to-grow-onions-in-your-garden.htm https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/herbs/garlic/how-to-grow-garlic-from-seed.htmRead MoreQ.My Hosts Plants Leaves Are Turning Brown On The Edges And Will Not Grow. - I just got it this spring. I planted it in a pot a little bit bigger I. Ordered to give ...
A.It could be an anthracnose infection. Remove all the leaves with spots and dying edges to the trash. Apply a fungicide on the healthy leaves to protect them. These articles should help: https://www.canr.msu.edu/resources/hosta-pests-and-diseases https://extension.psu.edu/hosta-diseasesRead MoreQ.How Do I Care For Magnolia Tree Until Landscaper Arrives To Plant? - I had to replace a tree in my community and it has arrived, A 3 ft magnolia. However, landscaper is ...
A.Remove it from the box and plastic if you haven't already. Set it outside in a shady location and keep it watered. It should be fine.Read MoreQ.Is My Acer Red Suffering From Underwatering Or Overwatering? - My acer has browm dried tips on the leaves at the top of the plant although lower branches are not ...
A.Yellowing leaves are a sign of both overwatering and underwatering. You should be watering deeply when the top inch of soil is dry if you aren't getting rain. Since it is in a container it may need watering more often ...Read MoreQ.Which Is The Best Compost For Eryngium (sea Holly) In A Pot - I have already tried with an ordinary compost and I think I overwatered it. Obviously don't want this happening again. ...
A.Sea holly is susceptible to root rot and needs a well, draining, dry soil. Even poor soil, so be sure not to over fertilize. When you say compost, I think of soil amendments such as aged manure or mushroom compost, ...Read MoreQ.Mechanism Of ‘walking’ Trees And Hedges - I have an long east-west garden, with several varieties of hedges on that axis. I notice that most annual growth ...
A.Most plants will grow toward the light. Trees and shrubs reproduce by underground suckers or by dropping seed. Birch trees do both. I suspect your birch trees are sending up new shoots from the root and growing into trees, which ...Read MoreQ.Why Is My Sunflower New Sets Of Leaves Bulky And Deformed Like This? - I keep seeing small brown bugs a bit bigger than an ant on the stem, and red ants too. Also ...
A.Pests such as spider mites, aphids, and caterpillars can deform the foliage. Also, improper watering or lack of nutrients can cause leaf curl. These articles should help: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/flowers/sunflower/sunflower-problems.htm https://ipm.ucanr.edu/PMG/GARDEN/FLOWERS/sunflower.html https://ipm.ucanr.edu/PMG/PESTNOTES/pn7405.html https://ipm.ucanr.edu/PMG/PESTNOTES/pn7404.html https://ipm.ucanr.edu/PMG/GARDEN/FLOWERS/INVERT/leafbeet.htmlRead MoreQ.Morning Glories Can Bloom - Previously, i asked the question why the morning glories are not bloomimg and was satisfied with your answer. I must ...
A.If you want to try to reduce the amount of fertilizer, flush the garden well with water. Also, you can lightly incorporate unfertilized soil into the area. Adding a layer of wood mulch to the soil may help bind up ...Read MoreQ.Vegetable Garden Diseases. - (1) what is the white circle in my vegetable leaves( behind)? (2) why my bean leaves are getting with brown ...
A.The white circles could be leafminers. Brown spots could be a fungal or bacterial infection. These articles should help: https://ipm.ucanr.edu/home-and-landscape/vegetable-leafminers/#gsc.tab=0 https://extension.umd.edu/resource/leafminers-vegetables/ https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/plant-problems/disease/plant-leaf-spots.htmRead MoreQ.Just Wondering What Has Caused This Damage And How Should I Stop Further Issues? Thanks In Advance. - Just wondering what has caused this damage and how should I stop further issues? Thanks in advance.
A.It looks like damage from borers. Help prevent borers by keeping the trees well watered and healthy. Remove nearby brambles and weeds. Keep an eye on the bark for holes or insects. Here is more: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/trees/tgen/tree-borer-insects.htm https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/plant-problems/pests/insects/crown-borer-management.htmRead MoreQ.Pom Pom Blue Cypress Balls Turned Brown On One Branch - I cut 3 balls off last fall and now the remaining 3 balls have turned brown on the same branch ...
A.Browning can be caused by overwatering, underwatering, poor drainage, or fungal disease. Try to figure out why they are browning and correct the deficiency. Also inspect the foliage for pests such as aphids or spider mites. I can see browning ...Read More
