Q.Bottlebrush - How do you espalier a bottlebrush shrub onto a wooden fence?
A.My research brought several sources referring to Bottlebrush trees being an appropriate specimen to Espalier against a fence or trellis, but I was not able to find any specifics in the method to use. And I did not locate any ...Read MoreQ.Mexican Bird Of Paradise - Does this plant grow other plants from its roots or does is have seeds
A.When not deadheaded, to encourage more blossoms, the Mexican bird of paradise will produce pea-like pods filled with seeds. The seeds of the plant are an easy method of propagating Mexican bird of paradise. You can also divide the plants. https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/flowers/bop/mexican-red-bird-of-paradise.htmRead MoreQ.I Transplanted 4 Healthy Rose Of Sharon Trees 5 Days Ago. I Have Given Water Early In The Morning And In The Evening Every Day. On - e plant has caught on very well but the other 3 have slowly turned yellow and look like they are ...
A.The best time to transplant a Rose of Sharon, is when they are dormant. Early spring would be the optimum time. Durning the summer, while they are actively growing transplanting can be too stressful. Your plants sound like they ...Read MoreQ.Bittersweet Vine - First, I purchased a bittersweet vine, don't know if female or male, then discovered you need both. My bittersweet vine ...
A.Unless you purchased both a male and female plant; they should be labeled by the nursery; there is no way to know what you have. It can take years for a vine to establish and produce berries. I'm in a ...Read More
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Q.Picking Green Gage Plums - Will green gage plums ripen abit more once picked, can i pick them when they are still a bit hard ...
A.Green gage plums will soften somewhat after you've picked them, but they won't reach their peak flavor unless they're allowed to ripen on the tree. This article goes into depth about it: http://www.nytimes.com/2004/09/01/dining/a-finicky-fruit-is-sweet-when-coddled.htmlRead MoreQ.Oak Trees - How can I tell the difference between willow oak and live oaks. The foliage looks very simular. Thank you.
A.This is my go-to field guide for oaks. I think you'll find it helpful. https://www.fs.fed.us/foresthealth/technology/pdfs/fieldguide.pdfRead MoreQ.Maincrop Onions. Re-Onion Fly. - Can I re-plant Onion sets on the same bed next season, if I disinfect the soil and double dig it.
A. Crop rotation is a good idea to help maintain healthy soil and avoid diseases. https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/vegetables/vgen/rotating-vegetables.htm Read MoreQ.Measuring The Moisture Of Soil In Pots - Dear Sir/Madam I have a number of indoor plants in pots, and always worry about when to water. I have ...
A.This article has information on moisture meters. https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/garden-how-to/soil-fertilizers/testing-moisture-in-plants.htm These articles will help refresh you on the care needed for your plants. https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/houseplants/ficus/ficus-tree-care.htm https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/houseplants/alocasia-plant/growing-african-mask-plant.htmRead MoreQ.Raspberries - My raspberry plants have loads of foliage but very little fruit,what can I do to correct this
A.Pruning actually helps your plants produce more fruit. This article will help you. https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/fruits/raspberry/pruning-raspberry-bushes.htmRead MoreQ.Transplanting Barberry - We have a huge amount of bearberry growing all over our back yard and I'd like to add it to ...
A.A soil test will help you determine if you need to amend the existing soil. Your County Extension Office can help with a soil test for just a few dollars. https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/extension-search/ https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/shrubs/barberry/barberry-shrub-care-tips.htm https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/garden-how-to/soil-fertilizers/improving-garden-soil.htmRead MoreQ.Goldmound Spirea - I planted two nice bright yellowy Goldmound Spireas among other varieties of Spirea to give a shot of the cheery ...
A.Color change is normal in this variety. Vibrant golden spring foliage, accented by clusters of pink flowers, cools to a yellowish green in summer then a rich, yellowish orange in fall. Read MoreQ.Dahlia Growing - can you help with dahlias, such as what to do with bulbs at end of growing season? how to plant ...
A.The theory is simple, I have tried it every year but with little success. If you leave them in the ground they will almost certainly rot. First frost will see the leaves wilt. Take them out of ...Read MoreQ.Blooming Gardenia Buds - My Gardena plant has many buds ,but they don't open.what can I do to make them open
A.There are a number of factors that could cause gardenia buds to fail to open, and you need to consider each in turn. This article should help: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/flowers/gardenia/gardenia-care-to-get-a-gardenia-bush-to-bloom.htmRead MoreQ.Transplanting Irises - My niece is moving to a new home in a few days. She wants to move several irises to her ...
A.Actually summer is a good time to lift the Iris plants! Remove any dried part of the rhizomes and cut the leaves to about a 6 inch fan. Place them in a box or plastic bin and cover with a few ...Read MoreQ.Raspberries - our raspberry patch produced very little fruit this year ...the berries are small and many of the buds did not ...
A.This has been a difficult growing season for gardeners. If you are getting flowers with no fruit, this is typically a pollination issue. These articles may help: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/gardening-how-to/insect-pollination-process.htm https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/flower/creating-a-pollinator-garden.htm If you are not seeing any flowers, then it is likely due to ...Read MoreQ.ZUCCHINI PLANT GROWIG - WE HAVE TWO ZUCCHINI PLANTS IN OUR GARDEN. BOTH HAVE AN ABUNDANCE OF MALE FLOWERS BUT NO FEMALE FLOWERS. ...
A.This typical behavior for a squash plant. They will produce mostly male (non-fruiting) blossoms early in the season and will gradually start to produce more female blossoms as the season progresses. The male blossoms typically drop from the plant and ...Read MoreQ.Christmas Cactus - Why are the stems brown about 2 inches above the soil on my Christmas Cactus? It was my sister's and ...
A.This is likely stem rot on the plant. This can occur if the soil is cold and damp. Unfortunately, this likely will kill your plant. If you have any healthy parts of the plant, you can propagate Christmas Cactus. These articles ...Read More