Q.Is My Acer Red Suffering From Underwatering Or Overwatering? - My acer has browm dried tips on the leaves at the top of the plant although lower branches are not ...
A.Yellowing leaves are a sign of both overwatering and underwatering. You should be watering deeply when the top inch of soil is dry if you aren't getting rain. Since it is in a container it may need watering more often ...Read MoreQ.Which Is The Best Compost For Eryngium (sea Holly) In A Pot - I have already tried with an ordinary compost and I think I overwatered it. Obviously don't want this happening again. ...
A.Sea holly is susceptible to root rot and needs a well, draining, dry soil. Even poor soil, so be sure not to over fertilize. When you say compost, I think of soil amendments such as aged manure or mushroom compost, ...Read MoreQ.Mechanism Of ‘walking’ Trees And Hedges - I have an long east-west garden, with several varieties of hedges on that axis. I notice that most annual growth ...
A.Most plants will grow toward the light. Trees and shrubs reproduce by underground suckers or by dropping seed. Birch trees do both. I suspect your birch trees are sending up new shoots from the root and growing into trees, which ...Read MoreQ.Why Is My Sunflower New Sets Of Leaves Bulky And Deformed Like This? - I keep seeing small brown bugs a bit bigger than an ant on the stem, and red ants too. Also ...
A.Pests such as spider mites, aphids, and caterpillars can deform the foliage. Also, improper watering or lack of nutrients can cause leaf curl. These articles should help: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/flowers/sunflower/sunflower-problems.htm https://ipm.ucanr.edu/PMG/GARDEN/FLOWERS/sunflower.html https://ipm.ucanr.edu/PMG/PESTNOTES/pn7405.html https://ipm.ucanr.edu/PMG/PESTNOTES/pn7404.html https://ipm.ucanr.edu/PMG/GARDEN/FLOWERS/INVERT/leafbeet.htmlRead More
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Q.Morning Glories Can Bloom - Previously, i asked the question why the morning glories are not bloomimg and was satisfied with your answer. I must ...
A.If you want to try to reduce the amount of fertilizer, flush the garden well with water. Also, you can lightly incorporate unfertilized soil into the area. Adding a layer of wood mulch to the soil may help bind up ...Read MoreQ.Vegetable Garden Diseases. - (1) what is the white circle in my vegetable leaves( behind)? (2) why my bean leaves are getting with brown ...
A.The white circles could be leafminers. Brown spots could be a fungal or bacterial infection. These articles should help: https://ipm.ucanr.edu/home-and-landscape/vegetable-leafminers/#gsc.tab=0 https://extension.umd.edu/resource/leafminers-vegetables/ https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/plant-problems/disease/plant-leaf-spots.htmRead MoreQ.Just Wondering What Has Caused This Damage And How Should I Stop Further Issues? Thanks In Advance. - Just wondering what has caused this damage and how should I stop further issues? Thanks in advance.
A.It looks like damage from borers. Help prevent borers by keeping the trees well watered and healthy. Remove nearby brambles and weeds. Keep an eye on the bark for holes or insects. Here is more: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/trees/tgen/tree-borer-insects.htm https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/plant-problems/pests/insects/crown-borer-management.htmRead MoreQ.Pom Pom Blue Cypress Balls Turned Brown On One Branch - I cut 3 balls off last fall and now the remaining 3 balls have turned brown on the same branch ...
A.Browning can be caused by overwatering, underwatering, poor drainage, or fungal disease. Try to figure out why they are browning and correct the deficiency. Also inspect the foliage for pests such as aphids or spider mites. I can see browning ...Read MoreQ.Can A Young Loquat Tree Be Damaged By Overwatering? - I accidently left the water on my loquat tree all day and flooded it. After that, all the new growth ...
A.I do not think it will cause permanent damage. The limp growth may fall off but new growth should be ok. Let the soil dry out before watering again. Here is more on Loquat care: https://fruitsandnuts.ucdavis.edu/loquat-fact-sheet https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/fruits/loquat/growing-loquat-fruit.htmRead MoreQ.What Will Grow In Dry Shady Soil? - I have a small healthy pond which is kept reasonably wild and natural. It has water mint and various oxygenating ...
