Q.Should The Dried Blossoms Be Trimmed Of My Tree - It’s mid January and I’m not sure if I should trim off the dried blossoms on the tree.
A.Generally you do not need to remove spent blossoms from trees. They should fall off on their own and should not prevent the recurrence of new blossoms. If you want seedpods, cutting off the bloom will prevent seeds from forming.Read MoreQ.Indoor Improved Meyer Lemon Problem - Please help diagnose this!
A.The brown tips on the leaves usually indicate low humidity. To increase the humidity, set the pot on a tray of pebbles with about 1/4 inch of water in the tray. The water should not touch the bottom of the ...Read MoreQ.What Keeps Defoliating All Of My Plants? - For the last few months literally anything I put in my backyard with a leaf on it gets immediately defoliated ...
A.Do you see any rabbits in your yard? The cut at an angle is common for rabbit damage. If the wire mesh is not buried several inches underground, they can get under that, too. Deer also like foliage, but leave ...Read More
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Q.Wandering Jew Close To Death - I have a wondering Jew that was doing well until Christmas when we moved it and it didn't get the ...
A.This is common in wandering Jew plants, now called inch plants. They need to be renewed every year or so. You can cut off the healthy pieces to root in water or insert the healthy pieces directly into fresh potting ...Read MoreQ.Plumeria With Seed Pods - My plumeria is too tall to bring into the garage or greenhouse for the winter. It has four seed pods. ...
A.You could prune the plumeria to be the desired height for the garage. If the seeds are nearly mature they should go ahead and finish developing once the stem is severed from the plant. If the seeds are not close ...Read MoreQ.Money Tree Is Losing Leaves - My money tree - about 5 yrs old has been losing leaves since I repotted it last summer. It is ...
A.Is it in the same place it was before repotting? If not, consider moving it back. They do not like to be moved. It may be getting too much or not enough water. Let the soil dry out between watering. ...Read MoreQ.Can I Cut Back A Tomato Plant That Is Spindly, But Growing Tall? - I received two small cherry tomato plants from a friend and I re-potted them. They are growing tall, but very ...
A.It sounds like they aren't getting enough light. See if you can place them where they will get more sun, 4 to 6 hours a day. Also make sure the pots are large enough. These articles should help: https://gardeningsolutions.ifas.ufl.edu/plants/edibles/vegetables/cherry-tomatoes/ https://gardeningsolutions.ifas.ufl.edu/plants/edibles/vegetables/growing-vegetables-in-containers/Read MoreQ.Is Is Possible To Propagate A Camillian In December - IF so, how do I do it
A.Chameleon groundcover spreads by underground rhizomes and is considered invasive. You can propagate it by rooting cuttings indoors and wait till spring to plant it outside (after the danger of frost has passed.) If you want to wait till spring ...Read MoreQ.Is There A Place Where I Can Find A Thinner Food Grade 4 Inch Pvc Pipe. Everything I Have Found Seems Too Thick To Heat For Creati - ng basket portals I am wanting to build an hydroponic tower but cant find the proper 4 inch pipe . ...
A.These articles should help: https://extension.okstate.edu/fact-sheets/print-publications/hla/building-a-vertical-hydroponic-tower-hla-6724.pdf https://extension.umn.edu/how/small-scale-hydroponics#growing-systems-2644460 https://inventions.arizona.edu/tech/Rotating_Hydroponic_Tower https://blogs.millersville.edu/homemadehydroponics/2012/10/15/constructing-our-hydroponic-system/Read MoreQ.How To Grow A LIME Tree - I see numerous articles on how to grow a lemon tree, but never one on a lime tree. I really ...
A.Ocean View is in USDA hardiness zones 7b to 8a. It is not warm enough to keep a lime tree outside during the winter, but you can grow it in a container during the summer and move it inside for ...Read MoreQ.My New Gardener Recommended To Remove This Tree To Prevent Damages To The Retaining Wall And Foundation. I’m Sad. I Don’t Want - to kill it. Please let me know if there’s anything else I can do. This tree is here since I ...
A.I suggest trying to find out what type of windmill palm it is. There are dwarf varieties and yours may be as tall as it is going to get. Even so, they typically don't grow taller than 10 to 25 ...Read MoreQ.Should I Prune Off The Flowering Stem After Its Flowers R Gone? - How should i prune it?
A.It depends on the type of orchid. The most common is Phalaenopsis, which is probably what you have. There are different schools of thought, but generally you can leave the stem because it may bloom again. To refresh, cut the ...Read MoreQ.What Time Of The Year Can I Kill Weeds In My Florida Yard? - My grass is St. Augustine
A.You can use a postemergence herbicide anytime weeds are actively growing. Just make sure St. Augustine is listed on the label as a grass that will not be harmed. St. Augustine is the most popular lawn grass in Florida. At ...Read MoreQ.Growing Mandevilla In Miami – Sub Tropics - I grow mandevilla in Boston as an annual. It is one of my favorite plants. Can this plant be grown ...
A.ou can grow them year round but they will die back if it freezes in your area. Miami is in USDA zone 11 which has average winter minimum temperatures of 40 degrees F so mandevilla should not die back. As ...Read MoreQ.What Shrubs And Trees Can I Plant In My Paddock With Sheep? - I have 8 sheep on 2.5 acres and I'd like to add trees and shrubs to have shade and improve ...
A.Thank you for sending us your gardening question. Here are suggestions for flowering trees and shrubs. I did not find any resources for specifically sheep resistant shrubs, however, one article includes types of plants that animals tend to avoid browsing. ...Read MoreQ.Transitioning From Trashy Lawn To Wildflowers - What are the steps and timing to kill off the old weeds and grass then start a native plant and ...
A.These articles should help: https://extension.unh.edu/sites/default/files/migrated_unmanaged_files/Resource007652_Rep11219.pdf https://henderson.ces.ncsu.edu/2024/07/turning-your-lawn-into-a-meadow/ https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/special/spaces/a-wildflower-garden-in-your-backyard.htm https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/flowers/fgen/the-wild-side-of-gardening-using-wildflowers-and-native-plants.htm https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/top-of-the-crop/top-5-tips-growing-wildflowersRead MoreQ.Pothos Growth – How To Control It - Hi… I have a pothos plant that I’ve grown from a cutting. I keep it on the kitchen windowsill and ...
A.You can cut off the aerial roots that I suspect are part of the problem. You also can cut back the plant at any time and it will get bushier. You can compost the clippings, start new plants, or just ...Read MoreQ.Is It Wise To Use Leaves From Bay Trees To Make Leaf Mold? - I know that some plants like laurel and privet and probably bay inhibit the growth of competing plants around them ...
A.You can still compost allelopathic plants (compost for six months), but bay leaves are somewhat thick and will take longer to compost. These articles should help: https://extension.psu.edu/allelopathy-in-the-home-garden https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/composting/basics/what-is-leaf-mold.htm https://extension.illinois.edu/blogs/ilriverhort/2018-08-06-plants-inhibit-other-plantsRead More
