Q.Growing Spinach (Pre-Beginner Level Knowledge) - Good Day, I came across "How to Grow Spinach in Pots for Fresh Greens Anywhere"; I have some questions and ...
A.Do you mean moving your container back and forth every day from east to west exposure? That isn't necessary. You could leave it on the western exposure and add a grow light. Grow lights should be left on about 14-16 ...Read MoreQ.Are These Spots On My Dendrobium Orchid’s Flower Buds Normal? - The spots are very small and purplish. See photo below
A.Spots can indicate a fungal, bacterial, viral, or environmental problem. It is very difficult to diagnose a disease without submitting a specimen to pathology. I've compared the spots to images of orchid diseases and it comes closest to Guignardia spots. ...Read MoreQ.Grapefruit Tree Is Full Of Very Small, Thick Skin - Last year, our grapefruit tree had beautiful, large, sweet pink grapefruit. This year we have lots of grapefruit, but they’re ...
A.The crop may have needed thinning. Often citrus trees produce more fruits than they can bring to maturity and it is necessary to reduce the crop. Also, be sure they are getting the proper irrigation and fertilizer. These articles should ...Read MoreQ.My Kalanchoe Stopped Blooming After First Season, - I gotitfor Christmas 5 years and water it once a week, sometimes from the top and sometimes from the bottom. ...
A.They are short-day plants that require several weeks of long, uninterrupted dark nights to bloom. They also need regular fertilizing. Allow the plant to dry out between watering. Here is how to get it to bloom: https://ipm.missouri.edu/meg/2017/1/kalanchoe/ https://hgic.clemson.edu/factsheet/kalanchoe/Read More
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Q.Prayer Plant (Fred) Leaves Are All Brown - Prayer plant is 49 years old. Leaves are all brown. Some stems are still green. I don't know what to ...
A.You can try trimming off some of the brown leaves and see if new ones emerge. They don't like cold weather or low humidity. Low humidity usually results in brown leaf tips. But if your plant is 49, it must ...Read MoreQ.Pruning A Potted Horsechestnut - I inherited a 20 year old horsechestnut tree in a pot 5 years ago. I have never pruned it. When ...
A.Basically, you only need to trim off damaged or dead branches. Keep the pruning light because it will open up the door to disease entry. Here are some tips for pruning horse chestnut trees as well as root pruning, ...Read MoreQ.My Daphne Plant Leaves Are Turning Yellow. - What should I feed it with?
A.are often due to under or overwatering. You can let it dry out a bit between watering. They also require very well draining soil. Add compost to the soil if it needs better drainage. Also check the leaves for an ...Read MoreQ.What Is Wrong With My Grass? - Why does my grass look like this?
A.One possibility is improper watering. During the winter, change the frequency of the watering, but not the amount. I've attached a publication about proper watering in Florida landscapes. The most common grass planted in Florida is St. Augustinegrass, which goes ...Read MoreQ.How To Start The Horse Chestnut And Oak From Scratch - I couldn't find anywhere if you remove the skin from the chestnut and the shell from the acorn before you ...
A.In the case of the horse chestnuts, you do remove them from the "conker." They need a cold stratification period to germinate. You can store them in the refrigerator for two to three months or outside. Here is more: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/trees/horse-chestnut/planting-horse-chestnut-seeds.htm https://ecosystems.psu.edu/research/chestnut/breeding/planting/planting-manual.pdf Here is ...Read MoreQ.Can A China Doll Live In A Terrarium? - I have been trying my best with a china doll for a couple of years. I love it!! In Calgary ...
A.China doll does prefer humid conditions and it would be more humid in a terrarium. The only drawback is the plant will quickly outgrow the terrarium. They can get to 4 to 6 feet (1.2 to 1.8 m) tall indoors. ...Read MoreQ.Is It Normal For My Indoor Oxalis To Be 10″ Tall And Leggy? - Last summer was very hot and dry in Texas. I have always had oxalis outside and in shady areas. They ...
