Q.Garlic Capsules - Would I be able to place garlic capsules in some of my plant pots? In the summer snails eat my ...
A.The best thing would be to mix the capsule into warm water and either water or spray the plant with it. It does make a good deterrent, but while you are at it, you might even put a little rosemary ...Read MoreQ.Planting - Where do I plant my poinsettia, zone 9?
A.You are best to have the in container in your area. They will not tolerate temperatures under 50 degrees for very long, and any frost will kill them. You are just outside of their natural growing zone. There are a ...Read MoreQ.Overwintering Sky Vine – Tumbergia De Espaldera In Zone 8. Coastal S.c. - First year....Do I cut it back?
A.Yes. This will encourage the plant to grow even more vigorous. Have care, though, as these can be a tad bit invasive. Here is an article for more information: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/vines/sky-vine-plant/how-to-grow-sky-vine-plants.htmRead MoreQ.Groundnuts - Where can I get some groundnuts to grow?
A.We don't sell plants, or deal with anyone who does. There are many places online that will sell them, though.Read More
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Q.Frost Hardy - Is verpiss dich (scaredy cat plant) frost hardy? I live in county Durham in the north east of England, we had ...
A.I'm afraid they aren't very cold tolerant. These will only tolerate about 1.7 degrees. I would bring it in, as it will not survive the winter. This article will give you more information on the plant: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/flowers/scaredy-cat-plant/growing-scaredy-cat-plants.htmRead MoreQ.Plant Identification - I found this growing in the grass alongside our local Dollar General Store. The plant itself looks like grass and ...
A.This is called crowsfoot grass! It becomes highly invasive in most places. It is neat looking, but if left unchecked will spread everywhere. It tends to creep into areas where it isn't wanted, and can be difficult to control. This article ...Read MoreQ.Pawpaw - how to boost growth
A.Giving your pawpaw tree the environmental conditions it prefers will encourage healthy growth. See the following articles for pawpaw care and fertilization: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/fruits/pawpaw/growing-pawpaw-trees.htm https://pubs.ext.vt.edu/438/438-105/438-105.html http://www.fruit.cornell.edu/mfruit/pawpaw.html Read MoreQ.Over Winter My Plant - My Verbena was beautiful this year and it was the first year for it. What do I do to get ...
A. It looks like you are in gardening zone 5b. Perennial verbena cold hardiness varies by the species, but many will do well in 5b while it will be a bit cold for some others. Your plant may benefit from some ...Read MoreQ.Shocked Hinoki—how To Help It Recover - We completed a significant pruning on a hinoki cypress a week ago. Then the weather got cold for several days ...
A.They are hardy from zones 5-8. They should handle pruning at this time just fine. This makes me think that they may have a fungal infection. Wettable sulfur should take care of it, although, the dead growth will not recover. ...Read MoreQ.Tithonia Seed Collection - I have tithonia plants that just started flowering a few weeks ago (today is Nov. 6) and I have a ...
A.They won't continue to mature off of the stem, but I would say that your best bet is to harvest them now, and let them dry. You may get some seeds, or you may not. I fear the frost will ...Read MoreQ.At Home I Have All Azhalea Plants Have Black Powdery Sooty Mold On Leaves And On Stems And DendrLIONS DYING DUE TO WHITE FUNGUS ON - STEMS At home I have all Azhalea Plants have Black powdery Sooty mold on Leaves and on stems and ...
A.I would say, without seeing pictures, that you have a fungal infection. There are many ways to deal with this. My preferred method is wettable sulfur, and dolomitic lime. This will take care of anything growing in the soil. Here ...Read MoreQ.Azhalea Plants Have Black Powdery Sooty Mold On Leaves And On Stems - At home I have all Azhalea Plants have Black powdery Sooty mold on Leaves and on stems and dendralions DYING ...
A.Yes, this is a bad fungal issue. I would recommend putting, both wettable sulfur in the soil, and dolomitic lime to bring the pH back to where it should be. The wettable sulfur will kill of any infection in the ...Read MoreQ.Calla Lilies - How do you know whether you are severing the rhinzone when you dig them up for the winter?
A.It will feel like a root cracking. Dig around them pretty far out, and shake the dirt off. Digging way past where they are growing will ensure that you do not damage the plant. This article will help: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/bulbs/calla-lily/calla-lily-winter-care.htmRead MoreQ.Hibiscus Pruning - Should I prune my hibiscus after I have brought it inside for the winter?
A.It is best to prune these in spring before the new growth comes out. This article will help you: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/flowers/hibiscus/tips-for-pruning-hibiscus-plants-when-to-prune-hibiscus.htmRead MoreQ.Staking Up Apricot Tree That Is Leaning - How can I stake up my apricot tree to get it to grow straight without damaging it? It is ...
A.Temporary staking may help your tree. Leave the stake(s) in place for only one season. These articles discuss proper staking techniques: http://www.myminnesotawoods.umn.edu/2008/12/staking-and-guying-trees-best-materials-and-technique/ https://www.extension.iastate.edu/forestry/tree_planting/stake.html Pruning may also help your tree if it is heavier on one side. It may also be necessary to remove ...Read MoreQ.Bandera Kentucky Bluegrass Seed - Where can I purchase Bandera KBG Seed....I can't seem to find it anywhere here in Virginia..... Thank You......Fred Partin
A. We cannot recommend specific retailers through the site. It looks like this seed may be difficult to find, but several companies seem to be offering it online. Your local extension office may be able to help too.Read MoreQ.Lithop - What do sprouting seeds look like?
A.http://www.strangeplants.com/Img/tLitho/DSC07176ccw.jpg They resemble a small pair of lips! This image should help you identify the plant.Read MoreQ.Sylvestri Palm Problem. - I have a new transplanted sylvestri palm. healthy delivered weeks ago. since then I have seen problems on fronds with ...
A.This definitely sounds like a fungal issue. Usually, wettable sulfur will keep this at bay, no matter the fungus type. I would recommend adding this to the are, along with some dolomitic lime. This should bring your tree back.Read MoreQ.Avocados - When the avocados ripen there is a brownish spot about the size of a quarter near the bottom. All ...
A.Yes. I would apply dolomitic lime. This could very well be a calcium deficiency. Apply dolomitic lime to the area to provide this for the tree. It would also help to provide wettable sulfur to the tree to prevent any ...Read MoreQ.Rose Of Sharon Pods - It's November & our rose of sharon shrub has a lot of pods on it. Do I need to pluck them ...
A.Yes. you can pluck these and keep the seeds for planting later. You wouldn't prune right now anyways. This should be done in spring. This will, in fact, force the shrub to grow back more vigorous. This article will give ...Read More