Q.Planting Fruit Trees - I have 2 established peach trees and just bought my first apricot tree. I am wanting to plant it close, ...
A.If they cross pollinate, you will only see the results in the next seeds fruits. So as long as you are not planting the seeds from them, then there is not a risk of the fruit being changed. You are ...Read MoreQ.Amaryllis That Emerged In Dark Basement And Has White Leaves - Hello. I've had great success getting my amaryllis to bloom year after year. Happily, I do this sans ...
A. It sounds like you just accidentally forced all your bulbs! The bad news is that you won't be able to stagger them, but the good news is that they should be fine. Forced amaryllis bulbs usually start their lives in ...Read MoreQ.Insects On Leaves - Hello, We have a 2 year old fig tree in pot and its leaves are infected with think black insects (see ...
A.Yes, those are thrips. These are terrible. Neem oil does not affect them one bit. You will have to use something that they really don't like, such as garlic oil, rosemary oil, Hot pepper extract, and chrysanthemum extract all work ...Read MoreQ.Is My Tree Dying? - This trees leaves were all green about three or four weeks ago now it looks like it’s dying. Is this ...
A.This looks like a bad fungal infection. It may be too far gone already but you can attempt to fix this with wettable sulfur and dolomitic lime. Cut out all of the dead growth, and apply. Make sure to only ...Read More
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Q.Planting Flowers In A Flower Pot - Hi yes I am a 1st time gardener I went to the store to buy flowers in a box to ...
A.Gladiolus grow rather tall and can fall over (in my experience) For a more dramatic look, I would plant one in the center of each pot and plant supporting flowers around it. If you choose to plant them all ...Read MoreQ.Ice Plant - I love my ice plants because it’s a low ground cover and flowers beautifully. There is A LOT of dry brittle ...
A.It won't hurt it to remove the brittle parts. In fact, it can help it grow a little better. You can remove it if you would like. This article will give you more information on the care of these: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/flowers/ice-plant/growing-hardy-ice-plant.htmRead MoreQ.Reducing Scale And Lacy Leaves - Last year our Linden was covered with scale on the leaves, and all the upper most leaves were being eaten ...
A.You should only apply this when the tree is completely dormant. If there is any sign of growth, then it may be safer to use neem oil. Just don't spray while it is in direct, bright sun. Wait until afternoon, ...Read MoreQ.Royal Empress Sapling Growth - I grew a couple of royal empress trees from seed last year and planted them in the ground around October. ...
A.This seems to be a pH issue. Dolomitic lime will help out, significantly, here. I also notice the irrigation system next to it. I would only recommend watering when the soil is almost completely dry. This will keep any ...Read MoreQ.CowPeas Expiration Date - my packet of cowpeas purple hull says sell by 12/15. Do you think they are still good to grow?
A.As long as the seed packet stayed dry and was not exposed to extreme temperatures they should still be viable seeds. You may have a slightly lower germination rate. This link has more information. https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/garden-how-to/propagation/seeds/planting-old-seeds.htm Read MoreQ.Snowmound Spirea In Michigan, Zone 5 - I planted 2 snowmound spireas in the late summer and they stayed green until cold weather when leaves turned brown ...
A.I'm in Michigan too and the combination of a decent fall and cold December seems to have thrown the bushes off kilter. Several of my bushes also have old leaves clinging to them. Since we had decent snow cover, which ...Read MoreQ.Canna Lillies - Ihave a yellow canna that's about I foot tall. It is blooming beautifully - next to the plant {in the ...
A.There is nothing to be done at this time. They can crowd a little with no problem. Now, when it is time for them to go dormant, or if you have to force them then when they are dormant you ...Read MoreQ.Euonymus Shrubs. - What is the life expectancy of these bushes?
A.I believe an eternity is pretty darn close. The Dept of Agriculture (US) lists its lifespan as 250 years.Read MoreQ.Changing Soil Characteristics - How can fine sandy soil be treated t make it hold more water, ie more "clay like."
A.If you have a garden bed, amend the soil with several inches of compost/manure and several of peat or coir to a depth of 12 inches. Organic material should be added annually, 1-2 inches total, to replace what breaks down ...Read MoreQ.Grubs - Armadillos and moles are tearing up our yard and I assume it is in search of grubs. Even though it ...
A.There are chemicals made for grubs in lawns. Here are details on what is available and what not to use: http://msue.anr.msu.edu/news/how_to_choose_and_when_to_apply_grub_control_products_for_your_lawn Timing is crucial for effective control. Contact your state's cooperative extension service for when to apply insecticides in your ...Read MoreQ.Cactus - When do you trim / prune one ?
A.With most, it is unnecessary. Depending on the type, this can do more harm then good. Some species do like to be pruned however. Can you include a photo, or do you know what type it is?Read MoreQ.3 Pines Trees Were Ripped Out Of Ground By The Roots This Winter.. - what kind of dirt/loom should I fill the huge holes with, that later if I decide to plant more trees ...
A. Are you planning on planting more pine trees? As a rule, pine trees like rich, well draining soil that's a little bit acidic. You can achieve this by mixing regular garden soil with compost (for nutrients and good drainage). There ...Read MoreQ.My Baby Lime Tree - I have only had the tree a couple of months and it seems to be doing well. It is a ...
A. Do you know how old the tree is? Limes don't usually start fruiting for a few years. That being said, flowers are a excellent sign. It sounds like you might very well have limes on the way. All that's left ...Read MoreQ.Mother Of Thousands Needs Help - This morning I discovered someone had snapped off the top 4" of my still young Mother of Thousands. As ...
A.Thank you, @BushDoctor! I'm hopeful for a full recovery.Read MoreQ.Shrub Disease/ Fungus? - I had two bushes die of this last year and now 5 more are looking poorly in my garden (see ...
A.Yes ,this is most certainly an infection. I would, along side treating the top, also treat the soil. You can do this with wettable sulfur. Just be sure to add some dolomitic lime, so that by the time that it ...Read MoreQ.Portuguese Laural - small plants only grown 10cm in 1year, yellowing leaves always wilting, fertilized with liquid itax seaweed plus iron as recomended by ...
A.It sounds like you have a pH issue in the soil. If it is not responding to fertilizer, then it could be way to high of a pH for it to be available to the plant. I would get a ...Read More