A.These articles should help: https://extension.usu.edu/yardandgarden/research/landscaping-in-dry-shade https://www.missouribotanicalgarden.org/gardens-gardening/your-garden/help-for-the-home-gardener/advice-tips-resources/visual-guides/plants-for-dry-shade https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/special/shade/ground-covers-for-shade.htm https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/special/shade/adding-perennials-to-your-shade-garden.htmRead MoreQ.What Is This White Round In My Vegetable Under Side Leaves? - Every year I see this types in my vegetables underside leaves? What is cause & how to fix it? Can ...
A.I didn't see a photo of the white round on leaf undersides. If it is insects, it could be aphids, scale, or spider mites. If it is white spots, it could be a fungal infection such as powdery mildew. For spider ...Read MoreQ.Why Are My Potatoes And Tomatoes No Good This Time? - Last year was very poor for tomatoes so this year I bought in some garden ready plugs as well as ...
A.You may want to have your soil tested. There could be something amiss there. Also, it is best to rotate your planting areas; do not plant tomatoes and potatoes in the same space each year, or at least change them ...Read MoreQ.Dahlia Leaves Are White - Looking for a homemade solution to eliminate the white powdery leaves of my dahlia
A.It does look like powdery mildew. These articles should help: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/plant-problems/disease/powdery-mildew-homemade-and-organic-remedies.htm https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/bulbs/dahlia/dahlias-with-powdery-mildew.htm https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/plant-problems/disease/get-the-cure-for-powdery-mildew.htmRead MoreQ.Why Don’t I Have Flowers On The Morning Glories And Nasturtiums This Year? - Last year they were ok
A.They both prefer poor soil so make sure you aren't fertilizing much, if any. They are both annuals in your zone, but they may reseed in the garden, but it is possible they didn't. These articles should help: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/flowers/nasturtium/nasturtium-wont-bloom.htm https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/vines/morning-glory/morning-glory-not-blooming.htmRead MoreQ.Can You Please Tell Me What’s Happening To My Passion Flower? Large Buds Appearing Do You Cut The Off -
A.Those are the seed pods/fruit forming. The fruit is edible but if you do not want the plant reseeding you can cut them off. They will fall and some will be eaten by animals but you may also get new ...Read MoreQ.Question About Lillies - I live in the Buffalo, NY area. What am I to do with the seeds in the pods, plant them ...
A.Usually the stems are removed before seed pods form. Growing daylilies from seed is not recommended unless you are hybridizing because the mound increases easily and can be divided for more plants. Growing from seed can take years to get ...Read MoreQ.Pumpkin Plant Struggling To Grow - Hello, I have a pumpkin plant I am trying to grow for more than a month and my pumpkin is ...
A.Those temperatures shouldn't be too high, but I suspect they are getting too much fertilizer. It doesn't need fertilizer every time you water. Hold off on the fertilizer. I am attaching a link to how to take care of pumpkins. If ...Read MoreQ.Snake Plant Query - One of our snake plant leaves got damaged and is bent at a 45 degree angle half way up the ...
A.You can cut it off below the bend or at the base of the plant to improve its appearance. Be sure to use a clean cutting tool. Here are some helpful tips: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/houseplants/snake-plant/snake-plant-care.htm https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/houseplants/snake-plant/snake-plant-propagation.htm https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/houseplants/signs-of-an-overwatered-snake-plantRead MoreQ.Sick Geranium Plant - Turning yellow leaves and thin hollow stems
A.It looks like it needs to be cut back and fertilized if you have not fertilized in the last couple of months. Leaves will turn yellow if it is overwatered, so be careful with watering. Let the top of the soil ...Read MoreQ.My Tomatoes Aren’t Growing Or Turning Red - It’s August 2 I live in New Jersey I’m watering properly and I still don’t have any fruit
A.It could be lack of light or not enough of the proper fertilizer. These articles should help: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/vegetables/tomato/tomato-fruit-stays-small.htm https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/vegetables/tomato/tomato-plant-problems.htm https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/vegetables/tomato/tomato-fertilizer.htmRead More
