Q.My Question Is About Oleanders - If I prune Oleander to the ground will it send up new shoots from the ground?
A.You can prune these pretty hard, however I do not recommend pruning all the way to the ground. Leave at least a foot of stalk for it to recover properly. Here is an article for more information: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/shrubs/oleander/pruning-oleander-shrubs.htmRead MoreQ.Rose Of Sharon - We planted a rose of Sharon this summer. It was putting out lovely blooms until about a week ago. ...
A.This is not an uncommon problem and it could be a number of things from drought, botrytis bud blight, thrips, rot during rainy summers and the shrub running out of energy. Do you fertilize mid-summer? It is too late for ...Read MoreQ.Begonias Good Go Dormant Or Not? - One of your answers is begonias do not go dormant. Next answer is, allow the plant to go into ...
A.Whether you can grow a begonia indoors depends on which type you have. Some need to go dormant to trigger the bloom cycle for next summer. Many are not very attractive indoors as their preferred growing conditions are difficult to ...Read MoreQ.Bee Balm - I planted a bee balm plant in the spring. It has grown to a great size but has never ...
A.It will bloom next spring. Many perennials focus on root growth the first year; flowering requires a lot of energy which new roots just can't provide. Also, too much nitrogen fertilizer stimulates green growth which diverts energy away from flower ...Read More
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Q.Wild Violets - I have a mass of wild violets that started growing under a bush we had. The bush has since ...
A. Wild violets are pretty tough, and they often grow among grass even in mowed lawns, so I think they will not be harmed by mowing to a typical height you would mow grass to, like 2-3 inches. Also, to keep ...Read MoreQ.Unknown Plant - Hello, I recently found a small sphere with a few seeds inside in Hollywood beach, Florida. Does anyone know what ...
A.I'm sorry, but I will need some more information. If you have any pictures I will be more likely to help you identify it.Read MoreQ.Ixora In Swf - Can I plant ixora in Sept, Oct, or Jan. Or is it best to wait till spring? I'm in ...
A.When in doubt, wait until spring! Although it will likely survive planting at other times, it is best to wait until spring. They do not tolerate frost well so, in January, when the occasional frost comes about, it will not ...Read MoreQ.Piggyback Plants Indoors - I purchased two plants, when I got them home I left them alone for one day to adjust then I ...
A.It seems these are picky about watering. You must make sure that it does not stay wet, or get dry. It must remain moist slightly at all times. Also, this is a shade plant only. It does not do well ...Read MoreQ.Tree Planting In Southern Maine - Is fall a good time to plant a new ornamental tree in Maine. I am thinking about an Eastern Redbud.
A.Yes, fall is a good time to plant trees. Make sure to dig the hole the same depth as the plant but 3 times wider. The "flare" at the end of the trunk should be above ground. I use a ...Read MoreQ.Container Gardening And Lettuce - Hi! I am a first-time container gardener.How can I tell if my soil is too wet or too dry? I'm ...
A.Here at GKH, There is a team dedicated to answering questions that people may have. We welcome your questions, and are glad to help anytime you need. I, myself, prefer container gardening as well. With this comes a whole different set ...Read MoreQ.Asters - Can you plant Asters in the fall? I just received a pot of them and they look like they ...
A.Fall is a good time to divide and transplant many perennials. Keep watering all the way through fall; don't let the soil dry out. When choosing a spot for it, keep in mind that many asters are tall and the ...Read MoreQ.Orange Trees - After you plant orange,lemon, or grapefruit trees do you remove the fruit from the trees for a number of years?
A.It is not necessary to pick the fruit like that. By the time they are able to fruit, they should be well established. The only reason I would say to pick the fruit like that would be, for some reason ...Read MoreQ.Planting Iris - Is it possible to plant Blue Flag Iris by seed in PA?
A.It definitely is. Here is a link that will give you some good information: https://courses.washington.edu/esrm412/protocols/IRMI.pdfRead MoreQ.Lemon Growing In The Tropical Rainforest Zone - 1) How can you grow lemons in the tropical rainforest zone? 2) If possible, how do you plant the seed? 3) Can ...
A. 1. Lemons should do well in a tropical rainforest location. I couldn't find much information on growing lemons in truly tropical climates, but this article explains how to grow them in Florida (subtropical) but the information should be mostly the ...Read MoreQ.Black Eyed Susans - My black eyed Susan's flower petals have turned green on some plants. Do I need to fertilize them?
A.Your plant appears to be suffering from "aster yellows". It is an infection typically spread by leaf hoppers. If you are within a month of your first frost, I'd cut the plant to the ground and make sure every bit ...Read MoreQ.Caladium Bulbs - Can I bring inside and leave the bulbs in their container over the winter? Will they go dormant and ...
A.You can over-winter them, however, it is necessary to remove them from the dirt. This triggers their dormancy. Here is an article that will help: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/bulbs/caladium/caladium-care-in-winter.htmRead MoreQ.Globe Willow Tree - I have a three year old globe willow tree that was doing just fine. This year the tree has yellow ...
A.Definitely keep it watered, as willows tend to like being, constantly moist. Now, I would not fertilize it very often at all. Adding dolomite lime will help keep the areas pH buffered, but adding that much fertilizer will likely cause ...Read MoreQ.Calotropis Gigantia - I grew up in northern Ohio where milkweed was abundant. Now I live in northern Alabama but rarely see it ...
A.I can. I have found an article that will help you: http://lee.ifas.ufl.edu/Hort/GardenPubsAZ/Giant_Milkweed.pdfRead MoreQ.Hibiscus Growing In Flower Bed In Zone 8 - I have moved 2 container hibiscus plants to my flower bed. If I carefully cover when the temperature drops to ...
A.This depends... There are hardy hibiscus, and tropical. If you have a hardy hibiscus, they pretty much survive everywhere. The tropical will not unless you bring them in. I would need to know more information. Read MoreQ.Indoor Plants Ends Of Leaves Yellowing - What are they missing?
A.This can be a number of things: It could be lacking light, or being over-watered. It could be lacking nutrients, and depending on where the yellowing occurs, can be a number of deficiencies. Make sure you fertilize every few months with an ...Read More