Q.Website - I've been answering some of the readers' gardening questions; however, I cannot see any pictures (or attachments or links) that ...
A.Some of these questions may simply be older ones coming from our email questions, while others may be due to people forgetting to attach or upload the image or link. Thank you for your help in answering and also in ...Read MoreQ.Rope Hoya - I have a plant that 2 of its hanging limbs look perfectly healthy but one is dried and shriveled. Should ...
A.Yes, you can remove the dried, shriveled stem. Cut it back to the healthy portion of the plant.Read MoreQ.Hisbiscus - Does Hibiscus go to ground in winter months? If not what is the best way to keep it safe during ...
A.There are many types of hibiscus so I need to more on what kind you have and where you live.Read MoreQ.Purple Fountain Grass - I planted 4 pots with purple fountain head in each. I do not plan to over winter these. Will the ...
A.I had to do some reading; this is what I found. If you are north of zone 8-9, it is unlikely to survive the winter. It sounds like you have the cultivar "rubrum". One of the parent plants is invasive ...Read More
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Q.Snakes - I saw a pretty big snake with a black stripe down its back. I hate snakes. It went underneath the ...
A.This article has some good suggestions on how to handle a snake issue: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/plant-problems/pests/animals/getting-rid-of-snakes.htmRead MoreQ.Oak Tree Shooting Acorns - The oak is shooting these deformed acorns. What is the cause and what can be done? Thanks
A.Do they look like the acorns on this page? http://www.notcot.com/archives/2013/08/gall-wasp.php You might have knopper galls, a symptom of a certain kind of wasp. There are actually wasp larvae growing inside the acorns. It may look really weird, but the presence of the ...Read MoreQ.Oak Tree Shooting Acorns - The oak is shooting these deformed acorns. What is the cause and what can be done? Thanks
A.This sounds like knopper gall which is due to a wasp. Generally, insect galls will not harm the tree, though the affected acorns will not germinate - but unless you're growing these this shouldn't be much of an issue.Read MoreQ.Identification - I need to know what kind of bush this is. I have dogs and need to make sure it's not ...
A.If you could include a picture of the plant in question, we would be happy to help you with that.Read MoreQ.Something Eating Plants - Something is eating my flowers and plant leaves. It eats everything.
A.Any number of pests, both insects and wildlife can feed on garden plants. In the event of insect pests, you can treat plants with neem oil or insecticidal soap. Installing fencing can help with wildlife critters. This article will help ...Read MoreQ.Ficus Plants - do ficus plants like to be somewhat pot bound?
A.Yes, ficus is on the list of happy pot bound plants: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/houseplants/hpgen/should-you-repot-your-plant-happy-root-bound-house-plants.htmRead MoreQ.Growing Tomatillo - The fruit husks turn yellow and fall off before ripening. They only get about 1/2" then fall off. What can ...
A.This may be due to poor pollination. Here is additional information that might help in this situation: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/vegetables/tomatillo/tomatillos-are-too-small.htmRead MoreQ.Cedar Tree - I have a lot of brown on foliage. I have been watering around base every day as temperatures are ranging ...
A.If this a new planting? New trees or shrubs will need plenty of water during it's first growing season. This article will help with that: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/trees/tgen/watering-newly-planted-tree.htm There are many different types of Cedar trees. Browning of limbs and needles could be ...Read MoreQ.Pruning Bottlebrush - How do I prune my bottlebrush, I can see that tiny seeds form where the flower spikes are, but there ...
A.This article should tell you everything you need to know about pruning a bottlebrush: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/shrubs/bottlebrush/pruning-bottlebrush-plants.htmRead MoreQ.Citronella Plant - I bought a citronella plant from Wal-Mart, and re-poted it when i got home. It was doing very well, but ...
A.Is it only drying up on the side that's getting sun? Citronella plants like full sun, so sunburn isn't likely, but it is possible. How much are you watering it? Citronella is somewhat drought tolerant, so too much water might ...Read MoreQ.Wisteria Shoots Dying - I have three Wisterias that I planted two years ago. All three have grown well onto their respective frames, and ...
A.It could be a fungus or it could be something affecting the roots. Treat the plant with a fungicide to treat for possible fungus. Next, check the roots for damage. Wisteria is susceptible to crown gall, so look especially for ...Read MoreQ.Euonymus Golden - How to treat a powder like with dark specks all over the bush? Leaves are dying.
A.It sounds like you have sooty mold. This article will help: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/plant-problems/disease/how-to-get-rid-of-sooty-mold.htmRead MoreQ.Growing Zucchini Plants - I am getting very few flowers on my zucchini; therefore, no zucchini. What do I need to add to the ...
A.You can add some bone meal to the soil to help encourage additional flowering. Here is more information: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/garden-how-to/soil-fertilizers/bone-meal-fertilizer.htm Also, if you are getting mostly male flowers right now, this is normal. Given a little time and patience the plant should ...Read More
