Q.Can Someone Please Identify - Can anyone identify this invasive plant Ivy or Japanese knotweed
A.It is part of the genus Hedera, whether that is H. colchica or H. helix. This article will help with its care and removal, if necessary. https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/groundcover/english-ivy/english-ivy-plant-care.htmRead MoreQ.What Is Attacking My Cassia Tree? - The leaves start yellowing with spots, then the leaves lose their chlorophyll. I have sprayed with copper sulfate fungacide and ...
A.Cassia trees can suffer from bacterial leaf spot, fungal leaf spot, and anthracnose, all of which cause shot holes with black dots in the center of yellow rings, eventually leaving holes. Bacterial and fungal leaf spots start with small, water-soaked ...Read MoreQ.How To Revive Pampas Grass That Was Replanted In Another Area - We live in Bellingham MA and pruned down the replanted pampas grass to the other side of the fence - ...
A.This can come down to a few issues, like transplant shock, or pruning out of season. Wet soils that don't drain can prevent new clumps from establishing, but so can overly dry soils. You can poke around to see if ...Read MoreQ.Why Has My Growing Garlic Split Into Individual Lives And Stems - I usually grow garlic over winter in a poly tunnel but planted these outside in October. The variety is Early ...
A.This could be a combination of things. Mainly, it will come down to stress and late harvesting. Earlier varieties will do this much earlier than other varieties. https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/herbs/garlic/when-to-harvest-garlic.htmRead More
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Q.Planting A Tree - We have a Serviceberry tree that we would like to plant in clay soil. Any advice? Thanks.
A.They prefer a well draining soil, so you may want to add some amendments, if possible. If not, you can help drainage by planting it slightly above grade. https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/fruits/serviceberries/growing-serviceberries.htm https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/garden-how-to/soil-fertilizers/how-to-improve-clay-soil.htmRead MoreQ.Writer Amy Grant, Pink Eye Purple Hull Peas - How long can you freeze them? Do they need to be shelled first? Do you need to Blanche them first? ...
A.Though Amy does not answer questions, here, I can help. To freeze Pink Eye Purple Hull Peas, first, shell them and then blanch them to keep them fresh. Bring a pot of water to a boil, add the peas, and ...Read MoreQ.Devils Backbone Go Outside - Can the devils backbone go out side. My son wants to know he is only 7 yrs old.
A.Not in the winter in your area. This plant is tropical. It can go outside for a good portion of the year, but it will need to be brought in during the winter. https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/houseplants/devils-backbone/devils-backbone-plant.htmRead MoreQ.Weigela Lying Flat Instead Of Upright - We have two ruby weigela bushes we planted late last Spring. They are doing well with lots of blooms but ...
A.This is likely due to a few things. Some weigelas naturally have arching branches, especially when loaded with heavy blooms. Lack of pruning can also make branches too long and weak. To fix this, you can stake the branches or ...Read MoreQ.My Indoor Jasmine Sambac Has New Growth That Keeps Dying – What Am I Doing Wrong? - There are also tiny white dots on the leaves of the plant which I’m not sure are an issue.
A.These are the classic signs of spider mites. If you look long enough, those dots on the underside will begin to move. These things absolutely DESTROY plants. I would opt for neem oil or its extract, azadirachtin. https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/plant-problems/pests/pesticides/azadirachtin-vs-neem-oil.htmRead MoreQ.Why Is My Olive Tree Losing Leaves ? - I have a large olive tree in a pot outside that has been fine for several years. In the last ...
A.I think there are several factors, here. I do think that the ants are doing damage, but it shouldn't be that bad. What would cause this much decline would be that the tree is struggling to get water with such ...Read MoreQ.Why Is My Newly Planted Kousa Dogwood Tree Growing Leaves Only At The Base Of The Bark? - I planted the tree at the end of September 2023. It was purchased through the mail and seemed to be ...
A.Likely, the tree is stressed. You will need to check pH, nutrient levels (over-fertilizing can be detrimental to newly planted trees.) and moisture content. You may want to perform a scratch test, as well. https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/garden-how-to/soil-fertilizers/testing-soil.htm https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/garden-how-to/soil-fertilizers/soil-ph-plants.htm https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/garden-how-to/soil-fertilizers/soil-nutrients-everything-you-need-to-know.htm https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/trees/dogwood/growing-kousa-dogwood-trees.htm Unfortunately, it looks like you have shoots ...Read MoreQ.China Doll Leaves Curl Under - My China doll is happily thriving with new growth and no brown leaves. The only thing is the leaves curl ...
A.I would check the pH levels, and nitrogen to potassium and phosphate ratios. For vegetative growth, nitrogen is needed. pH needs to be Slightly acidic at around 6.5 is best. This will increase the availability of nitrogen, as well. Pruning is ...Read MoreQ.What’s Eating My Brugmansia? - Something has been eating the bark off the trunk and limbs of my Brooke Mancia. There are tooth marks. Possibly ...
A.It does seem like rat damages. Cages and baits can work, and that will be your best option. The only other thing that I would recommend is deterrents. They will be deterred by similar things as we would. Capsaicin, or ...Read MoreQ.Crawlies Infesting My Vegetable Garden - Since the last few weeks a few crawlies that look like a centipede are infesting my home vegetable garden patch ...
A.I see that your soil is very compact clay. They probably made their way in while being dug up. Generally, clay soil is not recommended because it is too compact and will not drain properly in container. Potting soil is ...Read MoreQ.Should I Treat My Bean Supports That Supported Beans With Blight Last Year? - Last year I lost most of my pole beans to bean blight. What should I do to avoid it happening ...
A.It sounds like you are taking all the precautions. You can clean the supports with a 10 percent bleach solution. Here is more: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/vegetables/beans/bacterial-bean-blight-control.htmRead MoreQ.Grape Vines / New Growth Sprouting From The Ground Not The Canes. - Hi there. My home garden grape vines are now in their 3rd year. We are in zone 5. they are ...
A.It sounds like the grape vines were grafted. You've lost the part above the graft and are getting growth from the rootstalk (that was used to graft the scion). That means you need to start over with new vines if ...Read MoreQ.How Far Do Container Potatoes And Tomatoes Need To Be In A Garden Area? - I have all my tomatoes and potatoes in containers. I know you shouldn't plant them close but if they are ...
A.The rule of thumb if they are in soil is 10 feet. Since yours are in containers, they can be as close as you like since they aren't sharing soil. It's the soil-borne disease that is problematic. https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/vegetables/tomato/growing-tomatoes-with-potatoes.htmRead MoreQ.Identify Stalk In Mother’s Day Bouquet - 6-10 inches long, green, flatish, with white tulip shaped green tinged flowers blooming off of the stalk with their own ...
A.It sounds like lily of the valley but I am surprised it is used in floral bouquets because it is very toxic! However, it is popular in bridal arrangements. Here is more: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/bulbs/lily-of-the-valley/growing-lily-of-the-valley.htmRead MoreQ.Help Identify These Small Items In My Garden - About twice a week in exactly the same location something is leaving these small orange items that look like animal ...
A.It could be squirrel poop. If you can get hold of a game camera, you can leave it running at night to capture the invader. https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/plant-problems/pests/animals/get-rid-squirrels.htmRead More