Q.Potato Bags - Question details...how much soil can you put in a 50Kg bag for potato sack bag planting? specify on stages to ...
A.This article should provide the answers you are looking for https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/vegetables/potato/growing-potatoes-in-bags.htmRead MoreQ.Plant Identification - My wife bought an olive tree a few months ago. It had a tag that oonly said "Premium Olive" is ...
A.There are ways to get close, but with some things the only way is to test its DNA. Now, you can get close , but you will have to pay attention to exact leaf size, fruit size, internode length, among ...Read MoreQ.Pomegranate Fruits - I live in Taif in Saudi Arabai. It is rainy from May to September ( on and off ) ...
A.Aspergillus, Alternaria, and Botrytis are possibilities for what might be attacking your pomegranates. Botrytis infection of the fruit might explain the fruits you see which are rotted inside. This article and the attached article contain information on pomegranate Botrytis disease: http://fruitandnuteducation.ucdavis.edu/fruitnutproduction/Pomegranate/Pomegranate_Pests_Deficiencies/Pomegranate_Diseases_Disorders/?sharing=yes For ...Read More
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Q.Desert Roses With Frost Bite - How can l save my Desert Rose bush that has been affected with frost bite?
A.If only the leaves are damaged, but the roots are not damaged, the plant can probably recover. Is the plant in a pot that can be brought inside to protect it from future frosts? If so, trim off the damaged ...Read MoreQ.Indoor Herbs - I bought a Miranda Bowl consisting of lettuce, rocket,coriander, parsley and mint. Where do I keep it indoors and how ...
A.They will do best in a south-facing window. If you have indoor horticultural lighting, this will be best. But a south-facing window will do just fine. Watering takes a little getting used to. Just water enough to keep the soil moist. ...Read MoreQ.What Kind Of Mandivilla Is This? - I'm in zone 5 Colorado. I would like to bring her in for the winter? Or should I plant her ...
A.Mandelvilla are tropical plants that can't survive outdoors in zone 5 winters. They can be lovely winter houseplants, though. These articles should help: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/vines/mandevilla/growing-mandevilla-indoors.htm https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/vines/mandevilla/winterizing-mandevillas.htmRead MoreQ.Plumeria - I have two plumerias in the ground, one six years old and one seven months from a cutting. They ...
A.Plumeria yellowing leaves and leaf drop is usually a sign of too much water. Irma caused much stress on people and plants, I hope this plant's damage is all that you and yours dealt with in it's wake. The only ...Read MoreQ.Companion Plants For Cyclamen. - Hi there my name is Rikki and I was wondering can I could plant my mom's Cyclamen persicum with my ...
A.Yes, this plan should work fine. Cyclamens tend not to compete well with aggressive plants, so just avoid planting anything that is an aggressive spreader nearby. Read MoreQ.Plum Tree Bark - Our young plum tree, 3 years old is having a serious problem with the bark on one side of the ...
A.Is there a gummy resin or sap oozing from this area? There are a few rots or canker problems that can affect plum trees. Bark can also be damaged by animals. These articles may help you pinpoint the problem ...Read MoreQ.Yellow Evergreen Trees - I am thinking about planting a few yellow evergreen trees along property line, I live 30 miles east of st ...
A.I personally am a huge fan of the hinoki false cypress and have them in my zone 4b landscape, where they do very well, though sometimes they get slightly nipped by late frosts in spring. In zone 6 they should ...Read MoreQ.Youpon Trees - I have five youpon trees in my garden they were planted maybe 18 months ago. We bought the house ...
A.This could very well be bacterial or fungal in nature. Here is a remedy that I like to use, and recommend. First, you will want to prime the ground with dolomitic lime, then spread wettable sulfur to Kill off any ...Read MoreQ.Butterfly Bushes - Do I cut a butterfly bush back in the fall or spring or not at all? Thank you!
A.You can definitely cut it back. Some people actually cut the whole thing to about 2 feet from the ground. You don't have to, but you can. Here is more information: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/shrubs/butterfly-bush/butterfly-bush-pruning-how-to-prune-a-butterfly-bush.htmRead MoreQ.Pomegranate Fruits - I live in Taif in Saudi Arabai. It is rainy from May to September ( on and off ) ...
A.Here is a recipe I like to use. It is safe for all plants, at any time. This has helped me cure Fungal, bacterial, and insect problems. You don't have to use every ingredient, but it is really powerful ...Read MoreQ.Strawberry - I want to grow my strawberry plant and want to bumper runners what can I do for it
A.It looks like your strawberries are doing great! The baby plants that are now rooting in small pots are fine for now, while they;re attached to the mother plants, but those pots won't be big enough for long. To grow ...Read MoreQ.Type Of Tree - I'm wanting to plant a shade tree in the middle of my backyard. I have an adjacent swimming pool so ...
A.Many pines have a taproot system, meaning that it won't shoot as many lateral roots that may want to grow through your swimming pool. When you think about planting something, just make sure it doesn't drop leaves everywhere. That might ...Read MoreQ.Cutting Off Small Tomatoes & Peppers At End Of Season To Encourage Ripening Of Big Fruits! - At the end of the season, should I cut off tiny peppers/tomatoes and flowers to encourage ripening of big fruits? ...
A.Removing the growing tops of the tomato and pepper plants is thought to be an effective technique for encouraging ripening of the rest of the tomatoes. So yes, you should remove any stem that still has flowers or flower buds ...Read MoreQ.Egg Plants - At the end of the growing season, will egg plant bushes come on again, after pruning back, to produce more ...
A.If you live in an area where it stays above 50, and occasionally stays in the 80's then it can. These conditions will have to be maintained for about 2 more months in order for them to have time to ...Read MoreQ.Hydrangeas - My landscaper pruned my hydrangea's early spring with a lot of the branches pruned about 6-8" from the ground. Last ...
A.Unfortunately, the landscaper seems to have pruned your hydrangeas at the wrong time of year, and also probably pruned too harshly. Only 1/3 of a hydrangea's branches should be removed at once. Some types of hydrangeas bloom on old wood ...Read MoreQ.Mulberry Trees - When is the right time to prune a mulberry tree in central California?
A.Mulberries are ridiculously hardy trees. You can prune them any time, however I do recommend pruning in spring in your area. As long as it isn't hot or dry, you will have good results with pruning. Read More