A.I suspect it is not getting enough light. Do you have a south facing window? The old fashioned, pink variety takes part to full sun outside so indoors try to duplicate that light. It can get up to a foot ...Read MoreQ.Why Are My Pine Tree Leaves Turning Yellow - Dry yellow leaves
A.Is that an indoor palm leaf rather than a pine? It may have an insect pest. Is there any webbing? The leaves have that mottled look associated with spider mite damage. Yellow leaves also can be attributed to over ...Read MoreQ.My Miniature Monkey Grass Is Disappearing In Patches. - It’s not dying or yellowing just disappearing in patches. What’s the cause and what’s the cure?
A.It needs well draining soil. Excess moisture may be causing it to die out. I see some spots with moss, which grows in shady, compacted soil or soils that don't drain well. It could be too that moisture is draining ...Read MoreQ.Clivias - I would like an identity on what is eating my clivias please. Location Albany WA My Rhubarb has similar damage ...
A.It looks more like a fungal leaf spot disease where spots form on the leaf, then the spots fall out. Make sure your rhubarb plants are in full sun in well draining soil and avoid overhead watering. Here is ...Read MoreQ.My Camellia Bush Has Buds But The Flowers Are Not Opening, What Can I Feed It To Make The Flowers Bloom? - I have a very large Camellia bush that actually is a tree. I have several on my property in different ...
A.There are several possibilities. Petal blight is a fungal disease usually due to excessive moisture. Buds may drop, or if the flowers open they turn brown and drop. Another issue is bud drop which occurs when there is too much ...Read MoreQ.Gnat Problem Coming From Our Sunroom With Many Plants - Good morning! Since mid December, in NE Florida, we have had a gnat problem and the source seems to be ...
A.Those pesky gnats are common where houseplants are concerned. The best thing you can do is let the top 2 to 3 inches of soil in your plants dry before watering again. The gnats need moisture for their eggs and ...Read MoreQ.Pruning Cuts - Should I apply something to large pruning cuts on fruit trees
A.It is no longer recommended to seal pruning cuts. They will heal faster if left uncovered. Here is more: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/trees/tgen/should-you-seal-a-tree-wound.htmRead MoreQ.30 Year Healthy 15’ Eugenia Bushes/trees Concern - My former neighbor and I shared an effective privacy fence using our trees/bushes. He died. The new people cut down ...
A.It can be tricky to get foliage to grow on plant sides that have been without sun for years. Try pruning the stems if you can reach them. If the stems/branches are dead, remove them. (Scrape some bark off; if ...Read MoreQ.Drought Resistant Fire Resistant Plants With Long Roots For Slop Hill In Southern California - to whom it may concerns I have been searching the plants for my hill which is facing north, gets full ...
A.Fire resistant plants are most important close to structures. Any plant will eventually burn, but there are choices that are more effective. Here are some drought and fire resistant plants: https://readyforwildfire.org/prepare-for-wildfire/fire-smart-landscaping/ https://www.firefree.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/Fire-Resistant-Plants.pdf https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/garden-how-to/info/plant-fire-adaptation.htm https://firesafesdcounty.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/Comprehensive-Fire-Resistant-Plant-List.pdf https://defensiblespace.org/plants/ https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/garden-how-to/soil-fertilizers/how-fire-affects-soil.htm https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/garden-how-to/design/lideas/firescaping-your-lawn-and-garden.htm https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/special/xeriscape/drought-tolerant-plants-for-nearly-any-landscape.htm https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/garden-how-to/garden-by-region/west/plants-that-thrive-in-the-west.htmRead MoreQ.What Is Attacking My Agapanthus? - I have about 8 agapanthus that have thrived for many years but this year they are not flowering and are ...
A.I suspect it is an insect such as aphids or mealybugs. Treat the plants with Neem oil to combat either of those. It also acts as a fungicide and will help with powdery mildew, if that is going on, too. ...Read More
