Q.Lemon On Lawn - Why would anyone put half a fresh lemon on their lawn? does it attract some insect? etc., Do not ...
A.You can kill weeds with the juice, but there would be no purpose to purposely put one on your lawn. Maybe someone threw one out, and that could be the reason that it is there. Otherwise, there will be no ...Read MoreQ.Lantana - When do you cut the stem back from the winter growth?
A.I have started cutting mine back nowRead MoreQ.Bells Of Ireland Seeds - Hi there, I have bells of Ireland seeds in the freezer and it says to soak the seeds before sowing, ...
A.Either will be fine, but lukewarm will travel into the seed faster. Read MoreQ.My Fig Tree - My fig tree, which gave beautiful figs last year seems to have just stopped growing, or rather the (abundant) ...
A. You are correct, in that the Figs may not have been growing due to the lack of sunlight and air circulation, moisture levels can also be an issue. Pruning is done during dormancy, winter months. These articles will help you with more ...Read More
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Q.Perennials Shooting Up Early Due To Unusually Warm Weather, Then Damaged By Extremely Cold Temperatures - My daylilies started shooting up way too early due to unusually warm weather (late Feb & early March) I live ...
A.Welcome to gardening where erratic spring weather is becoming the norm. What a challenge! Let your plants recover on their own. If the tips turn brown, you can trim them off at some point. If blossom buds had opened, expect ...Read MoreQ.Jack Fruit Tree - We have a fully grown up and fairly old jackfruit tree. It rarely bears a fruit. What way I can ...
A.If it is an old tree, then it could be likely that it is too old to bear fruit. Otherwise, this usually happens when there is too much nitrogen in the soil, or not enough phosphorus and potassium. You can ...Read MoreQ.Hibiscus Tree - I just planted 2 hibiscus trees one is doing real good but the other one is drubbing. The leaves are ...
A. Make sure the plant is happy in it's new location. Watering issues are a likely reason for yellowing leaves. New planting should be watered daily for the first few weeks, but the soil should be well draining. This article will help ...Read MoreQ.Hibiscus Plant - My plant is two years in a large pot and the leaves are turning yellow and shedding leaves.
A. If you see roots sticking out of the drainage holes of your pot, it's a good indicator that you will need to repot your plant. Choose a container that is just 1 or 2 inches larger then the current container, with ...Read MoreQ.Schizanthus - Can we grow from branch, and when do we take out seeds?My flower has dried up....but I can't see the ...
A.These seeds will be, roughly, the size of pepper granules and similar in color. They can be hard to spot. The best way to harvest these will be to take a dried flower head, and open the base of it ...Read MoreQ.When To Feed Plants - Hi! I have a couple of rhododendrons and an apple tree and other plants like roses etc. I have never fed ...
A.Rhododendrons should be planted in a container mix for azaleas. This will have the correct pH for rhodes, one of the things necessary for healthy growth. container plants must be fertilized as the potting mixes do not nourish the plants ...Read MoreQ.Brown Tips - My plants are growing but the tips always turn brown. I just changed the soil to organic soil but what ...
A.This could be a few things. My best guesses are nitrogen toxicity, from too much nitrogen, or a urea based nitrogen. Or, an infection. Urea based nitrogen is a little strong to feed a plant like this. This will almost ...Read MoreQ.Dormant Oil And Rain - Should dormant oil be reapplied after a rain? Any additional info I should be aware of?
A.If you can apply this when you have more than 24 hours without rain, then there will be no need to reapply. If it rains right after you spray, then it may need another coat. This article will give you ...Read MoreQ.Hibiscus - the leaves on my hibiscus are turning yellow. it is outdoors. it was planted in sand soil. i inherited it, ...
A. Yellowing leaves can be watering issues, nutrition, environmental or pests. This article will help you pinpoint the issue. https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/flowers/hibiscus/answers-to-what-causes-hibiscus-leaves-turning-yellow.htm Read MoreQ.Moving My Iris (the Small Japanese Iris) - I am in zone 6 and my iris's are just starting to push up the green stem....they did not bloom ...
A.Yes, you can move them now. Iris doesn't bloom well when the clump gets crowded. When you move them, divide the clump. Add some compost to the soil and splay the roots outward and downward.Read MoreQ.Sago Palms - I have a male Sago Palm... every year he produces his cone. Last year it was 2 and so ...
A.As a mature plant, this is healthy. This indicates that it is well taken care of and very happy.Read MoreQ.Redbud Trees - I have a redbud tree that I planted last spring from sapling. I pruned off one limb that was ...
A.A mature Redbud tree can reach 20 to 30 feet in height. Never top prune a tree. The best time to prune is in the spring just after the flowers have finished. Alternatively, you can prune it in late winter while ...Read MoreQ.Abassian Boxwood - I've been informed that in order to keep the pyramid shapes to my'Abassian Boxwoods' (200cm) which are sitting on my ...
A. You can use whatever tool works for the task and you! Make sure you sterilize the blades with alcohol before starting. You can use lopping shears, hedge clippers, pruning saws, pruning shears and scissors! Read MoreQ.Anthurium - I have just returned from a 2 week holiday & my new anthurium plant is beautiful except for one leaf ...
A.Without catching the culprit, it can be hard to determine what, exactly, is causing this issue. There are many solutions that you can make at home for broad range insect control. This collection of articles will give you ways to ...Read MoreQ.Deer Tolerant And Septic System Approved - We recently built a garage with an upstairs apartment using a septic system. What perennial can we plant that is ...
A.It will be important for me to know your climate zone. This will help me to recommend plants that will be suitable for your area. In the meantime, this article get you started: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/special/shade/ground-covers-for-shade.htmRead MoreQ.My Lawn - Hi, as you can see my lawn is wrecked due to dog urine. Is there anything I ...
A.I recommend applying dolomitic lime to your yard. This will raise the pH and counteract the large amounts of urea in the soil. This should help significantly.Read More
