Q.My String Of Pearls Plant Isn’t Doing Well..help !! - I'm not sure what I'm doing wrong. It's by a window, I try to water it lightly once a week, ...
A.Once a week may be too often. It is best to check the soil instead of watering on a schedule. This article will refresh you on the care requirements. https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/cacti-succulents/string-of-pearls/string-of-pearls-plant.htmRead MoreQ.Pest On Yesterday Today And Tomorrow Shrub - The pest may be a thrip. There are minute black spots on thr underside of thr leaves. Minute transparent ...
A.Neem Oil is a good treatment. These links have more information. https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/plant-problems/pests/insects/controlling-thrips.htm https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/plant-problems/pests/pesticides/neem-oil-uses.htmRead MoreQ.Watermelons Black Tip - i have water melon plants that are starting to turn black on the tipof fruit
A.This is called Blossom End Rot. Here is more information and how to treat. https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/fruits/watermelon/blossom-rot-in-watermelons.htm https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/fruits/melons/melon-blossom-end-rot.htm Read More
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Q.Curcorra Plant - How should I deadhead old blooms? Not sure if it is the bloom only or the stem as well. ...
A.In most cases, removing spent flower blossoms is good for the plant. Read MoreQ.Murraya Koenigii : Aka Curry Leaf Plant - I have a curry leaf plant that I am trying to grow indoors in Flagstaff, AZ (around 7000 feet elevation ...
A.We did not receive the images. Your plant may not be receiving enough sunlight in an indoor location. https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/herbs/curry/growing-curry-leaf.htmRead MoreQ.Banana Peppers - What are these tiny black raised spots on the fruit (not on the plant). Are the peppers safe to eat? Photo ...
A.We did not receive an image. This could be pests, some are very tiny. Environmental causes, extreme heat can cause markings on peppers. In most causes, washing the peppers is sufficient. https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/vegetables/pepper/jalapeno-skin-cracking.htmRead MoreQ.Plums Black Round Stone When Opened - can it be prevented
A.You may be referencing Brown Rot. This article has more information. https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/fruits/peach/brown-rot-fungus.htmRead MoreQ.My Night Blooming Jasmine - Hi, I fertilized my baby night blooming Jasmine 2 xs in one week by mistake. Leaves are turning yellow and ...
A.You can try flushing the soil with water to help remove the excess salts. You are then in a wait and see phase. https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/garden-how-to/soil-fertilizers/what-is-fertilizer-burn.htmRead MoreQ.Box Hedging - What can I do with my box hedging that's going yellow orange
A.This article discusses the most common reasons for yellowing of Boxwoods. https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/shrubs/boxwood/yellow-or-brown-boxwoods.htmRead MoreQ.Caterpillars All Over My Basil Plants? - Yellow cattlepillars please see picture. This is in South New Jersey.
A.Hello, You can use a product know at Bt. on your edibles. It is a bacteria specific to stopping caterpillars from being able to digest, then they just die.It stops the caterpillars but doesn't harm you food. Just have to ...Read MoreQ.Problems With My Dusty Miller Plants - Dusty Miller plants in pots have doing well and the all of a sudden some look black at the root ...
A.Is the soil wet? Soggy soil or poorly draining soil could lead to root rot or fungus issues. https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/foliage/dusty-miller/growing-dusty-miller.htmRead MoreQ.How Do I Get Worms To Burrow Into Food - My worm bin is pretty new. Worms are about a week old. Worms are hanging out around the edges and ...
A.It can be overfeeding, they are not happy in there or the bin is not adequate. These links can help you. https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/composting/vermicomposting/worms-escaping-vermicompost.htm https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/composting/vermicomposting/care-and-feeding-of-worms.htm https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/composting/vermicomposting/vermiculture-under-sinks.htm https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/composting/vermicomposting/worm-composting-bins.htm Read MoreQ.Pinching Back Mums - Last October for the first time we planted the huge flowered mums that we bought. This year they grew gigantic. ...
A.How much to pinch depends on how tall you want the blooming plant to be. Some just pinch the top couple of leaves to force the plant to produce more lateral stems for a bushier look. I've read the second ...Read MoreQ.Garden Pests And Diseases - Dianthus Adorables. What is attacking this plant?
A.Without a description or image, I'm not able to help identify a pest or disease. If you can give more information and images, we would be glad to help! Read MoreQ.Pests And Diseases - Dianthus adorable is being attacked by something. It looks like snail trails but the buds are being eaten and the ...
A.We did not receive the images. It may be Leaf Miner damage. This article has more information. https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/plant-problems/pests/insects/leaf-miner-control.htmRead MoreQ.Beginner Soil Test - How does one go about doing a soil sample?. I am sorry to sound unexperienced. Do I hire someone or ...
A.No need to hire anyone or even seek professional advice. Go to any good garden centre and ask for a soil test kit. The instructions will be clear on the product label. When doing the test of ...Read MoreQ.Silver Dollar Eucalyptus Has Red Sap, Like Cranberry Sauce, Oozing From Trunk. - What's that sap?
A.This is evidence of a Canker on your tree. You may want to have the tree inspected by a qualified Arborist and determine if treatment is possible. Here are some links with more information. https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/trees/eucalyptus/tips-growing-eucalyptus.htm https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/trees/eucalyptus/eucalyptus-tree-problems.htm Read More