Q.Sprouts - Is it ok to harvest the green tops of sprouts before harvesting the sprouts or best to do so afterwards?
A.Yes, this is fine. The tops can be harvested at any time. Just make sure to leave some for the root to grow.Read MoreQ.Norfolk Island Pine - I live in the mountains of Virginia. 2100 feet elevation. Cold winters. My house is too ...
A.I would only put it in the basement if there is a good supply of light. Otherwise, since these do not go dormant, I would say you could cut the top off. It will grow into a different shape, but ...Read MoreQ.Seeds - Black ornamental pepper plant .I planted from last years seed and managed to get beautiful ornamental peppers. today I dug ...
A.Depending on the wattage, I would recommend drying them somewhere dark and cool. The light could produce too much ultraviolet if it is a conventional gas lit bulb. Alternatively, if it is LED instead, then I might be inclined to ...Read MoreQ.Cornmeal As Weed Control - I just read the article on weed prevention using cornmeal. If I use cornmeal in the fall will it act ...
A. The treatment works by preventing weed seed germination, so if you have weeds germinating in the fall, then it can be helpful. University websites state that corn gluten meal is the preferred product over regular cornmeal. These products can be ...Read More
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Q.Planting Ivy - 1. When (what month) is the best time to plant an ivy cutting after its rooted 6-8 weeks? 2. ...
A. Springtime after your area's last frost is the best time to plant them. Choose a planting site where they will be able to climb. Make sure the soil pH at the planting site is not too acidic- this plant prefers ...Read MoreQ.Amaryllis - Hi, I got an amaryllis plant in spring of 2015 since than it has grown long leaves and even sprouted ...
A.Make sure your plant is getting enough light. Low light could cause they yellowing leaves and droopiness. Also check that it is planted in very well drained soil. If the soil drainage is poor, the bottom of the pot could ...Read MoreQ.Escallonia Pink Pixie - Please can you help... My escallonia are planted in sun, they're 12 months old & healthy, growing well. It's now late ...
A.If they need pruning, escallonia should be pruned in late summer. Pruning in the late fall or spring could cause lack of flowering. Here are some general reasons a plant would not flower: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/plant-problems/environmental/plant-not-blooming.htm Read MoreQ.Blood Orange Tree - I live in southwest Mississippi, and have a blood orange tree, it has produced fruit the size of a lemon ...
A. Oranges typically take 12 months to ripen on the tree. Perhaps they just need more time. If the fruits have already been maturing 12 months, this could be a disease or perhaps a grafting issue. If there was a disease ...Read MoreQ.Saving A Rubber Tree Plant - Found a rubber tree plant out by the dumpster an it is very cold outside. All the leaves are brown, ...
A.This can more than likely be salvaged. Bring it inside, and give it some water, and a little fertilizer. Keep it from the frost. If it looks as if it has outgrown its container, then pot it up into a ...Read MoreQ.I Would Like To Know How I Grow African Violets In Cold Weather? - Where to put the plant and any specific care they need
A.As the name suggests, African violets like warm indoor air. Do not put them where it is chilly such as a window sill. They scorch if given a lot of direct sunlight from south-facing windows, particularly during summer. Read about ...Read MoreQ.Mulch - Can dried leaves be used for mulch when planting bulbs?
A.Dried leaves should ideally be run over by a mower or shredded before use as mulch. Otherwise they may mat down, preventing good air exchange and water penetration. Bulbs don't need mulching if planted at the correct depth. Your bigger ...Read MoreQ.Wild Plants - How can we grow wild plants?
A.It is illegal to remove plants from private, state and federal lands. Your best bet is to find the native plant nursery nearest you; just do an internet search for them. The offer seeds, plants and lots of free advice. ...Read MoreQ.Sago Palm - I have a female palm that has bloomed with a massive ball in the center that has many pink to ...
A.These have separate male and female plants, so if you do not have both a male and a female, then those seeds will not mature, and will not be viable. You may cut the flowering pod off at any time.Read MoreQ.Fall Pruning - I started gardening these year in zone 8 pacific northwest. I was advise to prunned and mulch in fall ...
A.As with just about everything, there is no one pruning technique that fits all plants. Pruning is seen by the plant as a threat to its existence; in response, it feels compelled to send out new growth. New growth this ...Read MoreQ.Sedum Potted Plants Turning Yellow - Newly potted sedums have turned yellow after rain. Too much water?
A.You're probably correct that too much water is the culprit. Make sure the sedums are in well drained potting soil and that there are sufficient drainage holes on the bottos of the pots. Also consider moving them under shelter temporarily ...Read MoreQ.Outdoor Plant Coming Indoor For The Winter - I am bringing a Mandevilla plant indoor for the winter (I live in Montreal where we get lot's of snow) ...
A.There are a number of things that you can use for this. I prefer organic in almost anything I do, but there are chemical methods as well. I like oils such as: Rosemary, lavender, garlic, clove, and neem... All make ...Read MoreQ.Geraniums - I have a geranium that is quite old. I read about cutting them back, but it sounds like mine is ...
A.You can safely cut them back if they become too woody. That will be no problem. If you are still concerned that something might go wrong, you can keep some of those cut off portions to start as new plants ...Read MoreQ.Elderberry - It is Nov. now. Are berries still good on plant in snow?
A.Yes, these are still fine to pick and consume. They will start to shrivel up after awhile, but even then they will still be able to be used, although not at appealing. This article will give you more information about ...Read MoreQ.Elderberry - When is it too late to pick elderberries? We have snow now in the mountains but still lots os berries ...
A.Yes, these are still fine to pick and consume. They will start to shrivel up after awhile, but even then they will still be able to be used, although not at appealing. This article will give you more information about ...Read MoreQ.Driveway Appeal - I need to plant something on both sides of my driveway entrance. some sun but mostly shady. nothing I plant ...
A.Knowing neither the climate and agricultural zone nor where you live, makes specific plant recommendations unreliable. To ensure success in your plantings, you need an idea of how many hours of direct sunlight the area gets and how much is ...Read More
