Q.My Prosperity Plant Has One Twist That Has Become Wrinkled And Soft.Why? - I was given it as a gift. I did repot it a month ago. I used soil from a planter ...
A.It could have a fungal infection or is overwatered. Using old soil can be problematic as it may have disease organisms and/or is depleted of nutrients. The best soil is one similar for cacti/succulents. The ties also may be ...Read MoreQ.Herb Seed - Do you have a Source of where to buy Mushroom herb seed and Olive herb seed. I saw plants in ...
A.We don't source any plants or offer vender recommendations. Searching the internet for herb farms is your best bet or asking at local garden centers or university extension centers for recommendations.Read MoreQ.Small Leaves And Small Flowers - My hydrangea bushes have been beautiful for 4 years with large lush leaves and large blooms. This year the leaves ...
A.It could be a nutrient problem. Have you fertilized? They don't need a lot. Just once in spring with a balanced, slow release fertilizer is ample. Not enough water also can stunt growth. These articles should help: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/shrubs/hydrangea/fertilizing-hydrangeas.htm https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/shrubs/hydrangea/growing-hydrangeas-hydrangea-care-guide.htm https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/shrubs/hydrangea/growing-hydrangeas-hydrangea-care-guide.htmRead MoreQ.Help, Patio Containers Are Becoming Overcrowded - What is the best solution to this as the summer progresses? To continue pruning them, or should I separate them ...
A.Pruning them should invigorate them and keep their growth in check. Also, some patio plants need to be cut back or they will go to seed, such as the older types of petunias. If they were overplanted to begin with ...Read More
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Q.Sago Palm Brown Leaves - My sago palm leaves begin to turn brown shortly after growth, this only occurs during warmer/summer months whereas winter the ...
A.There are a lot of plants under the sago which may be taking water and nutrients from the sago palm or holding water close to the sago. Also, if you are constantly watering the plants under the sago, it may ...Read MoreQ.Can Decomposing Organic Matter That Washes Up Be Buried On The Beach? - After a busy day on the lake, so much leave and natural debris wash up on our small beach. We ...
A.The debris will break down into soil, not sand. Sand comes from rocks and shells that break down over time. The debris can be buried in the sand and it will break down and likely mix with the sand. These ...Read MoreQ.What Are These Pods On My Canna Lilies? - These pods formed in the stem of my canna lilies. Is this normal?
A.Yes. Those are seed pods! If you would like to plant them when they are ready, then this article will help: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/bulbs/canna/planting-canna-lily-seeds.htm?utm_source=chatgpt.comRead MoreQ.Spiderwort – Drooping/flopped After Garden Transfer - Hello! I aunt gifted me a large root ball of bloomed spiderworts. Within 24hrs I planted and they are laying ...
A.Go ahead and trim off the flower buds. Let the plants become established before you decide whether to cut the leaves back. They may spring back up. Here is more on its care: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/flowers/spiderwort/growing-spiderworts.htmRead MoreQ.Best Manure/fertiliser For Clumping Fargesia In Pots. Leaves Yellow And Very Little New Growth - Two years in planters. Are exposed to winds
A.Bamboos grow quickly and the roots may have filled the container, making water and nutrient uptake difficult. Is that roots above ground that I see in the photo? You can root prune if you don't want to invest in a ...Read MoreQ.Why Is Healthy Appearing Mandevilla Vine Dropping Green Leaves. - Plant has much new growth with small buds, slow growing. It is one of 4 plants purchased together. 3 others ...
A.Check the leaves carefully for pests. Spider mites and scale can go unnoticed. I also included information on diseases. https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/vines/mandevilla/mandevilla-plant.htm https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/vines/mandevilla/mandevilla-disease-problems.htm https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/vines/mandevilla/mandevilla-pest-problems.htmRead MoreQ.Gooseberry Bush Decimated By Saw Fly - I have one gooseberry bush in a container. Last year I had approximately 10lbs of fruit, this year I have ...
A.Your plant should come back. Generally caterpillar damage does not kill the plant. Here is more: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/plant-problems/pests/insects/sawfly-insect-control.htmRead MoreQ.What Is The Name Of This Plant - This plant, please what is the name?
A.I searched Nigerian references at length, plus Google lens, but didn't find anything I thought was a perfect match. But I didn't know if I was looking for a weed, native plant, vegetable, or ornamental. Is there a source closer ...Read MoreQ.Okra Watering Advice - Hi, it is my first time vegetable gardening, and I am working with dense clay soil. I'm struggling to figure ...
A.That one is a common problem. Working with clay soil typically means it has to be amended. Weeds and grass may grow through clay pretty well, but a garden doesn't typically flourish without at least a little help. Watering clay ...Read MoreQ.How Much Sun Can A Foxtail Fern Take In Pot In S. Nevada? - we would like to have around pool area!
A.They can tolerate quite a bit of sun, but if you want them to look their best, you will want to shade them from the afternoon sun. Really, they will tolerate full sun, but if you can- give them just ...Read MoreQ.Acorn Squash Plant Is Very Small Yet Has Flowers - The plant is only about 8 inches tall but has 3 flowers. Should I remove them so the plant and ...
A.The male flowers start appearing about two weeks before the female flowers but the plants do look small. Go ahead and pinch off the flowers till the plants grow larger. https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/vegetables/squash/growing-acorn-squash.htm https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/vegetables/squash/how-and-when-to-pick-acorn-squash.htmRead MoreQ.Bark Fell Off Tree - North side of an autumn flame maple
A.Trees can shed bark for a number of reasons. It is normal to shed large chunks in some trees like silver maple, birch, and red buds. They are making room for new bark. Red maples are also on some of ...Read MoreQ.Where Can I Buy The Plant Bleeding Heart Glory-bower ( White With The Red Tips) UK Please - Please can I have some help,I have looked everywhere to buy this Plant,bleeding heart glory-bower ( White with the Red ...
A.The white Bleeding heart vine is a beautiful plant and it is hard to find. I discovered it in a country plant nursery. I don't know why it isn't offered more in the nursery trade. It is easy to care ...Read MoreQ.White Dust Like Substance On Fronds Of Staghorn Fern - I started washing the leaves with damp cloth and looks a little like cotton-y substance or white dust.
A.It could be powdery mildew, a fungus, which looks like a white coating. Mealy bugs are a type of scale insect and have a cottony appearance which can develop on ferns grown in low light. Also, the fronds normally are ...Read MoreQ.Should You Use Row Cover On Tomato Plants? - These are in raised beds and the temperature gets to about 90
A.Row covers for vegetables are helpful in preventing pests on the plants. However, they need to be removed at some point to allow pollination. They also can provide shade or prevent a sudden temperature drop. At temperatures of 90 degrees, ...Read More