Q.Christmas Palms And Age - How can you tell how old a Christmas palm is when from a store?
A.Christmas Tree Palms grow quickly when they are small, they slow down as they mature. https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/trees/christmas-palm/growing-christmas-palm-trees.htmRead MoreQ.Blooming Plants To Put Near The Street. - I have an area 3' by 5' surrounded by driveway on one long side and the curb and street on ...
A.It would help to know your growing zone. You should also make a determination on your soil in the planting area. Is is well draining? If it is not a loamy soil, you can add some organic amendments. You can also visit ...Read MoreQ.Crocosmia Plant - do I cut back plant leaves after bloom or leave alone?
A.The spent flower stem can be cut down. The leaves should be left to die back naturally. https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/bulbs/crocosmia/crocosmia-bulb-care.htmRead More
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Q.Yucca Stalks Chewed/gnawed? - I am worried about our mature yucca trees. The stalks look like they are being chewed on rapidly, since they ...
A.There are a few different pests that may be the issue. This link will help you. https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/foliage/yucca/yucca-plant-bugs.htmRead MoreQ.Zoysia Grass Dying Everywhere I Weedeat - Everywhere I weedeat my zoysia grass is dying
A.Are you using a mechanical weed mechanism? You may be trimming down too severely and damaging the turf roots. Hand pulling the weeds or even using manual weed trimming tools may be best. These links have more information on Zoysia lawn care. https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/lawn-care/specific/zoysia/facts-about-zoysia-grass-zoysia-grass-problems.htm http://www.clemson.edu/extension/hgic/pests/weeds/hgic2310.html Read MoreQ.Boxwood Shrub In A Pot - My boxwood shrub has gone yellow. Is there anything I can do to save it?
A.This article will help you pinpoint the cause. https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/shrubs/boxwood/yellow-or-brown-boxwoods.htmRead MoreQ.Planted From Seeds - Seedlings never bloomed
A. I'm not sure what type of seed you are growing. This link has information on starting seeds. https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/garden-how-to/propagation/seeds/when-to-start-seeds.htmRead MoreQ.California Mulberry Tree - How many inches will a CA mulberry tree grow in a year. It is close to my house(elevated house foundation) ...
A.Mulberries are fast-growing trees with aggressive roots that can lift sidewalks and strangle drains. It needs to be at least 15 feet away from the foundation.Read MoreQ.Citrus Trees - Inherited 10 trees of different varieties given to me without root-balls (5-6ft tall). 7 of the trees are thriving ...
A.These articles have information on care and pruning of citrus. https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/fruits/citrus/fertilizing-citrus-trees-best-practices-for-citrus-fertilizing.htm https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/fruits/lemons/lemon-tree-pruning.htm https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/fruits/oranges/pruning-orange-trees.htm I'm not sure of your growing zone, you may want to check with your County Extension Office to see if the varieties you are growing our proper for your zone. https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/extension-search/Read MoreQ.Blue/Green Leaves - Some leaves on a Moclame Ficus are becoming bluish green. The majority are just green. The leaves are ...
A.Healthy leaves are a deep green. It sounds like they are normal. Yellowing leaves are generally a sign of issues, watering issues are a common cause. Read MoreQ.My Treasured Bamboo - Why is my container bamboo beginning to look like it is turning to burnt grass.please help!!! for sentimental ...
A.Are you giving your potted bamboo enough water? Remember that potted plants dry out quickly and therefore need to be watered more frequently than bamboo planted in the ground. Also, are you adding fertilizer? Container-grown bamboo need regular applications of ...Read MoreQ.Bromilead Pups - How big should a pup be, before cutting from the parent plant?
A.You can propagate them when they are 1/3 to 1/2 the size of the mother plant. Here is a link with care information. https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/houseplants/bromeliad/growing-bromeliad-plants.htm Read MoreQ.Brown, Dry Stems On Dwarf Ixora Plant - Why am I getting stems that are turning brown and dying?
A. This article has great care information on the Ixora plant. Make sure you are not watering from above, water at the soil level to help prevent any fungus diseases in your plant. https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/shrubs/ixora/growing-ixora-shrubs.htm Read MoreQ.Geraniums - why are my geraniums not fully blooming they start to bloom the flower then stop and turn dark
A.Take care not to overwater. Soggy soil can cause the plant to stop blooming. https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/flowers/geranium/geranium-care.htm https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/flowers/geranium/leggy-geranium.htmRead More