Q.Fire Ants In Soil Of Container To Be Planted With Tomatoes! How To Get Rid Of Them? There Is Large Numbers Of Them! - N central Texas
A.If you have a bucket or tub larger than the pot that is infested, set the ant ridden container inside the tub. Pour a solution of 1 to 2 tablespoons of concentrated insecticidal soap per quart of water inside the ...Read MoreQ.Planted A Ceanothus 2 Weeks Ago, Now Leaves Turning Brown - I live in a Zone 8b. I planted a Ceanothus ‘Victoria’ 2 weeks ago. The soil in my yard contains ...
A.It sounds like a number of issues from all of the above mentioned things! These don't, necessarily, like their soils to be very fertile. They have nitrogen fixing bacteria associated with their roots, so feeding them too often isn't required. ...Read MoreQ.Ranunculus How To Plant - Is there a Right way to plant
A.Yes, and they are planted in the Autumn, usually. This article will help you to do so, successfully: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/bulbs/ranunculus/growing-ranunculus-buttercups.htm This collection will offer more information: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/bulbs/ranunculusRead More
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Q.Transplanting A Crape Myrtle From Soil To A Permanent Pot - Help Please My son has to move a crape myrtle from soil in the ground to a permanent pot as ...
A.You don't need to wash the dirt off. When you dig, try to get as much of the rootball as possible. Make sure the container will be big enough. Just shake off some of the excess dirt and move to ...Read MoreQ.I Am Growing Bur Oaks From Acorns. Some Of The Seedlings’ Leaves Are Losing Color And Turning White, The Leaves Feel Dry, And So - me leaves are curling. What is happening? The majority of the acorns were planted November 2021. The rest were planted ...
A.Try giving them a light application of a balanced fertilizer. If it's bacterial leaf scorch there is no cure. These articles should help: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/trees/oak/bur-oak-tree-information.htm https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/trees/oak/xylella-oak-leaf-scorch.htm https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/trees/oak/how-to-grow-an-oak-tree.htmRead MoreQ.Should I Allow My Mexican Tarragon Plant To Flower? - I am concerned the the flavor of the leaves will change once the plant flowers.
A.I checked several sources and none of them said it would lose flavor if allowed to bloom. In fact they all heralded the marigold-like flowers, which are also edible. One did say drying or heat would diminish the flavor. ...Read MoreQ.African Blue Basil Isn’t From Africa - I thought it was discovered in the 80s in Ohio. It was a hybrid found by a nursery. East African ...
A.You are correct. This article is about African basil, not African Blue, which is a hybrid of two basils as you say. I will let the editor know. Thanks for the heads up!Read MoreQ.Control Cucumber Worms On Cantelope - Last year cucumber worms pickle worms?)burrowed into cantaloupe fruit and ate the inside
A.Uh oh. This looks like the Pickleworm! This terrible little creature is difficult to get rid of. I would recommend a nifty microbe called Bacillus thuringiensis. It will kill off the worm, naturally, without harming anyone else. https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/vegetables/cucumber/treating-pickleworms.htm https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/plant-problems/pests/pesticides/using-bacillus-thuringiensis.htmRead MoreQ.My Bottlebrush Tree And Shrub Have Got Dark Brown Leaves Will It Recover ? - What can I do to encourage new growth when the leaves are brown. This occurred on both my tree and ...
A.Unfortunately, your photos did not come through, so I am unable to see the extent of the damage. Unfortunately, it does sound fungal or bacterial in nature. In these cases, treatment will be difficult. Whether it is fully treatable will ...Read MoreQ.Most Of Leaves And Branches Are Black - The root and branch in ground look fine it’s the branches and leaves that have turned black
A.It could be sooty mold, which indicates you have an insect problem such as scale or aphids. They produce honeydew, which can cause the mold. https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/plant-problems/disease/how-to-get-rid-of-sooty-mold.htmRead MoreQ.Is There A Way To Test My Veg Garden Soil For Fungus Before Planting - Last year my cucumbers and squash developed a funk, no pests. I used everything I could but no help. Okra, ...
A.Yes, there is a possibility of a diseases overwintering, and yes there are ways to stop it! There are several things that I would do, as well, while you are at it. I would make sure to check soil fertility, ...Read MoreQ.Money Tree - My cat, without me knowing, has urinated on my money tree, it's lost most leaves, I've repotted but still looks ...
A.Did you also rinse the leaves well? Repotting was a good idea. That is about all you can do. Keep the plant well watered, but make sure there is plenty of drainage. Here are tips to prevent this from happening ...Read MoreQ.Can I Apply Lime AND Commercial Fertilizer To My Garden Plot In Preparation Of Planting? Don’t Want To Burn The Soil Up. - Don't want to overdo it.
A.Rather than add commercial fertilizer at the same time, you could incorporate compost into the soil with the lime. A soil test will let you know if you need lime or fertilizer. https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/garden-how-to/soil-fertilizers/adding-lime-to-soil.htmRead MoreQ.Re Gladiolus Not Blooming - So, mention "northern gardeners" needing to dig corms to protect from freezing. Please be a little more specific. Does that ...
A.That is a broad statement. It is best to go by growing zones. Gladiolas are hardy in zones 8 to 11. In zones 6 and 7, they can survive if a heavy winter mulch is applied. Gardeners north of zone ...Read MoreQ.Canned Fish For Fertilizer? - Is canned fish really good for garden fertilizer? Does it attract bears?
A.Fish waste should be composted before using. And yes, it will attract bears and other wildlife if not composted in a closed container. If you live in bear country, it is recommended not to compost fish waste at all. https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/composting/ingredients/composting-fish-waste.htmRead MoreQ.I Planted A 6ft Rowan (from Nursery) Last Autumn. It Is Now Almost April And No Sign Of Life. Is This Usual? - I followed the advice given by nursery and online. It seemed to go into autumn leafshedding as would be expected. ...
A.April is not too late for tree leaves to emerge. You can scrape off some of the stem and it should be green inside. Also, stems should be pliable, not brittle. If it hasn't shown signs of life by May, ...Read MoreQ.Can Sweet Peas Drop Over A Wall Instead Of Climbing? - We have a retaining wall that is about 7 ft. tall. Was wondering if we could plant sweet peas on ...
A.The vining type should cascade down the wall. However, the article below says to avoid planting near walls because it would prevent air circulation. If grown at the ground it would need help getting up the wall with mesh or ...Read MoreQ.Please Stop - Many of the ground covers you recommend in your articles are invasive! Please stop recommending things that need eradicated in ...
A.All plants have the potential to become invasive if given the proper environment. We provide gardening information to people in all parts of the world, and it would be very unfair to people in areas where certain plants are not ...Read MoreQ.Can I Saw My Pine Tree? - The needles are yellow, but still supple. We live in southeast Wisconsin. Is there anything I can feed the tree ...
A.These articles should help you identify why the needles are yellowing. It could just be winter drying. https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/trees/pine/pine-tree-drying-bottom.htm https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/trees/tgen/brown-conifer-needles.htmRead More
