Q.Shasta Daisies - My daisies bloom beautifully one time and not again the rest of the summer. I can see small buds but ...
A.I'm assuming this is a shasta daisy. If the plant has been in the same spot for several years, it may be time to dig it up, divide it and inject some nourishment into the soil with compost or peat ...Read MoreQ.Name Of Tree - I just purchased this tress. not sure what the name are how tall will it grow. the color was beautiful ...
A.Can you send an image of the tree? Read MoreQ.Coleus Plants - I have several potted coleus plants and the stalks are hardening and turning brown. What is causing this to happen?
A. Coleus will eventually produce woody stems. Gardeners often turn these plants into standards. You can pinch out the side shoots and support the stem with a stake. When the plant reaches the desired height you can pinch out the top growth ...Read MoreQ.Brown Rotten Spots On Bell Peppers Before They Mature - What would be a remedy for these brown sections that look like they are rotten?
A.It sounds like Blossom End Rot. This link has more information. https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/vegetables/pepper/pepper-blossom-end-rot.htmRead More
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Q.How To Support A Sanseveiria? - It's indoors and quite large and needs some support.
A. Your plant may need dividing. It also could be other issues, such as inadequate light. You can try staking the plant, but it would be a temporary solution. These links will help you. https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/houseplants/snake-plant/snake-plant-propagation.htm https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/houseplants/snake-plant/snake-plant-care.htm https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/houseplants/snake-plant/droopy-snake-plant-leaves.htm Read MoreQ.Zebra Hollyhocks - What will eat the roots of the plant causing it to die off and drop to the ground? This just ...
A.I read that hollyhocks are susceptible to phymatotrichum root rot, a fungal infection. Because it is also susceptible to powdery mildew and rust infections, it is very important to move hollyhocks around. If you have and first year plants in ...Read MoreQ.Eggplants - Should I thin the smaller eggplant fruit? I have quite large number of small ones (much ...
A.There are many different varieties of Eggplants, some small types and larger. Verify the type you are growing. Most gardeners will not want to thin the fruit. Eggplants are prone to falling over when loaded with fruit, so you may want to ...Read MoreQ.Gardenia - I have a Gardenia bush I purchase in the spring. It has bloomed and sent out new shoots and now ...
A.Gardenia plants are quite finicky! This article will help you, though it can be a bit difficult to make the adjustments. https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/helping-a-gardenia-bush-with-yellow-leaves.htm Read MoreQ.Gold Dust Croton - I received a gold dust croton as a gift at work in 2002. Now it's gotten so tall it's ...
A. A Croton can grow outdoors in zones 9-11. You may be in zone 9, check your growing zone to be sure. https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/houseplants/croton/care-croton-plants.htm https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/houseplants/croton/growing-croton-outdoors.htm https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/planting-zones/Read MoreQ.Watermelon - Wheat is causing my melons to turn black & leathery on the end?
A.It sounds like you are describing Blossom Ent Rot. https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/fruits/watermelon/blossom-rot-in-watermelons.htmRead MoreQ.Peas - I have planted peas in the same spot 3 years in a row. I had good crops the first two ...
A.A soil test is a valuable test to determine the quality of your soil. Your County Extension Office can help you with a soil test for small fee. https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/extension-search/ There can be different reasons for poor results with your plants, pest, disease, and ...Read MoreQ.Escallonia Life Span - How long will Escalonia live when properly maintained. I have a gardener that is telling me that the plants look ...
A.These plants can live 20 to 50 years. This link will refresh you on the care requirements. https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/shrubs/escallonia/growing-an-escallonia-hedge.htmRead MoreQ.YELLOW TIPS ON NORFOLK PINE - My Norfolk pine is approximately 7 years old. just recently a few of the tips are turning yellow. what could this ...
A.They are fairly easy to care for, but once the leaves begin to yellow, the lower branches will eventually die and drop off. Insufficient moisture in the air causes the needles of the Norfolk Pine to turn yellow and then ...Read MoreQ.Gardening - Leaves are curling and turning black of Flower plant in pot kept on terrace in pune, season monsoon. Flower plant ...
A.This sounds like it could be pests or disease. I would try to protect it from heavy rainfall. Excess water or poorly draining soil could lead to root rot or fungus issues. We did not receive an image. Read MoreQ.Christmas Cactus - My Cristmas Cautus is looking droopy. How to I get it to it's brilliance back?
A.My first inclination is to ask when you last "potted it up". Time does fly and the plant will become rootbound if in the same pot for several years. When potting up, only go up one pot size. It is ...Read MoreQ.Bird Baths - How to prevent scum
A.Change the water daily and periodically blast it with the hose. (sandblasting with water, essentially) Birds like shallow water and a rock or two to stand on. Pet stores carry products supposedly safe for birds which prevent algae. Read MoreQ.Monstera Limp And Wilting - I grew it from a cutting and it was doing well and grew some new leaves too. But quite slow. ...
A.It sounds like the plant may be overwhelmed with moisture in the soil. It's best to use a commercial potting soil that is light and well draining. The container should not be too big, it should also have ...Read MoreQ.Killing Weeds - Will using weed killer affect the stray cats that enter my yard?
A.Herbicides come with risks for people and pets. This article has information on natural pet safe weed killers. https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/special/organic/homemade-pet-friendly-weed-killer.htmRead MoreQ.Virginia Creeper - Why does my Virginia creeper never turn red .i have had it 4 years
A.It needs to be in sun to produce the intense red color. The more sun, the more color.Read More
