Q.Growing Edible Ginger (root). - Which varieties are edible. Does ginger bloom?
A.Not all varieties of ginger are edible. The best (and easiest) way to make sure you can eat your ginger is to plant a root you buy from the grocery store. Edible ginger will bloom, though it won't be as ...Read MoreQ.Blossom End Rot - How often do I give the tomatoes a bath of limestone water? I've got almost 200 tomato plants...and they've all ...
A.If your tomatoes have all ready developed Blossom End Rot, combine 4 level Tablespoons with 1 gallon of water and apply as a foliar spray. Apply to the leaves two to three times per week. The ideal application rate is ...Read MoreQ.Columbine Flower Plant - They are dead, I can pick it right out of the ground. I see worms inside the roots. What ...
A.If you are lucky they sowed seed nearby and will reappear next spring. Columbine is known to be a short-lived plant, 2-3 years, so allowing it to go to seed or saving some seed yourself is a wise strategy. Read MoreQ.Bromeliad Watering - How often and where are bromeliads watered?
A.This article explains watering of your Bromeliad plant: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/houseplants/bromeliad/watering-bromeliads.htmRead More
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Q.Gladiolus - We planted several different colored gladiolus bulbs, but as they grow, they all seem to be a pale yellow. What ...
A.It is not unheard of for bulbs or corms to be mislabeled; that is one possibility. So it may be nothing that you did! When you lift the bulbs this fall, you can inspect them for signs of disease. If ...Read MoreQ.My Red Double Knock Out Rose Blooms Turned Brown And Are Dried Up, The Foliage Is Fine. It Hardly Has Any New Blooms - Above plus we have had these roses about 5 or 6 years and they have always been beautiful. We ...
A.Also check out this article link: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/flowers/roses/no-blooms-on-roses.htm Read MoreQ.Sweet Pea Bushes - We've had the 12 bushes in our flower bed for 3 months. They're growing but no blooms. We auto ...
A.A couple of light feedings, half strength, a year with a multi-purpose fertilizer or once in early spring with a slow release multi-purpose fertilizer is all this plant needs. Too much fertilization will encourage plant growth, putting strength into growing ...Read MoreQ.My Tomatillos - Why are my tomatillos falling off the plant before there are ripe?
A.Uneven watering, pests, disease or temperature changes can effect your plant. Unripened fruit can be placed in a brown bag for a few days and used. Here are some links with more information: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/vegetables/tomatillo/growing-tomatillo-plants.htm https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/vegetables/tomatillo/empty-tomatillo-husks.htm https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/vegetables/tomatillo/harvesting-tomatillo-fruits.htmRead MoreQ.Berry Identification - Found this... thing growing. It has little flowers and just in general looks like a strawberry up until it produces ...
A.If it resembles strawberry, then it could be a wild variety, most often considered a weed, although some people grow them too. These articles have more information: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/fruits/strawberry/growing-wild-strawberries.htm https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/plant-problems/weeds/wild-strawberry-control.htm If you don't feel this is the berry in question, feel free to send ...Read MoreQ.Container Size For Pindo Palm - I am interested in growing one or two Pindo Palms in my sunroom. I grew them before from seeds, ...
A.Oops! How embarrassing! I somehow glossed right over the end of your answer which DID address container size. I'm so sorry!Read MoreQ.Critter ID Needed - This was outside of my garden area and in the lawn. It is about 3" long and 3/4" in diameter. ...
A.I'm sorry, there isn't an image with your question. If you can provide a picture of the "critter" in question, we would be happy to help identify it for you.Read MoreQ.Low Growing Lawn Grass For Southern Kansas - I am new to southern Kansas from North Texas. I hate all the crabgrass that is everywhere because I can't ...
A.I would encourage you to contact you local County Extension Office for information on lawn choices in your specific area. They are a valuable source of information for home owners. Here is a link to help you locate your nearest office: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/extension-search/Read MoreQ.Squash Leaves Yellowing And Poor Fruit - What is the cause of the leaves of my squash and cucumber plantsvyellowing. On one plant the zucchini is ...
A.Here are articles that will answer your questions: Yellow Squash Leaves: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/vegetables/squash/why-squash-leaves-turn-yellow.htm Zucchini Fruit Drop: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/vegetables/zucchini/zucchini-fruit-fall-off-the-plant-before-they-are-full-grown.htmRead MoreQ.Yellowing - My phlox are yellow and drying out. Whats wrong and what can I do?
A.Here is an article that will help you: http://homeguides.sfgate.com/phlox-turning-yellow-starting-dry-up-83274.htmlRead MoreQ.Tomato Leaf Fungus - Once again I am seeing tomato leaves starting to yellow at the bottom of some of my plants. I covered ...
A.I would not worry about the fact that they are yellow. At this stage of the growing season it is quite in order to remove the bottom leaves of tomato plants to enable the light to ripen the fruit. ...Read MoreQ.Bird Of Paridise - I have a 6 1/2 ft, indoor white Bird of Paradise. Big pot, re potted about 3 years ago. I ...
A.First, if you've had this plant for 20 years, whatever you've been doing must be right or close to right. Second, it is natural for the lower leaves of a Bird of Paradise to turn yellow, dry up, and ...Read MoreQ.Ponytail Palm - Love my ponytail, but would like to encourage the foot to grow larger, faster and more gnarly. The plant is about ...
A.The following information should help with its overall care: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/houseplants/ponytail-palm/ponytail-palm-care.htm https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/houseplants/ponytail-palm/pruning-ponytail-palms.htmRead MoreQ.Daylilies - Should I cut off the long stem when they are done blooming
A.I think it looks better if you do but it isn't mandatory.Read MoreQ.Care Of Roses - HELP!! Black Spot (and yellow Leaves) are ruining my beautiful rose bushes and I have done everything I know ...
A.Jane, Do you have any agricultural or fine grade kitchen oil? To a gallon of water, add 2 Tbsp of oil and 1 Tbsp baking soda ( some say to add 1-2 drops of dish liquid). This is the "Cornell ...Read MoreQ.Pod On Desert Rose Outdoor Plants - One of my desert rose plants has several seed pods. How do I know when they are ready to plant ...
A.Once the pods have turned brown and dry completely, they can be harvested for growing more plants or simply remove and toss out if you choose not to use the seeds. Here is information on growing these plants from seed if ...Read More