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A.That doesn't really look like a clematis root. Perhaps it is something from the oak. But if you want to see if something will grow, cut off the section that is attached to the smaller roots and plant it in ...Read More

A.Pear scab and Fabraea leaf spot can have those symptoms. Also possible are fire blight or black rot. These articles should help. https://ask.extension.org/kb/faq.php?id=721444 https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/fruits/pear/how-to-treat-pear-scab.htm https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/fruits/pear/pear-tree-diseases.htm https://extension.illinois.edu/blogs/good-growing/2023-03-24-managing-fire-blight-apples-and-pears-home https://extension.umn.edu/plant-diseases/black-rot-appleRead More

A.Plants with strong scents such as allium, marigolds, lavender, and mint may help. You also can spray repellents near the tomato plants to discourage them. These articles should help: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/trends/what-kind-of-damage-can-chipmunks-cause https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/vegetables/tomato/protecting-tomatoes-from-animals.htm https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/plant-problems/pests/animals/chipmunk-control.htm https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/plant-problems/pests/how-to-keep-animals-out-of-the-garden-with-no-fenceRead More

A.You were lucky to have a lizard friend. It usually takes months or years of patience for one to trust a human. You may try making your garden more hospitable with places to hide, native grasses, and water to drink. ...Read More

A.Day-neutral varieties are generally recommended to grow hydroponically. Here is more: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/fruits/strawberry/day-neutral-strawberry-info.htm https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/strawberry/how-to-grow-hydroponic-strawberries https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/fruits/strawberry/indoor-strawberry-farm.htm Please let us know if you have any other gardening questions and happy gardening!Read More

A.There is no easy solution here. You could dig up the Hosta and some of the lily of the valley then spray with an herbicide and replant the Hosta and restart the lily of the valley. If there are too many ...Read More

A.Check the bare stems for signs of insects. On the stems without buds, go ahead and trim those back close to the ground. If they have buds, wait till they flower to trim them back. Here is more: https://ccenassau.org/resources/clematis-problemsRead More

A.When new growth is that low, it likely is coming from the rootstalk. It is generally recommended to remove those right away. It could grow into a lemon tree of sorts, but would be something inferior to what you had ...Read More

A.It could be a type of scotch broom, possibly the 'Pink Beauty' cultivar. (Cytisus spp.) Here is more: https://woodyplants.cals.cornell.edu/plant/307Read More

A.It may be powdery mildew, which is common on wisteria. Your other wisteria may get more sun so is less susceptible. Here is more: https://www.rhs.org.uk/plants/wisteria/frequently-asked-questions https://www.rhs.org.uk/disease/powdery-mildews https://plantdiseasehandbook.tamu.edu/landscaping/shrubs/wisteria/ https://ipm.ucanr.edu/PMG/GARDEN/PLANTS/wisteria.htmlRead More

A.I've included information about controlling purslane and using vinegar. The downside to vinegar is it won't kill the roots, so the problem will likely persist. The upside is it breaks down quickly in the environment, so you can plant within ...Read More

A.Typically, lilacs are grafted using privet or ash. I didn't find one specifically for dwarf lilacs, but you could choose a privet that is the desired size. Here is more: https://extensionpubs.unl.edu/publication/g1860/2008/html/view https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/shrubs/lilac/dwarf-lilac-varieties.htm https://extension.oregonstate.edu/news/prune-lilacs-soon-after-bloom https://digitalcommons.usu.edu/cgi/viewcontent.cgi?article=2064&context=extension_curall https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/trees/tgen/grafting-trees-what-is-tree-grafting.htmRead More

A.Perhaps it can be moved. The trunk can get up to 7 feet wide so your concern is valid. Here is more information about it: https://hort.ifas.ufl.edu/database/documents/pdf/tree_fact_sheets/BEARECA.pdf https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/houseplants/ponytail-palm/how-to-move-ponytail-palms.htm https://sarasota.wateratlas.usf.edu/upload/documents/fynplantguide-web.pdfRead More

A.It could be dothiorella gummosis, which requires cutting out affected limbs. Are those swollen spots on the limbs or are they shadows? It may be a canker issue. These articles should help: https://ipm.ucanr.edu/agriculture/citrus/dothiorella-gummosis/#gsc.tab=0 https://ipm.ucanr.edu/PMG/C107/m107bpleaftwigdis.html https://extension.arizona.edu/sites/extension.arizona.edu/files/pubs/az1492.pdfRead More

A.If it has not been rooted, you will need to start the rooting process. You can fill a one-gallon nursery container with soil for cactus and succulents or use regular potting mix with one-third perlite. Fill the pot up to ...Read More

A.That must have been an unusual cold snap for your zone. The nighttime temperature for planting poblano peppers outside should be between 60 and 75 degrees. For tomatoes, nighttime temps should be above 50. They may have sustained damage to the ...Read More