Q.Why Is My Oleander Is Dying - I live in Las Vegas have 3 oleander plants within 3ft of each 2in the front dried up and seem ...
A.It looks a lot like Oleander leaf scorch. It is transmitted by an insect so it may not have infected the third bush. There is no cure. Your university extension center probably has a pathology department that could verify this ...Read MoreQ.Can I Plant A Hyacinth In March? - I just want to know if it's possible to plant a hyacinth bulb now in March? outside?
A.You can plant it if the ground is not frozen. They need about three months of cold temperatures to initiate bloom so it may not bloom till next year. You can force a bloom, but it will still be three ...Read MoreQ.Have Potted Wisteria That I Hoped To Bonsai. Very Thick Mature Trunk. - I tried to dig it out of pit but ended up pulling. It separated from the roots. I’m heartbroken. Can ...
A.Wisteria is very hard to kill. You will probably see new shoots coming out of the roots soon. Keep it watered and near a light source. 🙂Read MoreQ.Houseplants Layer Over The Top Of Soil - Hi- Inevitably, particularly after repotting, the soil of my houseplant settles leaving more than the recommended inch of space between ...
A.The extra space is fine, or you can add more soil, small stones, or a thin layer of mulch or moss to conserve moisture.Read More
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Q.Can I Mail A Rose Campion From Alabama To A Friend In Oklahoma? - From my garden in Alabama?
A.As long as it is not listed as a noxious weed or threatened or endangered species in Oklahoma or Alabama you should be able to mail it. Rose campion is considered invasive in some states but it is not on ...Read MoreQ.From One Bloom Double Or Triple Flower? - This is a 2 year old plant i moved it to a bigger pot now its blooming from one bud ...
A.Is that a Datura plant? I have seen them full like that. It must have liked the extra room it got! It could be flower proliferation, where a flower goes rogue and may produce excess buds, for example. Here is ...Read MoreQ.Rio Dipladenia Cutting - My plant sits in my window over winter. Lost some leaves but not all. Starting to sprout long vines. Should ...
A.You could cut it back about 6 inches. That will encourage branching and a more compact plant. Plus, indoors they tend to get leggy. You can make more plants with the cuttings. Here is how: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/vines/mandevilla/dipladenia-cutting-propagation.htmRead MoreQ.Will My Tulip Bulbs Grow Next Year. - Hi I am renovating my garden in the coming weeks ( UK). I have very little time for gardening unfortunately. ...
A.Tulips and daffodils need about three months of cold weather to bloom well. I looked up your weather averages and if you get them planted right away, they may still bloom this year. (Unless the ground is frozen, then you ...Read MoreQ.I Bought Starter Plants Too Early. What To Do With Them Until I Can Plant? - Thought I was buying bareroots but got starter plants instead. Leafed out and healthy. Put in fridge or pot and ...
A.Yes, if you are still experiencing cold weather, you need to keep the plants indoors. Put them near a window but not on the sill where it will be cold. If you have any grow lights you can use those, ...Read MoreQ.Ginkgo Propagation With Branches - Dear All. i am struggling to successfully propagate ginkgo biloba from branches. i am based in South Africa....so currently summer ...
A.I see a couple things from your photos that may help. One of the branches is hardwood. Try cutting a newer stem that is succulent growth. The stems can be shorter, too, and remove most of the leaves. You only ...Read MoreQ.I Received This Plant As A Gift In A Small Pot And It Has Grown To What The Pictures Show. It Is Growing Well!! - I have 2 questions: 1. What type of plant is this? 2. I transplanted it twice, should I transplant again? ...
A.It is an arrowhead plant. You can prune it to keep it more compact. This article should help: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/houseplants/arrowhead-plant/arrowhead-plant-care-arrowhead-plant-or-syngonium-podophyllum.htmRead MoreQ.Summer Storage For Amaryllis Bulb - I leave my Phoenix house all summer. I keep my house at 88 degrees and I have no basement. I ...
A.The 62 degrees sounds like a fine idea. Here is more: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/bulbs/amaryllis-hippeastrum/amaryllis-bloom-again.htm https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/bulbs/amaryllis-hippeastrum/amaryllis-care-instructions-how-to-care-for-an-amaryllis.htm https://yardandgarden.extension.iastate.edu/faq/what-should-i-do-my-amaryllis-after-it-blooms https://ccenassau.org/resources/amaryllisRead MoreQ.A Few Questions About Kaolin Clay - Can you use Kaolin Clay on roses? and does it help with aphids at all?
A.It could help with aphids but so does insecticidal soap or Neem oil. You can use it on rose bushes or other plants. Many people use it on fruit trees. Here is more: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/plant-problems/pests/pesticides/kaolin-clay-insect-control.htmRead MoreQ.How To Take Care Of Jade Plant? What Should Be Watering Frequency? How To Know If The Plant Needs Water And How Much? - The leaves are drying and shedding suddenly.
A.It may be overwatered. A quick repot in fresh soil for succulents and a clean container may help. Jade plants need very little water. Do not water on a schedule. Water only when the soil has completely dried. Then water ...Read MoreQ.Why Is My Mint Doing Worse In Better Soil? - Hi there-so we have mint growing wild in our backyard--in clay soil, downslope from a pool-so it is getting constant ...
A.First try watering less and giving it full sun. Also, make sure the container is not too large for the plants. The container width should not be more than two inches larger than the root ball. If the container is ...Read MoreQ.Chili Pequin From Seed - Can you plant chili pequin that you eat in the ground to produce seedlings ?
A.It is best to buy seeds to plant. Otherwise, you don't know what variety you will grow. If it's a hybrid, it won't come true from seed. Also, it may be treated to retard germination. If the seeds you have ...Read MoreQ.Indoors Seed Growing - When I try to start seeds indoors, the seedlings always get very tall and leggy. So much so that they ...
A.It sounds like lack of light. Seedlings grow best under a grow light that is just a few inches above the seeds and moved upwards as the plants grow. If you have a south facing window you can try that ...Read MoreQ.I Have A Long Stem Rose From Florist That Has Sprouts Like New Growth, Can That Be Planted And Would Grow - Actually coming from several of the leaves it’s spouting.
A.It is possible to root already cut stems but you must get started before the plant fades. Are there already roots coming out of the bottom of the stem? If so, you can plant it in a pot of moist ...Read MoreQ.Can You Harvest Seeds To Replant From A Tomato That Had Root Knot Nematode? - If I have harvested seeds from tomato plants that were found to have RKN, would it be ok to plant ...
A.It is best not to use seeds from a plant that had any diseases, parasites, or disorders. Especially since your plants experienced RKN, you should use seeds the next year that are resistant to RKN. Also, do not plant tomatoes ...Read More
