Q.Poorly Walnut Tree - Our established walnut tree, over 40 years old, has transformed over the last three years from a robust prolific fruitier ...
A.You will want to inspect the leaves, branches and trunk for signs of pest or disease. You should also contact your County Extension Office to see what regional issues are in Walnut Trees. https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/extension-search/ http://extension.oregonstate.edu/gardening/node/1027Read MoreQ.Wax Myrtle Trees - Can the roots of a wax myrtle damage the foundation of my house if planted too close? How far from ...
A.The Wax Myrtle has a non invasive root system. Depending on the mature size of the tree, the distance it is set from the house will control the amount of shade given in a certain area. A tree 50 feet high ...Read MoreQ.Purple Fountain Grass - my purple fountain grass has brown stalks at the bottom upper stalks are green What should i doAm i watering ...
A.Your grass needs full sun and well draining soil. Cut back on the watering and see how the plant responds. https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/foliage/purple-fountain-grass/grow-purple-fountain-grass.htmRead More
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Q.Pest In Plant - Hi, I've recently seen spots in the leaves of one of my succulents. I thought it was just a problem with ...
A.This looks like a Scale infestation. Use Neem Oil on your plants. https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/plant-problems/pests/insects/control-plant-scale.htm https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/plant-problems/pests/pesticides/neem-oil-uses.htmRead MoreQ.How To Protect Produce From Being Eaten? - My tomatoes and egg plant are being eaten right on the vine! This is the worst ever (this season(! Some ...
A.I feel your pain, I am having the same problem! Besides investing in an excellent fence or an outdoor cat, here are some other ideas: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/plant-problems/pests/animals/garden-mouse-control.htm https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/plant-problems/pests/animals/camouflage-gardening.htm https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/plant-problems/pests/animals/keep-rabbits-out-of-gardens.htm Read MoreQ.Paw Paw Cut Low After Fruit - Dont Know wether cut shorter so they dont go too high??
A.The best time to prune is late winter or early spring, when the tree is dormant.. Corrective pruning consists of removing broken, interfering, dead, or diseased branches. Since pawpaw fruit is produced on new growth, annual pruning will stimulate new growth on ...Read MoreQ.Trumpet Vines - This is the 4th year of having a trumpet vine growing on a small trellis- It gets nice and ...
A.These articles might help you identify the problem: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/vines/trumpet-vine/trumpet-vine-no-blooms.htm https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/plant-problems/environmental/plant-not-blooming.htm Read MoreQ.Toxic Tires. - Not really a question. No place for comments. There are suggestions on this site to hill potatoes with old ...
A.The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency provides a wealth of information about scrap tires, their potential harm, and how to properly recycle and reuse them. It lists two major concerns about harmful chemicals from tires, but only as a result of ...Read MoreQ.Harvesting Seeds - how to harvest oregano seeds and what do they look like
A.The seeds are very small, somewhat elliptical and brown or black. If you web search for your oregano type and look at images, you'll see. Wait until the blossoms are brown and dried up. Use a cup and shake the ...Read MoreQ.I Have A Cucuzza Plant And It Is Bearing Fruit Now. - I need to know when season is over do you leave plants there or do you pull plants up and ...
A.Yes, you can pull the plants up and even compost them. Read MoreQ.My Outdoor Banana Tree - The tree has grown fast and really well,new leaves unfolding all the time, but the lower and oldest of the ...
A.I do believe this to be Black Sigatoka Disease. These links have more information. https://hortnews.extension.iastate.edu/2005/3-23-2005/banana.html https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/fruits/banana/banana-pests-and-diseases.htm Read MoreQ.Basjoo Banana Tree - I just received this tree planted it in a hue pot but the 3 leaves that it has are wilted, ...
A.Your banana tree might have transplant shock, a common problem. Here are some articles that should help you: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/plant-problems/environmental/learn-how-to-avoid-and-repair-transplant-shock-in-plants.htm https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/houseplants/hpgen/repotting-stress-treatment.htm https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/fruits/banana/indoor-banana-plant.htm Read MoreQ.Will Sweet Pea Shrubs Grow In Imperial Valley California It Gets 115 To 120 In The Summer? - will they grow thru the summer or will the heat kill them?
A.I have been to the Imperial Valley in summer, and I am impressed that you are getting anything to grow there! There are some varieties of sweet pea that are supposed to be quite heat tolerant, including the heirloom variety ...Read MoreQ.Moss Yards - I am trying to grow a moss yard but the squirrels like to use it for their nests any way ...
A.Squirrels dig wherever the soil has been worked and is super easy for them to dig in. You can try ground hot pepper, predator urine or other DYI recipes found on the web. But they must be reapplied after watering/rain. ...Read MoreQ.Hibiscus Plant - my plant has stopped blooming now the buds are turning brown and the leaves are turning yellow. any idea ...
A.The following article goes over most of the possible causes: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/flowers/hibiscus/answers-to-what-causes-hibiscus-leaves-turning-yellow.htm Read MoreQ.Elberta Peach Tree Care - I have a 1 year old Elberta Peach tree that we planted last year. It has done great and ...
A.This article will help you pinpoint the issue. https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/fruits/pear/yellow-pear-leaves.htmRead MoreQ.Tropical Hibiscus - I have two Tropical Hibiscus bushes. Both are recent transplants; about two months ago. Both are nice green and full. ...
A.The blooms of a Hibiscus last 24 hours, so your plants are behaving normally. https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/flowers/hibiscus/how-to-care-for-hibiscus-plants.htmRead MoreQ.I Just Trimmed Some Vines Off Our Huge Banana Squash Plants – Oops! - After trimming the ends (about 2 feet each) of our huge banana squash plants, I read ...
A.Recommendation is to leave the leaves and not prune vines. This links have more information. https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/vegetables/squash/growing-banana-squash.htm https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/vegetables/squash/should-you-remove-squash-leaves.htmRead MoreQ.Thinning Carnation Plants - Do I need to thin my plants. Some of them aren't blooming.
A. This article will refresh you on the care requirements. https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/flowers/dianthus/growing-carnations.htmRead More