Q.Growing Tomato Seeds Inside - I planted tomato seeds...germinated covered one week only one plant started grow...has grown to three inches with leaf at the ...
A.Hi, the seedling may need more sunlight. If that is not possible for you, a grow light will help. Seedlings also need darkness in order to grow. So, at night keep the lights turned off (if you don't already do that). -Ellie.Read MoreQ.Indoor Bay Tree Pkant - My small plant has sticky small leaves and doesn’t appear to be growing. I it is about half a metre ...
A.It doesn't seem to be getting enough light. I would also recommend cutting of the bottom one third of the root mass, and replanting. This can help it to remain in such a small container for longer. Otherwise you will ...Read MoreQ.Camilla Hedges - On moving house have inherited two very old unkept camilla hedges I would like to keep them but they need ...
A.They look like they have already been pruned for the year. I would not do any further pruning until spring of next year. This article will give you more information on this plant: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/flowers/camellia/caring-for-camellias.htmRead MoreQ.Female Cottonwood Tree - I've been told that there is a product I can purchase so that my female cottonwood will stop producing cotton. ...
A. Yes, you can sterilize a tree. This link has more information. https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/trees/tgen/fruit-tree-sterilization.htm Read More
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Q.Understory - I live in Indianapolis. I have a small 1/2 acre forest with large 60-80 foot trees - Oak, Maple, Beech, Walnut. I ...
A.You should determine the amount of sunlight that the areas you are planting will have. You should also check the soil and a soil test is a good place to start. https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/garden-how-to/info/what-is-partial-sunlight.htm https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/garden-how-to/info/full-sun.htm https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/garden-how-to/soil-fertilizers/testing-soil.htm Here are links to care information on the plantings you mention. https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/trees/redbud/caring-for-redbud-trees.htm https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/trees/dogwood/caring-dogwood-trees.htm https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/trees/dogwood/common-dogwood-varieties.htm https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/trees/hawthorn/growing-hawthorn-trees.htm https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/fruits/pawpaw/growing-pawpaw-trees.htm https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/shrubs/viburnum/viburnum-shrub.htm https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/bulbs/tulips/tulips-care-and-tulip-planting-tips.htm I ...Read MoreQ.Dianthus - How much do I cut off of the old plant in the spring before new growth appears- leave it alone, ...
A. Cut the old growth back to about 1 to 2 inches in height. If you did not do this in the fall, you can cut it back now. https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/flowers/dianthus/growing-dianthus-plants.htm Read MoreQ.Transplant Rose Cutting - can I take a cutting from a rose bush and transplant and how would you transplant the cutting.
A.Each of the seedlings should have 6 true leaves before transplanting to new pots. Desert Rose do better when they are more root bound so do not choose to large of a pot. A pot size that is 6 to ...Read MoreQ.Pear Tree Dying - A few weeks ago I had green shoots starting on ends of limbs. They have now all turned brown ...
A.Has there been a cold snap? This can cause the problem. Also, if it has been overly wet, then I would suspect a fungal infection. I would add dolomitic lime and wettable sulfur to help with this. Read MoreQ.What Are The Best Flowers To Plant In Pots In Zone 6 In Central Oregon - flowers must be deer resistant, in full sun, and small area of shade, and easy care. our ground is very ...
A.I believe this is a duplicate, and I have already answered on the original post. Read MoreQ.What Are The Best Flowers To Plant In Pots In Zone 6 In Central Oregon - flowers must be deer resistant, in full sun, and small area of shade, and easy care. our ground is very ...
A.Unfortunately, there is nothing that is deer proof. They will eat, almost, anything. Now I can help you with what will do fine in containers in your area. This article contains plants that will do well in your area in ...Read MoreQ.Palm Identification - Can someone help me identify what type of palm this is? Thank you.
A.It looks like, either, a bottle palm, or its cousin the spindle palm. You can ask your local extension service, and they can help you figure out exactly what this is. This link will help you locate the nearest one ...Read MoreQ.Mexican Lime Tree - Hello my name is priscilla romero and I've been having my key lime tree in a container I'll insert a ...
A.They can survive quite easily in container. I would recommend a few things. Use dolomitic lime, and iron sulfate at least once per year... Twice is better. And feed with a citrus fertilizer at least once per year. This will ...Read MoreQ.Pruning Shrubs In Cedar Rapids IA - Can I print my knockout roses and barberry bushes now?
A.A rule of thumb is to prune roses when forsythia starts to bloom. Usually this coincides with rose leaf buds swelling and starting to open. Cut back to an outward facing bud. Cut back until you reach live wood: look ...Read MoreQ.Moss On The Rockery Stones And All Around The Plants. - My rockery gets loads of sun but is still covered in moss, on the stones and between plants. Easy to ...
A.This article will help you on how to deal with a moss issue. https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/foliage/moss/killing-moss.htm Read MoreQ.Pine Needles For Prostate Health - My husband, awhile back, found a 3-ingredient tea recipe, using pine needles-- and it was for prostate health-- we can't ...
A.I am not certain. I cannot locate the article in question. I would ask a healthcare professional, as we cannot give advice like this. You will have to try any alternative methods at your own risk.Read MoreQ.Boggy Lawn & Its Overrun With Moss - we have just moved into a new house, the garden is overrun with Moss & its very boggy especially by ...
A. This can be a process, you will need to first determine where the water is coming from. You will need to determine if your soil is draining properly. You can do a test to see how long it takes for water to ...Read MoreQ.Peaches - Do you know anything about an old timey small white peach? My Grandma used to have a tree but ...
A.There are very many cultivars of antique white peaches. I would consult your local extension service to see if they can help you locate this. Here is a link to help you find the closest one to you: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/extension-search/Read MoreQ.Yukka Tree - Hello I have just moved into a new home with a yukka in the garden but the old owners have ...
A. It will not regrow leaves from the bottom of the plant. You can however prune for height. This article will help you. https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/foliage/yucca/yucca-plants-care-and-pruning-tips-for-pruning-a-yucca.htm Read MoreQ.Jasmine Hedge Pruning - I have an overgrown, old hedge that is very woody. Can I prune it to the ground and start it ...
A.You will not want to prune it all the way to the ground. This can harm it beyond repair. You can prune it pretty heavily, but I would leave something for it to regenerate from. This article will help: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/flowers/jasmine/trimming-jasmine-plants.htmRead MoreQ.Asiatic Lilies - Can Asiatic lilies be grown in warm climates?
A.Asiatic lilies can be grown in zones 4-9. Or 3-8 or 4-10 depending on the information source. Hardiness may vary with specific hybrids. If you are on the edge of hardiness zones, buy from local nurseries or local mail-order firms. ...Read More