Q.Is The Vodoo Lily Will Grow Leaves After Flowering? - Vodoo Lily after flowering, what happens? do i cut the stalk? are the leaves going to grow?
A.You do not need to cut the flowering stalk off. This will be replaced by vegetative growth after a rest period. After it's short dormancy, it will shoot out vegetative growth, and then a flower again in late summer. This article ...Read MoreQ.How To Grow Lavender Inside - I was given lavender seeds and wanted to grow in pot inside if possible
A.Lavender is a Mediterranean plant that loves hot weather and sandy soil. I think you will find that it doesn't thrive indoors but you can try. First, it takes 2-3 weeks at 75F for seeds to germinate so be patient. ...Read MoreQ.Outside Fuscia Trees - My Fuscia trees look dead, they were out in all the bad weather we've had and the leaves that were ...
A.You can check to see if it is still alive... Bend the tips of the growth. If they break off, or are brittle, then they are dead. Keep going down until you find a living portion. If there is not ...Read MoreQ.Dying Plant - Last autumn I had some fencing replaced. I have now found that the plant and Palm near the posts are ...
A.I would be unable to tell without a picture. If it were close enough, then the roots could have been disturbed to the point of death. A picture would give me a better idea of what is going on.Read More
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Q.Star Jasmine - I have a 10 foot star jasmine on a south facing wall in South Devon. All the leaves have quite ...
A.This is, very likely, due to the cold snap. I believe this will recover just fine, as this is a very mature plant. The only thing to do is just give it some time to recover. You may want to ...Read MoreQ.Cycad Sago Palm Female Troubleshooting - My Female cycad sago palm flowered and produced red seeds. She also produced 7 offspring plants which we cut off. ...
A.I do see the starting of an infection. This can be cared for by spraying a mix of 1 part peroxide to 3 parts water onto the areas. You can also water with this mixture. It is important to do ...Read MoreQ.Plant My Potted Cyclamen In The Ground After The Winter. - Can I plant my cyclamen in the flower bed after it has for the summer and spring season I live ...
A.You should be within range in your entire state to plant these in the ground. This collection of articles will give you more information on their care: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/houseplants/cyclamen/Read MoreQ.Companion Gardening - I have planted garlic next to my tomatoes, I heard they work well together so I was giving it a ...
A. A lot of literature says that garlic improves tomatoes' flavor, but it never goes into detail about what that flavor is! From personal experience, I've grown garlic right next to tomatoes and have never noticed a garlicky taste. Your tomatoes ...Read MoreQ.Jasmine Plant - My plant has a long stem with the foilage all on top. It is in a pot now . Do ...
A.Only set it outside when the temperatures remain above 50F degrees. Unless it is a cold hardy variety. This article will give you more information on their care: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/flowers/jasmine/growing-jasmine-plants.htmRead MoreQ.Yucca Plants For The Houston Texas Area - What yucca plants are good in the Houston area?
A.It seems that your entire state is within the range for any yucca to grow just fine. You have the ability to pick, just about, any to grow.Read MoreQ.Onions - My onions are still growing in my north Texas garden from last year. They never died in the Winter. Now ...
A.They will, likely, flower this year. This means that they will not focus their energy on the "onion" part. I would suggest digging them up, and using the tops. The green part is often neglected, but you can use them ...Read MoreQ.Planting Mint Seedlings - After planting in outdoor soil should I water them right away?
A.Yes, water right away to eliminate large air pockets. Mint is one of the few plants that will literally take over your garden. It spreads via underground stems (stolons) and prolific seeding. Because it is difficult to remove once it ...Read MoreQ.Vegetables - Is it best to water the vegetable plants in the morning or in the evening?
A.This is best done during the early morning hours, and before the sun comes up. This will keep them from burning from water/sun magnification, and also keeps it from developing a fungal infection from sitting in moisture for too long ...Read MoreQ.Citrus Tree With No Thorns - I found a small citrus tree growing in a flower bed that does not have thorns. I'm not sure ...
A.Many citrus, by the time they are able to bear fruit, will no longer have thorns. Determining the type based on this alone would be close to impossible. If you know for sure that the tree is not a grafted ...Read MoreQ.Growing Blueberries - Planted blueberries 2 years ago. One died first year. 2 remaining plants are woody with little to no ...
A.I would start with a soil test. The correct pH and nutrients are vital for fruit development. You will also have more fruit if your plants are different varieties. Cross-fertilization produces a bigger crop unless you have a self-fertile cultivar. ...Read MoreQ.Gaura - can you plant gaura in a large pot?
A.can you plant gaura in pots?Read MoreQ.Where To Purchase Weed Free Straw? - I live in the Houston,Tx area and would like to purchase straw for my flower beds and garden. I have looked ...
A.I would not know where to purchase this in your area. I suggest asking your local extension service. This link will help you to find the closest one to you: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/extension-search/Read MoreQ.Worm Castings - I have been reading about worm castings and have a question you might know the answer to. Most all the ...
A.There are a lot of things that worm castings will not provide for plants. This is just a small part of a healthy soil mix. The plants will not last long in just worm castings alone. This should be mixed ...Read MoreQ.Apple Tree Issues - We moved last fall. We are super excited that we have an apple tree, but found out that the ...
A.What, exactly, happens to them? If you can find a picture of the issue or describe it to me, then I will be able to help you better. It could be so many things, and some of them will not ...Read MoreQ.Pruning A Potted Mandevilla - I cut back my potted mandevilla a month ago. The new stems are so weak and lean over. ...
A.This will usually happen with a lack of light. Are they also very light in color? This will further indicate that it is lacking light. It is naturally a vine, so it will lay over without support, but if it is ...Read More