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A.Yes, you can cut back the foliage. The fungicides typically don't help if the plant already has powdery mildew. Fungicides work better as a preventative than as a solution to fungal infections. The best thing to do is to make ...Read More

A.Here is how to renovate your strawberry patch. It is usually done sooner than September, but do it now this time. When cold weather hits, protect your plants with mulch: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/fruits/strawberry/renovate-strawberry-plants.htm https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/fruits/strawberry/growing-strawberry-runners.htm https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/fruits/strawberry/winterizing-strawberry-plants.htmRead More

A.You don't need to freeze them. Just put them in the refrigerator for three months, then plant outside. (avoid storing next to fruit) And they should bloom. https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/bulbs/bgen/chilling-flowering-bulbs.htm https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/bulbs/bgen/flower-bulb-shelf-life.htmRead More

A.The yellow flowering vines marketed as mandevilla technically are not. They are Urichtes lutea or Pentilinon luteum. It is possible for some flowers to change color. The soil acidity, climatic conditions, and other factors can play a part. Color also ...Read More

A.I do notice a few things, but these kinds of answers won't be straightforward, unfortunately. Likely, you will have to test the soil for multiple issues. I notice a potassium deficiency. I see yellowing leaf edges, starting with the bottom ...Read More

A.Unfortunately, your photos did not come through. I can't really say if they are the problem or not, but there are some accepted treatments. Usually, you will look for endosufan, chorpyrifos, or lindane. Here is an article that will help ...Read More

A.It was pretty old. Most shrubs only live 10 to 15 years so yours did well. It sounds like it may have had a dieback disease. Here is an article about it: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/shrubs/azalea/azalea-branches-dying.htmRead More

A.Here are some options for zone 5: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/garden-how-to/gardening-by-zone/zone-5/zone-5-privacy-hedges.htm https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/garden-how-to/gardening-by-zone/zone-4/zone-4-evergreen-shrubs.htm Here are general landscape hedges: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/shrubs/shgen/care-of-landscape-hedges.htmRead More

A.It looks like anthracnose or canker on the small tree. Anthracnose is a fungal infection that can be serious. The first photo looks like a stump but it looks like it has had borer issues and also canker disease. You ...Read More

A.Pine wood chips will be more acidic. Blueberries need acidic, well-draining soil with proper fertilization and pruning to grow well. They produce better and larger if you have more than one variety. These articles should help: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/fruits/blueberries/blueberry-fertilizer.htm https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/fruits/blueberries/blueberry-chlorosis-treatment.htm https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/fruits/blueberries/blueberry-plant-pruning.htm https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/fruits/blueberries/growing-blueberry.htm https://njaes.rutgers.edu/fs750/Read More

A.If there are only a few worms you can pick them off and drop them in a container of soapy water. You also can control caterpillars with Bt. For aphid and caterpillar control, try Neem oil or insecticidal soap. Here ...Read More

A.We have lots of information on growing beefsteak and other tomatoes. Be sure there are plenty of drainage holes in the bucket. These articles should get you started: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/vegetables/tomato/growing-beefsteak-tomatoes.htm https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/vegetables/tomato/tomatoes-in-containers-video.htm https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/vegetables/tomato/how-deep-to-plant-tomatoes.htm https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/vegetables/tomato/growing-tomatoes-guide.htm https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/vegetables/tomatoRead More

A.We did get your photo! Clip the central trunk about three inches to stimulate more side shoots. It probably needs a larger container to accommodate the tap root. Also, the brown on the leaves could mean it needs more humidity. ...Read More

A.They should grow easily from semi-hardwood cuttings. Make sure the temperature is between 55 to 75 degrees F. (13-24 C.) Here is how: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/garden-how-to/projects/rooting-plant-cuttings.htm https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/shrubs/emu-bush/growing-emu-bushes.htm https://www.public.asu.edu/~camartin/plants/Plant%20html%20files/eremophilamaculata.htmlRead More

A.There are a couple of beans that are called tick beans, the fava beans and the castor beans (castor seeds "beans" are extremely poisonous and not edible). These articles should help: https://hort.extension.wisc.edu/articles/castor-bean-ricinus-communis/ https://plants.ces.ncsu.edu/plants/vicia-faba/ https://midwestcovercrops.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/NRCS_2020_Fava-Bean-Vicia-faba-Plant-Guide.pdf https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/vegetables/beans/growing-fava-beans.htmRead More

A.You could cut back on the watering. Instead of frequent watering, water them less often, but deeply. Here are more tips: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/fruits/elderberry/elderberry-bush-varieties.htm https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/fruits/elderberry/planting-elderberry.htmRead More