Q.Bougainvillea Climbing Versus Bougainvillea Bush - Thank you so much. You will note from the picture that we have two Bougainvilleas in our front yard. We ...
A.You probably have a dwarf bougainvillea. They stay more compact but still need to be trimmed to keep their size in check. This article tells about the different varieties and whether they still climb. If you know what you have, ...Read MoreQ.How Do I Help My Dwarf Lilac Start Producing Leaves? - Our dwarf lilac has a few blooms and almost zero leaves. There are only a few branches on the bush ...
A.The first thing to do is get your soil tested and then fertilize according to the report, if needed. Your closest university extension office may offer those. Here is more about soil testing: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/garden-how-to/soil-fertilizers/testing-soil.htm If the bare branches are dead, you can ...Read MoreQ.Desert Rose Pruning - I have 12 desert rises started from seed. Thet are about 5 to 6 inches tall. When do I start ...
A.They look beautiful! You can pinch off the top of those now as long as they are actively growing. Apply a fungicide or cinnamon to the cuts to prevent a fungal infection.Read MoreQ.Greetings, What Can You Offer To Help Detract Deer From Turning Flower Garden / Containers Into Their Private Salad Bar ,, - We’ve tried, noise, small doggies, spices, so called deer proof plants ( which they love and the spices ), pretty ...
A.You may have to resort to fencing they can't jump over. Here is more: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/plant-problems/pests/deer/build-a-deer-proof-fence.htm https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/plant-problems/pests/deer/deer-repellents.htm https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/plant-problems/animals/8-deer-resistant-perennialsRead More
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Q.Landscape Design App - to whom it may concern I am working on my hillside landscaping design, since my hillside is large and long, ...
A.We don't have any info on landscape apps, but these articles may help: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/special/spaces/landscaping-software-is-landscape-design-software-really-helpful.htm https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/garden-how-to/design/lideas/hillside-rock-gardens.htm https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/garden-how-to/design/lideas/low-maintenance-hillside.htm https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/special/slope-hill/plants-that-grow-on-slopes.htm https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/special/slope-hill/plants-for-full-sun-slopes.htm https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/special/slope-hill/growing-vegtable-garden-hill.htmRead MoreQ.Leaves Turning Brown - My palm leaves are dying slowly. They get brown and dry at the tips and gradually it spreads tot the ...
A.Brown tips can indicate a low humidity problem and/or not enough water. Too much fertilizer can be a culprit as are pests. These articles should help: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/plant-problems/environmental/what-causes-brown-edges-on-leaves-of-plant.htm https://hgic.clemson.edu/factsheet/indoor-palms/Read MoreQ.Pleach Trees For Shady Position - Id like to plant a pleached hedge at the rear of my house which is a north facing court yard, ...
A.These articles should help: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/trees/tgen/what-is-pleaching.htm https://www.rhs.org.uk/plants/types/trees/pleached-arbours https://plantdatabase.uconn.edu/detail.php?pid=83 https://www.uaex.uada.edu/yard-garden/resource-library/plant-week/Carpinus-caroliniana-Musclewood-Hornbeam-Blue-Beech-11-16-2018.aspxRead MoreQ.Preparing Delicata Squash Seeds To Plant - I had to cut into my delicata to get seeds to plant. They're dried now, but do they need an ...
A.Some seeds can be stratified in the refrigerator, but you never want to put seeds in the freezer. It can destroy them. I didn't find any reference that said seeds need any special preparation so go ahead and plant indoors ...Read MoreQ.What Is Wrong With My ‘fire And Ice ‘ Hibiscus? - the leaves are turning Red and the bush looks like it has pink spots.
A.That variety is supposed to have splashes of maroon and pink, but it may intensify due to stress. The dark spots are more worrisome. It looks like a burn, like fertilizer burn perhaps. Was it recently fertilized? Has there ...Read MoreQ.Leggy Tomato Starts - Although I have my indoor germinating tomato starts almost touching the correct lights. and a fan blowing on them gently, ...
