Q.The Question Is About The Blooms On My Rose Of Sharon Tree. - In the past my Rose of Sharon tree has had large fluffy blooms, but this year they are very tiny ...
A. Certainly environmental conditions effect the health and appearance of a flowering shrub. Suckers should be pruned from the plant. https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/shrubs/rose-of-sharon/rose-of-sharon-bush.htm https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/shrubs/rose-of-sharon/pruning-rose-of-sharon.htm https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/shrubs/rose-of-sharon/rose-of-sharon-winter-care.htm https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/shrubs/rose-of-sharon/control-rose-sharon-plants.htm Read MoreQ.Purple Ash Tree - I have had the purple ash tree treated for emerald ash borer last year and leaves have been falling off ...
A.Did you have your tree treated as a preventative or is it detected in your tree? If your tree is suffering symptoms of stress or disease, I would have it inspected again. You may want to check with your County Extension Office ...Read MoreQ.White Fountain Grass – Florida – Summer Prunning/cut Back - I asked my landscaper to prune some of my fountain grass since some was overgrown. Not watching he cut off ...
A.No, you will not likely have a 2nd flush of blooms this season. https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/foliage/fountain-grass/tips-for-care-of-fountain-grass.htm https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/foliage/fountain-grass/fountain-grass-pruning.htmRead MoreQ.Tomato Plants - The fruit is plentiful and ripening but the leaves are drying out and dying from the bottom up. On ...
A.It sounds like Powdery Mildew. These links will help you. https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/vegetables/tomato/tomato-plant-problems.htm https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/plant-problems/disease/powdery-mildew-homemade-and-organic-remedies.htmRead More
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Q.Lighting For Ficus Trees - Hi, I live in India and light is not an issue here although the year. But unfortunately I have a balcony ...
A.You could try using a grow light to aid in growing plants. Make sure you are using a good quality potting soil and that the containers are well draining. https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/houseplants/hpgen/what-are-grow-lights.htm https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/houseplants/ficus/weeping-fig-trees-outside.htm https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/houseplants/ficus/ficus-tree-care.htmRead MoreQ.Killing Nutsedge In Jasmine - Can I spray herbicide for nutsedge in jasmine without killing the asiatic jasmine?
A.Nutsedge control with herbicides is not effective. The article below will help you. https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/plant-problems/weeds/controlling-sedge-weeds.htm Read MoreQ.Spider Mites - Just finished reading Amy Grants article, Natural Pest Repellent: Do Hot Peppers Deter Pests In The Garden. In her ...
A.Use Cayenne Peppers in this mixture. Read MoreQ.Hibiscus Plant - Can hibiscus be left out in winter? Cold area here(Ottawa valley)
A.Your answer depends on what type of hibiscus you have. Some hibiscus are hardy and some are tropical. Tropical plants usually have very glossy, dark green leaves. If it was located among the perennials at a garden store, then ...Read MoreQ.Pruning Citronella Plant - How do you prune citronella plants?
A.These articles will help you. https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/herbs/scented-geranium/mosquito-citronella-geranium-plant.htm https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/flowers/geranium/pruning-geraniums.htm https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/flowers/geranium/leggy-geranium.htmRead MoreQ.Spreading Of Bird Of Paradise - We planted a bird of paradise many years ago behind our pool screen in Orlando, FL. It has grown and ...
A.Yes, Bird of Paradise can escape their planting areas by spreading rhizomes. https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/flowers/bop/dividing-bird-of-paradise.htmRead MoreQ.Purple Leaf Sand Cherry - The tree is about 10 years old and its very full and tall. It produces buds but never flowers. We ...
A.Flowers can be minimum and not last very long. Some varieties do not bloom well, especially if grown in a warmer climate. Optimize care as covered in the article below. https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/trees/sand-cherry/purple-leaf-sandcherry-info.htmRead MoreQ.Pear Tree - Do you prune a pear tree when it gets to tall to reach the pears.
A.This article will help you with pruning. https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/fruits/pear/pear-tree-pruning.htmRead MoreQ.Vegetable Planting - If lettuce was planted in the spring and it is all done what should you plant in that area at ...
A.Mainly brassicas or leeks. Winter cabbage, spring cabbage. You will need to buy them as already established small plants as you are too late for seeds.Read MoreQ.Containing Ajuga - I am considering planting either silver beauty or burgundy glow around two trees that are surrounded by stone(see photo attached) ...
A.As you mention, Ajuga can indeed spread and creep into new areas quickly. To prevent this, you could add edging around the border in most locations, but I am concerned that this could damage the tree roots These articles have some ...Read MoreQ.Crocus Dutch - Is it to late to plant Dutch Crocus I have them in different bags if it is to late can ...
A.Fall planting, before the first frost is proper planting time for your Crocus. https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/bulbs/crocus/growing-crocus.htmRead MoreQ.Princess Flower Tibochina Bloom - My princess flower tibochina hasn't bloomed this year. Any suggestions about pruning, fertilization, etc...? I live in Northwest Florida. Also, ...
A. Make sure you are adequately watering your plant. Fertilize your plant with an acid based fertilizer, Azalea and Rhododendron formulas will work. Follow the application directions on the packaging. If plant grow still seems poor you should have your soil tested. If it is ...Read MoreQ.Balloon Flower Won’t Grow - I planted a balloon flower a month ago and it hasn't grown. It gets morning sun till around 2 pm. ...
A.Make sure the soil is moist to keep this plant happy. Your plant looks healthy and is likely just settling it's roots. https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/flowers/balloon-flower/growing-balloon-flowers.htmRead More