Q.Sweet Peas - Bought sweet pea plants in spring (they are great) and would like more info on how I can get cuttings ...
A.I have never taken cuttings. Wait until the seed pods begin to dry and fill out and there is evidence of seeds inside. Open one or two, you are looking for hard, dark brown / black seeds with ...Read MoreQ.Brugmansia - I live in zone 7a. I have four brugmansias (pink & yellow) running between the EAST SIDE of my house ...
A.Hello, Thank you for sending us your gardening question. Lucky you! Some brugmansia plants have been reported to be hardy in zone 7b. Since you are in zone 7a, you are very close. It could be that ...Read MoreQ.Apple Tree - The apples from our tree have brown areas throughout. What causes this and are they safe to use?
A.If the apples already had the brown spots when they were picked, there are a couple things this could be, including bitter pit, cork spot, or white rot. This site has more information on these diseases. https://extension.psu.edu/plants/tree-fruit/diseases/apple-diseases If the apples were stored ...Read More
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Q.Lemon Tree - leaves falling off and leaves turning yellow
A.Hello, Thank you for sending us your gardening question. The most common cause of yellowing leaves is overwatering. However, there are other causes. Here are a couple of articles you might find helpful: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/fruits/lemons/lemon-tree-leaf-drop.htm https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/fruits/lemons/how-to-grow-a-lemon-tree.htm Please let us know if you have any ...Read MoreQ.New Orange Tree - We planted a dwarf orange tree this spring, we already have several very small oranges. Do we take them off ...
A. If the tree is less than a year old, or if it is older but is having trouble adjusting to its new site, then yes, it is beneficial to remove flower buds or small fruit that develop. This will help ...Read MoreQ.Black Eyed Susan Flowers - I have some about 10yrsb old, this year a plant came up near them, I let it grow, it is ...
A.Hello, Thank you for sending us your gardening question. It sounds as if the plant you have has experienced some mutation. A mutation is an accidental change in an organism's heredity genetics. Mutations occur in plants as well ...Read MoreQ.Propagating Hydrangeas - Good day... I have found lots of information about Propagating Hydrangea, but nothing on what to do with it, ...
A.Hello, Thank you for sending us your gardening question. Once your cuttings have taken root, in the Fall, you can take a cutting and plant it directly outdoors. Hydrangeas usually need 6 weeks of temperatures below 65 degrees to set ...Read MoreQ.When To Plant A Lemon Tree Outside - I have 2 lemon trees in pots (outside). I have had them for about 1 year. They are ...
A.It is possible to transplant lemon trees at any time of year, but the best time is late winter or early spring. Here is more information: http://extension.uga.edu/publications/detail.html?number=B804#Tree https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/fruits/lemons/how-to-grow-a-lemon-tree.htm Read MoreQ.Japanese Maple Seedling - My Japanese maple died in its second year. However, the next year I discovered 6 seedlings near the stump of ...
A.I would wait until Sept/Oct to move the seedlings. You could move it now but you will have to coddle it during hot weather. That means more frequent watering and providing shade from afternoon sun. Even after leaf fall, the ...Read MoreQ.Strange Red Wormlike Object Coming Out Of Hedge Roots - There is a flat red object with a brown tip growing out of the roots of one of my hedges? ...
A.Those are caldera fungi and not a problem. It is among a group of fungi called the stinkhorns. Read MoreQ.Bearss Lime Tree Yellow, Curled Leaves And Wilting - I bought my father a Bearss lime tree around Father's Day and just this past week it hasn't been doing ...
A.Hello, Thank you for sending us your gardening question. It sounds as though the standing water is probably the culprit. Drill holes in the bucket, so that water can properly drain. Allow the tree to dry out again ...Read MoreQ.Grapefruit Tree - what causes the leaves to turn black
A.This is likely Sooty Mold, which is caused by Aphids or Scale insects. These articles will help you. http://ucce.ucdavis.edu/files/datastore/530-15.pdf https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/plant-problems/disease/how-to-get-rid-of-sooty-mold.htm Read MoreQ.Pachysandra - Have a garden with Day lillies and pachysandra. Which one will end up taking over the garden?
A.Daylilies do not self-sow and clumps slowly increase in size. In fact, the clump will decline and look dead in the center if you don't divide it every 5 years or so. Pachysandra surely spreads but is not aggressive in ...Read MoreQ.Butternut Squash Problems - My plant is not happy- I am pretty sure I need to transfer it out of the container and into ...
A.In a container you need to water daily and even twice a day if the temperatures are above 85 degrees. Your plant will need full sunshine. These articles will help you. https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/vegetables/squash/growing-squash-in-containers.htm https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/vegetables/squash/growing-butternut-squash.htmRead MoreQ.Preserving Bulbs For Winter - I just ordered a bunch of gladiolas, freesia, blazing stars, bleeding hearts, Mr. Fokker, and Queen Fabiola. They are in ...
A.This website has a lot of information on bulb storage and how long bulbs can be stored. Bleeding hearts are not technically a bulb and they are hardy through zone 3. Soak the root pieces in warm water for a ...Read MoreQ.Apple Tree - I think this is an apple tree. What is it?
A.We did not receive an image. Read MoreQ.Japanese Lanterns - I have been trying to grow Japanese lanterns for years now. I live in zone 7 [Long Island] and face north. ...
A.This article will help you with growing and care information. https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/flowers/chinese-lantern/caring-for-chinese-lanterns.htmRead More