A.Starting them too early can cause leggy seedlings. Are you giving them a weak fertilizer solution? Are your grow lights on 16 hours a day? If not, try that. These articles should help: https://extension.psu.edu/successful-tomatoes-from-seed https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/vegetables/tomato/growing-tomatoes-from-seed.htm https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/garden-how-to/propagation/seeds/leggy-seedling.htmRead MoreQ.USDA Zone Explanation – What Do Hardiness Zones Mean Exactly - Im researching to start planting in my yard in zip 33713. Usda site: "determine which perennial plants are most likely ...
A.You are looking for plants that include 10. For example, a plant rated 7 to 10 or 8 to 10. The reason certain plants may only be rated from zone 3 to 7 is the plant does not tolerate excessive ...Read MoreQ.Non GMO Peach Trees - Where is a good place to order non GMO peach trees?
A.I am not finding any information that says any peach trees are GMO. So you should be able to buy peach trees locally that are non-GMO. This information may help: https://www.ams.usda.gov/rules-regulations/be/bioengineered-foods-list https://ohioline.osu.edu/factsheet/HYG-5058Read MoreQ.What Could Be Causing Dead Blossoms On Sweet Cherry Tree? - I'm not sure about the variety of sweet cherry.Its a huge tree now blooms like crazy every year. Every year ...
A.It could be a brown rot blossom blight which is a common cherry disease. Apply a fungicide right before the blossoms open. Here is more: https://hortsense.cahnrs.wsu.edu/fact-sheet/cherry-brown-rot-blossom-blight-and-fruit-rot/Read MoreQ.My Outdoor Potted Plants Were Killed Because They Were Covered During Termite Fumigation. Do I Need To Replace All The Soil In The - se very large planters or just the plants? How does fumigation for termites effect the nutrient level of potted plant ...
A.plants that will be under a fumigation tent should be covered. If yours were not, then the fumigation pesticide has infiltrated your potted plants. To err on the side of caution, I suggest replacing all the soil. You may want to ...Read MoreQ.Lavender Questions - Good morning I just purchased some of your lavender plants from Walmart and my question is what type of soil ...
A.We don't have any products to sell in Walmart but we do have partners in the Garden Shop. https://shop.gardeningknowhow.com/ Here is more about lavender: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/herbs/lavenderRead MoreQ.Besides Pruning, Are There Other Remedies For Fire Blight In Pear Trees? - I have a new Southern Bartlett which has already leafed out. I want to know as much as possible about ...
A.You are wise to aim for prevention rather than after the fact. Here is more about the disease and management strategies: https://ipm.ucanr.edu/agriculture/pear/fire-blight/#gsc.tab=0 https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/trees/identifying-common-tree-pests-diseases-how-to-protect-your-trees https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/fruits/pear/bartlett-pear-information.htmRead MoreQ.What Are The “bulb” Looking Little Things That Form Under A Daffodil Bloom After It Has Been Cut And Used For Cut Flowers Inside - i believe this is narcissus
A.That is a seed pod forming. You can grow daffodils from seed but it requires patience and the resulting flowers may not look like the parent. Here is how: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/bulbs/daffodil/daffodil-seed-cultivation.htmRead MoreQ.Sea Holly Taproot - After 5 days, my sea holly is popping out of ground! Is this normal?
A.No, the taproot should keep them anchored. Do you have any underground critters that might be tunneling? Here is info on sea holly and underground diggers. https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/flowers/sea-holly/sea-holly-flowers.htm https://botanicgardens.uw.edu/about/blog/2007/07/01/july-2007-plant-profile-eryngium-sapphire-blue-blue-sea-holly/ https://news.oregonstate.edu/news/moles-voles-and-gophers-dig-garden https://ucanr.edu/blog/real-dirt-blog/article/serious-garden-pests-voles-moles-and-gophers?postnum=49119Read MoreQ.Can I Successfully Raise Geraniums In A Shaded Area Of A Garden In Zone 4 Ontario? - Area is fairly damp. I will be using good garden Vigoro Soil and Mulch.
A.Geraniums need full to part sun and well-drained soil. So you may want to grow something that takes shade and likes a moist site. Here are some ideas: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/special/shade/finding-a-shade-loving-plant.htm https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/special/shade/shade-tolerant-flowers.htm https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/flowers/geranium/geranium-care.htmRead More
